Welfare Officer

REPORTING TO: HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant Social Science Degree preferably in Social Work, Development Studies, Local Governance
• Experience in Housing Administration will be an added advantage.
• At least two years working experience in a similar position preferably in a local authority
• No criminal record
• Applicants must be mature and result oriented with at least 30 years of age.

Duties

• Promoting the proper utilization and maintenance of Council community amenities.
• Promoting grassroots participation and self-sustaining activities through formation and training of community clubs.
• Facilitating the establishment and registration of new health and educational facilities.
• Facilitating the allocation of market stalls in Wadzanai Township and Chakonda Rural Service Centre.
• Coordinating the collection of revenue at all market stalis and vending sites in Wadzanai Township and Chakonda Rural Service Centre.
• Updating and maintaining a database of all informal traders in Wadzanai Township and Chakonda Rural Service Centre.
• Coordinating the control of illegal trading.
• Coordinating monthly clean-up activities in Wadzanai Township and Chakonda RSC.
• Supervising the general operations of Wadzanai Early Childhood Development Centre.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and supervise activities of junior staff within the department.
• Identifying and supporting women and youths development projects.
• Coordinating the Annual Chairman’s Cheer Fund.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor.