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Community Services Officer job at Advocate for Community Development and Environmental Protection (ACODEP)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Aug-14
Location: Kampala
Community Services Officer 2026-08-13T14:13:31+00:00 Advocate for Community Development and Environmental Protection (ACODEP) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.png https://www.ugashare.com/employers/ CONTRACTOR Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Nonprofit, and NGO Management, Human Resources, Social Services & Nonprofit, Farming & Outdoors, Healthcare, Civil & Government, Admin & Office, Business Operations 2026-08-28T17:00:00+00:00 8 Background 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. COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER 1 Position | 1-Year Renewable Contract Focus: GBV/SGBV, PWDs, Child Protection, Youth & Women Job Summary The Community Services Officer will support community-based interventions focused on gender-based violence, sexual and gender-based violence, child protection, disability inclusion, youth empowerment, and women's participation. Key Responsibilities - Coordinate community outreach and mobilisation activities.
- Support prevention and awareness programmes on GBV/SGBV.
- Promote women's participation in community decision-making and development.
- Support child-protection initiatives.
- Promote inclusion and participation of Persons with Disabilities.
- Support youth-focused programmes and activities.
- Identify community protection concerns and refer cases through appropriate mechanisms.
- Work with local leaders, service providers, community groups, and relevant authorities.
- Conduct community awareness sessions and capacity-building activities.
- Maintain accurate records of community activities and referrals.
- Support monitoring and reporting of community interventions.
- Promote confidentiality, safeguarding, dignity, and non-discrimination.
- Contribute to development of community-based protection and inclusion strategies.
Ideal Candidate - Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Experience working on GBV/SGBV, child protection, disability inclusion, youth, or women's programmes is highly desirable.
- Strong community mobilisation and communication skills.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and referral mechanisms.
- Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable groups.
ACODEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply. JOB-6a7dd10b0a2d7 Vacancy title:
Community Services Officer Jobs at:
Advocate for Community Development and Environmental Protection (ACODEP) Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 28 2026 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Background 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. COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER 1 Position | 1-Year Renewable Contract Focus: GBV/SGBV, PWDs, Child Protection, Youth & Women Job Summary The Community Services Officer will support community-based interventions focused on gender-based violence, sexual and gender-based violence, child protection, disability inclusion, youth empowerment, and women's participation. Key Responsibilities - Coordinate community outreach and mobilisation activities.
- Support prevention and awareness programmes on GBV/SGBV.
- Promote women's participation in community decision-making and development.
- Support child-protection initiatives.
- Promote inclusion and participation of Persons with Disabilities.
- Support youth-focused programmes and activities.
- Identify community protection concerns and refer cases through appropriate mechanisms.
- Work with local leaders, service providers, community groups, and relevant authorities.
- Conduct community awareness sessions and capacity-building activities.
- Maintain accurate records of community activities and referrals.
- Support monitoring and reporting of community interventions.
- Promote confidentiality, safeguarding, dignity, and non-discrimination.
- Contribute to development of community-based protection and inclusion strategies.
Ideal Candidate - Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Experience working on GBV/SGBV, child protection, disability inclusion, youth, or women's programmes is highly desirable.
- Strong community mobilisation and communication skills.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and referral mechanisms.
- Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable groups.
ACODEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - Cover Letter (Max. 1 Page)
- Curriculum Vitae (Max. 4 Pages)
- Academic Certificates
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Subject Line: [Position Applied For] – [Your Full Name] Addressed To: The Executive Director, ACODEP, P.O. Box 16123, Kampala, Uganda. FRAUD WARNING: ACODEP does NOT ask for or accept any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process. Do NOT pay money to anyone for these positions.
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