Programmes Director - AFGM
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):
Director, Programmes (AFGM 2)- Vacancy No. AFGM/1/2023 (1post)- Contract basis
a. Duties and Responsibilities
i. Overseeing the development and implementation of Anti-FGM guidelines and
strategies;
ii. Overseeing the designing, planning, implementation and review of Anti-FGM
education and awareness programmes;
iii. Spearheading identification and engagement of relevant partners and
stakeholders for prioritization of Anti-FGM issues;
iv. Ensuring mapping out Anti-FGM priority areas in collaboration with stakeholders;
v. Spearheading the sensitization of communities and public on the adverse effects,
emerging trends, and human rights violations related to female genital
mutilation;
vi. Facilitating the involvement of media in anti-female genital mutilation
campaigns;
vii. Overseeing the coordination, design and piloting of female genital mutilation
survey tools;
viii. Facilitating fora for anti- female genital mutilation awareness creation;
ix. Spearheading capacity building of stakeholders to manage and respond to female
genital mutilation issues;
x. Overseeing community-driven dialogues on female genital mutilation issues;
xi. Spearheading provision of support services to survivors of female genital
mutilation;
xii. Overseeing local and international organizations advocating against
female genital mutilation;
xiii. Ensuring development of information, education and communication
materials on female genital mutilation;
xiv. Overseeing dissemination of information on female genital mutilation;
xv. Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation implementation of anti-female genital
mutilation programmes;
xvi. Spearheading the development of alternative rites of passage curriculum and
coordination of programmes; and
xvii. Disseminating anti-female genital mutilation education and awareness reports.
b. Requirements for Appointment
i. Fifteen (15) years cumulative experience, four (4) of which should have been
at Deputy Director, Programmes or a comparable position in a reputable
organization;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Anthropology,
Education; Gender Studies, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy,
Strategic Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology,
Anthropology, Education; Gender Studies, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics,
Public Policy, Strategic Management or any other equivalent qualification from
a recognized institution;
iv. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
v. Proficiency in computer applications;
vi. Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work
performance.
c. Essential Skills and Competencies
i. Organizational skills.
ii. Oral and written communication skills.
iii. Interpersonal skills.
iv. Strong leadership 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.
