Deputy Director-Publishing and Publications, GradeKICD 3, (1 Position) at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Overseeing the formulation and review of publishing and production policy;
• Ensuring the development of standard procedures on the provision of publishing and production services; 
• Overseeing activities of production, security printing, lithography printing and general printing; 
• Overseeing the designing, programming, monitoring and evaluation of printing programmes; 
• Facilitating the implementation of planned printing activities; 
• Verifying and reviewing estimates for both internal and external clients;
• Overseeing machine and equipment maintenance; 
• Advising on billing, debt collection and materials forecast for publishing and production; 
• Evaluating printed curriculum support materials from educational publishers for conformity to the predetermined specifications. 
• Overseeing the implementation of strategic objectives and overall performance management; 
• Ensuring prudent use of finances and assets in the Print Department; 
• and Providing professional advice to the Institute on matters relating to printing and publications.

Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have: -

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Publishing and Production, KICD Grade 4 or in a relevant and equivalent position in the Printing industry for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Printing Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s Degree in Printing Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Computer literacy; Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results;
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of Institute’s goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the Publishing and Production Function; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.