Career Opportunities at Kenya National Examinations Council

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Director, Test Development (Re-advertisement) – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Implementing the Council resolutions and instructions on Test Development;
• Supervising the Deputy Directors in the Directorate to ensure quality delivery of services;
• Providing strategic leadership in the Directorate;
• Formulating and implementing initiatives to instil KNEC values in the Directorate;
• Establishing an efficient and effective system to undertake Test Development activities;
• Representing the CEO in curriculum development and related activities;
• Preparing and implementing approved Directorate work plan, procurement plan, and budget;
• Developing and implementing effective risk management strategies;
• Cascading the strategic plan and performance contracting in the Directorate;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination/assessment materials;
• Keeping abreast with trends in psychometrics;
• Supervising and mentoring examination officers;
• Advising the CEO on staffing and strategies for adopting best practices in Test Development;
• Appraising the performance of Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors in the Directorate;
• Implementing Quality Management System for continual improvement;
• Developing and implementing mechanisms for engagement of stakeholders on Test Development matters.
• Building the capacity of examination officers on examinations and assessments.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• At least fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at senior management level;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from a recognized institution OR Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
• Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Exposure to international examination body will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:

• Integrity;
• Critical and strategic thinking;
• Mentorship and coaching;
• Innovativeness;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Team player;
• Interpersonal skills

Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Development – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Coordinating the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures in the Department;
• Providing leadership to foster a culture that promotes teamwork, innovativeness and efficiency in service delivery;
• Analyzing and implementing recommendations on optimal staffing levels for effective succession planning;
• Coordinating effective implementation with all legislative requirements to ensure compliance;
• Providing human resource technical expertise to the Management Advisory Committee;
• Coordinating the implementation of the staff recruitment, training and development, performance management, compensation, staff welfare programs and staff discipline;
• Coordinating the implementation of performance contracting targets, work plans and performance reporting;
• Coordinating and monitoring Departmental budgets and procurement plans;
• Coordinating knowledge management in the Department;
• Ensuring risk mitigation measures are in place;
• Ensuring high-quality standards in the Department;
• Maintaining departmental records and information;
• Ensuring implementation of employee health and safety programs.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• At least twelve (12) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at management level;
• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration with a Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution OR Masters Degree or its equivalent qualifications in any of the following fields: Business Management, Public Administration, Finance, Commerce, Human Resource Management, from a recognized Institution;
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; OR Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration/Commerce with Diploma (KNEC) in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional body;
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer application
• Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes

• Integrity;
• Strategic thinking;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player.

Deputy Director, Examinations & Assessment Support Services (ICT) – 1 Post 

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Providing leadership and coordinating the development and implementation of ICT strategies, policies, and procedures in the Department;
• Providing leadership in the formulation and implementation of ICT strategies;
• Ensuring adherence to ICT policies, procedures, and standards;
• Undertaking a periodic review of ICT systems projects and recommending improvements;
• Establishing mechanisms for disaster recovery and business continuity;
• Overseeing ICT programs and activities;
• Drawing ICT budget and procurement plans;
• Supervising and coordinating the implementation of ICT projects;
• Providing leadership to ICT project managers;
• Overseeing systems development, implementation, and maintenance;
• Preparing ICT status reports and ensuring professional standards and guidelines are adhered to;
• Preparing budgets, and work plans, conducting staff performance appraisal, and submitting performance reports;
• Overseeing ICT training programs and staff capacity building;
• Recommending specifications for procurement of ICT equipment, software and services.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• At least twelve (12) years of cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at management level;
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering, or other ICT-related disciplines with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
• Certification in any of the following: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Oracle certification;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Membership to a professional body;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes

• Strategic thinking;
• Analytical skills;
• Project Management Skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player;
• Integrity.

Deputy Director, Research Innovation & Educational Assessment Resource Center – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Conducting research in educational assessment and monitoring learner’s achievement;
• Coordinating the conduct and participation in educational conferences;
• Coordinating collaborations and partnerships with other examinations/assessment bodies or organizations and individuals interested in collaboration with KNEC;
• Collaborating with other organizations/agencies/stakeholders on educational research initiatives;
• Coordinating training in educational assessment;
• Coordinating Innovation and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights;
• Coordinating knowledge management;
• Undertaking sales and marketing of KNEC services and products;
• Managing the KNEC Educational Assessment Resource center;
• Coordinating the development of capacity building course content;
• Identifying resource personnel for capacity building courses;
• Coordinating the sales and marketing of assessment products and services;
• Overseeing the preparation of annual work plans and budgets;
• Proposing training and development interventions for the staff in the Department;
• Coordinating the implementation of the performance management system in the department.

