Administrators at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Education in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Senior Examinations Administrator for three (3) years or in an equivalent and relevant position OR have a cumulative working experience of at least fifteen (15) years in a related field. Those below Job group ‘N’ in Government or TSC or its equivalent need not apply;
• Must have evidence of knowledge and proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution on Leadership and Integrity;
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;

Responsibilities

• Estimate and present logistical requirements of examinations administration;
• Track and record progress in performance of tasks;
• Receive and process coursework assessment and project marks and prepare relevant circulars for data capture instructions;
• Process exemptions courses and handling of referral cases;
• Undertake receipt and storage of marked scripts;
• Process examinations results;
• Arrange for supervision and invigilation of examinations;
• Facilitate briefing and post mortem meetings with field officers, centre organizers, external assessors and chief examiners;
• Organize marking centres;
• Facilitate appraisal, training, development and discipline of examiners;
• Facilitate payments for contracted professionals.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Being visionary and result oriented thinker;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Firm, fair and with transparent management