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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Full time @Office of the Prime Minister posted 2 weeks ago in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 21797
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

The Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime Minister, is implementing the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II (DRDIP II) and Northern Uganda Social Action Fund IV (NUSAF IV) over a period of six (6) years.

Both projects are World Bank-funded and were launched in the 2025/2026 financial year as complementary pillars of Uganda’s social protection and inclusive development agenda.

Pursuant to Circular Standing Instruction No. 1 of 2026 from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, and another from the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury harmonizing the remuneration including terms and conditions of service for Project Implementation Units under Development Partner Support Projects, the Office of the Prime Minister has established a Joint Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for DRDIP II and NUSAF IV to coordinate and manage project implementation across the component areas.

The PIU, situated in Kampala with regional offices in Arua, Gulu, Mbarara, and Moroto, is responsible for providing technical, fiduciary, safeguards, and administrative support in accordance with Government of Uganda regulations and World Bank guidelines.

Core Functions of the PIU
  • Project planning and coordination
  • Procurement and contract management
  • Civil works management
  • Financial management
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Environmental and social safeguards compliance
  • Reporting

In order to ensure efficient and effective delivery of project objectives, the Office of the Prime Minister seeks to recruit qualified and competent Ugandan citizens to fill positions within the PIU for an initial contract duration of two (2) years.ow to Apply

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Project
NUSAF IV (01) & DRDIP II (01)

Duty Station
Kampala

Vacancies
02

Reports To
Social Development Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure that the project’s social dimensions are effectively managed and that the project benefits all stakeholders, particularly vulnerable groups; to support the delivery of timely and relevant analytical, technical, research, programmatic and policy advice on social development issues including gender equality, youth development and culture; and to ensure the needs and contributions of women and men of all diversities are respected and that human rights and cultural heritage are promoted.

KEY RESULT AREAS
  • Tools, instruments and training materials for project staff and other stakeholders on social development issues developed and disseminated.
  • Social impact assessments conducted to identify potential positive and negative social consequences and provide mitigation measures.
  • Capacity building of stakeholders in social development conducted.
  • Stakeholder engagement plan developed and implemented.
  • Regular reports prepared and shared with stakeholders.
  • Regular reports on incidences and grievance management prepared.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure that the Government of Uganda, the World Bank and the Project’s Social Inclusion and Safeguarding policy and other relevant inclusion, social development safeguards principles and regulations are applied consistently throughout the project cycle.
  • Support in the development of an action plan for social inclusion and safeguarding.
  • Conduct gender mapping and analysis in the value chain and support inclusion of marginalised categories in key participating positions.
  • Ensure inclusion of persons with disability, refugees and other vulnerable and marginalised groups in all project intervention areas.
  • Use Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding analysis to purposefully engage youth, women, and marginalised groups in all activities and result areas.
  • Develop and lead the implementation of the project’s Social Inclusion and Safeguarding strategy and action plan.
  • Work with the Environmental & Social Development Specialist and partners to raise awareness and capacity of project staff on issues related to Social Inclusion and Safeguarding.
  • Work closely with all project staff and local governments to build their understanding of social issues.
  • Work closely with the M&E team to ensure that Social Inclusion and Safeguarding considerations are reflected in M&E plans, frameworks, and reports.
  • Support the tracking and maintenance of Social Inclusion and Safeguarding performance indicators.
  • Support the integration of Social Inclusion and Safeguarding activities within the work plan including GBV/SEA and VAC activities.
  • Support development and operationalisation of the Project Grievance Redress Mechanism.
  • Map out project stakeholders and identify the most appropriate means of engagement to ensure their participation.
  • Provide support supervision to implementing partners to ensure adherence to social standards during implementation of project sub-projects.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or his/her designate.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Bachelor of Arts or any other relevant discipline.
  • A Master’s Degree in a related field is of added advantage.
EXPERIENCE
  • At least 6 years of relevant professional experience designing/implementing Social Inclusion and Social Safeguard programmes with government or externally funded projects, development partners, multilateral or international organisations.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
  • Professional training in Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Fundamentals.
  • Practical experience in implementing Social Inclusion and Safeguard projects in remote locations, especially in fragile ecosystems.
  • Proven experience leading community development and planning activities at District Local Government level.
  • Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with excellent reporting, facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and social inclusion in all aspects of work.
  • High level of honesty, integrity and versatility.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and deliver under pressure

Applications should be accompanied by:

  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae
  • Copies of certificates (academic and professional) and testimonials
  • A copy of identification documents
  • Proof of relevant work experience (MUST be attached)
  • At least three (3) competent referees, one of whom must be a current or previous employer
Application Deadline
  • Closing Date: 12th June 2026
  • Time: 5:00 PM
Submission Address

Applications should be signed and addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister
Plot 9–11, Apollo Kaggwa Road
P.O. Box 341, Kampala, Uganda

Submission Method
  • Hard copies should be hand-delivered to the Security Registry (Floor 6), Office of the Prime Minister Building.
  • The detailed advert and project information can be accessed on the OPM website:

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