Principal Gender Officer Job in Kenya - Narok CPSB

Duties and Responsibilities.

An officer at this level may be deployed at Headquarters or in the Counties.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • implementing gender policies, projects and programmes;
  • facilitating gender mainstreaming activities in Departments and County Agencies;
  • liaising with organizations handling gender issues;
  • undertaking research on gender issues, including baseline survey on Female Genital
  • Mutilation and Gender Based Violence;
  • development of gender disaggregated data and management information systems;

  • establishing the level of compliance with the Two Thirds Gender Principle in Departments and County Agencies;
  • sensitizing stakeholders on gender related issues including Female Genital Mutilation and Gender Based Violence;
  • facilitating formation of community level structure; and
  • mobilizing communities to participate in field activities promoting gender equity and elimination of Female Genital Mutilation and Gender Based Violence.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Served in the grade of Chief Gender Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years; or comparable position in public or private sector.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/Entrepreneurship Option), Anthropology, Counselling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in either Gender Studies or Gender and Development, or any other relevant course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or four (4) weeks in aggregate from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
  • Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent is an added advantage.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;
  • Certificate in computer application skills;
  • Demonstrated professional competence in gender work as reflected in work performance.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications in written by completing one (1) Application for employment form serial number NRK-CPSB (3) (REVISED 2025). The form can be downloaded from the Narok County Government website http://www.narok.go.ke

Please note: Candidates should not attach any documents to the application form; ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form. vi. Only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. vii. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Narok CPSB is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all Kenyans. Persons with Disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original and copies of the following documents:
National Identity Card;
Academic and Professional certificates and transcripts that are certified by the issuing institution. Current Clearances from the following bodies: Kenya Revenue Authority;
Higher Education Loans Board;
A Registered Credit Reference Bureau;
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate); Self – declaration Form dully stamped by the Ethics and Anti-corruption commission
Applications should reach the Board on or before 19th March 2026 addressed to:

The Board Secretary/CEO
Narok County Public Service Board
NOOLMONGI BUILDING MAU- NAROK ROAD, NAROK TOWN
P.O Box 545-20500
NAROK