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:Advert No.007/2013:
Deputy Director – Communication, Advocacy and Public Education
Grade NCPD 3 (1 Post)
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:-
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.
Advert
No.008/2013:
Deputy Director – Finance And Accounting
Grade NCPD 3 (1 Post)
Reporting to Director Corporate Services and will be in charge of the Finance and Accounting Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
Deputy Director – Finance And Accounting
Grade NCPD 3 (1 Post)
Reporting to Director Corporate Services and will be in charge of the Finance and Accounting Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- organization and
management of the Division
- responsible to
the Director General on matters pertaining to financial management and
accounting in the Council;
- updating and
implementing financial and accounting policies, strategies and programmes;
- interpreting
financial policies and undertaking budgetary controls, management of
accounting methods and financial returns;
- financial
management and reporting of projects and activities; and,
- ensuring that
sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial
transactions of the Council.
Requirements
for Appointment:-
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- served as Chief
Finance Officer or Chief Accountant or in a comparable position in the
Public Service or in a reputable organization for at least four (4) years;
- a Masters degree
in Business Administration ( Accounting / Finance options), Economics,
Finance, Commerce or its equivalent qualification in a financial related
discipline from a recognized university;
- attended a
senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- membership of
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), and,
- shown merit and
ability as reflected in work performance.
Advert
No.009/2013:
Chief Accountant
Grade NCPD 4 (1 Post)
The Chief Accountant will report to the Deputy Director, Finance and Accounting and will head the accounting unit.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
Chief Accountant
Grade NCPD 4 (1 Post)
The Chief Accountant will report to the Deputy Director, Finance and Accounting and will head the accounting unit.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- organization and
management of the Accounting unit;
- coordination of
all accounts duties;
- preparation of
financial statements for various purposes;
- preparation of
periodic accounting/financial reports;
- project
financial appraisal and management;
- assisting in
development and implementation of financial controls and procedures; and,
- reviewing and
updating various processes and procedures.
In addition, the
officer will supervise and guide staff working under him/her
Requirements for Appointment:-
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
Requirements for Appointment:-
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- served in the
grade of a Senior Management Accountant or in equivalent position in the
Public Service or in a reputable organization for at least four (4) years;
- a Bachelors
degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or its equivalent from a
recognized university and passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants
(CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent. A Masters degree in
Business Administration or equivalent and relevant qualifications in a
financial related discipline from a recognized university will be an added
advantage;
- computer application
skills;
- shown merit and
professional competence in work performance; and,
- membership
of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
Advert
No.010/2013:
Internal Auditor
Grade NCPD 6 (1 Post)
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor.
This is an entry level grade and the officer will be responsible for assisting with audit assignments of limited scope and complexity.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
Internal Auditor
Grade NCPD 6 (1 Post)
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor.
This is an entry level grade and the officer will be responsible for assisting with audit assignments of limited scope and complexity.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- assisting in
undertaking specific audit assignments and preparing detailed audit
observations and reports;
- assisting in
carrying out institutional risk evaluation and efficiency audit;
- assisting in
conducting financial and systems audit;
- assisting in
ensuring compliance with tax regulations and other statutory requirements;
and,
- assisting in
developing and updating of internal audit manual.
Requirements
for Appointment:-
For appointment to
this grade, a candidate must have:-
- served in the
Public Service or in a reputable organization for at least one (1) year;
- a Bachelor of
Commerce Degree (Accounting /Finance option) from a recognized university
and passed CPA II. Three parts of Certified Internal Auditor Exams will be
an added advantage
- computer
application skills; and,
- shown merit and
professional competency in work performance
Method
of Application
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
Applications to reach the Council on or before Friday, 12th July, 2013.
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.
