Deputy Director - National Council for Population and Development in Nairobi

Job Title: Deputy Director – Communication, Advocacy and Public Education

The National Council for Population and Development is a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency in the Ministry of Devolution and Planning.

The Council seeks to fill the following vacant positions:

Reporting to Director Technical Services and will be in-charge of the Communication, Advocacy and Public Education Division.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

organization and management of the Division;
developing and implementing Council’s population communication, advocacy and public education programmes and activities;
reviewing and updating Council’s population IEC and advocacy strategies and plans;
ensuring that the public is well informed on population and development issues through electronic and print media, barazas and other public fora; and,
undertaking national and county level advocacy for support of population programmes and activities.

Requirements for Appointment:-

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

served in the grade of a Assistant Director of Population or an equivalent position in the public service or in a reputable organization for at least four (4) years;
a Masters degree majoring in Population Studies, Demography or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Additional graduate/postgraduate qualification on mass communication or its equivalent will be an added advantage;
computer application skills;
attended a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and,
shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


The advert number should be indicated on the envelope and the application letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.



How to Apply:

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, current position/grade, current remuneration, expected salary and daytime telephone numbers to:

The Director General
National Council for Population and Development
P. O. Box 48994-00100
Nairobi

Deadline:12/07/2013