Knec advertises vacancies for Subject Officers, Examinations assistants, ICT Officers, Examinations administrators and more: See requirements and how to apply

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The KNEC employment application form free pdf download.
The KNEC employment application form free pdf download.

The Kenya National Examinations Council, Knec, has advertised new posts to be filled. Those interested are expected to apply by close of business on April 27, 2020. The 31 new vacancies that have been advertised include those of Subjects Officers, ICT Officers, Examinations Administrators and Assistants. Others include: Accountants, Printing Technicians, Facilities Management Assistants, Customer Care Assistants, Secretarial and Support staff vacancies.

THE ADVERTISED VACANCIES.

Here are the full details of the advertised vacancies; including the requirements, responsibilities and application procedure:

1.0  SUBJECTS OFFICER II, (HOME SCIENCE) EC SCALE 10 (1 POST)

The officer at this level will report to Head of Section.

1.1 Requirements for Appointments
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

2.0  ICT OFFICER II – (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT), EC SCALE 9(2 POSTS)

2.1 Duties and Responsibilities 

An officer at this level will report to a Principal Information Communication Technology Officer and will be expected to: analyze, design, code, test and implement ICT programs that provide user support; maintain ICT support systems and train users; and install and maintain computer programs.

2.2 Requirements for Appointments

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

3.0  EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTRATOR III, EC SCALE 9 (2 POSTS)

3.1 Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will report to a head of section and will initiate actions and implement measures to improve accountability, accuracy, teamwork and sequencing work activities. The officer will be expected to implement instructions aimed at improving flow of work and attainment of set deadlines;.

3.2 Requirements for Appointments

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

4.0  ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT, EC SCALE 8 (3 POSTS)

4.1 Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be expected to: prepare timely payments; prepare journals/vouchers; verify and batch invoices and payment vouchers; reconcile vendor statements; maintain project files and records; prepare timely journals/vouchers; file and maintain voucher movement registers; prepare bank and fees reconciliation; file and maintain voucher movement registers; deliver and collect instructions to and from the bank; recover outstanding imprests; generate and ensure accuracy of lead schedules in the financial statements;

4.2 Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

5.0  PRINTING TECHNICIAN III, EC SCALE 6 (5 POSTS)

5.1 Duties and Responsibilities

The Printing Technician will work under the guidance and close supervision of a senior officer; the officer will receive materials and sundry, from the supervisor; oil and grease machines; clean equipment
in the section; set machine for printing; An officer will be expected to: operate folding machines, load and offload finishing machines; pack and count parcels of finished goods; manual numbering, collate and perforate.

5.2 Requirements for Appointments

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

6.0  FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT II, EC SCALE 6 (1 POST)

6.1 Duties and Responsibilities

The Officer will be expected to: compile and continuously update inventory of the site; carry out pre/post-leasing condition surveys; file facilities records and reports; assess repair and maintenance requirements of buildings; keep maintenance and repair work records;

6.2 Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

7.0  CUSTOMER CARE ASSISTANT III, EC SCALE 5 (1 POST)

7.1 Duties and Responsibilities

The officer will work under Customer Care Assistant I and will be required to: direct and guide visitors; issue visitors’ passes; project good corporate image and maintain good public relations in KNEC offices.

7.2 Requirements for Appointments

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

8.0  EXAMINATIONS ASSISTANT III, EC SCALE 5 (6 POSTS)

8.1 Duties and Responsibilities

An officer will report to Examination Administrator. The officer will take charge of work room; observe, track, address shortfalls in the tasks performed; perform tasks of high priority and which necessitate follow up action, vetting, validation and verification.

8.2 Requirements for Appointments

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

9.0  STORES MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT III, EC SCALE 5 (1 POST)

9.1 Duties and Responsibilities
An officer will report to the Senior Stores Management and will be expected to: keep records of available stocks, monitor the movement of different supplies in accordance with established stores management systems and/or procedures; display of stocks, shelve new and old stocks, ensuring cleanliness in the stores, keeping shelves tidy and ensuring that stocks are kept in their right places and maintaining stock records.

9.2 Requirements for Appointments

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

10.0 SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT III, EC SCALE 5 (4 POSTS)

10.1 Duties and Responsibilities
The position is critical in providing a work environment that is conducive to office visitors, and in facilitating the work of the officer one is assigned to. The officer will be expected to: type routine letters and memos from drafts and manuscripts; process data; operate office equipment; ensure security of office equipment, documents and records; attend to visitors/clients; file documents; receive, record and dispatch mail and maintain a register of outgoing and incoming mail; handle telephone calls, diary and appointments; cross reference of correspondence;

10.2 Requirements for Appointments

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

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11.0  SUPPORT STAFF I, EC SCALE 4 (5 POSTS)

11.1 Duties and Responsibilities
The duties will entail performing support staff tasks of high priority which require good timing, initiative and flexibility. An officer will be expected to be involved in cleaning, arranging, packing, unpacking items, shifting, lifting and fixing items.

11.2 Requirements for Appointments

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

12.0  KEY COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES

Those to be hired are expected to be:

13.0  TERMS OF OFFER

The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with seniority and responsibilities of the position.

14.0  APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should download and fill the Application of Employment form KNEC.2A (REVISED 2018), application letter with enclosed certified copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time 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 27th April, 2020 to:

The Chief Executive Officer
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P.O. Box 73598 – 00200
NAIROBI

15.0  NOTE:

15.1 Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered;
15.2 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification;
KNEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and people with Disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

To download the application form, click on this link; Knec Employment Application Form Free Download

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