THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) invites competent, self-motivated, and qualified professionals for the following vacant positions:
 DIRECTOR, TEST DEVELOPMENT, KNEC GRADE 2
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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 intestdevelopment;
- 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
- 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
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- Integrity;
- Critical and strategic thinking;
- Mentorship and coaching;
- Innovativeness;
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Team player;
- Interpersonal skills
2 . 0Â Â DEPUTY DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT, KNEC GRADE 3
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Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
- Initiating the review of the Internal Audit policy documents to conform with the prevailing professional standards and regulations;
- Ensuring that audit activities are carried out as per the professional guidelines and audit policies;
- Initiating development of new initiatives aimed at improving internal audit
- Operational efficiencies and managing the risk-based annual audit work plans to cover all activities of the
- Co-ordinating the review of audit programs to ensure that they test the relevant internal controls and are in compliance with the international auditing standards;
- Interacting with senior management to ensure their involvement in agreeing with the audit recommendations for areas of high risk;
- Examining and evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and reliability of the
- Council’s financial and operating systems;
- Coordinating and ensuring quality control of the audit activities to ensure that the audit objectives are met and that the audit professional standards are maintained at all times;
- Coordinating and conducting audits (where necessary) and hold all entry and exit audit meetings/sessions of each audit assignment with the auditees;
- Evaluating the risk management processes and giving reasonable assurance tothe management and the Council that all key business risks are being mitigated to acceptable
- Coordinating audit efforts with the external auditors to avoid duplication;
- Preparing audit findings, recommendations and management comments and present to the management and audit committee
- Designing a follow-up mechanism on all audits done to ensure that the agreed audit recommendations are implemented within the given
- Managing the  audit  team  performance  through               performance        planning, coaching, mentoring and
- Managing the training of the audit team to ensure they develop the skills and competencies required for professional career
- Nurturing the team-building spirit among the auditors and implementing succession planning in the
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- At least twelve (12) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at management level;
- Masters’ Degree in any of  the  following:  Auditing,  Business Administration majoring in Finance or Accounting or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Bachelors’ Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Accounting Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognizedinstitution;
- Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
- Demonstrated merit in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer application;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
- Integrity;
- Strategic thinking;
- Analytical skills;
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
- Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
- Team player; and
- Self-motivated
3. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, KNEC GRADE 4
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- Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –
- Providing leadership in formulation and implementation ICT strategies;
- Ensuring adherence to ICT policies procedures and standards;
- Overseeing ICT programs and activities;
- Managing, coordinating and supervising ICT functions in the unit/division;
- Establishing mechanisms for disaster recovery and business
- Drawing ICT budget and procurement plans;
- Coordinating systems development, implementation and maintenance;
- Liaising with users to ensure that their ICT needs are met;
- Reviewing and evaluating feasibility studies and reports for implementation;
- Supervising and managing ICT projects within the planned time deadlines and budget projections;
- Coordinating information systems security audits, reporting and making recommendations to strengthen ICT security systems;
- Preparing work  plans,  conducting  staff               performance  appraisal    and submitting performance reports;
- Developing and implementing measures for staff capacity building;
- Facilitating procurement of ICT equipment and services;
(b)Â Â Â Â Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:
- At least ten (10) years cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which should have served at management level;
- Masters degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or other ICT related disciplines with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
- Certification in the following; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Oracle certification;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrated merit in work performance;
- Membership to a professional body;
- Proficiency in computer application;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
- Integrity;
- Analytical skills;
- Project Management Skills
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Team
4. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER,
KNEC GRADE 5
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- Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –
- Coordinating systems analysis, design and requirement definition;
- Overseeing implementation and maintenance of Information
- Coordinating timely implementation and maintenance of systems;
- Designing, implementing and maintaining Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
- Coordinating backups and ensuring the security of information resources;
- Overseeing system and database
- Overseeing ICT equipment maintenance;
- Preparing reports for ICT equipment maintenance;
- Preparing work plans, conducting staff performance appraisal and submitting performance reports;
- Developing and implementing measures for staff capacity building;
- Delivering feasibility and cost-benefit analysis aspects to enhance overall ICT systems improvement;
- Identifying areas of ICT process improvement;
- Liaising with end-users to determine future ICT requirements;
- Preparing reports on the health status of the various ICT resources;
- Establishing and implementing practices for the monitoring of information systems’ logical and physical security to minimize the risk of equipment and data loss, theft, or tampering;
- Developing, implementing and maintaining the organization’s security architecture to provide an effective platform to protect the organizations assets;
- Undertaking investigations and report on security breaches and incidents to guide the refinement of practices and processes and reduce the likelihood and impact of security-related incidents;
- Performing regular security reviews and compliance testing to ensure adherence to adopted security
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:
- At least eight (8) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at the supervisory level;
- Masters degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or other ICT related disciplines with a bias in computer science from a recognized institution;
- Certification in the following; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Oracle certification;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrated merit in work performance;
