Vacancy No. AFGM/2/2023 (1post)-Contract basis
Duties and Responsibilities

Overseeing formulation, review and implementation of policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, procedures and programmes on planning, strategy and coordinating compilation, analysis and interpretation of statistical data; Spearheading identification, undertaking and implementation of relevant research projects at all functional areas of the board;
Coordinating research on existing programmes and identifying emerging issues for board’s services;
Coordinating dissemination of research findings and follow up on their implementation;
Coordinating formulation of standard operational procedures for the board;
Promoting capturing of knowledge in an external repository and organize it according to classification framework or taxonomy and use technologies that
provide a means to capture knowledge and store it online;
Maintaining the board’s research tools and document management systems for classification of stored knowledge and identification of similarities among separate information sources;
Facilitating automation of knowledge through technologies and document on management systems;
Leading in the translation of national policy goals and programmes for the Anti FGM board;
Coordinating of preparation of concept papers and proposals for policy and strategy development;
Providing guidance in the preparation of the board’s annual work plans;
Coordinating formulation of policy and strategy activities;
Spearheading the production of the board’s annual statutory report;
Developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for the board;
Ensuring the maintenance of database of information on the board’s projects and programmes; and
Coordinating preparation of progress reports of the division.

Requirements for Appointment

Fifteen (15) years cumulative experience, four (4) of which should have been at Deputy Director, Programmes or a comparable position in a reputable organization;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology; Anthropology, Education; Gender Studies, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, Strategic Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Anthropology, Education; Gender Studies, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, Strategic Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance.