{"id":100710,"date":"2026-07-11T08:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/chief-executive-officer-anti-female-genital-mutilation-board\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T08:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:44:12","slug":"chief-executive-officer-anti-female-genital-mutilation-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/chief-executive-officer-anti-female-genital-mutilation-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Executive Officer &#8211; Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Chief Executive Officer - Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board\", \"description\": \"The Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services responsible for implementing the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act, 2011.\\n\\nThe Board invites applications from qualified persons to fill the vacancy listed below.\\nChief Executive Officer\\n, (AFGM 1)\\nVacancy No.\\nAFGM\/1\/2026\\n(1 Post)\\nContract Terms\\nJob Description\\nThe Chief Executive Officer shall be the Secretary to the Board. The CEO will be the Accounting and Authorized Officer of the Anti-FGM Board.\\n\\nThe CEO will be the head of Anti-FGM Secretariat and will be responsible to the Board for the day-to-day administration and management of the affairs of the Board.\\nSpecific job description of the CEO will entail:\\nOverall responsibility for the direction, organization and administration of programs of the Board;\\nSpearheading formulation, implementation and review of the Board\u2019s policies, procedures, strategies, standards and guidelines and submission of the same to the Board for consideration;\\nBeing responsible for the supervision and discipline of the staff of the Board;\\nSubject to the directions of the Board on matters of policy, be responsible to the Board for the administration and management of the Board;\\nAppointing such temporary professionals and other staff as may from time to time be required by the Board at such fee as may be approved by the Board;\\nProviding strategic leadership and ensuring excellence in the provision of services at the Anti-FGM;\\nAdvising the Board, Cabinet Secretary and the Ministry of Gender on matters pertaining to Anti-FGM;\\nExecuting and communicating the Board\u2019s strategies, decisions and policies to the Secretariat;\\nProviding linkage between the Board and the Secretariat;\\nSpearheading the development agenda of the Board including formulation and implementation of the Board\u2019s master plan;\\nOverseeing development, implementation and review of the Board\u2019s projects, programmes, annual business plans and long-term strategies;\\nEnsuring compliance with the provisions of the Anti-FGM Act and all other relevant legal provisions pertaining to the operation of the Board;\\nOverseeing preparation of annual budgets, work plans and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures;\\nPutting in place sound strategies for ensuring prudent utilization and safeguarding of the Board\u2019s resources and assets;\\nCoordinating preparation of the Board\u2019s annual financial statements and submitting the same to the Board, National Treasury, Parliament and The Controller of Budget as required by law;\\nEnsuring budget spending is within the provisions of the Public Financial Management Framework;\\nEnhancing collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partners in support of Anti-FGM core business, development plans and projects;\\nEnsuring continuous improvement of the quality and value of services provided by Anti-FGM;\\nPromoting the corporate image of the Board and enhancing it\u2019s visibility;\\nUpholding integrity and professionalism in the performance of the Board\u2019s functions;\\nChampioning national values and principles of Public Service;\\nMobilizing resources from non-state sources including donors in support of Anti-FGM programmes and projects;\\nNurturing and maintaining a conducive work environment that can attract, retain and motivate employees;\\nBuilding capacity and managing performance of staff at Anti-FGM; and\\nPerforming such other duties as will be assigned by the Board and the law.\\nJob Specifications\\nFor appointment to the position of Chief Executive Officer, an officer must have:\\nA minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been in a Senior Management Level;\\nBachelor\u2019s 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\u2019s degree in any Arts or Science plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognised institution;\\nMaster\u2019s 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;\\nLeadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;\\nCertificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution;\\nMet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution on leadership and integrity;\\nMembership to a professional body where applicable;\\nDemonstrated outstanding professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results; and\\nDemonstrated a thorou\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-10\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-22T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full-time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-22<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>The Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services responsible for implementing the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act, 2011.<\/p>\n<p>The Board invites applications from qualified persons to fill the vacancy listed below.<br \/>Chief Executive Officer<br \/>, (AFGM 1)<br \/>Vacancy No.<br \/>AFGM\/1\/2026<br \/>(1 Post)<br \/>Contract Terms<br \/>Job Description<br \/>The Chief Executive Officer shall be the Secretary to the Board. The CEO will be the Accounting and Authorized Officer of the Anti-FGM Board.