Senior Community Development Officer Job in Kenya

Senior Community Development Officer (1 Position)

VACANCY NO. 13/PROM/2023/04

Requirement for Appointment

Served in the grade of Community Development Officer 1 for at least (3) years;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Sociology; Anthropology, Social Work, Psychology, Community Development; Project Development/ Management, Disability Studies, Counselling, Gender Studies Gender and Development, Business Administrative/Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and

Shows merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities


Identifying and implement community development projects and programme;

Identifying of older persons and persons with severe disability for each transfer programmes and projects;

Disseminating information on community development policies and programmes;

Training communities on participatory development approaches;

Guiding communities to develop community action plan (caps);

Implementing and supervising social development programmes;

Collecting data on accessibilities on opportunities for all members of the community;

Managing and resolving conflicts within community groups and projects;

Mainstreaming disability in programmes and projects;

Collecting and documenting sex and disability disaggregated data;

Sensitizing communities on affirmative action for persons with disabilities;

Liaising with development agencies and nongovernmental organizations (NGO) for effective implementation of the community development programmes; and

Assisting in coordination to training programmes for self-help groups and group leaders in the community

How to Apply

Qualified serving officers are required to make an application by downloading and completing a Promotion Application Form – PSB FORM – 2 (Revised 2023) from County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke

Duly filled application form should be sent to the Board through the Post Office or Courier Services in a sealed envelope to the address below On or Before 29th May, 2023 clearly indicating the vacancy number and position applied for on the envelope (Hand delivered applications will not be accepted)

The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building- Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU