Programmes Officer - NGEC

About the company

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.

Your tasks

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

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.

Requirements

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.

What we offer

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

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;

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

Other

*PROGRAMMES OFFICER I*NGEC SCALE 6 NGEC/HR/3/9/2026 (2 POST)

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