Printing Technician II
KNEC Scale EC 6
(Three Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operating bindery machine;
- Carrying out related print finishing
operations;
- Ensure security and quality production;
- Any other routine printing duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Certificate in any of the following areas:
Printing Technology, Print Finishing, Electronic Publishing, Machine
Printing, Estimation and Planning; OR Government Trade Test III in
Printing;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) mean grade C;
- Relevant work experience will be an added
advantage.
Examinations Assistant III
KNEC Scale EC 5
(Five Posts)
This is the entry level for the
Examinations Assistant Establishment.
The Officer at this level will report
to the immediate supervisor in the relevant department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data entry and verification for a variety of
examinations related activities;
- Receiving, recording, vetting, validating
candidate’s entry requirements and compilation of statistical records;
- Ensuring proper and efficient filing system
and safe custody of records and maintenance of data security and
confidentiality.
- Maintenance of data security and
confidentiality.
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) mean grade C;
- Certificate in Information Communication
Technology or Computer Science lasting not less than three (3) months from
a recognized institution.
- Relevant work experience will be an added
advantage.
Secretarial Assistant III
KNEC Scale EC 5
(Two Posts)
This is the entry and induction grade
for Secretarial Assistants.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Type routine letters and memos from drafts and
manuscripts and process data;
- Operate office equipment and ensure the
security of office equipment, documents and records and ensure the filing
of documents;
- Attend to visitors and clients;
- Receive, record and dispatch mail and maintain
a register of outgoing and incoming mail including cross referencing of
correspondence;
- Handle telephone calls, diary and appointments;
and
- Report on any need for office repairs and
request for office stationery.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean
grade C (plain);
- The following qualifications from the Kenya
National Examinations Council (KNEC):
1.
Typewriting II (minimum 40 w.p.m)
/Computerized Document Processing II
2.
Business English I/Communications I
3.
Office Practice I
4.
Commerce I; and
- Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows,
Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access and Internet) from a recognized Institution.
- Relevant work experience will be an added
advantage.
Driver III
Scale EC
4
(Two Posts)
The successful candidates will be
reporting to the Transport Officer in the General Administration
Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carrying out routine driving duties;
- Detecting and reporting any malfunctions of
the vehicle;
- Ensure security and safety of the vehicle and
passengers on and off the road;
- Keeping and processing of motor vehicle
documents and maintenance;
- Maintain work ticket for the vehicle assigned.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Valid driving licence Class BCE free from
endorsement;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) mean grade D plain or its equivalent;
- Occupational Test Grade III for drivers;
- Four (4) years satisfactory driving experience
after obtaining the driving licence;
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from Kenya
Police Service;
- First-Aid certificate lasting not less than
one (1) week at St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and
Building Technology (KIHT) or any other recognized institution`
Subject Officer II (Legal Studies)
KNEC Scale EC 10
(One Post)
The successful candidate for this
position will report to a Head of Section in Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Officer will be responsible for the planning,
organizing, programming and coordinating the development of Legal Studies
Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor of Laws Degree with Post Graduate
Diploma in Education;
- Cumulative teaching experience of not more
than six (6) years at Post Secondary School level teaching Legal Studies;
- Evidence of being well grounded in theory and
application of Examinations Administration, Psychometrics, Curriculum
Design and Educational Assessment, Research, Setting, Marking and
Moderation of examinations;
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in
Computer Applications.
Subject Officer II (Building & Civil
Engineering)
KNEC Scale EC 10
(Two Posts)
The Subject Officer II will be reporting
to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Officer will be responsible for
the planning, organizing, programming and coordinating the development of
Building & Civil Engineering Examination papers and other related
disciplines.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Bachelors Degree in Technology specializing in
Building and Construction OR Civil Engineering;
- OR Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering with
Post Graduate Diploma in Technical Education;
- OR Higher Diploma in Building & Civil
Engineering with Diploma in Technical Education (Building & Civil
Engineering Option from a recognized Technical Training College;
- Cumulative teaching experience of not more
than six (6) years at Post Secondary School level teaching Building &
Civil Engineering;
- Evidence of being well grounded in theory and
application of Examination Administration, Psychometrics, Curriculum
Design and Educational Assessment, Research, Setting, Marking and
Moderation of examinations;
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in
Computer Applications.
