The Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board (the Board) is a semi-autonomous government agency established in December 2013 following the enactment of the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act, 2011. It operates under the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shall serve as the Secretary to the Board, the Accounting Officer, and the Authorized Officer of the Anti-FGM Board. As the head of the Anti-FGM Secretariat, the CEO is responsible to the Board for the day-to-day administration and management of the Board's affairs.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Policy Administration: Provide overall strategic direction, organization, and administration of the Board’s programs. Spearhead the formulation, implementation, and review of policies, procedures, strategies, and master plans.
- Operations & Secretariat Management: Oversee the daily management and administration of the Board, including the supervision, capacity building, and discipline of staff.
- Financial Management & Accountability: Oversee the preparation of annual budgets and work plans, establishing sound internal monitoring and control systems to ensure prudent resource utilization in compliance with the Public Financial Management framework. Coordinate and submit annual financial statements to the Board, National Treasury, Parliament, and the Controller of Budget.
- Advisory & Representation: Advise the Board, Cabinet Secretary, and the Ministry of Gender on matters pertaining to Anti-FGM. Execute and communicate decisions and policies from the Board to the Secretariat.
- Partnerships & Resource Mobilization: Mobilize resources from donors and non-state partners. Drive engagement and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance the Board's visibility and corporate image.
- Compliance: Ensure complete compliance with the provisions of the Anti-FGM Act and all relevant legal requirements.
Job Specifications
For appointment to the position of Chief Executive Officer, an officer must have:
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a Senior Management Level.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Sociology, Anthropology, Education, Gender Studies, Social Development, Community Development, Social Work and Welfare, Disaster Mitigation and Management, Counselling, Psychology, Project Planning and Management, Community health and Development or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor’s degree in any Arts or Science plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognised institution.
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Anthropology, Education, Gender Studies, Social Development, Community Development, Social Work and Welfare, Disaster Mitigation and Management, Counselling, Psychology, Project Planning and Management, Community health and Development or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.
- Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
- Membership to a professional body where applicable.
- Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national strategic goals, policies and development objectives, and ability to translate them to the mandate of the Board.
Key Competencies
- Negotiation skills
- Organizational skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership skills
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