HUMAN CAPITAL&SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Bugesera DistrictJob Description
District: Bugesera District
Level: 9.II
Positions Available: 43
Employment Type: Under Statute
Posted Date: October 9, 2026
Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
Reports To: Socio-Economic Development Officer
Job Purpose and Responsibilities
The Social Affairs Officer is responsible for monitoring and coordinating social development programs at the Cell level to improve citizens’ well-being. The role focuses on education, health, nutrition, child protection, social protection, youth and women’s empowerment, disability inclusion, sports, and talent development.
The officer monitors initiatives aimed at reducing malnutrition and stunting, improving school enrolment and attendance, preventing school dropouts, supporting adult literacy, and strengthening school feeding programs. The position also involves promoting early childhood development, health, hygiene, sanitation, and children’s rights.
Additional responsibilities include mobilizing communities to participate in social development activities, identifying eligible beneficiaries for social protection programs, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and supporting the implementation of District development plans related to social and human capital development.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold one of the qualifications listed in the official vacancy, including relevant bachelor’s degrees, advanced diplomas, or an A2 certificate in any field. Examples include Public Administration, Sociology, Public Policy, Law, Statistics, Social Work, Nutrition, Education, Human Resource Management, Economics, Agriculture, and other specified disciplines.
Required experience: No previous relevant work experience is required (0 years).
Required Skills and Competencies
- Conflict resolution and conflict management
- Leadership and management
- Resource and risk management
- Confidentiality, ethics, and teamwork
- Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Decision-making and time management
- Empathy, coordination, and effective communication
- Ability to influence others and resolve conflicts
Recruitment Process
Candidates will undergo three stages of assessment:
- Psychometric Test
- Written Examination
- Oral Interview
The psychometric test will be conducted in English and may assess critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, analytical ability, time management, attention, empathy, coordination, and conflict-resolution skills.
Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
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