The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes
to recruit self - motivated and qualified professionals for the vacant
positions listed below:
Principal Internal Auditor
KNEC Scale EC 13
The Principal Internal Auditor will report to the Council Board through the Secretary / Chief Executive Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Principal Internal Auditor
KNEC Scale EC 13
The Principal Internal Auditor will report to the Council Board through the Secretary / Chief Executive Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing
and implementing Audit strategies, policies and procedures at the Council.
- Preparation
and implementation of annual audit work plan and provision of effective
and adequate risk management strategies to KNEC;
- Preparation
of timely and accurate audit reports for presentation to the Management
and Audit Committee;
- Follow
up of implementation of Audit recommendations.
- Carrying
out special audits as requested by the CEO and the Audit Committee and
assisting in investigations of any significant suspected fraudulent and
corrupt activities within the Council.
- Coordination
of audit efforts with external auditors.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor
of Commerce Degree (Accounting or Finance option) OR equivalent
qualification from a recognized university. Possession of a Masters Degree
in a related field will be an added advantage.
- Over
ten (10) years of audit risk management experience four (4) of which must
have been at a senior level in a reputable organization.
Professional Qualifications
- CPA
(K);
- Member
of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA);
- Must
be a member of the Professional Risk Managers International Association.
- Evidence
of computer literacy in MS Office suite computer packages.
Applicants with additional relevant
professional qualifications in Audit and have knowledge of ACCPAC ERP will have
an added advantage.
Senior Economist / Planner
KNEC Scale EC 12
The Senior Economist/Planner will report to the head of the Planning Division in the office of the Council Secretary/Chief Executive.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Senior Economist / Planner
KNEC Scale EC 12
The Senior Economist/Planner will report to the head of the Planning Division in the office of the Council Secretary/Chief Executive.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting
in the formulation and development of strategic plans and planning
activities of the Council and participating in the regular performance
appraisal of the Council activities and programs and making advisory
reports;
- Assisting
in evaluating and monitoring implementation of the Council’s strategic
objectives as per the Council’s Strategic Plan and participating in the
preparation of short, medium and long term development plans for the
Council;
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Economics, Mathematics or Statistics from a recognized
university with experience in handling planning and development;
- Should
have minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience three (3) of which
should have been in a senior position in a busy and large institution, and
be conversant with the Kenya Government regulations on planning and
development processes with special focus on State Corporation;
- Have
demonstrated outstanding professional competence matched with proper
appreciation of the needs and strategies for meeting or attaining them;
- Evidence
of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications
Chief Officer - Facilities Management
KNEC Scale EC 12
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Facilities Management Section, in the Finance, Administration and Human Resource Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
KNEC Scale EC 12
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Facilities Management Section, in the Finance, Administration and Human Resource Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervision
of all KNEC Construction works and be in charge of KNEC construction
sites;
- Manage
professional advisers and contractors for building construction and
maintenance works;
- Continuously
review and develop cost effective refurbishment models;
- Prepare
project progress status reports;
- Manage
all KNEC properties/facilities;
- Prepare
and coordinate the implementation of the KNEC housing, office
accommodation and property policy;
- Plan,
supervise and coordinate a wide range of estates and property functions
for KNEC;
- Conduct
valuation of KNEC property and manage leases on behalf of KNEC;
- Coordinate
the collection of rent and prepare monthly statements for all KNEC
property.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- A
Bachelors Degree in Building Construction, Structural Engineering, Civil
Engineering or related field;
- Must
have worked in major construction and renovation works for a minimum
period of ten (10) years as a supervisor;
- Must
be able to carry out measurement works;
- Have
experience as a Property Management Officer/Facilities Management for at
least five (5) years.
Examinations Secretary II (Art & Design)
Scale EC 10
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities in Art & Design Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Scale EC 10
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities in Art & Design Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Bachelor
of Education Degree from a recognized university majoring in Fine Art and
Design;
- Must
have taught Art and Design for at least for six (6) years at
Secondary/College level;
- Those
who have worked for KNEC as a contracted professionals and have experience
in n Graphic Designing/Programs will have an added advantage;
- Evidence
of being well grounded in theory and application of Psychometrics,
Curriculum Design and Educational Assessment, Setting, Marking, and
Moderation of Examinations;
- Evidence
of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications.
Examination Secretary II (Hearing Impaired and
English)
Scale EC 10
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities of Hearing Impairment and English Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Scale EC 10
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities of Hearing Impairment and English Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Bachelors
Degree in Special Needs Education with at least six (6) years teaching
experience in a recognised school for the hearing impaired Learners;
- Must
be proficient in Kenyan Sign Language and have studied English at Degree
level;
- Evidence
of being well grounded in theory and application of Psychometrics,
Curriculum Design and Educational Assessment, Setting, Marking, and
Moderation of Examinations;
- Experience
as a trained examiner or setter for Kenya National Examinations Council
examinations will be an added advantage;
- Evidence
of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications.
Examination Secretary II (Information Studies)
Scale EC 10
Re-advertisement
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities of Information Studies Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Scale EC 10
Re-advertisement
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities of Information Studies Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Bachelors
Degree in Information Science or its equivalent with specialization in
Library or Archives or Information Technology and teaching experience of
at least six (6) years in a recognised Post School Institution;
- Evidence
of being well grounded in theory and application of Psychometrics,
Curriculum Design and Educational Assessment, Setting, Marking, and
Moderation of Examinations;
- Experience
as a trained examiner or setter for Kenya National Examinations Council
examinations;
- Evidence
of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications.
