KNEC Jobs Deputy Director (2 Posts)

Deputy Director Job at KNEC

KNEC SCALE EC 14 (TWO POSTS)

The Deputy Director will report to the Director in the respective department.

Deputy Director Job Requirements

• Masters Degree in Education in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Have served as Principal Examinations Administrator/Subject Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years
• OR have 18 years relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at managerial level handling examination activities in a reputable institution. Those below Job group ‘P’ in Government or TSC or its equivalent need not apply;
• Must have evidence of being well grounded in the theory and practice of educational measurement and evaluation as well as curriculum design;
• Must have evidence of proficiency and knowledge in computer applications;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and
• Candidates who have attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks will have an added advantage;

Duties for the Deputy Director Job

• Co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate activities in the relevant Division as well as provision of guidance to the Division;
• Initiate policy reviews and update existing regulations on examinations management;
• Facilitate, track progress and compile reports on performance in line with the Performance Management System;
• Devise and implement measures to improve the quality, credibility and integrity of examinations;
• Identify and recommend areas for automation and application of ICT;
• Follow up on Management decisions and implementation of recommendations;
• Develop and implement an action plan for administrative tasks of the Division;
• Compile budget and Procurement Plan for the Division; and
• Assess status of security risk in the Division and propose measures to mitigate.

How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of two referees on or before April 25, 2017 to:

The Chief Executive Officer
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P. O. Box 73598 – 00200
NAIROBI

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automaticn disqualification. All shortlisted candidates in Scale EC 14 and below will be subjected to a Technical Test to be administered by the Council.

KNEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and people with Disability are encouraged to apply.