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

Overseeing the development and implementation of Anti-FGM guidelines and strategies;
Overseeing the designing, planning, implementation and review of Anti-FGM education and awareness programmes;
Spearheading identification and engagement of relevant partners and stakeholders for prioritization of Anti-FGM issues;
Ensuring mapping out Anti-FGM priority areas in collaboration with stakeholders;
Spearheading the sensitization of communities and public on the adverse effects, emerging trends, and human rights violations related to female genital mutilation;
Facilitating the involvement of media in anti-female genital mutilation campaigns;
Overseeing the coordination, design and piloting of female genital mutilation survey tools;
Facilitating fora for anti- female genital mutilation awareness creation;
Spearheading capacity building of stakeholders to manage and respond to female genital mutilation issues;
Overseeing community-driven dialogues on female genital mutilation issues;
Spearheading provision of support services to survivors of female genital mutilation;
Overseeing local and international organizations advocating against female genital mutilation;
Ensuring development of information, education and communication materials on female genital mutilation;
Overseeing dissemination of information on female genital mutilation;
Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation implementation of anti-female genital mutilation programmes;
Spearheading the development of alternative rites of passage curriculum and coordination of programmes; and
Disseminating anti-female genital mutilation education and awareness reports.

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.

EssentialSkillsandCompetencies

Organizational skills.
Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership skills.