Senior Programmes Officer
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):
Senior Programmes Officer (AFGM 6)- Vacancy No. AFGM/8/2023 (1post)-Permanent and Pensionable
a. Duties and Responsibilities
i. Implementing Anti-FGM policies, guidelines and strategies;
ii. Initiating the designing, developing and review of policies on Anti-FGM
advocacy and awareness programmes;
iii. Conducting stakeholder’s training to build their capacity and activate their role in
supporting Anti-FGM interventions;
iv. Planning, implementing and aligning program priorities towards the
eradication of FGM;
v. Participating in the formulation of guidelines for conducting community dialogues on
eradicating female genital mutilation;
vi. Participating in the development of strategies for stakeholders’ capacity building to
manage and respond to female genital mutilation issues;
vii. Liaising with local and international organizations advocating against female genital
mutilation;
viii. Formulating comprehensive programmes strategies to guide the
development of work plans in the eradication of FGM;
ix. Providing adequate programmes monitoring systems and evaluation procedures in
the implementation of Anti-FGM content in the school;
x. Preparing Anti-FGM programmes reports;
xi. Identifying and building strategic alliances with other key actors to
advocate for Anti-FGM sensitizing programming;
xii. Establishing a mapping of external actors proving support to victims of FGM;
xiii. Developing referral pathways depending on available resources and services in
response to FGM survivor’s need;
xiv. Maintaining accurate records of partnership activities, contact
information, and other pertinent details;
xv. Providing support in the development of a database to track FGM trends and
prevalence in community practicing FGM;
xvi. Liaising with local authorities and other stakeholders to enhance working relation;
xvii. Providing day-day technical guidance to operational and implementing partners by
ensuring standards and procedures are followed on the interventions processes;
xviii. Promoting mainstreaming of alternative rite of passage; and
xix. Participating in the development and distribution of Anti-FGM advocacy IEC
materials to the public and private institutions to enhance AFGM interventions.
b. Requirements for Appointment
i. Served in the grade of Programmes Officer or a comparable position in a reputable
organization for a minimum period of four (4) years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Sociology, Medical Social work
and welfare, Community Development, Psychology, Counselling, Project Planning
and Management Anthropology, Education, Gender studies or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Proficiency in computer applications; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
c. Essential skills and Competencies
i. Organizational skills.
ii. 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.
