Reporting to Deputy Director, Technical Services
An officer at this level may be deployed either at the Council Headquarters to deputize the head of any of the three main technical divisions or in a Regional/County Office as a Regional/County Population Program Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities
Undertaking research on population issues and development of research papers;
Carrying out analysis of research documents prepared by stakeholders;
Implementation and updating of National Population Policy; development of policy briefs;
Coordination of population programmes /projects undertaken by various stakeholders and monitoring and evaluating ongoing projects /programmes;
Collecting ,receiving and analyzing programme data and assessing their impact on population issues;
Formulating and appraising project proposals;
Developing annual and quarterly work plans ,performance contracts and reports;
Coordinating international and regional programmes and developing plans of action;
Ensuring that the public is well informed on key policy issues on population through publications, barazas, newsletters, mass media, electronic media,Shows, exhibitions, conferences etc and
Carrying out advocacy for support on population programmes.
Regional/County Offices
Coordination of regional population programmes/projects and plans of action;
Supervising collecting, receiving and analyzing population programmes;
Liaising with other population stakeholders for formulation and appraisal of project proposals;
Developing the County’s annual and quarterly work plans, performance contracts and reports;
Ensuring analysis of research documents prepared by stakeholders in the County;
Developing research papers;
Ensuring regional implementation of National Population Policy;
Developing regional policy briefs;
Communication, advocacy and public education.
Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, one must have:-
Served in the grade of Senior Population Programme Officer or in a comparable position in a reputable organization for at least four (4) years;
A Masters Degree in any of the following:- Economics, Population studies, Demography or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
Attended a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
Computer application skills;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
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METHOD OF APPLICATIONNote1: Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their application letter together with detailed CV indicating three (3) names of references, current position/grade and daytime telephone numbers, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a copy of National Identity Card/Passport toThe Director General,
National Council for Population and Development
P. O. Box 48994-00100
Chancery Building 4th Floor
NAIROBI – KENYAon or before 5:00 pm (East African Time) on 21st November, 2023 Hand delivered applications can be delivered to National Council for Population and Development Head Office situated at the Chancery Building, 4th floor, Valley Road. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.Note 2: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.Note 3: Successful candidates after interviews will be required to obtain the following documents:
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