Assistant Director, Technical Services at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)

Job specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Coordinating the preparation of cost estimates for proposed electronic/electrical programs in the Institute;
• Ensuring that documents are prepared in accordance with proposed specifications/requirements;
• Undertaking preventive and corrective measures in the maintenance of the
• Institute’s technical equipment and systems;
• Making recommendations on the purchase and installation of technical equipment and systems;
• Carrying out technical evaluation of proposed technical projects and equipment;
• Ensuring proper storage of technical hardware and related software; and
• Supervising the implementation of technical projects, commissioning and final acceptance of completed projects.

Job specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience and 4 years in a management role;
• 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;
• Registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or relevant professional body;
• Computer literacy;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.