Job Purpose
An officer at this level will report to the Director General and will be responsible for development, implementation and review of population policies, programmes and foster partnerships at nationaland county levels.
Job Description
The job entails the following;
Overseeing the development, implementation and review of population policies, programme guidelines and standards.
Coordinating the development of institutional frameworks and strategies for population policies and programmes at the national, sectoral and county levels.
Coordinating integration of population issues into the National and County Development Plans
Spearheading the alignment of the National Population Policy with other related national, international, regional policies and frameworks
Overseeing the development of reports, position papers, cabinet memos and briefs on population and development issues;
Coordinating the implementation of population programmes/projects at national and county levels;
Coordinating the stakeholders implementing population and development programmes and projects and strengthening partnerships and collaborations at national and county levels;
Coordinating, development and implementation of national, regional and international population programmes, plans and strategies;
Coordinating resource mobilization activities for implementation of population programmes and projects
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;
Satisfactorily served for a cumulative period of fifteen years, three of which should have been at least at the level of Assistant Director of Population, Grade NCPD 4 or an equivalent position in a comparable organization
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Population Studies, Demography, Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Population Health or Political Science from a recognized institution;
Applicants with a post graduate qualification in Population Studies or Demography will have an added advantage.
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Population Studies, Demography,
Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Population Health,
Political Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Leadership and Management Course Certificate from a recognized institution;
Membership to a relevant professional body
Proficiency in Computer applications skills;
Demonstrated managerial and administrative capability and professional competence in work performance and results;
Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to NCPDs mandate; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
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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 to
The Director General,
National Council for Population and Development
P. O. Box 48994-00100
Chancery Building 4th Floor
NAIROBI – KENYA
On or before 5:00pm (East Africa Time) on 18th February, 2025.NCPD is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities and people from marginalized groups with requisite qualification are encouraged to apply.
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