Person Specification
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• At least twelve (12) years of cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at management level;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Planning, Project Management, Research or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Membership to a professional body;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player.

Deputy Director, Test Development (Teacher Assessments) – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Aligning syllabuses to assessments;
• Developing assessment regulations and guidelines;
• Training and recruiting setters and moderators;
• Preparation of assessment timetables;
• Coordinating development of assessment tools/papers;
• Analyzing assessment test items/papers and preparing feedback reports;
• Conducting performance appraisal of officers in the department;
• Capacity building of teacher trainers in assessment;
• Coordinating pre-testing of test items;
• Preparing and implementing approved departmental work plan, procurement plan, and budget;
• Coordinating validation of marking schemes during marking;
• Developing and implementing effective risk management strategies;
• Chairing Course and awards Panel meetings;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination/assessment materials;
• Advising the Director, Test Development on any issues relating to test development.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least twelve (12) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at a management level;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from a recognized institution OR Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes

• Integrity;
• Mentorship and coaching;
• Innovativeness;
• Time management;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Team player;
• Interpersonal skills.

Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Compiling the annual Corporate procurement and asset disposal plans;
• Implementing the annual procurement and disposal plans and preparing quarterly implementation status reports;
• Coordinating procurement and disposal activities;
• Preparing contract documents for goods, works, and services;
• Liaising with the user department to ensure effective implementation of contracts for goods, works, and services;
• Providing secretariat services to committees incidental to the procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets;
• Overseeing periodic and annual stocktaking exercises;
• Coordinating disposal of assets activities;
• Preparing statutory reports to PPRA, EACC, National Treasury.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least ten (10) years cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which should have served at management level;
• Master’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor’s degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Supplies Management/Logistics and Procurement Management from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) of good standing;
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skill;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player.

Assistant Director, Research and Quality Assessment Assurance (Research Innovation & Educational Assessment Resource Centre) – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Liaising with consultants, resource persons, and other stakeholders on education and assessment matters;
• Implementing performance management system in the division;
• Coordinating research programmes in the division;
• Identification, coordinating and managing the development of course content for training;
• Identification, coordination and managing resource centre personnel;
• Coordinating and managing educational assessment and training;
• Developing department’s work plan and budget;
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual divisional reports;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of an effective staff performance management system;
• Ensuring development and implementation of the training and development plan;
• Managing human, financial, and material resources assigned to the division;
• Collaborating with process owners and user departments to ensure delivery of quality goods and services;
• Promoting adherence to the Intellectual Property Rights policy.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least ten (10) years cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which should have served at supervisory level;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Research or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Planning, Project Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Membership to a professional body;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player.

Principal Information & Communication Technology Officer – 2 Posts

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Coordinating systems analysis, design, and requirement definition;
• Overseeing implementation and maintenance of Information Systems;
• Coordinating timely implementation and maintenance of systems;
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
• Coordinating backups and ensuring the security of information resources;
• Overseeing system and database administration;
• Overseeing ICT equipment maintenance;
• Preparing reports for ICT equipment maintenance;
• Preparing work plans, conducting staff performance appraisal, and submitting performance reports;
• Developing and implementing measures for staff capacity building;
• Delivering feasibility and cost-benefit analysis aspects to enhance overall ICT systems improvement;
• Identifying areas of ICT process improvement;
• Liaising with end-users to determine future ICT requirements;
• Preparing reports on the health status of the various ICT resources;
• Establishing and implementing practices for the monitoring of information systems’ logical and physical security to minimize the risk of equipment and data loss, theft, or tampering;
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s security architecture to provide an effective platform to protect the organization’s assets;
• Undertaking investigations and reporting on security breaches and incidents to guide the refinement of practices and processes and reduce the likelihood and impact of security-related incidents;
• Performing regular security reviews and compliance testing to ensure adherence to adopted security standards.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years of cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at the supervisory level;
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering, or other ICT-related disciplines with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
• Certification in any of the following; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Oracle certification;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Membership to a professional body;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player.

Principal Supply Chain Management Officer – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Implementing procurement strategies, policies, and procedures;
• Implementing the annual procurement and disposal plans;
• Providing secretariat services to committees incidental to the procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets;
• Ensuring procured goods, services, and works are as per specifications;
• Raising purchase orders for goods works and services and forwarding for approval;
• Initiating payment processing for goods, works, and services rendered and following up to ensure payment;
• Carrying out market surveys to inform procurement decisions;
• Preparing contract documents and contract modifications;
• Maintaining, safeguarding, and archiving procurement documents and records;
• Maintaining and updating the pre-qualified suppliers list and contract management register;
• Coordinating suppliers’ performance appraisals.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years of cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at the supervisory level;
• Master’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor’s degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Supplies Management/Logistics and Procurement Management from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) of good standing;
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player.

