TVET Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council Deputy Director, Assessment and Certification Jobs in Kenya

TVET Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council Deputy Director, Assessment and Certification Jobs in Kenya



The Deputy Director, Assessment and Certification shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance. He/she will be answerable to the Director Technical Services on Assessment and Certification activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Coordinating the formulation, development, and review of assessment and certification policies, guidelines, and strategies.

  • Developing performance targets, work plans, and preparing the budget for the department and supervising, guiding, and developing staff under him/her.

  • Providing advice on matters pertaining to assessment and certification.

  • Establishing assessment and certification standards and procedures; registering internal and external assessors and verifiers.

  • In charge of registration of assessment centres.

  • Coordinating the awarding of certificates to successful candidates.

  • Initiating national, regional, and international collaborations to promote competency-based assessment and certification.

  • Facilitating liaison between assessment centres and training institutions.

  • Establishing linkages, partnerships, and networks to enhance the quality of assessment and certification.

  • Coordinating investigations and determining cases involving malpractices in assessment and certification.

  • Coordinating the development and implementation of capacity building for assessors and verifiers.

  • Implementing guidelines for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment.

  • Determining assessment and certification appeals from the candidates.

  • Ensuring the maintenance of a database for all certificate holders, registered curriculum developers, assessors, verifiers, and assessment centres.

    Requirements for Appointment:

    For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Served in the grade of Principal Assessment and Certification Officer for a minimum
    period of three (3) years or an equivalent position in the TVET sector in a public organization or any other reputable organization.

  • Should have at least nine (9) years relevant experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering related courses, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles or Clothing Technology, Catering or Hospitality Management, Business Studies, Applied Sciences, Education with relevant specialization, Social Science with relevant specialization, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering related courses, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles or Clothing Technology, Catering or Hospitality Management, Business Studies, Applied Sciences, Education with relevant specialization, Social Science with relevant specialization, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

  • Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.

  • Certificate in computer proficiency from a recognized institution.

  • Meets the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; TVET Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council Deputy Director, Assessment and Certification Jobs in Kenya

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