Assistant Director of Population Job NCPD

The Assistant Director of Population will play a critical role in the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of population policies and programs. This role supports the Council’s mission of providing evidence-based strategies for managing population and development challenges in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the development of population policies, plans, and strategies.
• Undertake research and analysis on population dynamics, including fertility, mortality, migration, and urbanization.
• Coordinate the integration of population issues into national and county development planning processes.
• Prepare and disseminate policy briefs, research reports, and position papers on emerging population issues.
• Engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and development partners, to foster collaboration on population and development initiatives.
• Provide technical input in monitoring and evaluating the implementation of population and development programs.
• Support the generation and use of demographic data for evidence-based policy-making.
• Represent the Council in population-related forums, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Satisfactorily served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been at Principal Population Programme Officer, Grade NCPD 5, or an equivalent position in a comparable organization;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Population Studies, Demography, Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Population Health, Political Science, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Population Studies, Demography, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Population Health, or Political Science with a Postgraduate Diploma in Population Studies or Demography, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; andFulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

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.

NB: Applications send via email to info@ncpd.go.ke SHALL NOT be processed.
Note 2: Hand delivered applications can be delivered to;

The Director General,
National Council for Population and Development
P. O. Box 48994-00100
Chancery Building 4th Floor
NAIROBI – KENYA

on or before 5:00pm (East African Time) on 26th September, 2025

• Note 3: Applicant should use only one mode of submitting application (either hard or soft copy)
• Note 4: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• Note 5: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification