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Senior Probation and Welfare Officer

Full time @Ibanda District Local Government posted 3 weeks ago in Administration Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 24681
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Administration
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed Vacant Posts that exist with in Ibanda District Local Government and Ibanda Municipal Council.

 

Application Process and procedures of online applications

  1. should submitted through (Human Capital Management System (HCM)
  2. To apply select the link http://hcm.go.ug/jobportal
  3. Go to “log in” and click register now and fill in your profile.
  4. View the job; select the job of your choice and click apply. Fill in your profile.
  5. Scan relevant certified, academic documents, CV as one PDF fle, names in both your Surame and First name and upload as one attachment save the application and click submit.

Internal Applications, visit the District Website and District Noticeboard for application procedures and processing.

All online and hard copy filled Applications filled on PSFNo.3 (Revised 2008) together with applicant’s summary form should be submitted to the Secretary District Service Commission – Ibanda, P.O. Box 388 Ibanda, not later than 2 September 2026.

Certified academic documents of Degree certificate, Transcript, O&A Level pass lips must also be scanned (pdf) and attached.

Relevant appointment letters, confirmation letters must also be scanned and attached (pdf)

Applicants are advised to visit the Uganda Public Service website, Public Service Commission website, HCM system and Ibanda District Service Commission office/notice board for the detailed advert and job specification.

Applicants already in Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department.

LG-Job Specifications and Description 2011 for Jobs advertised are obtainable from Ibanda District Service Commission Notice Board and Ministry of Public Service Website (www.publicservice.go.ug)

IBANDA DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION ONLINE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

Below is a cleaner, more professional version that preserves the substance of the original Local Government job description while improving structure, readability, and consistency.

Job Title: Senior Probation and Welfare Officer

Salary Scale: U3
Reports To: District Community Development Officer

Job Purpose

To ensure the protection of children and mobilize and facilitate the participation of youth in social and economic development.

Key Outputs
  • Implementation of policies and programmes to prevent the occurrence of vulnerable children in the community coordinated.
  • Children and youth programmes and projects initiated and developed.
  • Local communities and NGOs sensitized on child care and protection.
  • Materials on child care and protection developed and disseminated.
  • Plans of action for probation and social welfare developed.
  • Child care institutions supervised.
  • Youth groups organized, registered, developed, and guided.
  • Psychological support, arbitration, and counselling provided to families.
  • Family social welfare, juvenile crime, and child abuse investigation reports presented to court.
Key Functions
  • Coordinating the implementation of policies and programmes to prevent the occurrence of vulnerable children in the community.
  • Initiating and developing children and youth programmes and projects.
  • Sensitizing local communities and NGOs on child care and protection.
  • Developing and disseminating advocacy materials on child care and protection.
  • Developing plans of action for probation and social welfare.
  • Supervising child care institutions.
  • Organizing, registering, developing, and guiding youth groups.
  • Offering psychological support, arbitration, and counselling to families.
  • Attending court sessions to present investigation reports on matters regarding family social welfare, juvenile crime, and child abuse.
Person Specifications

(i) Qualifications

  • An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, or a related field from a recognized university or institution.

(ii) Experience

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in probation and social welfare work or a related field in government, gained at the level of Probation and Welfare Officer or an equivalent position in a reputable organization.

(iii) Competences

  • Planning skills.
  • Counselling and guidance skills.
  • Policy management.
  • Public relations and customer care.
  • Ethics and integrity.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Public relations and customer care.
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