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Social Work Officer (3 Positions) – Advocate for Community Development and Environmental Protection (ACODEP)
Job Title: Social Work Officer (3 Positions)
Organisation: Advocate for Community Development and Environmental Protection (ACODEP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Advocate for Community Development and Environmental Protection (ACODEP) is recruiting for an upcoming multi-sectoral initiative focused on women’s participation in environmental peacebuilding, climate action, GBV/SGBV prevention, human rights protection, and environmental justice.
Job Summary: The Social Work Officer will provide community-based social support and contribute to programmes addressing vulnerability, protection, GBV/SGBV, child protection, women’s empowerment, youth, and community wellbeing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct community outreach and mobilisation.
- Identify vulnerable individuals, families, and groups requiring support.
- Provide basic psychosocial and social support within the scope of the role.
- Facilitate appropriate referrals to specialised service providers.
- Support GBV/SGBV prevention and awareness activities.
- Support child-protection and safeguarding initiatives.
- Promote women’s and youth participation in community development.
- Work with community leaders, service providers, and local authorities.
- Maintain confidential records of cases and community interventions.
- Conduct follow-up visits where appropriate.
- Support community training and awareness sessions.
- Prepare field reports and contribute to programme monitoring.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience in community-based social work or development programming is an advantage.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and referral principles.
- Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable communities.
- ACODEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Send the following:
- Cover Letter (Max. 1 Page)
- Curriculum Vitae (Max. 4 Pages)
- Academic Certificates
- Merge/Save documents in PDF format (e.g., CoverLetter_CV_JaneDoe_Position.pdf)
Subject Line: [Position Applied For] – [Your Full Name]
Addressed To: The Executive Director, ACODEP, P.O. Box 16123, Kampala, Uganda.
Email to: advocate4commdevt2023
Deadline: 28th August 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36