Vacancy title:
Population Programme Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Civil & Government, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
National Council for Population and Development

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 7 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) was established in 1982 as a department in the then office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs. Its role was mainly to advice on all matters pertaining to population. NCPD’s mandate was further enhanced under Sessional Paper No. 4 of 1984 on Population Policy Guidelines, and was later revised, to form the backbone of Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2000 on National Population Policy for Sustainable Development.

Responsibilities or duties

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Collecting data on population issues;
• Initiating the preparation of data collection tools;
• Compiling data from stakeholders and partners in population and development;
• Initiating the design of information, education and communication materials;
• Disseminating information on population and development to the public through publications, barazas, newsletters, mass media, shows, exhibitions, conferences;
• Drafting reports on the implementation of population and development projects/programmes at National and County level.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Population Studies, Demography, Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Population Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer applications

Experience needed

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under supervision and guidance of a senior officer and may be deployed to any of the seven Population Programmes Divisions.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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METHOD OF APPLICATION

Note 1: 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 

N/B: Applications sent via to SHALL NOT be processed.

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 7th April, 2026

Note 2: Applicant should use ONLY one mode of submitting application (either hard or soft copy)

Note 3: Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identification Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts during the interviews.

Note 4: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Note 5: Successful candidates after interviews will be required to obtain the following documents:

• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

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