Administration and Office SupportFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
The Director General is the chief executive officer of the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD). Established in 1982, the NCPD's mandate includes advising on population matters and implementing national population policies for sustainable development. The Director General is responsible for providing strategic leadership, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring the organization achieves its objectives in line with government policies.
Responsibilities
Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization.
Provide leadership to senior management and staff.
Prepare the annual budgets and establish proper internal controls.
Be responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies.
Develop and recommend to the Board the annual business plans for the organization.
Ensure that the organization has an effective management structure including succession plans.
Ensure that all Board papers are accurately written, are relevant and are availed to the Board members in good time.
Serve as the link between the Board and the management.
Be responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the organization.
Requirements and Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s degree in population and development studies or any other field relevant to the mandate of the Council, from a university recognized in Kenya.
Satisfactorily served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years, ten (10) of which must be at a Senior management level in a public or private institution.
Demonstrated professional ability, initiative, and competence of a high level in organizing, controlling, directing, and executing work.
Extensive experience and proven ability for population, health, development planning, and building strategic alliances with partners.
Demonstrated commitment to National Values as espoused in Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Mandatory written clearances from:
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Ability to reconcile, communicate, and interact effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including the public, civil society, faith-based organizations, and development partners.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements should send their application letter together with a 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 the email: dgrecruitment@ncpd.go.ke.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Board ChairmanNational Council for Population and DevelopmentChancery Building, 4th FloorP. O. Box 48994-00100NAIROBI-KENYA
Applications must be received on or before 5:00pm (East African Time) on Monday 30th March 2026.
Applicants should use only one mode of submitting applications (either hard or soft copy).
Hard copy applications must display the job advertisement number on the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements should send their application letter together with a 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 the email: dgrecruitment@ncpd.go.ke.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Board ChairmanNational Council for Population and DevelopmentChancery Building, 4th FloorP. O. Box 48994-00100NAIROBI-KENYA
Applications must be received on or before 5:00pm (East African Time) on Monday 30th March 2026.
Note: Use only one mode of submission (hard or soft copy). Hard copies must display the job advertisement number on the envelope.
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