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Social Work Officers job at Advocate for Community Development and Environmental Protection (ACODEP)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Aug-14
Location: Kampala
Social Work Officers 2026-08-13T14:13:43+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. SOCIAL WORK OFFICER 3 Positions | 1-Year Renewable Contract Job Summary The Social Work Officer will provide community-based social support and contribute to programmes addressing vulnerability, protection, GBV/SGBV, child protection, women's empowerment, youth, and community wellbeing. Key Responsibilities - Conduct community outreach and mobilisation.
- Identify vulnerable individuals, families, and groups requiring support.
- Provide basic psychosocial and social support within the scope of the role.
- Facilitate appropriate referrals to specialised service providers.
- Support GBV/SGBV prevention and awareness activities.
- Support child-protection and safeguarding initiatives.
- Promote women's and youth participation in community development.
- Work with community leaders, service providers, and local authorities.
- Maintain confidential records of cases and community interventions.
- Conduct follow-up visits where appropriate.
- Support community training and awareness sessions.
- Prepare field reports and contribute to programme monitoring.
Ideal Candidate - Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience in community-based social work or development programming is an advantage.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and referral principles.
- Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable communities.
ACODEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply. JOB-6a7dd11778ec7 Vacancy title:
Social Work Officers 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. SOCIAL WORK OFFICER 3 Positions | 1-Year Renewable Contract Job Summary The Social Work Officer will provide community-based social support and contribute to programmes addressing vulnerability, protection, GBV/SGBV, child protection, women's empowerment, youth, and community wellbeing. Key Responsibilities - Conduct community outreach and mobilisation.
- Identify vulnerable individuals, families, and groups requiring support.
- Provide basic psychosocial and social support within the scope of the role.
- Facilitate appropriate referrals to specialised service providers.
- Support GBV/SGBV prevention and awareness activities.
- Support child-protection and safeguarding initiatives.
- Promote women's and youth participation in community development.
- Work with community leaders, service providers, and local authorities.
- Maintain confidential records of cases and community interventions.
- Conduct follow-up visits where appropriate.
- Support community training and awareness sessions.
- Prepare field reports and contribute to programme monitoring.
Ideal Candidate - Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience in community-based social work or development programming is an advantage.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and referral principles.
- Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable communities.
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
- Merge/Save documents in PDF format (e.g., CoverLetter_CV_JaneDoe_Position.pdf)
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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