Senior Principal Curriculum Development Officer - Religious Education (IRE, CRE, HINDU) Primary at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)

The senior principal Curriculum Development Officer will report to the Chief Principal Curriculum Development Officer Primary Education

​​​​Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinating the development, evaluation and review of curricula and curriculum support materials;
• Initiating and participating in curriculum orientation activities;
• Coordinating activities of subject and course panels;
• Initiating and conducting basic, applied and action research to address knowledge gaps related to curriculum development;
• Undertaking research in areas of curriculum that contribute to general body of knowledge;
•  Developing research database; updating research Information Management
• System to facilitate monitoring of curriculum implementation;
• Publishing research documents such as research books and the East African Journal of Educational Research (EAJER);
• Developing abstracts of research reports for dissemination in the KICD website;
• Organizing research panels and annual KICD symposium;
• Evaluating use of digital resources and ICT integration in curriculum delivery; and
• Establishing networks, partnerships and collaborations in the development of digital content materials.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Education, Business Management, Public Policy, Research or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience and 4 years in a management role in matters related to education;
• 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;
• Computer literacy.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.