<\/p>\n<p>The CEO will be the head of Anti-FGM Secretariat and will be responsible to the Board for the day-to-day administration and management of the affairs of the Board.<br \/>Specific job description of the CEO will entail:<br \/>Overall responsibility for the direction, organization and administration of programs of the Board;<br \/>Spearheading formulation, implementation and review of the Board\u2019s policies, procedures, strategies, standards and guidelines and submission of the same to the Board for consideration;<br \/>Being responsible for the supervision and discipline of the staff of the Board;<br \/>Subject to the directions of the Board on matters of policy, be responsible to the Board for the administration and management of the Board;<br \/>Appointing such temporary professionals and other staff as may from time to time be required by the Board at such fee as may be approved by the Board;<br \/>Providing strategic leadership and ensuring excellence in the provision of services at the Anti-FGM;<br \/>Advising the Board, Cabinet Secretary and the Ministry of Gender on matters pertaining to Anti-FGM;<br \/>Executing and communicating the Board\u2019s strategies, decisions and policies to the Secretariat;<br \/>Providing linkage between the Board and the Secretariat;<br \/>Spearheading the development agenda of the Board including formulation and implementation of the Board\u2019s master plan;<br \/>Overseeing development, implementation and review of the Board\u2019s projects, programmes, annual business plans and long-term strategies;<br \/>Ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Anti-FGM Act and all other relevant legal provisions pertaining to the operation of the Board;<br \/>Overseeing preparation of annual budgets, work plans and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures;<br \/>Putting in place sound strategies for ensuring prudent utilization and safeguarding of the Board\u2019s resources and assets;<br \/>Coordinating preparation of the Board\u2019s annual financial statements and submitting the same to the Board, National Treasury, Parliament and The Controller of Budget as required by law;<br \/>Ensuring budget spending is within the provisions of the Public Financial Management Framework;<br \/>Enhancing collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partners in support of Anti-FGM core business, development plans and projects;<br \/>Ensuring continuous improvement of the quality and value of services provided by Anti-FGM;<br \/>Promoting the corporate image of the Board and enhancing it\u2019s visibility;<br \/>Upholding integrity and professionalism in the performance of the Board\u2019s functions;<br \/>Championing national values and principles of Public Service;<br \/>Mobilizing resources from non-state sources including donors in support of Anti-FGM programmes and projects;<br \/>Nurturing and maintaining a conducive work environment that can attract, retain and motivate employees;<br \/>Building capacity and managing performance of staff at Anti-FGM; and<br \/>Performing such other duties as will be assigned by the Board and the law.<br \/>Job Specifications<br \/>For appointment to the position of Chief Executive Officer, an officer must have:<br \/>A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been in a Senior Management Level;<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s 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\u2019s degree in any Arts or Science plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognised institution;<br \/>Master\u2019s 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;<br \/>Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;<br \/>Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution;<br \/>Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution on leadership and integrity;<br \/>Membership to a professional body where applicable;<br \/>Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results; and<br \/>Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national strategic goals, policies and development objectives, and ability to translate them to the mandate of the Board.<br \/>Key Competencies<br \/>Negotiation skills<br \/>Organizational skills.<br \/>Oral and written communication skills.<br \/>Interpersonal skills.<br \/>Strong Leadership skills.<br \/>APPLICATION PROCEDURE:<br \/>Qualified and interested applicants who meet the requirements should visit the Board\u2019s career page on the website.<\/p>\n<p>The applicants shall apply through the Anti-FGM Board\u2019s recruitment portal which is accessible through<br \/>https:\/\/jobs.antifgmboard.go.ke\/<br \/>Application should be addressed to the undersigned:<\/p>\n<p>The Chairperson<br \/>Anti-FGM Board<br \/>P.O Box 54670-00200<br \/>Kenya Railways SRBS Building, Block \u201cD\u201d 2nd Floor<br \/>Nairobi<\/p>\n<p>Applications should be submitted in Pdf format not later than 5:00PM Tuesday, July 21st, 2026. (East African Time)<\/p>\n<p>Successful candidate will be expected to comply with the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>No hand delivery applications shall be accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Anti-FGM Board is an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n<p>Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.<\/p>\n<p>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>https:\/\/jobs.antifgmboard.go.ke\/<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.antifgmboard.go.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: JobsInKenya<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-22 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full-time Apply Before: 2026-07-22 Job Description The Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services responsible for implementing the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act, 2011. 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