Massive Recruitment at KNEC November 2023, Director, Test Development Job in Kenya
Job Specifications
Director, Test Development will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
- 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 instill KNEC values in the Directorate;
- Establishing an efficient and effective system to undertake test development 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 examinations officers;
- Advising the CEO on staffing and strategies of adopting best practices intest 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.
- Build capacity of education officers and teachers on examinations and assessment.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- At least fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at senior management level;
- Bachelors’ 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;
- Masters’ Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
- Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
Key Competencies, skills, and attitudes
- Integrity;
- Critical and strategic thinking;
- Mentorship and coaching;
- Innovativeness;
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Team player;
- Interpersonal skills
How to apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should fill and submit the Application for Employment Form KNEC 2A – (External applicants) and Application for Employment Form KNEC 2B – (Internal applicants), an application letter, accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of three referees, on or before 21st November, 2023 to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
New Mitihani House, South C
P.O Box 73598-00200
NAIROBI
NOTES:
- The Council will only contact the shortlisted candidates and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification;
- Successful applicants offered employment will be required to submit clearance under Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
- KNEC Grade 2 and Grade 3 positions are on 5 year contract terms of service and renewal is subject to performance;
- KNEC is an Equal opportunity Employer and People Living with Disability, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