Subject Officer II (Electrical &
Electronics Engineering)
KNEC Scale EC 10
(One Post)
The Subject Officer II will be
reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Officer will be responsible for
the planning, organizing, programming and coordinating the development of
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Examination papers and other related
disciplines.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Bachelors Degree in Education (Technology)
with Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering;
- OR Bachelors Degree in Electrical &
Electronics Engineering with Post Graduate Diploma in Technical
Education
- OR Higher Diploma in Electrical &
Electronics Engineering with Diploma in Technical Education (Electrical or
Electronics Engineering Option) from a recognized Technical Training
College;
- Cumulative teaching experience of not more
than six (6) years at Post Secondary School level teaching Electrical
& Electronics Engineering;
- Evidence of being well grounded in theory and
application of Examination Administration, Psychometrics, Curriculum Design
and Educational Assessment, Research, Setting, Marking and Moderation of
examinations;
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in
Computer Applications.
Subject Officer II (Secretarial Studies)
KNEC Scale EC
10
(One Post)
The Subject Officer II will be
reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Officer will be responsible for
the planning, organizing, programming and coordinating the development of
Secretarial Studies Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Bachelors Degree in Education specializing in
Secretarial Management; OR Bachelors Degree with Diploma in Technical
Education (Secretarial Management) from a recognized Technical Training
College; OR Higher Diploma in Secretarial Management with Diploma in
Technical Education (Secretarial Management) from a recognized Technical
Training College;
- Cumulative teaching experience of not more
than six (6) years at Post Secondary School level teaching Secretarial
Management Studies;
- Evidence of being well grounded in theory and
application of Examination Administration, Psychometrics, Curriculum
Design and Educational Assessment, Research, Setting, Marking and
Moderation of examinations;
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in
Computer Applications.
Subject Officer II (Special Needs
Education - Visual Impairment)
KNEC Scale EC 10
(One Post)
The Subject Officer II will be
reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Officer will be responsible for
the planning, organizing, programming and coordinating the development of
Examinations in the relevant disciplines.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Bachelor of Education Degree (Special Needs
Education) specializing in visual impairment. Ability to handle other
areas of Special Needs Education will be an added advantage;
- Cumulative teaching experience of not more
than six (6) years at Secondary/Post Secondary School level specializing
in teaching Special Needs Learners;
- Evidence of being well grounded in theory and
application of Examination Administration, Psychometrics, Curriculum
Design and Educational Assessment, Research, Setting, Marking and
Moderation of examinations;
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in
Computer Applications.
Subject Officer II (Kiswahili / Arabic)
KNEC Scale EC 10
(One Post)
The Subject Officer II will be
reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Officer will be responsible for
the planning, organizing, programming and coordinating the development of
Kiswahili/Arabic Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education specializing in
Kiswahili / Arabic Language;
- Cumulative teaching experience of not more
than six (6) years at Secondary / Post Secondary School level specializing
in teaching Kiswahili / Arabic Languages;
- Evidence of being well grounded in theory and
application of Examination Administration, Psychometrics, Curriculum
Design and Educational Assessment, Research, Setting, Marking and
Moderation of examinations;
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in
Computer Applications.
Senior Economist / Planner
KNEC Scale EC 12
(One Post)
The Senior Economist will report to
the Chief Economist.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate the Council’s Economic
Planning Activities;
- Carry out economic planning analysis;
supervise and coordinate the development of the Council's Strategic Plan
and policies;
- Oversee the implementation of Council projects
and monitor Council’s budget performance and prepare reports;
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of
projects and programs;
- Co-ordinate performance contracting process,
guidelines and procedures;
- Facilitate all Departments to have their
departmental work plans in place and collect and present statistical data
in the form of survey reports and bulletins.
