Director, Curriculum Research and Development at Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)

Ref: HRM/DCRD/2/ 2023

Job specifications

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the holder of the above position will be responsible  for:

• Overseeing research on examination matters to guide curriculum development and  review
• Coordinating the recruitment of subject matter experts to undertake the curriculum  development process in liaison with the HR Division.
• Facilitating the training and orientation of subject matter experts.
• Coordinating engagements with stakeholders to obtain relevant views and feedback to  guide the curriculum development.
• Coordinating the content development and review processes.
• Overseeing implementation of work plans for the launch and post implementation  programmes of the curriculum.
• Developing transition protocols and other supporting policies.
• Ensuring risk management during curriculum development and review process.
• Supervising and mentoring all officers in the Directorate.
• Appraising the performance of all staff in the Directorate.
• Implementing quality management systems for continual improvement.
• Undertaking any other duties as will be assigned by the Secretary/Chief Executive  Officer from time to time.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Education, Law or  any other related course relevant to the examinations of kasneb, or equivalent  qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration,  Finance, Education, Law or any other related course relevant to the examinations of  kasneb, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: ICPAK, ICS, ICIFA, LSK or any other equivalent or relevant recognized professional body relevant to the examinations of kasneb.
• At least twelve (12) years' relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management role;
• Leadership course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; 
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution. This will be subject to  submission upon offer of job for the successful candidate