Assistant Director Gender Job Uasin Gishu County Government
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Development Studies or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master's degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- At least 6 years of relevant experience with 3 years in a senior or supervisory role in gender and community development.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and community engagement.
- Strong understanding of national gender policy frameworks and international conventions (e.g. CEDAW, SDGs).
- Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management and M&E tools.
- Computer literacy.
- Assist in formulation, review and implementation of gender and community development policies and strategies.
- Ensure integration of gender mainstreaming in all county programs and projects.
- Oversee planning, implementation and evaluation of gender and community-based programs.
- Coordinate capacity-building activities for staff and community groups on gender equality and empowerment.
- Liaise with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, development partners, and community-based organizations.
- Promote community participation and inclusion in development initiatives.
- Conduct gender analysis and community needs assessments to inform programming.
- Maintain up-to-date data and reports on gender and community development indicators.
- Track progress of gender and community development projects and recommend improvements.
- Prepare periodic reports on program performance, impacts, and resource utilization.
- Participate in proposal writing and mobilization of resources to support programs.
- Supervise and mentor junior officers in the gender and community development department.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.
- Organize training, workshops and seminars on gender equality and social inclusion.
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