- Membership to a professional body;
- Proficiency in computer application;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
- Integrity;
- Analytical skills;
- Project Management Skills
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Team
5. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT, KNEC GRADE 5
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- Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
- Receiving, reviewing and forwarding monthly and quarterly reports by the set timelines;
- Ensuring that financial statements are produced on time as per all the relevant legislation and financial regulations;
- Reviewing responses to audit queries and ensuring timely response to the queries raised;
- Implementing ISO procedures and work instructions;
- Preparing all foreign payments as per existing contracts or invoices submitted; obtaining the best foreign exchange spot rates;
- Verifying payment vouchers;
- Verifying imprest accounted for and follow-up of outstanding imprests;
- Ensuring timely and accurate payments of claims;
- Keeping abreast with tax legislation and advise management;
- Ensuring timely processing of fuel requests for running national examinations;
- Requisition bank for blank cheque books, record in register issue the same; custodian of all blank cheques;
- Preparing revised estimates and draft annual budget; ensure budget compliance; receive, review and forward monthly and quarterly reports by the set timelines;
- Regularly reviewing internal control procedures and ensuring that the existing internal control procedures are adhered to;
- Maintaining project accounts as per donors’ requirements and PFMA Act;
- Implementing ISO procedures and work instructions;
- implementing the revenue collection system and making proposals for its continuous improvement;
- Advising management on the valuation and revaluation of fixed
(b)Â Â Â Â Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- At least eight (8) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at the supervisory level;
- Masters Degree in any of the following: Economics, Commerce (Finance Option) Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounts; or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts Commerce (Finance Option), Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);
- Registered member with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated merit in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer application;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
- Integrity;
- Analytical skills;
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
- Team
6. PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICER, KNEC GRADE 5
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- Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
(i) | Providing input in the development of human resource | management |
strategies, policies and procedures; | ||
(ii) | Processing the payroll and employee benefits administration; | |
(iii) | Managing employee discipline and industrial relations; | |
(iv) | Handling employee relations; |
- Carrying out job analysis and advice on review of career guidelines;
- Providing professional advice on human resources matters at the Council;
- Assisting in the provision of  secretariat services to the Human Resource Advisory Committee;
- Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of training and development programs;
- Ensuring compliance with human resource-related statutory obligations;
- Maintaining and updating staff skills inventory;
- Administering staff separation;
- Analysis and advising on staffing levels, succession planning and emerging trends on human resource management;
- Participating in staff recruitment, selection and separation processes;
- Preparing and implementing induction and on-boarding
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- At least eight (8) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at the supervisory level;
- Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration with a Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; OR Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration/Commerce with Diploma (KNEC) in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a r ecognized institution
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management;
- Demonstrated merit in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer application;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
- Integrity;
- Analytical skills;
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
- Team
7. ICT OFFICER, KNEC GRADE 7
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The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –
- Designing, developing, testing and implementing of software solutions as per user requirements;
- Providing technical expertise for requirements analysis to enhance the quality of system design;
- Installing, configuring and maintaining ICT systems;
- Liaising with vendors on installation, configuration and maintenance of applications, network systems and infrastructure;
- Providing user support and training;
- Maintaining and configuring systems and databases;
- Devising and implementing measures to enhance safety, security and accountability for ICT systems and infrastructure;
- Undertaking repairs and maintenance of ICT equipment and associated peripherals;
- Drawing specifications for ICT equipment;
- Receiving, verifying and installing ICT equipment;
- Analyzing and reporting on the performance of assigned systems and applications to guide owners in the development of business cases for necessary upgrades;
- Developing, reviewing and maintaining support documentation to assist end-users with restoring services;
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical support while monitoring, analyzing and reporting on systems performance;
- Contributing to building capacity within the ICT technical team and ensuring effective knowledge sharing and
- Monitoring and reporting on the performance of network, system and application security solutions to highlight areas of non-compliance and inform the development of improved practices and processes;
- Managing the allocation of access privileges of users to ensure appropriate security settings are applied as per organization policies and application owner-defined parameters;
- Investigating security breaches to guide the refinement of information security policies and practices;
- Providing virus protection defenses, reviewing information systems for breaches in security and securing servers from unauthorized use;
- Monitoring data transactions in and out of a network
(b)Â Â Â Â Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:
- At least four (4) years cumulative relevant work experience;
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or any other ICT related disciplines with a bias in computer science from a recognized
- Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
- Integrity;
- Analytical skills;
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Project management skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Team
8. MANUSCRIPTS OFFICER, KNEC GRADE 7
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The duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Typesetting examination/assessment manuscripts allocated by Assistant Director, Manuscripts Services;
- Effecting changes or corrections on examination/assessment manuscripts marked by examination officers after proofreading;
- Maintaining a record of all work allocated and completed;
- Providing input in the preparation of divisional budgeted work plans;
- Formatting the examination/assessment manuscripts;
- Ensuring security and confidentiality of examination/assessment
(b)Â Â Â Â Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Bachelors Degree in Education ( Business Studies) from a recognized institution from a recognized university; OR
- Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized university; OR
