Director Gender (1 Post) at Isiolo County Government

Duties and responsibilities.

• Responsible for overall management of the department and to enlighten the community socially, economically and politically ensuring gender balance and equality.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the relevant divisions strategic plans, programmes and projects in collaboration with other department and stakeholders.
• Interpret and apply national and county laws and their related statutes in the relevant division in line with the county goals and objectives.
• Organize, direct, control and coordinate functions of the division for effective running of the department.
• Develop appropriate county department policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the division.
• Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budget to ensure proper utilization of resources.
• Coordination of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant divisions department.
• Oversee public awareness on issues relevant to the community gender and social themes e.g. affirmative actions, gender balance and diversity.
• Work with other agencies and bodies to develop social services and initiatives that relate to promotion and preservation of gender equality and social equity.
• Handle administrative, human resource and assets management issues.
• Ensure strict compliance with all financial budgetary and procurement procedures.

Requirements for appointment

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Gender and Social Development or equivalent position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/Entrepreneurship), Anthropology, Counselling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other relevant Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence on matters relating to gender and social development.
• A Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Gender and Development, Business Administration, Project Development and Management, Anthropology, Counselling, Project Planning and Management is an added advantage
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.