KASNEB Examination Officers Employment Opportunities in Kenya

KASNEB is established under the Accountants Act No.15 of 2008 with the mandate to develop syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify candidates in finance, accountancy, management, information communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications globally and accredit relevant training institutions.
The vision of KASNEB is to be the preferred world-class professional examinations body in finance, accountancy, management, information technology and related disciplines.
In order to facilitate the realisation of the above vision, KASNEB is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position.
Examination Officers
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The main duties will include:

A: Examinations Research and Development
  • Development and review of syllabuses on regular basis.
  • Conducting research related to examination syllabuses with a view to ensuring that syllabuses continuously reflect current and international standards and best practice.
  • Liaising with the examiners in the development of the examinations.
  • Carrying out comparative studies in the examinations content and standards between the examinations of KASNEB and those of similar international examinations bodies.
  • Conducting research related to training in the professional fields of accounting, finance, administration, management, information communications technology and related disciplines.
  • Participating in the publication of the KASNEB Newsline journal and professional materials for training and examinations.
  • Planning and organising seminars for examiners and trainers.
  • Participating in the accreditation of training institutions.
B: Management and Administration of Examinations
  • Liaising with field officers in the provinces and districts in the administration and supervision of examinations.
  • Liaising with training institutions and colleges in the arrangement of examination centres.
  • Coordinating the appointment of supervisors, chief invigilators and invigilators.
  • Organising of the marking centres and matters connected thereto.
  • Coordinating the processing of the examinations and dispatch of examinations results notification to candidates.
These duties call for a high degree of concentration and commitment and ability to work for long hours.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must be holders of the CPA, CPS, CICT, CSIA or CCP professional qualifications of KASNEB. Priority will be given to applicants who are also holders of university degrees. Other considerations will include relevant experience in
teaching and/or examinations matters.
The applicants must also demonstrate a high degree of honesty, integrity and initiative. They should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be team players.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should send their hand-written applications indicating their current and expected salary and enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and names and addresses of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 20 August 2010.
The envelope should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and indicate the “REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed to:
Secretary and Chief Executive,
KASNEB,
P O Box 41362-00100,
Nairobi.

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