The Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board (herein after referred to as “the Board”) is a semi autonomous government agency that was established in December 2013 following the enactment of the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act, 2011. It is in the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs.

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.