Vacancies at kasneb

Job Ref

• HRM/LS/DDLS/2/2026

Job specifications

• Reporting to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for:
• Representing KASNEB in court, litigation and various legal matters;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of integrity framework for KASNEB;
• Ensuring safekeeping of documents, contracts and agreements;
• Reviewing existing laws and regulations governing KASNEB;
• Interpreting legal legislation and board action areas to the relevant divisions in KASNEB;
• Coordinating the implementation of the code of conduct and ethics;
• Ensuring staff are aware of all relevant laws affecting KASNEB;
• Ensuring legal compliance to legislative provisions and regulations;
• Developing legal strategies aimed at forestalling disputes, controversies, and litigation;
• Conducting legal research;
• Liaising with external lawyers on court matters;
• Drafting legal documents, leases, and contracts;
• Ensuring annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities;
• Establishing and maintaining legal registry;
• Ensuring the planning and budgeting for the legal activities; and
• Ensuring compliance to legislations, rules, regulations, and directives issued from time to time

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Cumulative service period of twelve (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Legal Services or in a comparable position; Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Law (LLM), Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Post graduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to mobilise resources; and
• Negotiation skills.

Terms of service:

• Permanent and Pensionable. Basic Salary range for Deputy Director: KSh. 140,600 x 12,900 – 192,200 x 16,700 – 259,000

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Reporting to the Director, Research and Business Development, the job holder will be responsible for: -

• Coordinating research into specific topics related to KASNEB; Providing adequate findings to influence the policy and legislative processes through drawing on research and literature to develop well-informed positions;
• Overseeing internal and external awareness and understanding of research and knowledge management principles;
• Facilitating identification of research areas, develop research proposals and execute research studies;
• Designing data collection methodologies and research related intervention for KASNEB priority programme areas;
• Coordinating research surveys in liaison with functional areas;
• Examining and analyzing policy statements on KASNEB from a regional and international perspective; and
• Coordinating dissemination of research papers and policy briefs.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director Planning or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management, Risk Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• 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

• 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.

Terms of service:

• Permanent and Pensionable.
• Basic Salary range for Deputy Director: KSh. 140,600 x 12,900 – 192,200 x 16,700 – 259,000

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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.

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Job specifications

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

• Coordinating the content development and review processes;
• Coordinating 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;
• Coordinating the training and orientation of subject matter experts;
• Planning engagements with stakeholders to obtain relevant views and feedback to guide the curriculum development;
• Coordinating implementation of workplans for the launch and post- implementation programmes of the curriculum;
• Coordinating the development of transition protocols and other supporting policies; and
• Ensuring risk management during curriculum development and review.

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.

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Job specifications

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

• Coordinating the content development and review processes;
• Coordinating 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;
• Coordinating the training and orientation of subject matter experts;
• Planning engagements with stakeholders to obtain relevant views and feedback to guide the curriculum development;
• Coordinating implementation of workplans for the launch and post- implementation programmes of the curriculum;
• Coordinating the development of transition protocols and other supporting policies; and
• Ensuring risk management during curriculum development and review.

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.

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Job specifications

Reporting to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for: -

• Developing, implementing and reviewing of policies, strategies, manuals, standards and guidelines in relation to procurement functions; Coordinating identification of demand, plans and procurement of items required by the user directorates and divisions;
• Providing technical advice during negotiations on strategically significant contracts;
• Facilitating implementation of procurement plans and processing purchase requisitions;
• Coordinating sourcing, supplier evaluation/rating, inviting offers, negotiations and contracting;
• Developing procurement and disposal plans and budgets; Overseeing board of survey exercises;
• Preparing tender advertisement notices and bid awards; Preparing and signing of professional opinion;
• Conducting inspection and verification of the items received by inspection and acceptance committee;
• Verifying payment documents for goods, works and services delivered/rendered to KASNEB by suppliers and other service providers;
• Initiating the updating of contract details in government portals and KASNEB websites;
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards; (xiv) Coordinating preparation of Board papers in relation to procurement activities;
• Participating in finance and development committee meetings;
• Preparing response to issues raised at Board level in relation to procurement activities; and
• Coordinating training of procurement staff through various regulatory bodies i.e KISM, PPRA, Kenya School of Government (KSG) among others.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade an officer 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,
• Supply Chain Management or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Supplies Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• A valid practicing certificate; Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and (viii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies

• Strong planning and analytical skills;
• Project management skills;
• Contract management and administration skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to mobilise resources; and 
• Negotiation skills.

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Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the job holder will be responsible for: -

• Formulating and execute the ICT strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Developing and implementing ICT policies, procedures, and standards to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Supervising the daily operations of ICT services, guaranteeing high availability, dependability, and performance of infrastructure and systems.
• Managing and maintaining hardware, software, networks, and data centers to support business operations.
• Leading the planning, execution and successful completion of ICT projects, including system upgrades, integrations, and new technology implementations.
• Ensuring project timelines, budgets, and objectives are met while managing project risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing ICT staff.
• Establish training programs to enhance technical skills and professional growth within the team.
• Ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are in place to protect the organisation’s data and systems against threats.
• Developing and oversee data protection policies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Managing ICT budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources while meeting the organisation’s technological needs.
• Negotiating contracts and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• Assessing emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve business processes and user experiences.
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly monitor ICT performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Preparing reports on the status of ICT projects and systems,
• Developing and maintain ICT risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure operational resilience in case of an emergency.

