Job Openings at Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)

Ref: HRM/DTD/2/2 023

Job specifications

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

• Coordinating recruitment of examination setters in liason with the Human Resource  Division
• Facilitating the training of setters on examination standards.
• Coordinating the development of Tables of Specifications for all test papers.
• Developing and moderating examinations that are aligned with the syllabuses and other  standards.
• Preparing pilot papers after the major review of syllabuses.
• Coordinating analysis of performance in examinations and prepare feedback reports.
• Supervising and mentoring all officers in the Directorate.
• Appraising the performance of all staff in the Directorate.
• Implementing quality management systems for continual improvement.
• Analyzing recommendations of examiners for continual improvement of examination  papers.
• Ensuring the security and integrity of examinations and overall Risk Management.
• 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 than 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.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Analytical and modelling skills.
• Strong situational analysis capability.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Innovative skills. Excellent negotiation skills

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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

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Ref: HRM/DEAP/2/ 2023

Job specifications

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

• Coordinating administration of examinations in consultation with relevant authorities.
• Ensuring compliance with examination rules and regulations and making recommendation.
• Coordinating preparation of relevant administrative reports on conduct of examinations.
• Coordinating training workshops for chief invigilators and coordinators of examinations  bi-annually.
• Coordinating the delivery of examination scripts to the examination-marking center.
• Coordinating the collection of biometric data from students.
• Coordinating risk management on all aspects of examinations administration and  processing
• Developing transition protocols and other supporting policies.
• Supervising and mentoring all officers in the Directorate.
• Appraising the performance of all staff in the Directorate.
• 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.
• Leadership course lasting not less than 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.

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Ref: HRM/PLO/2/20 23

Job specifications

Reporting to the Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services, the job holder will be  responsible for:

• Advising the Board on all legal matters that may arise in its operations;
• Drawing and vetting of Contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
• Following up on cases filed against the Board and preparation of legal reports and  opinions;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure  that they are in accord with the existing legislation;
• Negotiating for contracts;
• Coordinating service providers in legal matters involving the Board;
• Initiating legal action on behalf of the Board;
• Undertaking legal research;
• Advising the Board on the legislation that affect the Board and changes made  thereof.
• Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas  covering general compliance queries.
• Monitoring compliance with legal, regulatory and statutory requirements;
• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Board to ensure  instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
• Undertaking any other duties as will be assigned by the Secretary/Chief Executive  Officer from time to time.

Duties and Responsibilities entail assisting the Corporation Secretary in:

• Providing secretarial services to the Board and its Committees.
• Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of  Governance;
• Facilitating Board induction and development and implementation of the Capacity  building programmes;
• Preparing and managing Board Work-Plans;
• Facilitating Annual Board Evaluation;
• Facilitating Governance Audits;
• (Initiating the Development and implementation of the Board Charters, Terms of  Reference and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
•  Preparing and Circulating Board and Committee Papers;
• Maintaining and updating the Register of Conflict of Interest.
• Keeping safe custody and accounting for the Corporation’s seal, securities,  agreements, minutes, titles and other legal instruments.
• 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 Law, Business related field or equivalent qualifications from a  recognized institution;
• Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
• Hold a valid practicing certificate;
• A minimum of eight (8) years and at least three (3) years experience in supervisory  role in the Public or Private Sector;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Certified Secretary Kenya
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a  recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. This will be subject to  submission upon offer of job for the successful candidate

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Ref: HRM/PEO/2/2 023

Job specifications

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Examinations Administration Division, the holder of the  above position will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the identification of examination centres and allocating students to  centres.
• Coordinating the dispatch of stationery to various examination centres.
• Preparing examination timetables.
• Administration of examinations in consultation with relevant authorities.
• Handling deferments and withdrawals.
• Ensuring compliance with examination rules and regulations and making  recommendations.
• Preparing relevant administrative reports on conduct of examinations.
• Monitoring and assessing examination centres for continuous improvement purposes.
• Conducting training workshops for invigilators and coordinators of examinations biannually.
• Ensuring the delivery of examination scripts to the examination marking centre.
• Coordinating the collection of biometric data from students.
• Coordinating Disciplinary processes on examination irregularities.
• Preparing advertisements for print media of examination activities.
• Process, verify and submit for approval payment claim vouchers for contracted  professionals.
• Undertaking risk management on all aspects of examinations administration.
• 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, Finance, Education, Law, ICT or any other  course related to kasneb examinations or equivalent qualification from a recognized  institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance,  Education, Law, ICT or in a related field relevant to kasneb examinations, 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 related recognized professional body relevant  to the examinations of KASNEB.
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been  in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution

