Economic Development Officer

Nyanza District is seeking to fill a position for an Economic Development Officer. This role is crucial for implementing development strategies at the cell level and fostering economic growth within the community. The officer will be responsible for a wide range of activities aimed at improving the livelihoods of residents and ensuring the effective functioning of local economic initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement interventions related to Agriculture and Natural resources, human settlement, infrastructure, disaster management, and economic activities at cell level.
• Collect and report basic economic data related to economic potential.
• Monitor the functionality of cooperatives and saving groups.
• Promote entrepreneurship among youth, women, and vulnerable groups at the cell level.
• Monitor and support local economic actors (NGOs, private sector, and cooperatives) to support productivity and market access.
• Monitor the operationalization of voluntary groups and stakeholders in economic activities.
• Coordinate and monitor community mobilization campaigns focusing on business development and tax collection.
• Monitor the implementation of District development plans, including the District Development Strategy (DDS) and Annual Action Plans at the cell level.
• Monitor the implementation of disaster prevention and recovery activities at the cell level.
• Monitor the environment and forest protection activities at the cell level.
• Monitor the implementation of ICT and infrastructure development projects at the cell level.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of economic development principles and community engagement. Experience in project monitoring and data collection is essential. A background in public administration or a related field is preferred.

• Implement interventions related to Agriculture and Natural resources, human settlement, infrastructure, disaster management, and economic activities at cell level,
• Collect and report basic economic data related to economic potential;
• Monitor the functionality of cooperatives and saving groups;
• Promote entrepreneurship among youth, women, and vulnerable groups at the cell level;
• Monitor and support local economic actors (NGOs, private sector, and cooperatives) to support productivity and market access;
• Monitor the operationalization of voluntary groups and stakeholders in economic activities;
• Coordinate and monitor community mobilization campaigns focusing on business development and tax collection;
• Monitor the implementation of District development plans, including the District Development Strategy (DDS) and Annual Action Plans at the cell level;
• Monitor the implementation of disaster prevention and recovery activities at the cell level;
• Monitor the environment and forest protection activities at the cell level;
• Monitor the implementation of ICT and infrastructure development projects at the cell level;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.