Government Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya - KICD

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, (LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION) KICD GRADE 6, ONE (1) POST


The Curriculum Development Officer, (Life Skills Education) will report to the Senior Deputy Director Curriculum Development:
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:
  • Development of instruments for data collection and mapping out research areas;
  • Undertaking data collection and analysis;
  • Preparation of education needs assessment reports;
  • Analysis of National Examinations;
  • Conducting activities of subject and Course Panel;
  • Development of   relevant   and   quality   curriculum   and curriculum support materials;
  • Development of teacher training materials and orientation of teachers in Life Skills Education and
  • Development and review of documents for evaluation and vetting of curriculum support materials
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education (Life Skills Education) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  • Relevant working experience of at least Five (5) years
  • Demonstrated professional    competence    in     curriculum development in Life Skills Education or related areas;
  • Proficient in computer use and application;
  • Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated;
  • Fulfill the requirement of chapter six of the constitution

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, (KISWAHILI) KICD GRADE 6, TWO (2) POSTS – Primary Education and Secondary Education
The Curriculum Development Officer, (Kiswahili) will report to the Senior Deputy Director Curriculum Development:
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:
  • Development of instruments for data collection and mapping out research areas;
  • Undertaking data collection and analysis;
  • Preparation of education needs assessment reports;
  • Analysis of National Examinations;
  • Conducting activities of subject and Course Panel;
  • Development of relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
  • Development of teacher training materials and orientation of teachers in Kiswahili and
  • Development and review of documents for evaluation and vetting of curriculum support materials
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education (Kiswahili) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  • Relevant working experience of at least Five (5) years
  • Demonstrated professional    competence    in     curriculum development in Kiswahili or related areas;
  • Proficient in computer use and application;
  • Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated;
  • Fulfill the requirement of chapter six of the constitution

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, (LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES) KICD GRADE 6, ONE (1) POST – Pre-primary Education
The Curriculum Development Officer, (Language Activities) will report to the Senior Deputy Director, Curriculum Development
 Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:
  • Development of instruments for data collection and mapping out research areas;
  • Undertaking data collection and analysis;
  • Preparation of education needs assessment reports;
  • Analysis of National Examinations;
  • Conducting activities of subject and Course Panel;
  • Development of relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
  • Development of teacher training materials and orientation of teachers in Language Activities and
  • Development and review of documents for evaluation and vetting of curriculum support materials
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education Language Activities or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Relevant working experience of at least Five (5) years;
  • Demonstrated professional    competence    in     curriculum development in Language Activities or related areas;
  • Proficient in computer use and application;
  • Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated;
  • Fulfill the requirement of chapter six of the constitution

CURRICULUM   DEVELOPMENT   OFFICER, AVIATION TECHNOLOGY KICD GRADE 6, ONE (1) POST
The Curriculum Development Officer, (Aviation Technology) will report to the Senior Deputy Director Curriculum Development:
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:
  • Development of instruments for data collection and mapping out research areas;
  • Undertaking data collection and analysis;
  • Preparation of education needs assessment reports;
  • Analysis of National Examinations;
  • Conducting activities of subject and Course Panel;
  • Development of   relevant   and   quality  curriculum  and curriculum support materials;
  • Development of teacher training materials and orientation of teachers in Aviation Technology and
  • Development and review of documents for evaluation and vetting of curriculum support materials
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education Aviation Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  • Relevant working experience of at least Five (5) years
  • Demonstrated professional   competence   in    curriculum development in Aviation Technology or related areas;
  • Proficient in computer use and application;
  • Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated;
  • Fulfill the requirement of chapter six of the constitution

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, WOOD TECHNOLOGY KICD GRADE 6, ONE (1) POST
The Curriculum Development Officer, (Wood Technology will report to the Senior Deputy Director Curriculum Development:
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:
  • Development of instruments for data collection and mapping out research areas;
  • Undertaking data collection and analysis;
  • Preparation of education needs assessment reports;
  • Analysis of National Examinations;
  • Conducting activities of subject and Course Panel;
  • Development of relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
  • Development of teacher training materials and orientation of teachers in Wood Technology and
  • Development and review of documents for evaluation and vetting of curriculum support materials
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education Wood Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  • Relevant working experience of at least Five (5) years
  • Demonstrated professional    competence  in  curriculum development in Wood Technology or related areas;
  • Proficient in computer use and application;
  • Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated;
  • Fulfill the requirement of chapter six of the constitution

ASSISTANT PRINTER – KICD GRADE 8, ONE (1) POST
The Assistant Printer will report to the Assistant Director, Publishing and Production:-
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:
  • designing, programming and monitoring printing development programmes;
  • ensuring implementation of planned printing
  • ensuring quality control; supervising activities of Book Production, Security Printing, Lithographic Printing, and General Printing;
  • preparing work schedule sheets and loading schedule for letter press and litho;
  • handling or proof reading classified printing jobs; and
  • reporting faulty machines;
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • KCSE C- (Minus);
  • Diploma in Printing Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution

