Job Description
Programmes Officer (AFGM 7)- Vacancy No. AFGM/14/2023 (1post)-
Permanent and Pensionable
a. Duties and Responsibilities
i. Implementing Anti-FGM policies, guidelines and strategies;
ii. Implementing Anti-FGM education and awareness programmes;
iii. Preparing advocacy IEC materials for awareness creation on FGM issues;
iv. Mobilizing participants involved in community driven dialogues on female genital
mutilation issues;
v. Identifying resource persons/trainers to undertake capacity building on Anti-FGM
issues;
vi. Mapping out institutions working towards eradication of the practice of female
genital mutilation;
vii. Identifying target group for awareness creation on female genital mutilation
campaign;
viii. Conducting sensitization forums on Anti-FGM interventions;
ix. Updating and maintaining a database of Anti-FGM stakeholders; and
x. Fostering partnerships between the Board and development partners, local and
international organizations;
xi. Promoting partnership in Anti-FGM campaigns, radio and television spots;
xii. Undertaking stakeholder mapping and keeping a database;
xiii. Supporting resource mobilization programmes and activities;
xiv. Undertaking monitoring of resource mobilization initiatives for sustainable financing
of the Board’s projects and programmes; and
xv. Development of partners’ database, development plans and funding plans.
b. Requirements for Appointment
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Sociology; Anthropology;
Education; Gender Studies, Social Development, Community Development, Social
Work and Welfare, Disaster Mitigation and Management, Counselling, Psychology,
Project Planning and Management, Community health and Development its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
ii. Proficiency in computer applications.
c. Essential skills and Competencies
i. Technical competencies.
ii. Organizational skills.
iii. Computer application skills.
iv. Interpersonal and Intrapersonal skills.