The Kenya National Examinations
Council (KNEC) wishes to recruit self motivated and qualified
professionals for the following vacant positions:
Research Officer II
KNEC Scale EC
10
Three Posts
The Research Officer II will be reporting to a Head of Section in the Research Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify research problems, develop research
proposals, plan and implement research projects;
- Conduct pro-active research studies in
educational assessment;
- Develop research proposals on research
problems related to KNEC examinations;
- Train data collectors; programme and implement
data collection exercise; disseminate research 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;
- Must have six (6) years relevant experience
from a reputable institution;
- Must have a minimum grade of C+ and above in
KCSE or equivalent qualifications
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in
Computer Applications.
Research Assistant I
KNEC Scale EC
9
Five Posts
The Research Assistant I will be
reporting to a Head of Section in the Research Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify research problems, develop research
proposals, plan and implement research projects under limited supervision
from more senior research officers;
- Conduct pro-active research studies in
educational assessment;
- Develop research proposals on research
problems related to KNEC examinations;
- Train data collectors, programme and implement
data collection exercise and disseminate research findings.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Bachelors Degree in Education with
specialization in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or equivalent from a
recognized institution;
- Must have three (3) years relevant experience
from a reputable institution;
- Must have a minimum grade of C+ and above in
KCSE or equivalent qualifications.
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in
Computer Applications;
Manuscripts Secretary III
KNEC Scale EC 9
One Post
The Manuscripts Secretary III will be reporting to a Head of Section in the Manuscripts Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- An officer at this level will be expected to
receive manuscripts from subject officers, type, typeset, proof read,
design and format the document;
- Effect changes/corrections as directed and
handle machine copies confidentially and maintain security in storage and
retrieval;
- Capture and bank pre-tested items received in
the Division for future use;
- Assist in the coordination of specific
technical and administrative initiatives in the Division.
Requirements for Appointment:
- At least a Bachelors Degree in Education in
Secretarial or Business Studies from a recognized institution; OR
Bachelors Degree in relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in
Secretarial Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education;
- Relevant experience for at least three (3)
years;
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in
Computer Applications;
- KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent
qualifications.
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.