Male Empowerment Officer (GMG/SEG 1)

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administration: 

• Participates in the development and implementation of the Unit’s Operational Plan and Annual Budget; 
• Prepares and submits reports, as requested; 
• Attends meetings and represents the Unit/Branch/Ministry at conferences, seminars and other fora as required. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Co-ordinates programmes, workshops and projects in support of the Unit’s objectives;
• Develops and maintains an appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems;
• Records and maintains relevant case activities, issues, risks, to inform future decision making activities/programmes.; 
• Liaises with Sectoral MDAs/NGOs, academia and other stakeholders regarding the Unit’s objectives; 
• Participates in the development of projects/initiatives geared towards advancing the development of males within the country; 
• Conducts and analyses research to support policy development initiatives and programmes; 
• Reviews existing research on and gathers critical socio-economic statistics on men’s/boys’ issues to help inform the Bureau’s approach; 
• Provides visibility of the programme activities to stakeholders to increase awareness and support; 
• Provides information and other relevant feedback across Programme Implementation at the national level; 
• Conducts life skills training sessions and capacity building activities to empower men and boys; 
• Provide advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to all client while ensuring that their needs and addressed. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Good analytical thinking skills; 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills; 
• Teamwork and co-operation; 
• Good planning and organizing skills; 
• Managing external relationships; 
• Good interpersonal skills; 
• Ability to use own initiative; 
• Integrity.

Technical: 

• Sound knowledge of NPGE, NSAP-GBV Policy; 
• Sound knowledge of local, regional and international best practices; 
• Ability to work inclusively and collaborate with a range of partners, including different GBV service providers for making referrals; 
• Good knowledge of public sector management policies and procedures;
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Undergraduate Degree in Gender and Development Studies, Public Policy/Social Policy Management or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution; 
• Two (2) years’ experience in related working environment.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.