Community Services Officer x 4

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill in the above vacant positions in the Social Services Division of the Housing and Community Services Department

POSITION: COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER (3) – 4 Posts
GRADE: 9
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE/DISTRICTS
DEPARTMENT: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
REPORTING TO: SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER

Job Objectives Responsible for the development and co-ordination of women, youth, sports, recreation, arts and culture in City of Harare.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Result Areas
• Designs and implements women, youth, sports, recreation, arts and culture programmes within City of Harare.
• Assists in the development of women, youth, sports, arts and culture policies within the City.
• Advises on Council policy issues related to community development programmes.
• Consults and liaises with internal and external stakeholders on the implementation of the same.
• Prepares budgets, capital and revenue estimates in the context of the job.
• Compiles monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as initiating reports to Council.
• Networks for partnerships to support the implementation of programmes in the city.
• Performs any other duties as when required within the context of the job.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Sports Science OR Social Work OR Community Development
• Registered with a professional body.
• At least 2 years’ experience in community development work.

Competences

• Ethics and Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Excellent supervisory skills

How to Apply

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.
NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Written applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae including certified copies of relevant certificates should be submitted to:

The Acting Human Capital Director
P.O. Box 1680
Rowan Martin Building
HARARE
To arrive not later than 22nd September 2021
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS