The Kenya NAtional Examinations Council, Knec, has advertised several vacancies for Examinations Officers- See Requirements.The Examinations Officer post is the entry and training grade fo rgraduates .

An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

a)  Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Participating in curriculum developmenta ctivities;
• Participating in the alignment of syllabuses and curriculum designs to examinations and assessments;
• DevelopingTables of Specifications for all test papers and assessment tools;
• Training setters and moderators;
• Setting and moderating test items/papers and assessment tools;
• Proofreading and approving test items/papers;
• Participating in pre-testing of test items; (viii)Participating in awards and grading;
• Preparing feed back reports;
• Implementing the recommendations of Chief Examiners and Awards Panels for continual improvement;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination and assessment materials;
• Adhering to the requirements of the Quality Management Systems for continual improvement;

b)  QualificationsandExperience

For appointment to this grade,an applicant must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education from a recognised institution OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education froma recognised institution OR a Higher Diploma in a relevant discipline and a Diploma in Technical Education from a recognised institution and at least four (4) years cumulative teaching experience in Applied Sciences, Business & Technical Education;
• Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

c)   Key Competencies, skills, and attitudes

• Integrity;
• Time management;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Keen to details;
• Team player;
• Interpersonal skills

d) Terms of Offer

The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position on a one (1) year contract.

e)   Application Procedure

Interested and 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, comprehensive curriculum vitae giving details of daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and current contacts of three referees,on or before 28th January 2025 to the address below:

The Chief Executive Officer KenyaNationalExaminationsCouncil

NewMitihani House,SouthC

P.OBox73598-00200 NAIROBI

Notes to applicants.

1. The Council will only contact the shortlisted candidates and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification;
2. Successful applicants offered employment will be required to submit clearance under Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
3. Appointment to the position will be on a one(1)year contract;
4. KNEC is an equal opportunity employer and People Living with Disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.