Head of Social Welfare & Community Development Department

About the role

The Local Government Service Secretariat is seeking a senior professional to lead the Social Welfare and Community Development Department of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. The Head of Department will provide strategic leadership, technical advice and oversight of programmes that improve community welfare.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of the Composite Budget and Annual Action Plan for the MMDA.
• Collaborate with regional heads of Social Welfare and Community Development to provide technical back‑stopping and monitoring.
• Formulate operational policies and coordinate community‑based projects, day‑care centres and services for physically challenged persons.
• Oversee efficient juvenile justice administration and implementation of statutory legal instruments.
• Monitor and evaluate programmes, policies and emerging social issues such as HIV/AIDS, domestic violence and child abuse, and make recommendations for decision‑making.
• Provide technical advice in 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 the Social Welfare and Community Development class 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 skills to support sound decision‑making.
• Effective communication strategies to promote dialogue and consensus.
• Computer literacy.