Assistant Director Gender and Community Development at Uasin Gishu County Government

Requirements for appointment:-

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Development Studies or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience with 3 years in a senior or supervisory role in gender and community development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and community engagement.
• Strong understanding of national gender policy frameworks and international conventions (e.g. CEDAW, SDGs).
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management and M&E tools.
• Computer literacy.

Dutie​​​​​​​s and Responsibilities:-

• Assist in formulation, review and implementation of gender and community development policies and strategies.
• Ensure integration of gender mainstreaming in all county programs and projects.
• Oversee planning, implementation and evaluation of gender and community-based programs.
• Coordinate capacity-building activities for staff and community groups on gender equality and empowerment.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, development partners, and community-based organizations.
• Promote community participation and inclusion in development initiatives.
• Conduct gender analysis and community needs assessments to inform programming.
• Maintain up-to-date data and reports on gender and community development indicators.
• Track progress of gender and community development projects and recommend improvements.
• Prepare periodic reports on program performance, impacts, and resource utilization.
• Participate in proposal writing and mobilization of resources to support programs.
• Supervise and mentor junior officers in the gender and community development department.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.
• Organize training, workshops and seminars on gender equality and social inclusion.