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, ICT or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Informatics and Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Security and Forensics, Business Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic
• Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology or in any other ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution; Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Certificate in Database Management (Oracle, SQL, DB2 or its equivalent), Information Security (CISSP, Security+, CISA, CISM or its equivalent), Service Support Operations (ITIL, COBIT or its equivalent), Network Administration (CCNA, HCNA, N+, HP or its equivalent),
• System Administration (MCSE, Linux, Unix or its equivalent), or Software Development (Java, Visual Studio, Python, Oracle, or its equivalent) or relevant certification from an accredited examination body;
• Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Reporting to the Director, Accreditation and Quality Assurance, the job holder will be responsible for:

• Coordinating accreditation assessment, monitoring and reviews;
• Coordinating quality assurance of examination processes and activities;
• Coordinating analysis of examinations results and preparation of performance reports and recommendations to guide future improvements;
• Reviewing controls in place to safeguard the security and integrity of examinations;
• Coordinating review, implementation and improvement of Quality Management System;
• Coordinating collaborations and partnerships with foreign examination bodies; Initiating, developing and implementing policies relating to accreditation; Developing accreditation criteria; Developing guidelines for syllabi delivery for accredited institutions;
• Reviewing accreditation standards and ensure compliance;
• Communicating accreditation assessment findings to applicants; and Creating public awareness of accredited training institutions.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer 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 practising certificate/license where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Reporting to the Director, Accreditation and Quality Assurance the job holder will be responsible for: -

• Coordinating quality assurance of examination processes and activities;
• Coordinating the processing of examination results and preparation of examinations release reports and statistics;
• Coordinating analysis of candidates’ performance and preparation of performance reports and recommendations to inform future improvements;
• Review controls designed to safeguard the security and integrity of examinations;
• Coordinating collaborations and partnerships with foreign examination bodies;
• Initiating, developing and implementing quality assurance policies;
• Coordinating review, implementation and continuous improvement of Quality Management System;
• Coordinating confirmation of authenticity of certificates issued by the Board; and
• Coordinating risk management in the Division.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer 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 practising certificate/license where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the job holder will be responsible for:

• Facilitating maintenance issues through conducting physical survey and defect report and recommend for service to maintain suitable working condition;
• Coordinating staff welfare by providing suitable tools of work and conditions of work to adopt acceptable standard practice, which will result to better output;
• Supervising staff through a clear duty allocation, to monitor adherence in order to appraise performance justifiably;
• Coordinating staff performance appraisal;
• Coordinating identification of office equipment and furniture requirement;
• Ensuring routine responses to routine correspondences on administrative matters to ensure up to date reporting;
• Ensuring general maintenance of office equipment’s and building is undertaken;
• Generating administrative reports on repairs and maintenance; and
• Facilitating renewal of motor vehicle and property insurance policies.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer 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, Administration or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable; Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A valid practising certificate where applicable; Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Reporting to the Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance, the job holder will be responsible for:

• Coordinating development, implementation and review of audit policies, strategies, standards and guidelines;
• Providing independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation; Facilitating audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan;
• Ensuring compliance of accountable records and documents and preparing audit papers;
• Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits;
• Monitoring and reporting on KASNEB’s overall risk profile;
• Initiating information systems audit engagements including testing and evaluation of programs, quality assurance, and reporting of audit results;
• Facilitating preparation of reports and analyses that communicate audit results for the relevant business conditions and risks control;
• Safeguarding KASNEB’s assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation;
• Coordinating review and evaluating system of internal audit controls, assess their adequacy, effectiveness and proposing recommendations for their improvement;
• Managing investigations by monitoring/tracking progress of cases allocated to auditors;
• Supporting various divisions in risk profiling;
• Facilitating special audit and investigations and ensure that a follow up mechanism is established and implemented;
• Assessing the exposures resulting from ineffective or missing control practices; and
• Coordinating implementation of new technologies and business applications.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or a relevant professional body and in good standing. A valid practising certificate;
• Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; Proficiency in computer applications; and (viii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Reporting to the Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management, the job holder will be responsible for: -

• Developing, implementing and reviewing of policies, strategies, manuals, standards and guidelines in relation to procurement functions; Coordinating identification of demand, plans and procurement of items required by the user directorates and divisions;
• Providing technical advice during negotiations on strategically significant contracts;
• Facilitating implementation of procurement plans and processing purchase requisitions;
• Coordinating sourcing, supplier evaluation/rating, inviting offers, negotiations and contracting;
• Developing procurement and disposal plans and budgets;
• Overseeing board of survey exercises;
• Preparing tender advertisement notices and bid awards;
• Preparing and signing of professional opinion;
• Conducting inspection and verification of the items received by inspection and acceptance committee;
• Verifying payment documents for goods, works and services delivered/rendered to KASNEB by suppliers and other service providers;
• Initiating the updating of contract details in government portals and KASNEB websites;
• Coordinating preparation of Board papers in relation to procurement activities;
• Participating in finance and development committee meetings;
• Preparing response to issues raised at Board level in relation to procurement activities;
• Coordinating training of procurement staff through various regulatory bodies i.e KISM, PPRA, Kenya School of Government (KSG) among others.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Principal Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Supplies Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• A valid practising certificate;
• Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results