Senior Records Management Officer at National Council for Population and Development…How to Apply.
Job Description
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.
ADVERT NO: 002/2021
JOB GRADE: NCPD 5
Reports to: Deputy Director – HR & Administration
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Guides Formulation, implementation and review of Records Management Policies, standards, strategies, guidelines and procedure and programme
- Provide technical advice on filing classification schemes, records retention and disposal schedules
- Guides the Council on security of records and appropriate storage
- Coordinates automation and digitization of the Council`s records
- Advises users of records on available information for planning and decision making purposes
- Initiates surveys, appraisal and disposal of records in line with the Council’s records management policy and Public Archives and Documentation Act.
- Implements and maintains ISO management systems and other standards in the unit.
- Develops and implements the unit work plan and budget.
- Mentors and coaches staff in the unit.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Records Management, Information Management Science, or equivalent qualifications.
- Served in the grade of Records Management Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of (3) years and
- Senior Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their application letter together with detailed CV indicating three (3) names of references, current position/grade and daytime telephone numbers, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a copy of National Identity Card/Passport to the address below;
The Director General
National Council for Population and Development
P. O. Box 48994-00100
NAIROBI – KENYA
Hand – Delivered applications can be delivered to National Council for Population and Development head office situated at the Chancery Building, 4th floor, Valley Road.
- In addition, applicants are required to attach copies of current Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations:,
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority, Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB),
- Kenya Credit Reference Bureau and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- The advert number should be indicated on the envelope and the application letter.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
NCPD is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities and people from marginalized groups with requisite qualification are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date : 9th April, 2021
