Programmes Officer - NGEC

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is a Constitutional Commission established by the National Gender and Equality Commission Act No. 15 of 2011 pursuant to Article 59 (4) & (5) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

The Commission’s mandate is to promote gender equality and free-dom from discrimination for all people in Kenya with a focus on special interest groups, which include women, children, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), older members of society, minorities, and marginalized groups.

The Commission is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, visionary, dynamic and results-oriented candidate to fill the following position:

PROGRAMMES OFFICER INGEC SCALE 6

NGEC/HR/3/9/2026

(2 POST)

Remuneration (Basic Salary): Ksh. 148,500 – 222,800

House Allowance Ksh. As per the posting station

Commuter Allowance Ksh. 8,000

Annual Leave: 30 Working days per financial year

Medical Cover: As existing in the Commission

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this position, the candidate must possess the following qualifications:

1. Served in the grade of Programmes Officer II for a minimum period of three (3) years;

2. A Bachelor’s Degree in Gender and Development, Economics, Development Studies, Human Rights, Anthropology, Community Development, Sociology, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;

3. Computer skills;

4. Met the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; and

5. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies on issues of gender mainstreaming, children, youth, persons with disability, elderly and

marginalized;

2. Providing input in the development of funding proposals and technical briefings; and

3. Assisting in the development of work plans and budget.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit their applications together with;

i. A cover letter;

ii. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current position, qualifications, work experience; and names of three (3) referees with their mobile telephone and e-mail contacts.

iii. A copy of the National Identity Card; and

iv. Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates;

Please Note that:

i. The National Gender and Equality Commission is an equal-opportunity employer. Persons with Disability, Youth, Women and People from Minority and Marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

ii. The Commission does not ask for any money nor ask applicants to undergo any medical examination.

iii. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

iv. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce their original academic and professional certificates and other testimonials during the interview;

v. Only successful candidate will be notified and will be required to provide clearance certificates from KRA, DCI (Police Clearance), EACC, HELB and CRB.

vi. It is a criminal offence for any applicant to provide false information and documents in the job application.

vii. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

All applications MUST BE SUBMITTED IN HARD COPY ONLY, addressed to:

The Commission Secretary/CEO

The National Gender and Equality Commission

Solution Tech Place, 1st Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill

P O Box 27512-00506, NAIROBI

Posted or Hand-delivered applications should reach the Commission Secretary/CEO

on or before 28th October, 2026 before 5.00 pm

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