Assistant Director Social Services Job Uasin Gishu County Government
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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
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