Head of Social Welfare & Community Development (MMDA)

About the role

The Local Government Service Secretariat is seeking a senior professional to lead the Social Welfare and Community Development Department of a Metropolitan, Municipal or District Assembly (MMDA). The Head of Department will provide strategic leadership, technical advice and oversight of programmes that improve the welfare of communities within the Assembly’s jurisdiction.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of the Composite Budget and Annual Action Plan for the MMDA.
• Collaborate with regional heads to provide technical back‑stopping, monitoring and support.
• Formulate operational policies and coordinate community‑based projects, day‑care centres and services for the rehabilitation of physically challenged persons.
• Oversee juvenile justice administration and ensure implementation of statutory legal instruments.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on programmes addressing HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, child abuse and other emerging social issues.
• Provide technical advice on recruitment, performance management and staff development.
• Prepare comprehensive progress and annual reports on Social Welfare and Community Development activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social Work, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Administration or a related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of public‑service experience, including at least two (2) years in a managerial position.
• Member of the Professional Cadre of Social Welfare and Community Development and staff of the Local Government Service.
• Membership of a recognized professional body is an advantage.

Required skills

• Self‑disciplined and self‑motivated.
• Ability to facilitate collaboration across teams and address high‑level challenges.
• Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities to support decision‑making.
• Effective communication strategies to promote dialogue and consensus.
• Computer literacy.