Principal Research & Quality Assurance Officer – 4 Posts

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Initiating research studies and drafting research proposals on research problems related to examinations/assessments;
• Preparing the program and coordinating the development of research instruments and tools;
• Preparing the program and coordinating training of trainers for Research studies;
• Coordinating printing of the research data collection instruments;
• Coordinating training of data collectors;
• Coordinating data entry, cleaning, analysis, and report writing for research studies;
• Disseminating research study findings;
• Processing and verifying data requests;
• Coordinating the preparation of annual Departmental Performance Contracts;
• Reviewing the preparation of the annual performance contracts;
• Developing and implementing departmental plans, policies, norms, and procedures;
• Promoting adherence to the Intellectual Property Rights policy.

Person Specification For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at a supervisory level;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Research or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Planning, Project Management, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Membership to a professional body;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, skills, and attitudes

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player.

Principal Librarian – 1 Post 

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Implementing measures to enhance efficient Library services at the Council;
• Preparing Library work programs and budget;
• Designing and implementing regulations, procedures, and programs for the Council’s library systems;
• Overseeing the development and supervision of library staff;
• Establishing collaborations and partnerships with other Libraries and Resource Centres for information sharing (e-library);
• Planning and coordinating library services and programs;
• Assessing and developing library collection and resources;
• Developing outreach programs as part of the Knowledge sharing strategy in the Council;
• Providing professional and technical information on targeted areas of staff based on wide readership experience;
• Creating and maintaining the Council’s repository;
• Developing and maintaining the Council’s knowledge management system;
• Creating communities of practice for staff and stakeholders;
• Overseeing the development and review of library policies within the Council and evaluating their effectiveness;
• Carrying out inquiries, studies, and research on matters relating to emerging library operations and trends;
• Coordinating the preparation of annual library resources procurement plans.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at supervisory level;
• Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Information Studies, Business and IT, Library Studies, or relevant field from a recognized Institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Information Studies, Business and IT, Library Studies, or relevant field from a recognized Institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Membership to a professional body;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes

• Integrity;
• Planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Interpersonal skills.

Research and Quality Assurance Officer – 6 Posts

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Identifying problems/areas for possible research;
• Drafting proposals for research studies;
• Inducting personnel to be involved in the various activities of the research studies;
• Development of instruments for data collection;
• Validation of instruments and compiling validation reports;
• Training of data collectors;
• Security printing and storage of data collection instruments;
• Drawing work plans and budgets for research studies;
• Participating in data collection, entry, cleaning, and analysis;
• Report writing and dissemination of findings and recommendations to stakeholders;
• Carrying out quality checks on the research procedures.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Planning, Project Management, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes

• Integrity;
• Planning skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player.

Examinations Officer (Braille) – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Participating in curriculum development activities;
• Validation of Curriculum Designs for assessment;
• Recruitment and training of contracted professionals;
• Development of assessment tools;
• Proofreading and approving assessment tools for banking;
• Adaptation of assessment tools;
• Producing assessment tools in braille format;
• Providing input in the preparation of divisional work plans, procurement plans, and budgets;
• Participating in awards and grading;
• Preparing examination feedback reports;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination and assessment materials;
• Keeping abreast with trends in psychometrics;
• Adhering to the requirements of the Quality Management Systems for continual improvement.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelors Degree in Special Needs Education with specialization in Visual Impairment from a recognized institution OR Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution OR a Higher Diploma in a relevant discipline and a Diploma in Technical Education from a recognized institution and At least four (4) years cumulative teaching experience;
• Specialization in Braille;
• Competency in Mathematics and Music Braille;
• Ability to develop tactile diagrams;
• Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Integrity;
• Time management;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Keen attention to details;
• Team player;
• Interpersonal skills.

Examinations Officer (Kenyan Sign Language) – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Participating in curriculum development activities;
• Validation of Curriculum Designs for assessment;
• Recruitment and training of contracted professionals;
• Development of assessment tools;
• Proofreading and approving assessment tools for banking;
• Providing input in the preparation of divisional work plans, procurement plans, and budgets;
• Participating in awards and grading;
• Preparing examination feedback reports;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination and assessment materials;
• Keeping abreast with trends in psychometrics;
• Adhering to the requirements of the Quality Management Systems for continual improvement.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelors Degree in Special Needs Education with specialization in Hearing Impairment from a recognized institution OR Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution OR a Higher Diploma in a relevant discipline and a Diploma in Technical Education from a recognized institution and At least four (4) years cumulative teaching experience;
• Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Integrity;
• Time management;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Keen attention to details;
• Team player;
• Interpersonal skills.

