The Kenya National Examinations
Council (KNEC) wishes to recruit a self motivated and qualified professional
for the following vacant position:
Deputy Secretary, Research
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The Deputy Secretary - Research will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, KNEC and will head a Division.
- Planning, coordinating and monitoring research
activities in examinations and education including writing research
proposals, conducting research, data entry, analysis, report writing and
dissemination of findings;
Requirements for Appointment:
- Bachelors Degree in Education with specialization
in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or equivalent from a recognized
institution;
- Masters Degree in Education in Measurements
and Evaluation or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
- Served in a similar position for 3 (three)
years but with relevant cumulative working experience of at least fifteen
(15) years in a large and reputable organization;
- Must have attended Strategic Leadership
Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized Institution;
- Must have a minimum grade of C+ and above in
KCSE or equivalent qualifications;
- Must have evidence of knowledge in computer
skills.
Terms of Offer: The Council will offer a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with seniority and responsibilities of the position.
Application Procedure
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 Friday, October 03, 2014 to:
The Head of Human Resources
Division
The Kenya National Examinations
Council
P O Box 73598 - 00200
Nairobi
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
All shortlisted candidates will be
subjected to a psychometric test to be administered by the Council.
KNEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and people with Disability are encouraged to apply.
