Deputy Director- Test Development, HRM/CTD/DDTD/2/2026 at kasneb

Job specifications

Reporting to the Director, Curriculum and Test Development, the job holder will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the moderation of examinations that are aligned with the syllabuses and other standards;
• Coordinating the recruitment of examination setters in liaison with the Human Resource Division;
• Coordinating the training of setters on examination standards;
• Coordinating the preparation of pilot papers after the major review of syllabuses;
• Coordinating analysis of performance in examinations and preparing feedback reports; and
• Ensuring the security and integrity of examinations and coordinating overall risk management.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Examinations or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Education, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Education, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Membership to any of the following professional bodies: Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS), Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA), Law Society of Kenya (LSK) or a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills

The following additional core competencies and skills will be required for the position:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Strong situational analysis capability;
• Attention to detail and critical thinking;
• Innovative skills;
• Analytical skills; and
• Digital literacy skills.