Assistant Director for Persons With Disabilities (Pwds)

About the Role

This vacancy presents an opportunity to join Siaya County Government in a leadership position dedicated to advancing social services and support for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the formulation, review, and implementation of social services policies, strategies, and guidelines
• Ensure alignment of social development programmes with national development plans and international commitments
• Oversee planning, coordination, and evaluation of social welfare and community development programmes
• Supervise the implementation of programmes targeting children, youth, persons with disabilities, older persons, and marginalized groups
• Coordinate research on emerging social issues and prepare reports to inform decision-making
• Maintain and analyze social data for policy formulation and programme improvement
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to social development officers and other staff
• Facilitate training and capacity-building initiatives for stakeholders in the social services sector
• Initiate and strengthen collaborations with government agencies, development partners, NGOs, and community-based organizations
• Mobilize resources for social services programmes and ensure accountability in their utilization
• Establish monitoring and evaluation frameworks for social programmes and ensure periodic reporting
• Prepare departmental performance reports for management and stakeholders
• Oversee staff performance appraisal and development plans
• Manage departmental budgets

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Community Development, Psychology, or related field
• Master's degree in a relevant field (added advantage)
• At least 6 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior management position in the public or private sector
• Management course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution
• Proven track record in social policy implementation, programme management, and stakeholder engagement on matters concerning Persons with Disabilities