Assistant Director of Programmes
The Anti- Female Genital Mutilation Board is a state corporation under the Ministry of Gender, Culture, The Arts and Heritage responsible for implementing the prohibition of Female Mutilation Genital Mutilation Act, 2011. The Board invites applications from qualified persons for the following vacant position(s):
Assistant Director, Programmes (AFGM 4)- Vacancy No. AFGM/4/2023 (2posts)-Permanent and Pensionable
a. Duties and Responsibilities
i. Coordinating in the development and implementation of Anti-FGM
guidelines and strategies;
ii. Initiating the design, planning and implementation of Anti-FGM
education and awareness programmes;
iii. Spearheading identification and engagement of relevant partners and
stakeholders for prioritization of Anti-FGM issues;
iv. Coordinating mapping out Anti-FGM priority areas in collaboration with
stakeholders;
v. Facilitating adherence to regular review of the curriculum;
vi. creating awareness on the adverse effects, emerging trends, and
human rights violations related to female genital mutilation;
vii. Coordinating preparation of resource materials for awareness creation
on female genital mutilation;
viii. Maintaining and updating a database of Anti-FGM stakeholders;
ix. Organizing and facilitating fora for Anti-FGM awareness creation;
x. Building capacity of stakeholders to manage and respond to female
genital mutilation issues;
xi. Designing and piloting of female genital mutilation survey tools;
xii. Providing support services to survivors of female genital mutilation;
xiii. Preparing and disseminating information on health and social impact of
female genital mutilation;
xiv. Recommending the vulnerable women and girls from female genital
mutilation practicing communities to Affirmative Funds;
xv. Developing an alternative rites of passage curriculum;
xvi. Promoting alternative rites of passages programmes and
xvii. Coordinating preparation of reports on Anti-FGM matters.
b. Requirements for Appointment
i. Twelve (12) years cumulative experience, four (4) of which should have been at
Principal Programmes Officer or a comparable position in a reputable organization;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Sociology; Anthropology;
Education; Gender Studies or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Sociology; Anthropology;
Education; Gender Studies or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
iv. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
will be an added advantage and
v. Proficiency in computer applications.
c. Essential Skills and Competencies
i. Organizational skills.
ii. Good communications skills.
iii. Interpersonal skills.
iv. Report writing skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE;
Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit their applications including a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees together with duly filled AFGMB Employment Application Form. The form should be downloaded from the Board’s website www.antifgmboard.go.ke
The applications should be emailed to recruitment@antifgmboard.go.ke or hand delivered in a clearly marked envelope and addressed to the undersigned not later than 5:00pm, on 11th December, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
