Assistant Director Social Services at Uasin Gishu County Government

Requirements for Appointment: -

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Community Development, Psychology, or related field.
• A master's degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience with 3 years in a senior management position in public or private sector
• Proven track record in social policy implementation, programme management, and stakeholder engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Participate in the formulation, review, and implementation of social services policies, strategies, and guidelines.
• Ensure alignment of social development programmes with national development plans and international commitment
• Oversee planning, coordination, and evaluation of social welfare and community development programmes.
• Supervise the implementation of programmes targeting children, youth, persons with disabilities, older persons, and marginalized groups.
• Coordinate research on emerging social issues and prepare reports to inform decision-making.
• Maintain and analyze social data for policy formulation and programme improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to social development officers and other staff.
• Facilitate training and capacity-building initiatives for stakeholders in the social services sector.
• Initiate and strengthen collaborations with government agencies, development partners, NGOs, and community-based organizations.
• Mobilize resources for social services programmes and ensure accountability in their utilization
• Establish monitoring and evaluation frameworks for social programmes and ensure periodic reporting.
• Prepare departmental performance reports for management and stakeholders
• Oversee staff performance appraisal and development plans
• Manage budgets, work plans, and resources for effective service delivery.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set target