Social Development Specialist Job Vacancy at PSF Uganda

The PSFU now invites suitably qualified individuals, with qualifications and experience as detailed below, to apply for the position of Social Development Specialist under the PCU. The assignment shall be for a period of two years subject to probation period of three (3) months, and renewable subject to need and satisfactory performance.

Objective of assignment

To provide technically support the project coordination unit and stakeholders to undertake the Social Risk Management and Safeguard aspects in accordance with the National Laws, Regulations and the World Bank Safeguard Policies and Guidelines.

Academic qualifications

a) Applicants should possess an honors’ degree from a reputable institution in any of the following areas: Social Sciences, Sociology, SWASA, Anthropology and Social Development Studies.

b) Masters degree from a reputable institution in the following areas: Social Sciences, Sociology, SWASA, Anthropology and Social Development Studies. c) Post-graduate qualification in: Social Development including but not limited to Social Work and Social Administration, Sociology, Women and Gender Studies, or any other related Social Science Discipline.

Details of the scope of services, deliverables, qualifi cations, contract and reporting arrangements can be found at https://cedp.go.ug/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Social-Developmemt-Specialist.pdf

Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and Academic Certifi cates and Transcripts to demonstrate that they have the required qualifi cations and relevant experience to perform the services; to be received not later than 1700hrs on December 30, 2022.

Applications should be submitted as e-mail attachments at recruitment@cedp.go.ug. The e-mail subject should include the Reference Number and Position being applied for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Project Coordinator Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project Private Sector Foundation Uganda – Lower Building Plot 43 Nakasero Road P O Box 7683, KAMPALA

E-mail: procurement@cedp.go.ug