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/8/2023 (1post)-Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing Anti-FGM policies, guidelines and strategies;
• Initiating the designing, developing and review of policies on Anti-FGM advocacy and awareness programmes;
• Conducting stakeholder’s training to build their capacity and activate their role in supporting Anti-FGM interventions;
• Planning, implementing and aligning program priorities towards the eradication of FGM;
• Participating in the formulation of guidelines for conducting community dialogues on eradicating female genital mutilation;
• Participating in the development of strategies for stakeholders’ capacity building to manage and respond to female genital mutilation issues;
• Liaising with local and international organizations advocating against female genital mutilation;
• Formulating comprehensive programmes strategies to guide the development of work plans in the eradication of FGM;
• Providing adequate programmes monitoring systems and evaluation procedures in the implementation of Anti-FGM content in the school;
• Preparing Anti-FGM programmes reports;
• Identifying and building strategic alliances with other key actors to advocate for Anti-FGM sensitizing programming;
• Establishing a mapping of external actors proving support to victims of FGM;
• Developing referral pathways depending on available resources and services in response to FGM survivor’s need;
• Maintaining accurate records of partnership activities, contact information, and other pertinent details;
• Providing support in the development of a database to track FGM trends and prevalence in community practicing FGM;
• Liaising with local authorities and other stakeholders to enhance working relation;
• Providing day-day technical guidance to operational and implementing partners by ensuring standards and procedures are followed on the interventions processes;
• Promoting mainstreaming of alternative rite of passage; and
• Participating in the development and distribution of Anti-FGM advocacy IEC materials to the public and private institutions to enhance AFGM interventions.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Programmes Officer or a comparable position in a reputable organization for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Sociology, Medical Social work and welfare, Community Development, Psychology, Counselling, Project Planning and Management Anthropology, Education, Gender studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.