Grade NCPD 2
Reporting to the Director General
Duties and responsibilities
Providing strategic leadership on all matters pertaining to technical issues on population in the Council;
Overseeing development and implementation of the Council’s population research programme including projects proposals formulation and appraisal, research papers, programme data analysis and impact assessment;
Developing/updating national population policy and preparing policy briefs;
Supervising formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national and county level strategies and plans for the national population policy;
Coordinating ongoing national and county level population programme activities including those undertaken by various stakeholders;
Developing annual and quarterly work plans, performance contracts and reports;
Coordinating international and regional population related initiatives, developing action plans and reporting progress; and,
Undertaking advocacy for support of population programmes and ensuring that the public is well informed on population and development through electronic and print media, barazas and other public fora;
Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Technical Services or in a comparable position in the public or private sector for a minimum period of four (4) years;
A Masters degree in Population Studies, Demography or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Attended a Strategic Leadership and Development course or equivalent programme lasting not less than six(6) weeks from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated outstanding capability in development and implementation of population policies and programmes; and,
Shown merit and professional competency as reflected in work performance and results
Terms of Employment
The successful candidates for the post in Advertisement Nos. 001/2013 and 002/2013 will be appointed on a three (3) year contract term while those in Advertisement Nos. 003/2013 to 006/2013 will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms.
Method of Application
Applicants who meet the above qualifications should send their applications including copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, a copy of identity card, detailed CV indicating work experience, three (3) names of references and daytime telephone numbers to:
The Director General
National Council for Population and Development
P. O. Box 48994-00100
Nairobi
so as to reach the Council on or before 8th March, 2013.
The advert number should be indicated on the envelope and the application letter.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.