Director, Test Development (Re-advertisement) - 1 Post at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Implementing the Council resolutions and instructions on Test Development;
• Supervising the Deputy Directors in the Directorate to ensure quality delivery of services;
• Providing strategic leadership in the Directorate;
• Formulating and implementing initiatives to instil KNEC values in the Directorate;
• Establishing an efficient and effective system to undertake Test Development activities;
• Representing the CEO in curriculum development and related activities;
• Preparing and implementing approved Directorate work plan, procurement plan, and budget;
• Developing and implementing effective risk management strategies;
• Cascading the strategic plan and performance contracting in the Directorate;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination/assessment materials;
• Keeping abreast with trends in psychometrics;
• Supervising and mentoring examination officers;
• Advising the CEO on staffing and strategies for adopting best practices in Test Development;
• Appraising the performance of Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors in the Directorate;
• Implementing Quality Management System for continual improvement;
• Developing and implementing mechanisms for engagement of stakeholders on Test Development matters.
• Building the capacity of examination officers on examinations and assessments.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• At least fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at senior management level;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from a recognized institution OR Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
• Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Exposure to international examination body will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:

• Integrity;
• Critical and strategic thinking;
• Mentorship and coaching;
• Innovativeness;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Team player;
• Interpersonal skills