The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes to recruit self motivated and qualified Professionals for various vacant positions as shown below.
1. Senior Deputy Secretary,Test Development, Examination Administration and Research in Examinations: – KNEC SCALE EC 15
Qualifications and Experience Required:
At least a Bachelors degree in Education/Educational Psychology, or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 12 years hands on experience as an administrator or senior researcher in education, especially in the field of examinations and assessment. Nine of the years should have been served at a senior position or an equivalent position in a reputable educational or educational Research organization.
At least a Bachelors Degree in Education/Educational Psychology or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 9 years hands on experience handling examination programs including research in examinations in a reputable educational institution. Six of the years should have been served at Principal Examinations Officer level or equivalent position at job group P and above handling examination related programs.
Should have served as a contracted professional for KNEC in Test Development or marking.
At least a Bachelors degree in Technical Education OR equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 9 years experience in handling test development programs. Six of the years should have been served at Principal/ Senior Examinations Officer level OR Equivalent position and at Job group ‘P’ and above. Applicants with Higher National Diploma in Technical Education will.
Evidence of being well grounded in theory and application ofeducational Assessment and Examination Administration processas well as basic knowledge in Computer applications in exam testdevelopment processes.
Should have served as a contracted professional of KNEC in Test Development or Marking.
At least a Bachelors degree in Education or Social Sciences with additional qualifications in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualifications plus a minimum of 9 years experience handling manuscripts preparation for examinations or security documents in a reputable institution. Six of the years should have been served at Principal Manuscripts Officer level or equivalent position at job group P and above.
5. Deputy Secretary - Test Development, School and Teacher Education Examinations :-KNEC SCALE EC 14
Qualifications and Experience Required:
At least a Bachelors degree in Education OR equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 9 years experience handling test development of examination processes for school exams in a reputable institution. Six of the years should have been served at Principal test development officer level OR Equivalent position at job group ‘P’ and above.
Should have served as a KNEC contracted professional in testdevelopment or marking.
6. Financial Controller: KNEC SCALE EC 14
Qualifications and Experience Required:
At least a Bachelors Degree in Commerce ( Accounting or Finance option) and a minimum of 9 years experience, some of which should have been at the level of chief accountant/ Finance Officer or above in a busy reputable organization.
Must have CPA (K) and be a registered member of ICPAK.Possession of any other relevant qualifications as well as experience in public sector finance and accounting will be an added advantage.
Evidence of being well grounded with knowledge and practicalexperience of accounting, financial management and use of relevant accounting/financial computer soft ware applications.
7. Principal Examinations Secretary, Test Development or Examinations Administration Programs:- KNEC SCALE EC 13
Qualifications and Experience Required:
At least a Bachelors Degree in Education or Technical Education plus a minimum of 6 years experience handling either test development or examination administration programs in a reputable institution. Three of the years must have been at the level of a Senior Exams Secretary/Officer, Job group N and above. Applicants with higher relevant qualifications and experience will have an added advantage.
Should have served as a contracted professional for KNEC inmarking or test development.
Evidence of being well grounded in theory, application and practise in educational assessment, test development and examination administration as well as working knowledge on computer applications.
8. Principal Examinations Secretary, Research: Exams and National Assessment Programs: KNEC SCALE EC 13
Qualifications and Experience Required:
At least a Bachelors Degree in Education or equivalent qualification plus 6 years experience at senior examinations officer level handling research activities related to Research in examinations or equivalent position at job group ‘N’ in a reputable institution.
Evidence of being well grounded in theory and application ofEducational Assessment and Research, psychometrics as wellas knowledge in computer applications for handling research inassessment.
Should have served as a contracted professional for KNEC in either test development or marking.
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 (latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of two referees on or before 1st October to: The Council Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya National Examinations Council, P.O BOX 73598 00200, Nairobi.
