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Examinations Officer: Applied Sciences, Business & Technical Education – 6 Posts at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will entail:
Participating in curriculum development activities;
Participating in the alignment of syllabuses and curriculum designs to examinations and assessments;
Developing Tables of Specifications for all test papers and assessment tools;
Training setters and moderators;
Setting and moderating test items/papers and assessment tools;
Proofreading and approving test items/papers;
Participating in pre-testing of test items;
Participating in awards and grading;
Preparing feedback reports;
Implementing the recommendations of Chief Examiners and Awards Panels for continual improvement;
Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination and assessment materials;
Adhering to the requirements of the Quality Management Systems for continual improvement;
Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:
A Bachelorโs Degree in Education from a recognised institution OR a Bachelorโs Degree in a relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognised institution OR a Higher Diploma in a relevant discipline and a Diploma in Technical Education from a recognised institution and at least four (4) years cumulative teaching experience in Applied Sciences, Business & Technical Education;
Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
Proficiency in computer applications;
(Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key Competencies, skills, and attitudes
Integrity;
Time management;
Communication and reporting skills;
Keen to details;
Team player;
Interpersonal skills
Terms of Offer The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position on a one (1) year contract.
Interested and qualified candidates should fill and submit the Application for Employment Form KNEC 2A โ (External applicants) and Application for Employment Form KNEC 2B โ (Internal applicants), an application letter, accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates, comprehensive curriculum vitae giving details of daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and current contacts of three referees, on or before 28th January 2025 to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
New Mitihani House, South C
P.O Box 73598-00200
NAIROBI
Notes
The Council will only contact the shortlisted candidates and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification;
Successful applicants offered employment will be required to submit clearance under Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
Appointment to the position will be on a one (1) year contract;
KNEC is an equal opportunity employer and People Living with Disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.