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Ref: NGAAF/08/02/2023

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the County Coordinator will be responsible for:-

• Implementing policies, programmes, standards, guidelines on the mandate of the Fund programmes;
• Conducting Civic Education and community sensitization through public education and advocacy; 
• Promoting value addition initiatives for products and services of affirmative action groups;
• Promoting socio cultural development and nurturing of talent for affirmative action groups;
• Collaborating with stakeholder engagement in identification of projects;
• Coordinating public education and advocacy on enhancement of access to services for survivors of gender-based violence, female genital mutilation, child marriages or forced marriages;
• Receiving, review and recommend project proposals to the board for approval;
• Developing and implement proposals for establishment of rescue centers, legal aid centers, drug and substance abuse rehabilitation and counselling centers in conjunction with the relevant government agencies;
• Implementing disbursement of bursaries and scholarships to access education opportunities for affirmative action groups;
• Undertaking civic education and community sensitization on the National Government affirmative action programmes and policies;
• Coordinating project formulation and implementation for affirmative action groups;
• Ensuring projects recommended for funding are guided by national development priorities and comply with the object and purpose of the Fund;
• Undertaking capacity building for affirmative action groups;
• Developing and execute project designs, work plans and budget on programmes; 
• Implementing partnerships and linkages with relevant training providers; and
• Implement the guidelines for approval of projects. 

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Project Planning and Management, Education, Development Studies, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Gender Studies, Business Management/Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

ALL APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD INDICATE THEIR PREFERRED COUNTIES FOR DEPLOYMENT IN THEIR COVER LETTERS

Method of Application

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above positions. Each application should be accompanied by a CV with names of three professional referees, daytime telephone contact, a cover letter indicating the position applied for in the subject header and all relevant certificates and testimonials addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
National Government Affirmative Action Fund
P.O. BOX 48272-00100 
NAIROBI
And
Send via mail to: recruitment@ngaaf.go.ke
Or hand delivered to:

The Chief Executive Officer
National Government Affirmative Action Fund ABSA Building, 16th floor
P.O BOX 48272-00100 
NAIROBI
The applications should be received on or before 24th March, 2023 at 5:00pm

Please note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• The National Government Affirmative Action Fund is committed toavailing equal opportunities to ALL KENYANS. Female candidates, youths and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Successful candidates will be appointed on a three (3) years contract period renewable subject to satisfactory performance