Deputy Director Gender Affairs (1) Post at Busia County

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Busia County Public Service Board seeks to professionally deliver service to the people of Busia with integrity and dedication through well trained competent and skilled man powern In all these achievements, she has derived her support and strength in God in whom she has always put trust and who she acknowledges never fails her. Her family has been by her side for support and encouragementAdvert No. CPSB/64/Duties and Responsibilities Implementing policy and legislation framework for gender development in the county ManagementPlanning, coordination and administration of gender service in the countyIntegrating gender programs, capacity building of communities to participate in development project and involve women and vulnerable groups and activities that promote their welfare;Coordinating the monitoring of the thirty percent affirmative action on gender representation and in socio economic developmentCoordinating provision of alternative financial support through other funding sources like Women Enterprise Fund (WEF)Coordinating and monitoring the promotion of awareness on harmful culture practice such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Gender Based Violence (GBV)Planning and implementing programs related to gender development affairsMaintaining records and lists of all gender and marginalized groups related activities within the countyPromoting community participation and inter-county gender related activities.Formulating budget proposals and expenditure controlsInterpreting and implementing the departmental strategic plan and medium-term planPromoting research on genderAny other duties that may be assigned from time to time Requirements for Appointment Served in the position of Assistant Director, Gender or equivalent position in the public service or private sector for a minimum period of three years;Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/Entrepreneurship), Anthropology, Counselling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other relevant Social Science from a university recognized institution;Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Gender and Development, Business Administration, Project Development and Management, Anthropology, Counselling, Project Planning and Management will be an added advantageDemonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence on matters relating to gender and social development.Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institutionDemonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results