Social Development Officer II - 5 Posts at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:- working with communities to identify and mobilize local resources for the implementation of development projects; guiding communities develop Community Action Plans (CAPs); liaising with local communities and other development agencies in implementing community development programs; identify self-help groups and community based organizations for registration; collecting sex and disability disaggregated data for all social development programs; collecting social development related data for planning, guiding communities and self-help groups to identify their social economic needs mobilizing communities to implement their development projects and mainstream disability in programs and projects.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor 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,
• Certificate in computer application skills