Examinations Officer (Islamic Religious Education) – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Participating in curriculum development activities;
• Validation of Curriculum Designs for assessment;
• Recruitment and training of contracted professionals;
• Development of assessment tools;
• Proofreading and approving assessment tools for banking;
• Providing input in the preparation of divisional work plans, procurement plans, and budgets;
• Participating in awards and grading;
• Preparing examination feedback reports;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination and assessment materials;
• Keeping abreast with trends in psychometrics;
• Adhering to the requirements of the Quality Management Systems for continual improvement.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelors Degree in Education with specialization in Islamic Religious Education and History from a recognized institution OR Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution OR a Higher Diploma in a relevant discipline and a Diploma in Technical Education from a recognized institution and At least four (4) years cumulative teaching experience;
• Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Integrity;
• Time management;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Keen attention to details;
• Team player;
• Interpersonal skills.

Sales and Marketing Officer – 2 Posts

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Coordinating the implementation of sales activities.
• Preparing regular reports on sales and trends for decision-making.
• Preparing monthly operation reports for management.
• Setting sales targets to forecast current and future production capacities.
• Participating in the development of budgets for sales and marketing support activities.
• Monitoring and controlling sales and marketing expenditure.
• Initiating procurement of reports and products for sale.
• Organizing exhibitions to promote the council’s services and products.
• Following up on debts and recommending necessary actions to the debt collection committee.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit in work performance.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Interpersonal skills.

Librarian – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Indexing and abstracting books, journals, and other library resource materials.
• Operating Current Awareness Service (CAS).
• Conducting information searches from electronic databases.
• Editing reports, newsletters, and other publications.
• Selecting and acquiring information in consultation with researchers and other professionals.
• Managing information materials such as books, periodicals, video cassettes, audiotapes, computer databases and CD-ROMs, micro-filmed materials, and other relevant documents.
• Assisting in networking of information services, libraries, and information centers.
• Developing and managing communities of practice for staff and stakeholders.
• Creating and maintaining the Council’s repository.
• Developing and maintaining the Council’s knowledge management system.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Studies, Information Science, or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Demonstrated merit in work performance.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Interpersonal skills.

Records Management Officer – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Implementing records management policies and procedures.
• Ensuring the security of files and information.
• Ensuring proper handling of documents, pending correspondences, and bring-ups.
• Preparing disposal schedules in accordance with relevant government laws and regulations.
• Classifying and indexing records.
• Ensuring effective mail management.
• Maintaining, verifying, and evaluating existing records management systems.

Person Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science Management, Records Management, Social Sciences, or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Demonstrated merit in work performance.
• Proficiency in computer application.
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Integrity.
• Organizational skills.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Supply Chain Management Officer – 1 Post

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Implementing measures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in Stores Management.
• Carrying out annual and periodic stocktaking.
• Setting up accurate inventory control systems to maintain optimum stock levels.
• Maintaining inventory in good condition for continual usage.
• Advising and employing best storage methods.
• Maintaining and updating all inventory records.
• Receipting all inventory and raising inventory receipt documents.
• Ensuring safety, security, and cleanliness in the warehouse.
• Assisting in the preparation of disposal documents.
• Initiating documentation for payment of suppliers for services rendered.
• Maintaining a register of return stores and lists of items awaiting disposal.

Person Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor’s degree plus a Post-Graduate Diploma in Supplies Management/Logistics and Procurement Management from a recognized institution.
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) in good standing.
• Demonstrated merit in work performance.
• Proficiency in computer application.
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Integrity.
• Planning skills.
• Communication and reporting skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Team player.

Method of Application

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should fill and submit the Application for Employment Form KNEC 2A– (External applicants) and Application for Employment Form KNEC 2B– (Internal applicants), an application letter, accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of three referees, on or before 23rd April, 2024 to the address below:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
New Mitihani House, South C
P.O Box 73598-00200
NAIROBI

NOTES

• The Council will only contact the shortlisted candidates and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification;
• Successful applicants offered employment will be required to submit clearance under Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
• KNEC Grade 2 and Grade 3 positions are on 5-year contract terms of service and renewal is subject to performance;
• KNEC is an equal opportunity employer and people living with disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.