Vacancy title:
Social Work Officers

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management, Human Resources, Social Services & Nonprofit, Farming & Outdoors, Healthcare, Civil & Government, Admin & Office, Business Operations]

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

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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

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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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