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.