Requirements for Appointment
- Masters Degree in either Economics,
Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Public Policy and Administration or
its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Served in the grade of Economist for a minimum
period of three (3) years or in an equivalent and relevant position or
have a cumulative working experience of at least nine (9) years in a
related field. Those below Job group ‘M’ in Government or TSC or its
equivalent need not apply;
- Candidates who have attended Management Course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a reputable institution will
have an added advantage;
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in
Advanced Computer Applications.
Principal Printer
KNEC Scale EC 13
(One Post)
A Principal Printer will report to a head of Printing Division in the Department of Printing and Manuscripts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning and scheduling of jobs for
production/packing and all print related activities at the press;
- Ensuring quality production at specified
quantities and qualities;
- Monitoring production and continually updating
printing schedules;
- Ensuring proper and secure handling of
materials, storage and inventory;
- Generating specifications for machine
equipment and materials, and overseeing machine and equipment maintenance
as well as advising on plant, machine and material purchase;
- Facilitate proper maintenance of records of
produced work; and
- Ensuring security of all processed documents.
Requirements for Appointment:
1.
Masters or Bachelors Degree in either
of the following: Printing Technology, Printing Administration, Print Media,
Graphic Arts or its equivalent from a recognized institution; OR Higher Diploma
in Printing Technology;
2.
Must have served for three (3) years as
a Senior Printer or equivalent or have relevant cumulative experience of twelve
(12) years handling printing related matters in a reputable institution. Those
below Job group ‘N’ in Government or TSC or its equivalent need not apply;
3.
Evidence of proficiency and knowledge
in Computer Applications;
4.
Candidates who have attended Senior
Management Course lasting not less than four weeks will have an added
advantage;
5.
Candidates with Diploma in Logistics
Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution will have an added
advantage;
Principal Subject Officer (Languages)
KNEC Scale EC
13
(One Post)
(Re-Advertisement)
The Principal Subject Officer will
head a section and report to a Head of Division in Test Development
Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Organization, programming and coordination of
development of question papers for either school or post school
Examinations depending on their specialization;
- Provide the supervision link and coordinate
specific technical and administrative initiatives in the Department;
Requirements for Appointment:
- Bachelors Degree in Education in a relevant
discipline from a recognized institution; OR Bachelors Degree in a
relevant discipline with Post Graduate Diploma in Education;
- Masters Degree in Education in a relevant
field;
- Must have served as a Senior Subject officer
for at least three (3) years or have relevant cumulative working
experience of at least twelve (12) years handling test development related
activities in a reputable institution. Those below Job group ‘N’ in
Government or TSC or its equivalent need not apply;
- Candidates who have attended Senior Management
Course lasting not less than four weeks will have an added
advantage;
- Must have evidence of being well grounded in
the theory and practice of educational measurement and evaluation as well
curriculum development and implementation;
- Must have evidence of proficiency and
knowledge in computer applications.
