NGEC Principal Programme Officer Job in Kenya

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) invites

applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Principal Programme Officer (NGEC 5)
 

Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 180,000.00 – 270,000.00 p.m
 

Terms of Service: 5 Year Contract Renewable
 

Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA
 

Ref: NGEC/HR/8 /2015

1 Post
 

Requirements for the Appointment
 

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:-

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Gender studies, Sociology, Business/Public Administration or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution


• A Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage


• A minimum of 5 years work experience on programs related to any one of the following fields: Gender, human rights, public education, social research and development


• A demostrable understanding of equality and inclusion issues for special interest groups as defined in the Constitution of Kenya


• Must have knowledge in use of computer applications


• Must have a thorough understanding of National goals, policies and development objectives as in Kenya Vision 2030.


• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative ability as shown in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities include:
 

The Officer will be responsible to a Programme Manager. Duties and responsibilities to this post include:

• Developing, implementation and evaluations of strategies and interventions promoting equality and inclusion for special interest groups .


• Developing program thematic strategies in line with the overall NGEC strategic plan and programming guidelines


• Preparing and implementing departmental workplans and budgets


• Designing and supporting cross-cutting operational research, advocacy work and public education in the commission’s programmes


• Enforcing the implementation of the rights-based approaches and the social inclusion analysis in programming work


• Coordinating capacity building initiatives fro program officers and assistants, public and private sector for the purpose of promoting gender equality and freedomm from discrimation


• Developing and maintaining sustained partnership, strategic linkages and alliances with all the stakeholders identified by the commission


• Developing and implementing public and private monitoring and audit strategy and plans for various thematic groups


• Identifying new funding sources and generating concept ontes and proposals in line with thematic strategies


• Preparing monthly, quartely and annual program reports

How to Apply

1. Qualified
   
   candidate should submit their application together with detailed
   
   Curriculum Vitae; a copy of National Identity Card and certified copies
   
   of Academic Certificates, Testimonials and other relevant supporting
   
   documents


2. All applicants should state their present salary and


3. attach a copy of the letter of substantive appointment to their current position


4. names of three (3) referees and their their mobile and e-mail contacts.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Commisson Secretary/CEO
National Gender and Equality Commission
Solution Tech Building, Longonot Road, Upper Hill
P O Box 27512-00506
Nairobi

Email: hr@ngeckenya.org

Website: www.ngeckenya.org

Twitter: @NGECKENYA
Facebook: facebook.com/NGECKenya

To reach the Commission on or before 18th December 2015, (latest by 5.00pm).

Please Note that

 
The Commission is an equal opportunity employer. 

Persons

with Disability, Youth, People from minority and marginalized groups

and communities who meet the requirements of the advertised jobs are

especially encouraged to apply. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.