The Kenya National Examinations
Council (KNEC) wishes to recruit a self motivated and qualified professional
for the vacant position below:
Security Assistant III
KNEC Scale EC 6
One Post
The Officer at this level will report to a Senior Security Officer in Administration Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake security patrols at various
designated locations;
- Monitor and report critical incidents and
implement security risk assessment procedures;
- Investigate all security incidences and
liaising with other security agencies;
- Supervision of contracted security personnel.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) mean grade C or equivalent;
- Three (3) months basic security training from
a recognized institution;
- Must possess a valid Certificate of Good
Conduct from the Kenya Police Service;
- Must have a first Aid Certificate and Fire
Marshall training;
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Computer
Applications.
Terms of Offer: The Council will offer a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with seniority and responsibilities of the position.
Research Assistant II
KNEC Scale EC 8
Three Posts
The successful candidates will be reporting to a Head of Section in Research Division.
This is the entry position in the
Research Department.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Officer at this level will be expected to
perform defined research tasks such as data collection, analysis, draft proposals
and compile reports.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Bachelors Degree in Education specializing in
Mathematics / Statistics / Economics from a recognized institution Plus a
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ or its
equivalent;
- Evidence of being well grounded in theory and
application of educational research, assessment and psychometrics will be
an added advantage;
- Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in
Computer Applications
Terms of Offer: The Council will offer a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with seniority and responsibilities of the position.
Manuscripts Secretary III
KNEC Scale EC
9
Two Posts
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 Higher Diploma in Secretarial
Management plus a Diploma in Education;
- OR 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.
Corporate Secretary
KNEC Scale EC 14
One Post
The Corporate Secretary will report
to the Chief Executive Officer and will head the 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’s 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;
- 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;
- Facilitate orientation, training, development
and appraisal for Board members, Council Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
and staff in Corporate Services Division;
- Prepare and implement the budget, procurement
plan and the Division’s performance management system;
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
required:
- Bachelor of laws (LLB) degree and advocate of
the High Court with a current legal practicing certificate;
- CPS (K) and holder of current practicing
certificate;
- Masters degree in Law (LLM), or
Public/Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution;
- Not less than six years (6) work experience in
a similar position in a large Public or Private sector Institution;
- Must meet the requirements of chapter six of
the constitution
- Demonstrate Knowledge of use of computer
applications
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 28th August 2015 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 an aptitude/psychometric test to be administered by the Council.
KNEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and People living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.