The Kenya National Examinations
Council (KNEC) is a state corporation established through an Act of Parliament
(CAP 225A, Laws of Kenya) repealed by the Kenya National Examinations Council
Act no. 29 of 2012, to conduct School and Post School Examinations within Kenya
as it may consider desirable in the public interest and to award certificates
and diplomas to successful candidates in such examinations.
The Council is seeking to recruit
experienced, results oriented individual with excellent leadership and
technical skills, team players, innovative and highly motivated individuals who
are able to work in a high pressure environment.
Research Officer II
KNEC EC Scale 10
(3 Posts)
The Research Officer II will be
reporting to a Head of Section in the Research Division.
Requirements for Appointment:
·
Bachelors Degree in Education with
specialization in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;
·
Masters Degree in Education in
Measurements and Evaluation or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
·
Must have served as Research
Assistant I for 3 years or at least six (6) years relevant work experience from
a reputable institution;
·
Evidence of proficiency and knowledge
in Advanced Computer Applications;
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Conduct pro-active research studies
in educational assessment;
·
Develop research proposals on
research problems related to the organization; plan and implement research
projects;
·
Train data collectors; prepare
programme and implement data collection exercise and disseminate research
findings;
·
Prepare examination award statistics
to members of the awards committee and moderation subject panel.
Required Core Competencies
·
Ability to portray and uphold positive
national image and work in a multi-cultural and Multi-ethnic environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity;
·
Being visionary and result oriented;
·
Excellent organizational,
interpersonal and communication skills;
·
Capacity to work under pressure to
meet strict deadlines;
·
Firm, fair and transparent management
style.
Shortlisted candidates must meet the
provisions of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution.
In this regard, the candidates should
obtain clearance certificates from:
1. Kenya Revenue Authority;
2. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
3. Criminal Investigation Department;
4. Higher Education Loans Board;
5. Credit Reference Bureau.
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 telephone contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (enclose
copy of latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of three referees on
or before 5th March, 2018 to:
The Chief Executive Officer
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P. O. Box 73598 – 00200
Nairobi
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.
KNEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and People Living with Disability and female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
For more details log into KNEC
website www.knec.ac.ke