An Officer at this level will be responsible to the respective Director and will be deployed to head any of the technical divisions at the headquarters. The primary purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership in the implementation of population policy programmes, partnerships and resource mobilization, field services, public education and advocacy, research, documentation and knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
Policy, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
- Implement policies, guidelines and standards that enhance the quality of life of the population.
- Translate goals, objectives and strategies into actual programmes at National and sectoral levels.
- Guide and coordinate the implementation of the National Population Policy and programmes integrated within the framework of the National development plan.
- Coordinate the integration of population dynamics into national and county development planning.
- Develop key technical documents relating to the implementation of population policy and programmes.
- Develop and implement national, regional and international population programmes, plans and strategies.
- Coordinate stakeholders implementing population and development programmes and projects at national and county levels.
- Coordinate identification of intervention programmes for addressing population policy issues at national and county levels.
- Coordinate development of funding proposals for implementation of population and development programmes and projects.
- Coordinate the development, implementation and review of policies, guidelines and standards that enhance the quality of life of the population.
Programmes
- Guide and coordinate the implementation of the National Population Policy and programmes integrated within the framework of the County development plan.
- Coordinate the integration of population factors in development planning at the county level.
- Oversee the implementation of population policy and programme at county level.
- Coordinate stakeholders implementing population and development programmes and projects at county level.
- Coordinate resource mobilization strategies at the county level.
- Mobilize support for population programmes, including coordination and implementation by different organizations at the county.
- Coordinate identification of intervention programmes for addressing population policy issues at County Level.
- Undertake impact assessment of population programmes and make recommendations arising from such assessments at the county.
Public Education and Advocacy
- Coordinate development and implementation of population educational programmes targeting the general public.
- Oversee the preparation of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials.
- Coordinate regular sensitization forums on population and development issues for different stakeholders.
- Plan and promote multi-sectoral dialogue and community participation, engagement, and leadership at all levels.
- Coordinate the identification and mentorship of the population champions.
- Coordinate local and national media engagement on Population dynamics in liaison with the Corporate Communications Division.
- Spearhead development and implementation of advocacy policies, strategies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
- Coordinate and implement advocacy programmes on topical population and development.
- Coordinate development and dissemination of advocacy toolkits and materials.
- Mobilize support for the implementation of a national communications campaign among all sectors at the national and county levels.
- Coordinate identification of advocacy deficits, challenges and constraints and propose possible policy and institutional responses.
- Undertake capacity building of policy makers, programme managers and implementers in population and development issues.
Research, Data Management, and M&E
- Develop, implement and review research policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
- Spearhead research on topical population and development issues.
- Coordinate development and review of the National Research Agenda for Population and Development.
- Communicate research findings to key policy makers, programme managers and implementers.
- Provide technical support on research to Population and Development Stakeholders.
- Oversee preparation of population data, research briefs, population reports, policy briefs and synopsizes.
- Develop, implement and review planning, monitoring and evaluation policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
- Coordinate development and review of NCPD M&E Framework, tools and Manual.
- Coordinate Monitoring and Evaluation of NCPD’s strategic plans, corporate development plans, and service delivery programmes.
Documentation and Knowledge Management
- Coordinate population information analysis and projection systems for real-time monitoring and analysis.
- Coordinate capacity building and trainings in collation and analysis of population and related data.
- Oversee documentation, archiving and storage of population best practices.
- Coordinate the operations of the Population Centre of Excellence.
Requirements for Appointment
- Satisfactorily served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been at Assistant Director, Population Programmes level (NCPD 4), or in a comparable position.
- Master’s Degree in Population Studies, Demography or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- OR Master’s Degree in Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Population Health, Political Science with a Post Graduate Diploma in Population Studies or Demography.
- Bachelor's Degree in Population Studies, Demography, Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Population Health, Political Science or equivalent.
- Leadership Course Certificate from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution.
- Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable.
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements should send their application letter together with detailed CV indicating three (3) names of references, current position/grade, daytime telephone numbers, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a copy of National Identity Card/Passport to NCPD Head office or send to the email: recruitment@ncpd.go.ke.
Hand delivered applications can be delivered to:
The Director General, National Council for Population and Development, Chancery Building, 4th Floor, P. O. Box 48994-00100, NAIROBI – KENYA
Applications must be received on or before 5:00pm (East African Time) on 2nd June, 2026.
Note: Use ONLY one mode of submission. Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents during interviews. Canvassing leads to disqualification.
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