County Chief Officer – Gender and Persons Living With Disabilities
2025-11-05T13:06:15+00:00
County Government Of Busia
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https://www.busiacounty.go.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Media
2025-11-14T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulate, implement, and review county policies and strategies on gender equality, disability inclusion, and social development.
- Mainstream gender and disability issues into county programs, projects, and budgets.
- Align county initiatives with national laws (e.g., Constitution of Kenya 2010, Disability Act, Gender Policy) and international frameworks (e.g., SDGs, UNCRPD, CEDAW).
- Design and implement programs aimed at empowering women, youth, and PLWDs socially, economically, and politically.
- Oversee county programs on affirmative action, inclusion, and protection of vulnerable groups.
- Coordinate establishment of disability-friendly infrastructure and inclusive service delivery systems.
- Spearhead initiatives to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV), discrimination, and marginalization.
- Promote public awareness on gender equality, rights of PLWDs, and inclusivity.
- Coordinate citizen engagement and public participation on gender and disability issues.
- Champion advocacy campaigns on GBV prevention, women’s rights, and disability rights.
- Collaborate with national government, NGOs, private sector, and development partners to support gender and disability programs.
- Mobilize resources and establish partnerships to promote empowerment and inclusivity.
- Network with local, regional, and international organizations on gender and disability initiative
- Ensure compliance with gender and disability laws, regulations, and policies.
- Establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for gender and disability programs.
- Prepare and submit periodic reports on gender and disability mainstreaming, program performance, and impact.
- Foster a culture of equity, inclusivity, accountability, and respect for diversity.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen with national identification card.
- Certify the requirements of Chapter six of Kenyan constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies,
- Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Psychology, Public Administration, or related field.
- Master’s degree in Gender and Development, Strategic Management, Public Policy, or related discipline will be an added advantage.
- Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., gender, social development, or disability associations) is desirable.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in gender, disability inclusion, social development, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
- Demonstrated knowledge of constitutional provisions, national laws, and international conventions on gender and disability rights.
- Experience in policy formulation, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
Formulate, implement, and review county policies and strategies on gender equality, disability inclusion, and social development. Mainstream gender and disability issues into county programs, projects, and budgets. Align county initiatives with national laws (e.g., Constitution of Kenya 2010, Disability Act, Gender Policy) and international frameworks (e.g., SDGs, UNCRPD, CEDAW). Design and implement programs aimed at empowering women, youth, and PLWDs socially, economically, and politically. Oversee county programs on affirmative action, inclusion, and protection of vulnerable groups. Coordinate establishment of disability-friendly infrastructure and inclusive service delivery systems. Spearhead initiatives to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV), discrimination, and marginalization. Promote public awareness on gender equality, rights of PLWDs, and inclusivity. Coordinate citizen engagement and public participation on gender and disability issues. Champion advocacy campaigns on GBV prevention, women’s rights, and disability rights. Collaborate with national government, NGOs, private sector, and development partners to support gender and disability programs. Mobilize resources and establish partnerships to promote empowerment and inclusivity. Network with local, regional, and international organizations on gender and disability initiative Ensure compliance with gender and disability laws, regulations, and policies. Establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for gender and disability programs. Prepare and submit periodic reports on gender and disability mainstreaming, program performance, and impact. Foster a culture of equity, inclusivity, accountability, and respect for diversity.
Be a Kenyan citizen with national identification card. Certify the requirements of Chapter six of Kenyan constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity. Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Psychology, Public Administration, or related field. Master’s degree in Gender and Development, Strategic Management, Public Policy, or related discipline will be an added advantage. Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., gender, social development, or disability associations) is desirable. At least 10 years of progressive experience in gender, disability inclusion, social development, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management role. Demonstrated knowledge of constitutional provisions, national laws, and international conventions on gender and disability rights. Experience in policy formulation, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
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Vacancy title:
County Chief Officer – Gender and Persons Living With Disabilities
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Media]
Jobs at:
County Government Of Busia
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 14 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulate, implement, and review county policies and strategies on gender equality, disability inclusion, and social development.
- Mainstream gender and disability issues into county programs, projects, and budgets.
- Align county initiatives with national laws (e.g., Constitution of Kenya 2010, Disability Act, Gender Policy) and international frameworks (e.g., SDGs, UNCRPD, CEDAW).
- Design and implement programs aimed at empowering women, youth, and PLWDs socially, economically, and politically.
- Oversee county programs on affirmative action, inclusion, and protection of vulnerable groups.
- Coordinate establishment of disability-friendly infrastructure and inclusive service delivery systems.
- Spearhead initiatives to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV), discrimination, and marginalization.
- Promote public awareness on gender equality, rights of PLWDs, and inclusivity.
- Coordinate citizen engagement and public participation on gender and disability issues.
- Champion advocacy campaigns on GBV prevention, women’s rights, and disability rights.
- Collaborate with national government, NGOs, private sector, and development partners to support gender and disability programs.
- Mobilize resources and establish partnerships to promote empowerment and inclusivity.
- Network with local, regional, and international organizations on gender and disability initiative
- Ensure compliance with gender and disability laws, regulations, and policies.
- Establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for gender and disability programs.
- Prepare and submit periodic reports on gender and disability mainstreaming, program performance, and impact.
- Foster a culture of equity, inclusivity, accountability, and respect for diversity.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen with national identification card.
- Certify the requirements of Chapter six of Kenyan constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies,
- Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Psychology, Public Administration, or related field.
- Master’s degree in Gender and Development, Strategic Management, Public Policy, or related discipline will be an added advantage.
- Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., gender, social development, or disability associations) is desirable.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in gender, disability inclusion, social development, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
- Demonstrated knowledge of constitutional provisions, national laws, and international conventions on gender and disability rights.
- Experience in policy formulation, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
- KRA Tax compliance certificate
- Clearance from HELB
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- CRB clearance certificate
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before 14th NOVEMBER 2025 at 5.00 p.m.
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
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