Deputy Director at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

KNEC SCALE EC 14 (TWO POSTS)

The Deputy Director will report to the Director in the respective department.

Deputy Director Job Requirements

• Masters Degree in Education in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Have served as Principal Examinations Administrator/Subject Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years
• OR have 18 years relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at managerial level handling examination activities in a reputable institution. Those below Job group ‘P’ in Government or TSC or its equivalent need not apply;
• Must have evidence of being well grounded in the theory and practice of educational measurement and evaluation as well as curriculum design;
• Must have evidence of proficiency and knowledge in computer applications;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and
• Candidates who have attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks will have an added advantage;

Duties for the Deputy Director Job

• Co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate activities in the relevant Division as well as provision of guidance to the Division;
• Initiate policy reviews and update existing regulations on examinations management;
• Facilitate, track progress and compile reports on performance in line with the Performance Management System;
• Devise and implement measures to improve the quality, credibility and integrity of examinations;
• Identify and recommend areas for automation and application of ICT;
• Follow up on Management decisions and implementation of recommendations;
• Develop and implement an action plan for administrative tasks of the Division;
• Compile budget and Procurement Plan for the Division; and
• Assess status of security risk in the Division and propose measures to mitigate.