STUDIO TECHNICAL OPERATOR KICD GRADE 8, ONE (1) POST
The Studio Technical Operator will report to the Principal Studio Technical Operator:-
 Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:
  • operating broadcasting and information equipment in radio/television/film studios, computer laboratories, engineering laboratories and dark room;
  • carrying out electronic field production 51 operations; keeping records of dubbing/duplicating of audio-visual programs;
  • receiving and managing external clients’ services requests; and
  • demonstrating on the use of broadcasting and information equipment to the trainees
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • KCSE C –(Minus);
  • Diploma in Mass Communication, Media Studies/Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Computer literacy; and
  • Fulfill the requirements of chapter six of constitution

TV PRODUCER KICD GRADE 6, ONE (1) POST
The TV Producer will report to the Senior Deputy Director Educational Media:
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:

  • Developing and implementing education broadcasting policy as it relates to audio-visual;
  • Identifying programmes for airing;
  • Vetting programmes;
  • Scheduling commercials and adverts;
  • Feeding programmes, promos and adverts into the play-out server for daily transmission;
  • Cataloging the programmes aired/to be aired;
  • Tracking customer satisfaction; preparing programmes line-up;
  • Programme acquisition;
  • Monitoring the effective transmission of programmes;
  • Developing and reviewing long and short term goals for development of audio- visual programs;
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of the audio-visual programmes in curriculum delivery; and
  • Developing networks, partnership and collaborations in the development of audio-visual curriculum support
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • Served in the grade of Producer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies, Media Science, Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work performance and results;
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution

PARALEGAL OFFICER/LEGAL CLERK, KICD GRADE 8 (1 YEAR CONTRACT)
The Paralegal Officer/ Legal Clerk will report to the Assistant Director Legal Services.
 Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate records of the Council minutes
  • Keep records of Council attendance
  • Records all corrections of the minutes
  • Distribute copies of Committee minutes  and  actions  to Committee members promptly after meetings
  • Keeps records of all Council correspondences
  • Make sure members are notified of Council meetings among others
Qualifications
For appointment an applicant must have:
  • Diploma in law
  • Computer literacy;
  • Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work performance and results; and
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, (AGRICULTURE) KICD GRADE 6, ONE (1) POST
The Curriculum Development Officer, (Agriculture) will report to the Senior Deputy Director Curriculum Development:
 Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:
  • Development of instruments for data collection and mapping out research areas;
  • Undertaking data collection and analysis;
  • Preparation of education needs assessment reports;
  • Analysis of National Examinations;
  • Conducting activities of subject and Course Panel;
  • Development of relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
  • Development of teacher training materials and orientation of teachers in Agriculture and
  • Development and review of documents for evaluation and vetting of curriculum support materials
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education (Agriculture) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  • Relevant working experience of at least Five (5) years
  • Demonstrated professional    competence    in     curriculum development in Agriculture or related areas;
  • Proficient in computer use and application;
  • Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated;
  • Fulfill the requirement of chapter six of the constitution

CURRICULUM   DEVELOPMENT OFFICER,   (GEOGRAPHY) KICD GRADE 6, ONE (1) POST
The Curriculum Development Officer, (Geography) will report to the Senior Deputy Director Curriculum Development:
 Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:
  • Development of instruments for data collection and mapping out research areas;
  • Undertaking data collection and analysis;
  • Preparation of education needs assessment reports;
  • Analysis of National Examinations;
  • Conducting activities of subject and Course Panel;
  • Development of relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
  • Development of teacher training materials and orientation of teachers in Geography and
  • Development and review of documents for evaluation and vetting of curriculum support materials.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education (Geography) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  • Relevant working experience of at least Five (5) years
  • Demonstrated professional    competence    in     curriculum development in Geography or related areas;
  • Proficient in computer use and application;
  • Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated;
  • Fulfill the requirement of chapter six of the constitution

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, (ADMINISTRATION) KICD GRADE 4 ONE (1) POST
The Assistant Director, (Administration) will report to the Deputy Director Administration:
 Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:
  • Implementation of administrative policies and procedures in security, records management, transport and estate management;
  • Coordination of disaster management, emergency response activities in the institute;
  • Oversee implementation of quality management systems in the department;
  • Manage, develop and appraise staff
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • Served at least eight (8) years’ work experience three (3) of which should be Supervisory Role;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration; Business Administration; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Business Administration; Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Member of a recognized professional body;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT   OFFICER, (PHYSICAL EDUCATION KICD GRADE 6, ONE (1) POST
The Curriculum Development Officer, Physical Education will report to the Senior Deputy Director Curriculum Development:
 Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:
  • Development of instruments for data collection and mapping out research areas;
  • Undertaking data collection and analysis;
  • Preparation of education needs assessment reports; iv. Analysis of National Examinations;
  • Conducting activities of subject and Course Panel;
  • Development of relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
  • Development of teacher training materials and orientation of teachers in Physical Education and
  • Development and review of documents for evaluation and vetting of curriculum support materials
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education Physical Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  • Relevant working experience of at least Five (5) years
  • Demonstrated professional    competence     in     curriculum development in Physical Education or related areas;
  • Proficient in computer use and application;
  • Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated;
  • Fulfill the requirement of chapter six of the constitution
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward 6 copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 20th December, 2019. All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees. Details of these positions can be obtained from KICD Website: www.kicd.ac.ke.
The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, P.O. Box 30231-00100
NAIROBI
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. We encourage people with disability and the marginalized to apply.