Exams Administration Director at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

The Director, Examinations Administration will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and will provide strategic leadership in the administration of public academic, technical and other national examinations within Kenya at basic and tertiary levels. The officer will head both Field Administration Services and Examinations Management Services.

Responsibilities for the  Exams Administration Director Job

• Registration of candidates for both school and post school examinations.
• Identification, inspection and approval of examination, distribution and marking centers
• Coordination of the conduct of school and post school examinations.
• Manage and co-ordinate centering, dispatch and return of examination materials.
• Training and recruitment of examiners
• Coordination of marking of candidates’ scripts.
• Coordinate assessment of practical, orals, projects and teaching practice.
• Processing of candidate’s examination marks and production of results.
• Issuance of academic certificates and diplomas to successful candidates
• Adopt best practices in examinations administration; formulate and implement initiatives to instill KNEC values in the department; prepare and execute medium term and annual budgets for the department;
• Devise and implement effective risk management strategies in the department in order to implement measures to enhance the credibility of examinations and mitigate risks;

Requirements for the Exams Administration Director Job

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Masters Degree in Education in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Have served as Deputy Director, Examinations Administrator 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 ‘Q’ 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;
• Candidates who have attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks will have an added advantage;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
• PhD will be an added advantage;

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and report writing skills;
• Knowledge of Government Performance Contracting Process and Quality Management;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Ability to drive positive change and innovation;
• Excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills;
• High level of integrity and maturity, judgment, and people management skills, including team working/building skills.

The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with seniority and responsibilities of the position.