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Ref: HRM/SEOC/2/ 2023

Job Specifications

Reporting to the Principal Examination Officer, Curriculum Development Division, the  holder of the above position will be responsible for:

• Undertaking the identification of subject matter experts for curriculum development.
• Participating in training and orientation of subject matter experts.
• Participating in the development of curriculums.
• Organising stakeholders forums on validation of curriculum.
• Monitoring the printing of the curriculums for purposes of quality assurance.
• Developing and reviewing policies to support the implementation of curriculums.
• Participating in the regular review of the curriculums.
• Ensuring availability of the curriculums to relevant stakeholders.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration,  Finance, Education, Law, ICT or in a related field relevant to the examinations of  KASNEB from a recognized institution.
• Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: -ICPAK, ICS,  ICIFA, LSK or any other equivalent or related recognized professional body relevant to  the examinations of Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board  (kasneb).
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
• A minimum of four (4) years in relevant work experience;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution. This will be subject to  submission upon offer of job for the successful candidate.

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Ref: HRM/SEOC/2/ 2023

Job Specifications

Reporting to the Principal Examination Officer, Corporate Secretarial Examinations Division,  the holder of the above position will be responsible for:

• Participating in identification and recruitment of examination setters and moderators in  the corporate secretarial and related areas.
• Facilitating training of setters on examination standards.
• Moderating examinations that are aligned with the syllabuses and other standards.
• Creating databanks of question papers.
• Facilitating typing, proofreading and printing of examinations, and for uploading of  computer-based examinations on the testing platform.
• Preparing pilot papers after the major review of syllabuses.
• Analysing performance in examinations and preparing feedback reports.
• Ensuring the security and integrity of examinations and overall risk management.
• Evaluating setters and moderators on a regular basis and preparing reports.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Commerce, Accounting, Economics,  Business Administration, Finance, Education, Law, ICT or in a related field relevant to  the examinations of KASNEB from a recognized institution.
• Possession of the Certified Secretaries qualification will be a distinct advantage.
• Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: ICS, ICPAK, ICIFA, LSK or any other equivalent or related recognized professional body relevant to the  examinations of Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (kasneb).
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• A minimum of four (4) years in relevant work experience;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution. This will be subject to  submission upon offer of job for the successful candidate

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Ref: HRM/SEOI/2/2 023

Job Specifications

Reporting to the Principal Examination Officer, Investment and Financial Analysis Division,  the holder of the above position will be responsible for:

• Participating in identification and recruitment of examination setters and moderators in  the investment, financial analysis and related areas.
• Facilitating training of setters on examination standards.
• Moderating examinations that are aligned with the syllabuses and other standards.
• Creating databanks of question papers.
• Facilitating typing, proofreading and printing of examinations, and for uploading of  computer-based examinations on the testing platform.
• Preparing pilot papers after the major review of syllabuses.
• Analysing performance in examinations and preparing feedback reports.
• Ensuring the security and integrity of examinations and overall risk management.
• Evaluating setters and moderators on a regular basis and preparing reports.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business  Administration or in a related field relevant to the examinations of KASNEB from a  recognized institution;
• Possession of the Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA) qualification is a  distinct advantage.
• Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: ICIFA, ICPAK, ICS or any other equivalent or related recognized professional body relevant to the  examinations of Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board  (kasneb);
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
• A minimum of four (4) years in relevant work experience;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution. This will be subject to  submission upon offer of job for the successful candidate.

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Ref: HRM/SEOO/2/ 2023

Job Specifications

Reporting to the Principal Examination Officer, Other Business - Related Examinations  Division, the holders of the above positions will be responsible for:

• Participating in identification and recruitment of examination setters and moderators in credit  management and other related examinations.
• Facilitating training of setters on examination standards.
• Moderating examinations that are aligned with the syllabuses and other standards.
• Creating databanks of question papers.
• Facilitating typing, proofreading and printing of examinations, and for uploading of  computer-based examinations on the testing platform.
• Preparing pilot papers after the major review of syllabuses.
• Analysing performance in examinations and preparing feedback reports.
• Ensuring the security and integrity of examinations and overall risk management.
• Evaluating setters and moderators on a regular basis and preparing reports.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Credit Management, Commerce, Accounting, Economics,  Business Administration, Finance or in a related field relevant to the examinations of  KASNEB from a recognized institution.
• Possession of the Certified Credit Professional qualification will be a distinct advantage.
• Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: ICM-K, ICPAK, ICS,  ICIFA or any other equivalent or related recognized professional body relevant to the  examinations of Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board  (kasneb).
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• A minimum of four (4) years in relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution. This will be subject to  submission upon offer of job for the successful candidate