Assistant Director, Programmes - 2 Posts at Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board

Vacancy No. AFGM/4/2023 (2posts)-Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating in the development and implementation of Anti-FGM guidelines and strategies;
• Initiating the design, planning and implementation of Anti-FGM education and awareness programmes;
• Spearheading identification and engagement of relevant partners and stakeholders for prioritization of Anti-FGM issues;
• Coordinating mapping out Anti-FGM priority areas in collaboration with stakeholders;
• Facilitating adherence to regular review of the curriculum;
• creating awareness on the adverse effects, emerging trends, and human rights violations related to female genital mutilation;
• Coordinating preparation of resource materials for awareness creation on female genital mutilation;
• Maintaining and updating a database of Anti-FGM stakeholders;
• Organizing and facilitating fora for Anti-FGM awareness creation;
• Building capacity of stakeholders to manage and respond to female genital mutilation issues;
• Designing and piloting of female genital mutilation survey tools;
• Providing support services to survivors of female genital mutilation;
• Preparing and disseminating information on health and social impact offemale genital mutilation;
• Recommending the vulnerable women and girls from female genital mutilation practicing communities to Affirmative Funds;
• Developing an alternative rites of passage curriculum;
• Promoting alternative rites of passages programmes and
• Coordinating preparation of reports on Anti-FGM matters.

Requirements for Appointment

• Twelve (12) years cumulative experience, four (4) of which should have been at Principal Programmes Officer or a comparable position in a reputable organization; Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Sociology; Anthropology; Education; Gender Studies or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Sociology; Anthropology; Education; Gender Studies or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage and
• Proficiency in computer applications.