- Bachelors Degree in Business Studies (Secretarial Studies) from a recognized university;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Key Competencies, skills, and attitudes
- Integrity;
- Time management;
- Communication skills;
- Team player;
- Interpersonal skills;
9. ACCOUNTANT, KNEC GRADE 7
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The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
- Reconciling and preparing timely reports on all revenues due and collected;
- Monitoring the fees collection bank accounts;
- Posting receipt journals/vouchers;
- Implementing QMS procedures and work instructions;
- Maintaining bank account details for all contracted professionals;
- Reconciling the system and manual cash books;
- Preparation of the monthly expenditure and quarterly treasury performance reports;
- Preparing tax records and dispatching income tax certificates to customers;
- Filing PAYE, withholding tax and vat returns;
- Ensuring timely response to all audit queries;
- Maintaining investments register;
- Preparing weekly, monthly quarterly annual revenue reports;
- Collating estimates for fees and non-fees income, and preparing monthly bank reconciliation;
- Maintaining imprest ledger and records, report outstanding imprest;
- Timely processing and management of fuel requests for running national examinations cost and project
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts Commerce (Finance Option), Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
(ii) | Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or Association of Certified | Chartered |
Accountant (ACCA); | ||
(iii) | Member of ICPAK; | |
(iv) | Demonstrated merit in work performance; | |
(v) | Proficiency in computer application; | |
(vi) | Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for |
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Key Competencies, Skills and Attitudes
- Integrity;
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Team player
10. LEGAL OFFICER, KNEC GRADE 7
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- Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Researching and obtaining information on case files
- Drafting correspondence with external advocates;
- Compiling schedule of legal risks;
- Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents within the Council;
- Assisting external counsel in handling cases filed against the Council and attending court
- Assisting in responding to correspondences and issues arising out of court matters;
- Assisting in preparation of contracts within the Council;
- Assisting in preparation of Council papers;
- Reviewing invoices issued by external
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Person Specifications
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For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- At least 4 years cumulative relevant work experience
- Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized Institution
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
- Valid and current Practicing Certificate from the Law Society of Kenya;
- Demonstrated merit and competence in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Key Competencies, skills and attitude
- Report and Minutes writing skills
- Communication skills;
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
- Team
11. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER, KNEC GRADE 7
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- Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Implementing measures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in Stores Management;
- Carrying out annual and periodic stocktaking;
- Setting up accurate inventory control systems to maintain optimum stock levels;
- Maintaining inventory in good condition for continual usage;
- Advising and employing best storage methods;
- Maintaining and updating all inventory records;
- Receipting of all inventory and raising inventory receipt documents;
- Ensuring safety, security and cleanliness in the warehouse;
- Assisting in preparation of disposal documents;
- Initiating documentation for payment of suppliers for services rendered;
- Maintaining a register of return stores and lists of items awaiting
(b)Â Â Â Â Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor’s degree plus a post Graduate Diploma in Supplies Management/Logistics and Procurement Management from a recognized institution;
- Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) of good standing;
- Demonstrated merit in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer application;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Â Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
- Integrity;
- Planning skills;
- Communication and reporting skills; (iii)Interpersonal skills;
- Team
12. ICT ASSISTANT, KNEC GRADE 9
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- Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Developing, testing and implementing software applications according to instructions and specifications;
- Providing end-user support and training;
- Maintaining and repairing computer hardware and optical mark reader equipment;
- Monitoring the performance of systems and assisting with the identification of potential issues and proposing solutions;
- Reporting any incidences and faults; and
- Contributing to the development of reference materials and assisting ICT end-users with the maintenance of documentation on system configurations and technical
(b)Â Â Â Â Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Diploma in  Computer  Science/Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Team player;
- Integrity;
- Result
13. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT, KNEC GRADE 9
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The duties and responsibilities of the officer will be to assist in:
- Preparing journals/vouchers and payments;
- Responding to queries from contracted professionals;
- Maintaining voucher movement registers;
- Verifying and batching invoices and payment vouchers;
- Reconciling vendor statements;
- Maintaining project files, records;
- Delivering and collecting instructions to and from the
- Preparing bank and fees reconciliation
(b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Person Specifications
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For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
(ii) | Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or Association of Certified | Chartered |
Accountant (ACCA); | ||
(iii) | Member of ICPAK; | |
(iv) | Demonstrated merit in work performance; | |
(v) | Proficiency in computer application; | |
(vi) | Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for |
(c)Â Â Â Â Â Key Competencies, Skills and Attitude
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- Integrity;
- Planning skills;
- Communication and reporting skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Team player
14.        APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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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
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- NOTES:
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- The Council will only contact the shortlisted candidates and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification;
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- Successful applicants offered employment will be required to submit clearance under Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
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- KNEC Grade 2 and Grade 3 positions are on 5 year contract terms of service
and renewal is subject to performance;
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- KNEC is an Equal opportunity Employer and People Living with Disability, and female candidates are encouraged to
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