Senior Programmes Officer at Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board

Vacancy No. AFGM/8/2023 (1post)-Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing Anti-FGM policies, guidelines and strategies;
• Initiating the designing, developing and review of policies on Anti-FGM advocacy and awareness programmes;
• Conducting stakeholder’s training to build their capacity and activate their role in supporting Anti-FGM interventions;
• Planning, implementing and aligning program priorities towards the eradication of FGM;
• Participating in the formulation of guidelines for conducting community dialogues on eradicating female genital mutilation;
• Participating in the development of strategies for stakeholders’ capacity building to manage and respond to female genital mutilation issues;
• Liaising with local and international organizations advocating against female genital mutilation;
• Formulating comprehensive programmes strategies to guide the development of work plans in the eradication of FGM;
• Providing adequate programmes monitoring systems and evaluation procedures in the implementation of Anti-FGM content in the school;
• Preparing Anti-FGM programmes reports;
• Identifying and building strategic alliances with other key actors to advocate for Anti-FGM sensitizing programming;
• Establishing a mapping of external actors proving support to victims of FGM;
• Developing referral pathways depending on available resources and services in response to FGM survivor’s need;
• Maintaining accurate records of partnership activities, contact information, and other pertinent details;
• Providing support in the development of a database to track FGM trends and prevalence in community practicing FGM;
• Liaising with local authorities and other stakeholders to enhance working relation;
• Providing day-day technical guidance to operational and implementing partners by ensuring standards and procedures are followed on the interventions processes;
• Promoting mainstreaming of alternative rite of passage; and
• Participating in the development and distribution of Anti-FGM advocacy IEC materials to the public and private institutions to enhance AFGM interventions.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Programmes Officer or a comparable position in a reputable organization for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Sociology, Medical Social work and welfare, Community Development, Psychology, Counselling, Project Planning and Management Anthropology, Education, Gender studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.