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Turkana is the 2nd largest county in Kenya 77,000 sq.km. It is also the north-western most county in Kenya and is known mostly for its scenic landscapes and rich culture.
REF: TUR/CPSB/011/2017/2018
JOB GROUP „R‟
Duties and responsibilities:-
- Implementing policy and legislation frameworks for gender development in the County;
- Integrate gender and youth issues in programs, capacity buildings of communities to participate in development project, and involve women and vulnerable groups and activities that promote their welfare;
- Coordinate and monitor the thirty percent (30%) affirmative action on gender representation and in socio economic development;
- To coordinate the provision of alternative financial support through the women enterprise fund (WEF);
- Coordinate and Monitor the promotion of awareness on harmful cultural practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and gender based violence (FBV) ;
- Plan and Implement the program related to gender and youth affairs;
- Maintain records and list of all gender and youth related activities within the county;
- Promote community participation and inter-county gender and youth related activities;
- Craft presentations and other outreach activities within the county on gender and youth;
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for appointment:-
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work/community development or relevant field;
- Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in gender and youth affairs of not less than seven (7), three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
- A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage;
- Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of gender matters.
Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.
NOTE:
Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.
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All written applications, CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials and identity card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500.
OR delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawaitorong’ road Opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale-Lodwar highway.
All applications to reach the office before the close of business on Monday, 15th June, 2018
- Important information to all candidates;
- Applicants are advised to apply for only one position
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
- Officers serving with the County Government of Turkana will be required to fill form TCPSB 2B which will be collected from Turkana County Public Service Board Offices during working hours.
N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
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