Corporation Secretary
KNEC Scale EC 14
(One Post)
(Re-Advertisement)
The Corporation Secretary will report
to the Chief Executive Officer and will head Corporate Secretarial Services
Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advise and facilitate the effective provision
of legal services as well as professional advice on governance issues to
the Board and Management committees;
- Provide corporate secretarial services to the
Board and Management committees;
- Implement Board policies and strategies as
regards the legal function and advise the Board and Management on any
legal implications likely to arise as a result of their decisions and
actions;
- Ensure the timely preparation and circulation
of Committee and Board papers/minutes;
- Keep custody of the Council assets Register,
Corporation Seal and all legal documents and ensure that they conform to
statutory requirements;
- Monitor changes in corporate governance,
relevant legislations and the regulatory environment and take appropriate
action;
- Prepare and interpret contracts for and on
behalf of the Council including terms of engagement with private legal
firms as well as undertaking arbitration and out-of-court settlements;
- Liaise with external lawyers handling legal
matters on behalf of KNEC and attend court hearings;
- Facilitate orientation, training, development
and appraisal of Board members, Chief Executive Officer and staff in
Corporate Services Division;
- Prepare and implement the budget, procurement
plan and the Division’s performance management system;
- Facilitate effective communication between
KNEC and stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Masters Degree in Law (LLM), or
Public/Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
institution;
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree with minimum
experience of six (6) years as an advocate of the High Court, three (3)
years of which should have been at a senior position in large public or
private organization;
- Certified Public Secretary - CPS (K) and a
holder of current practicing certificate;
- Candidates who have attended Strategic
Leadership Development Programme lasting
not less than six (6) weeks will have an added advantage; - Must meet requirements of Chapter six (6) and
thirteen (13) of the Kenyan Constitution of 2010;
- Must have skills in Arbitration;
- Demonstrate knowledge of use of computer
applications
Deputy Director
KNEC Scale EC 14
(Three Posts)
1. Business Examinations- Test
Development Department
2. Examinations Management-
Examinations Administration (SE&TE Department)
3. Business & Technical-
Examinations Administration (B&T Department)
The Deputy Director will report and
be answerable to the Director in the respective department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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; and
- 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.
Qualifications and Experience
- 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 15 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;
- Candidates who have attended Strategic
Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks will
have an added advantage;
- Must have evidence of being well grounded in
the theory and practice of educational measurement and evaluation as well
curriculum design;
- Must have evidence of proficiency and
knowledge in computer applications
Deputy Director (Supply Chain Management
Officer)
KNEC Scale EC 14
(One Post)
The Deputy Director will report and
be answerable to the Chief Executive Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure integrity and high professional supply
chain management standards;
- Devise and implement effective risk management
strategies in the division;
- Outline critical issues in procurement
planning and budget preparation;
- Monitor and evaluate performance of systems in
Supply Chain Management;
- Develop performance improvement strategies for
the division;
- Integrate ICT in Division operations;
and
- Advice the Management on Supply Chain
Management issues, budget preparation and interpret laws and statutes that
impact on Supply Chain Management matters.
Qualifications and Experience
- Masters Degree in Business Administration
(Supplies Management) or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
- Diploma in Supplies Management (CIPS) or
equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Have served as Principal Supply Chain
Management Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or have 15
years relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at
managerial level handling supply chain management activities in a
reputable institution. Those below Job group ‘P’ in Government or TSC or
its equivalent need not apply;
- Candidates who have attended Strategic
Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks will
have an added advantage;
- Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies
Management (KISM);
- Must have evidence of proficiency and
knowledge in Advanced Computer Applications.
Director (General Administration &
Human Resource Management)
KNEC Scale EC 15
(One Post)
The Director will head the Department
of General Administration & Human Resource Management and will report to
the Chief Executive Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct the development and implementation of
General Administration and Human Resource Management Policies and
Strategies;
- Oversee the implementation of Human Resource
functions relating to staff Recruitment, placement, career development,
promotion, training, job classification, salary administration, staff
relations, staff leave and staff welfare;
- Direct the preparation and consolidation of
the Departmental budget;
- Co-ordinate achievement of Performance
Contract Targets for the Department;
- Oversee repair and maintenance of all Council
assets including buildings and houses, motor vehicles, equipment and
furniture;
- Co-ordinate staff matters and provide staff
leadership that harnesses the strengths of all individuals;
- Co-ordinate and oversee outsourced KNEC
activities;
- Keep records and inventory of all Council
assets;
- Implement Board resolutions.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Masters Degree in Human Resources
Management/Development/Planning, Business Administration or Public
Administration, Engineering or equivalent from a recognized
institution;
- Have served as Deputy Director 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 Human Resource
Management and Administration matters in a reputable institution. Those
below Job group ‘Q’ in Government or TSC or its equivalent need not
apply;
- Must have evidence of proficiency and
knowledge in Computer Applications;
- Candidates who have attended Strategic
Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks will
have an added advantage;
- Member of professional body in relevant field.
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 February 12, 2016 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
