Community Development Officer

The Municipal Development and Lending Fund (MDLF) is a quasi-government organization with
technical, financial, and management experience in the field of Municipalities’ development, with
particular experience in projects related to infrastructure, capacity building, employment generation,
as well as data collection and reporting.

The MDLF is seeking a qualified, Community Development Officer to work at MDLF.

Scope of Work:
-Participate in the daily operation of the MDLF and assist in supervising the implementation of all community development in different programs.
-Contribute to the development of operational plans for community development in all MDLF programs.
-Participate in field visits to follow up the activities of community development in all MDLF programs.
-Assist and cooperate with NGOs and Consultants in carrying out all community development issues in different studies.
-Review the reports related to community development issues and provide comments and recommendations to the MDLF.
-Assist in conducting regular monitoring for social issues which will be based on MDLF manuals.
-Assist in the development of the formats, applications, reports and related standard and guidelines
needed to perform the required activities.
-Develop capacity development activities for strengthening LGUs capacity in community development planning, social aspects monitoring, and management of social mitigation measures
implemented by clusters in coordination with the MDLF manuals.
-Assist in designing, and carrying out of necessary public awareness campaigns and public
consultation activities related to community development issues.

Qualifications:
1-B.Sc. in Social, Human Science or related field.
2-Minimum of 3 years of experience in community development field.
3-Experience in public institutions (Ministries, LGUs, JSCs, NGOs, authorities) is an advantage.
4-Experience in capacity development and change management.
5-Knowledge in local government related issues in a distinct benefit.
6-Strong managerial, interpersonal skills, and proven team orientation.
7-English Language proficiency.
8-Computer literacy especially in MS office.
9-Interested applicants should send their CVs with a cover letter.

E-mail: [email protected]
The deadline for submission is 03 April 2012 until 4:00 pm.