Examination Secretary II (Supply Chain Management)
Scale EC 10
Re-advertisement
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities of Supply Chain Management Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Scale EC 10
Re-advertisement
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities of Supply Chain Management Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Bachelors
Degree or its equivalent specializing in Economics and Business Studies
and Post Graduate qualifications in Supply Chain Management or Bachelors
Degree in Supply Chain Management and diploma in Education with teaching
experience of at least six (6) years in a recognised Post School
Institution;
- Evidence
of being well grounded in theory and application of Psychometrics,
Curriculum Design and Educational Assessment, Setting, Marking, and
Moderation of Examinations;
- Experience
as a trained examiner or setter for Kenya National Examinations Council
examinations will be an added advantage;
- Evidence
of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications.
Examination Secretary II (Surveying and Mapping)
Scale EC 10
Re-advertisement
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Section, Building, and Civil Engineering, Surveying and Mapping examinations in Test Development, Post School Examinations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Being in charge of planning and programming the Test Development activities of Surveying and Mapping examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Scale EC 10
Re-advertisement
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Section, Building, and Civil Engineering, Surveying and Mapping examinations in Test Development, Post School Examinations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Being in charge of planning and programming the Test Development activities of Surveying and Mapping examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Bachelors
degree in Surveying; OR Higher Diploma in Surveying and Mapping or
equivalent qualification plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education;
- Must
have teaching experience of at least six (6) years in a recognised Post
School Institution;
- Evidence
of being well grounded in theory and application of Psychometrics,
Curriculum Design and Educational Assessment, Setting, Marking, and
Moderation of Examinations;
- Experience
as a trained examiner or setter for Kenya National Examinations Council
examinations will be an added advantage;
- Evidence
of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications.
Examinations Secretary II (Research)
Scale EC 9
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Section in Research Division.
This is an entry position in the Research Department and Preference will be given to fresh graduates with relevant qualifications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Carrying out research in educational assessment and monitoring research projects and dissemination of findings implementing research policies and monitoring of research activities in KNEC and analysing statistical data related to examinations.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Scale EC 9
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Section in Research Division.
This is an entry position in the Research Department and Preference will be given to fresh graduates with relevant qualifications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Carrying out research in educational assessment and monitoring research projects and dissemination of findings implementing research policies and monitoring of research activities in KNEC and analysing statistical data related to examinations.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Masters
degree in Educational Measurement and research or equivalent qualification
and at least three (3) experience in a related field;
- Evidence
of being well grounded in theory and application of educational research,
assessment and psychometrics and proficiency in Computer research
statistical application software such as SPSS, STATA, and data analysis
spreadsheet.
Human Resources Officer III
KNEC Scale EC 8
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section in Human Resources Management Division
Duties and Responsibilities:
KNEC Scale EC 8
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section in Human Resources Management Division
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implementing
the Council’s HRM reward and compensation policies;
- Ensuring
that all new employee’s details have been entered into the payroll;
- Assisting
in payroll processing, transactions and initiation of new payroll cycles;
- Ensuring
safe custody, validity, accuracy and completeness of payroll information;
- Handling
of monthly statutory and benefit deduction and reconciliations;
- Implementation
and maintenance of payroll and benefit policies;
- Generation
and preparation of monthly/annual payroll reports or as required;
- Planning,
coordinating and overseeing the production and distribution of all payroll
reports.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Bachelors
degree in Social Sciences such as Government, Sociology, Economics,
Public/Business Administration, Human Resources Management, plus Higher
Diploma in Human Resources Management (KNEC) and at least three (3) years
of HR experience and able to work in a challenging environment;
- Ability
to keep accurate records and maintain utmost confidentiality of
information;
- A
team player with excellent assessment, presentation and communication both
verbal and written;
- Evidence
of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications (ACCPAC ERP - HR
Module is an added advantage).
Internal Auditor III
Scale EC 8
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Section in Audit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scale EC 8
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Section in Audit.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop
and execute detailed audit programmes as per the work plans and prepare
audit reports on the areas audited with relevant recommendations;
- Carry
out special audits and/ or investigations as required from time to time
and implement internal audit strategies, policies and procedures;
- Carry
out audit reviews to assess the effectiveness of risk management and
adequacy of internal controls using risk based approach;
- Monitor
the implementation of the agreed audit recommendations.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Bachelor
of Commerce Degree (Accounting or Finance option) OR equivalent
qualification from a recognized university and at least three (3) years of
audit experience;
- CPA
II or ACCA;
- Member
of IIA;
- Evidence
of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications (ACCPAC ERP is an
added advantage).
Accountant III
KNEC Scale EC 8
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section in the Finance Division of Finance, Administration and Human Resources Department
Key Responsibilities:
This is an entry level grade for Accountants and duties at this level will generally involve:
KNEC Scale EC 8
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section in the Finance Division of Finance, Administration and Human Resources Department
Key Responsibilities:
This is an entry level grade for Accountants and duties at this level will generally involve:
- Examination
of payment vouchers for correctness.
- Maintenance
of the vote book, cashbook, general ledger and other financial records;
- Bank
reconciliation of KNEC revenue and payments.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Bachelor
of Commerce Degree (Accounting or Finance option) and CPA II and three 3
years accounting experience; OR holders of CPA II with at least five (5)
years accounting experience;
- Knowledge
and experience in the use of ACCPAC - ERP will be an added advantage;
- Should
have demonstrated outstanding professional competence and integrity in
work performance.
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 10th October, 2011 to:
The Deputy Secretary & Head of Human Resources Management Division
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 - 00200
Nairobi.
Attention: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
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 10th October, 2011 to:
The Deputy Secretary & Head of Human Resources Management Division
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 - 00200
Nairobi.
Attention: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
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