Community Development Officer

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, SOC

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 41,420.00 – 57,230.00 (CPSB 09)
House Allowance: Ksh. 12,800 p.m
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 5,000 p.m.
Other Allowances as Per the SRC Circulars
Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract (Renewable)

Requirements for Appointment-:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Disability Studies, Gender Studies, Gender and Development or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and,
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Duties and Responsibilities -:

• Mobilize the Public to attend and actively participate in Government programs and projects;
• Identify development and social and economic activities in the community;
• Create and update database for community groups;
• Vet and process of various proposal for purpose of consideration; in liaison with Community leaders,
• Set up educational support schemes in areas of deprivation,
• Identify needy learners amongst local young people, parents or families for bursary allocation;
• Identify, create and update database for vulnerable persons, families and groups in the community
• Arrange support for disadvantaged individuals and families;
• Publicity to promote the various county schemes, programs and project;
• Disseminate information amongst the various groups;
• Liaise with local communities and networks such as Social Inclusion Partnerships’ voluntary groups and charities to impact positive change in the community