Assistant Social Services and Recreation Officer 305 views

JOB DESCRIPTION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified person to fill the vacant post of Assistant Social Services and Recreation Officer.

DEPARTMENT: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
GRADE: 10
REPORTING TO: SOCIAL SERVICES AND RECREATION OFFICER

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Social Services and Recreation Officer in planning, organizing and coordination of Welfare activities.
• Create awareness and mobilise community to participate in various sporting disciplines.
• Identify training needs for community clubs.
• Coordinate and facilitate training for various informal business entrepreneurs and clubs.
• Ensure that community halls and sporting facilities are well maintained.
• Supervise Junior Staff.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Social Services and Recreation Officer.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5’O’levels including English language with a Grade C or better.
• Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Community Development or other relevant Social Science diploma or degree.
• At least 2 years post qualification working experience preferably working with an Urban community.
• Possession of a Class 4 Driver’s licence is an advantage.
• Very good public relations skills and ability to interact with communities from different social and political backgrounds.