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:-
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:-
organization and management of the Divisionresponsible 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:-
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:-
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:-
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:-
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 advantagecomputer application skills; and,shown merit and professional competency in work performance
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.