Job Openings at National Council for Population and Development

Advert No. 06/2018

The Corporation Secretary will be report to the Board through the Director General.

Job Purpose: The job holder is responsible for providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for organizing Board induction and training
• Updating the Board and Committee charters
• Preparation of Board work plans
• Coordinating Board Evaluation
• Coordinating governance audit
• Implementation of the code of conduct and ethics
• Responsible for timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee minutes
• Custodian of the seal of the Council and account to the Board for its use
• Maintain and update the register of conflicts of interests
• Ensure the Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization
• Facilitate effective communication between the Council and stakeholders
• Filling annual reports with relevant authorities.
• Responsible for circulating Board and Committee papers in advance of any meeting.
• Proof reading all Council contracts
• Attending to legal matters affecting the Council

Job Qualifications 

For appointment to this post a candidate must at least be;

• A holder of Bachelor’s degree and masters in Law from a recognized University
• Have Certified Secretary qualifications;
• Hold Post Graduate Diploma in Law from a recognized body,
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Have at least Seven (7) years of experience in a reputable law firm;
• Be a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries
• Be proficient in Ms. Office applications;
• Candidates who have attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme/Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent will have an added advantage;

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Advert No.07/2017

The jobholder will report to the Director Corporate Services.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and steer Population and Development Projects / Programme Planning and Performance Contracting at NCPD including the development of Annual Work Plans, Performance Contracts and preparation of quarterly and annual work progress reports for submission to relevant authorities
• Coordinate strategic planning of the Council
• Advise/guide on strategic direction of the Council
• Planning development and implementation of the corporate strategic framework
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of the Council’s corporate activities
• Recommending short-term and long range development plans and programs that support the organization’s values, mission and general objectives.
• Ensure proper planning including goal setting, strategy identification, benchmarking and evaluation to support development.
• Oversee Quality Management Systems, ISMS and other standards in the Council
• Providing advisory support to other divisions on planning process
• Coordinate market research
• Monitor implementation of Councils Corporate policies
• Develop resource mobilization strategies

Job Qualifications

For appointment to this post a candidate must at least be;

• A holder of Master’s Degree in Economics, Project Management; MBA –Strategic Management Option or equivalent;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Business Management; Public Health / Demography or equivalent;
• Candidates who have attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme/Course lasting not less not than four (4) weeks or its equivalent will have an added advantage;
• Have a total of at least 9 years of experience with at least 5 years at managerial level.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Be Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

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Advert No. 08/2018

The job holder will report to the Director General.

Job purpose

The jobholder is responsible for

• Provision of leadership in strategic communication for the creation of suitable environment for the attainment of NCPD mandate
• Provision of leadership in the development and implementation of NCPD Corporate Communication Policy and Strategies.
• Maintenance of continued vigilance over issues that may affect the image of the Council
• Advise the Council on strategies to create and maintain appropriate relations and protocols

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the coordination and management of all the Public Relations functions of Council
• Development of the Council Public Relations Work plan and budget;
• Advise Council on appropriate strategies and standards for communicating with stakeholders
• Advise Council on matters of creating and maintaining positive visibility
• Maintain liaison with mass media on behalf of Council
• Work with media outlets to publish timely Council information, such as press releases, brochures, and other materials.
• Direct implementation of social media strategies.
• Oversee electronic and social media communication.
• Oversee publishing of videos and photography on NCPD website and other avenues.
• Organize for documenting NCPD events such conferences, and speaking engagements.
• Direct information campaigns and marketing NCPD brand with external stakeholders and the media across all communications channels and vehicles.
• Collaborate with technical divisions to develop advertising, marketing and promotion plans

Chief Public Relations Officer Job Qualifications

For appointment to this post a candidate must at least;

• Be a holder of Master’s degree in Public Relations, Communication or Management;
• Be a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences;
• Be a Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body.
• Have Seven (7) years of relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at managerial level;
• Be Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidates who have attended a Senior Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent will have an added advantage.

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Advert No. 09/2018

Reports to Assistant Director of Population.

Job Responsibilities:-

Research, Policy Planning and Development Division

Duties and Responsibilities in this division will entail:-

• Undertaking research on population issues;
• analysis of Research documents prepared by stakeholders and development of research papers;
• Implementation and updating of National Population Policy;
• Development of Policy briefs; and data entry and analysis.

Programme Coordination and Monitoring Division

Duties and Responsibilities in this division will entail:-

• Collecting, receiving and analyzing programme data and assessing their impact on population issues;
  formulating and appraising project proposals;
• developing annual and quarterly work plans; assisting in coordinating international and regional programmes; and developing Plans of Action.

Communication, Advocacy and Public Education Division

In this Division the officer will assist in development of Information,Education and Communication (IEC) population messages and materials; development of advocacy materials ; dissemination of information to the public through publications, barazas. Newsletter, mass media, electronic media, Public Shows and exhibitions, conferences etc,;and participate in carrying out advocacy for support of population programmes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Population studies /Demography /Applied Research/Social Statistics /Economics
  Or Masters in Social Science with postgraduate Diploma in Population Studies/Demography
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• A total of at least 5 years’ experience and 3 years in supervisory level.
• Proficiency in computer applications (Statistical packages)
• Candidates who have attended a Senior Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent will have an added advantage.