Senior Community Development Officer Grade 5 (1 Post) at Kenya School of Government

• The successful candidate will be reporting to the Manager Social Safeguards and be responsible for providing information to stakeholders on policies/programs and project activities. The appointment will be on permanent terms, subject to satisfactory performance.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Identifying relevant stakeholders;
• Mobilizing communities and dissemination of information;
• Carrying out socio- economic survey and impact assessment;
• Developing mechanisms to ensure that the relevant policy makers are kept informed of the views and aspirations of the stakeholders;
• Developing strategies to promote the inclusion of relevant stakeholders in decision making;
• Establishing and maintaining database of stakeholder;
• Creating awareness among stakeholders on water and sanitation programs;
• Promoting community participation in planning, implementation and operation of water and sanitation projects;
• Participating in the preparation of proposals for community projects;
• Providing guidance to the CBOs and members of the community on preparation of proposals on community based projects;
• Identifying the challenges affecting the formation and operationalization of Community Water and Sanitation Service Providers;
• Participating in developing and reviewing Water and Sanitation Master Plans.

Qualifications and Work experience

• For appointment to this Grade a candidate must have: -
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Community Development Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Supervisory Skills Development Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional body where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications