Assistant Director Gender Affairs at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution
• Registered practitioner with Kenya National Association of Social Workers, & Kenya Counseling Association
• Certificate in senior management course which is not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution or
• Membership to a related professional body
• Served in the grade of Principal Gender Officer or equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum of three (3) years
• Possess Leadership skills, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Ability to work under pressure, Negotiation skills, Ability to build and lead cohesive teams, Problem solving skills
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity.

Job Description

• Administers and supervises the staff in the section;
• Ensure strict compliance with all financial budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Coordinating collection and development of gender disaggregated data and management information;
• Implementation of gender policies and programs in the county;
• Facilitating gender mainstreaming activities in the county;
• Provide input on gender in the medium-term expenditure frame work;
• Engaging with partners and stakeholders on gender related matters;Undertaking sensitization /awareness creation on gender programs and projects;
• Monitoring gender and sexual and Gender based violence programs; and
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, bi annual and annual reports on gender programs and projects.