NCPWD Social Development Officers 21 Jobs in Kenya

The National Council for Persons with Disabilities [NCPWD] is a State Corporation which was established in November 2004 following the enactment of the Persons with Disability Act, 2003 to formulate and implement policies that are geared towards mainstreaming Persons with Disabilities to the national economy and to create an enabling environment in which Persons with Disabilities can operate effectively and efficiently in order to contribute positively to the national economy. The council seeks to recruit a self motivated, dynamic and results oriented person to fill the following vacancies:
Social Development Officers will be responsible forCooperating and networking with other government agencies and community groups in the regions;Educating PWDs and other stakeholders in the regions about economic development, health, gender issues, social rights, roles and obligations;Encouraging and promoting the equal participation of persons with disabilities in Community development activities;conducting literacy programmes and income generating activities;planning and coordinating events and support projects in the regions;receiving and vetting applications forms for grants;conducting awareness and publicity programmes to promote the NCPWDs  functions in the region;Identifying community issues, needs and problems; developing new community-based programmes and resources;Liaising with interested groups and individuals to set up new services;mediating in matters of conflict among PWDS and PWDOS;Oversee the provision of technical and financial support to community projects during implementation including the promotion of new and innovative cost-effective approaches and techniquesSupervise and monitor project implementation including planning and reportingManage the use of regional resources, including finances, transport, equipment and storesConsolidate quarterly and annual work plans and reportsA Bachelors degree in Community Development/Social Work, Sociology, Social Work OR a Bachelors degree in social sciences and a post graduate diploma in community development/social work or  relevant field from a recognized Institution;Knowledge of regional and international instruments relating to Persons with Disabilities and general human rightsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsComputer application skills;Must have worked as a community Development/Social Work officer for at least five (2) years in a relevant field;Please note that the candidates for the positions of social development officers should come from one of the following counties;  Nairobi, Tanariver, Taita Taveta, Mombasa, Makueni, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi, Marsabit, Narok, Bomet Kericho, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakewt, Baringo, West Pokot, Laikipia, Bungoma, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyanga, Mandera, Garrisa,Samburu,Kajiado, & Embu,
  
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Salary: Kshs 41,590 X 2,070 – 43,660 X 2,220 – 45,880 X 2,310 – 48,190 X 2,400- 50,590 X 2,550 -53,140 X 2,700 – 55,840 p.m

Allowances

House Allowance- dependent on deploymentCommuter Allowance – 8,000 /= p.mLeave Entitlement 1/3 of your basic salaryHow to Apply

If your background, experience and competencies suit any of the above positions, please send your application quoting the reference of the position you are interested in on the envelope.

Include your current CV with three referees, email and telephone contacts, photocopies of your certificates and other testimonials.

All Applications MUST be through post office or by hand delivery.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 21st November, 2014 at 5:00 PM.

All applications should be addressed to

The Director
National Council for Persons with Disabilities
P 0 Box 66577 00800

Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi

Attention To: Chief Human Resource Manager

Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities is an equal opportunity employer.