Friday, October 7, 2011

KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL JOBS - EXAMINATION SECRETARY

The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes to recruit self - motivated and qualified professionals
for the vacant positions listed below:
EXAMINATIONS SECRETARY II (ART & DESIGN)
Scale EC 10
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities in Art & Design
Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
• Bachelor of Education Degree from a recognized university majoring in Fine Art and Design;
• Must have taught Art and Design for at least for six (6) years at Secondary/College level;
• Those who have worked for KNEC as a contracted professionals and have experience in n Graphic
Designing/ Programs will have an added advantage;
• Evidence of being well grounded in theory and application of Psychometrics, Curriculum Design
and Educational Assessment, Setting, Marking, and Moderation of Examinations;
• Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications.
Terms of Offer
The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with seniority and
responsibilities of the position.
Application Procedure
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of
their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone
contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid
current contacts of two referees on or before 10th October, 2011 to:
The Deputy Secretary & Head of Human Resources Management Division
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 - 00200
Nairobi.

Attention: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic
disqualification.
EXAMINATION SECRETARY II (HEARING IMPAIRED AND ENGLISH)
Scale EC 10
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities of Hearing
Impairment and English Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
• Bachelors Degree in Special Needs Education with at least six (6) years teaching experience in a
recognized school for the hearing impaired Learners;
• Must be proficient in Kenyan Sign Language and have studied English at Degree level;
• Evidence of being well grounded in theory and application of Psychometrics, Curriculum Design
and Educational Assessment, Setting, Marking, and Moderation of Examinations;
• Experience as a trained examiner or setter for Kenya National Examinations Council
examinations will be an added advantage;
• Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications.
Terms of Offer
The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with seniority and
responsibilities of the position.
Application Procedure
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of
their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone
contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid
current contacts of two referees on or before 10th October, 2011 to:
The Deputy Secretary & Head of Human Resources Management Division
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 - 00200
Nairobi.
Attention: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic
disqualification.
EXAMINATION SECRETARY II (INFORMATION STUDIES)
Scale EC 10
Re-advertisement
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities of Information
Studies Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
• Bachelors Degree in Information Science or its equivalent with specialization in Library or
Archives or Information Technology and teaching experience of at least six (6) years in a
recognized Post School Institution;
• Evidence of being well grounded in theory and application of Psychometrics, Curriculum Design
and Educational Assessment, Setting, Marking, and Moderation of Examinations;
• Experience as a trained examiner or setter for Kenya National Examinations Council
examinations;
• Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications.
Terms of Offer
The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with seniority and
responsibilities of the position.
Application Procedure
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of
their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone
contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid
current contacts of two referees on or before 10th October, 2011 to:
The Deputy Secretary & Head of Human Resources Management Division
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 - 00200
Nairobi.
Attention: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic
disqualification.
EXAMINATION SECRETARY II (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
Scale EC 10
Re-advertisement
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Head of Section, in the Test Development Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Being in charge of planning, guiding and programming the Test Development activities of Supply Chain
Management Examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required
• Bachelors Degree or its equivalent specializing in Economics and Business Studies and Post
Graduate qualifications in Supply Chain Management or Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain
Management and diploma in Education with teaching experience of at least six (6) years in a
recognized Post School Institution;
• Evidence of being well grounded in theory and application of Psychometrics, Curriculum Design
and Educational Assessment, Setting, Marking, and Moderation of Examinations;
• Experience as a trained examiner or setter for Kenya National Examinations Council
examinations will be an added advantage;
• Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications.
Terms of Offer
The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with seniority and
responsibilities of the position.
Application Procedure
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of
their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone
contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid
current contacts of two referees on or before 10th October, 2011 to:
The Deputy Secretary & Head of Human Resources Management Division
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 - 00200
Nairobi.
Attention: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic
disqualification.
EXAMINATION SECRETARY II (SURVEYING AND MAPPING)
Scale EC 10
Re-advertisement
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Section, Building, and Civil Engineering,
Surveying and Mapping examinations in Test Development, Post School Examinations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Being in charge of planning and programming the Test Development activities of Surveying and Mapping
examination papers and other related disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience Required
• Bachelors degree in Surveying; OR Higher Diploma in Surveying and Mapping or equivalent
qualification plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education;
• Must have teaching experience of at least six (6) years in a recognized Post School Institution;
• Evidence of being well grounded in theory and application of Psychometrics, Curriculum Design
and Educational Assessment, Setting, Marking, and Moderation of Examinations;
• Experience as a trained examiner or setter for Kenya National Examinations Council
examinations will be an added advantage;
• Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications.
Terms of Offer
The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with seniority and
responsibilities of the position.
Application Procedure
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of
their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone
contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid
current contacts of two referees on or before 10th October, 2011 to:
The Deputy Secretary & Head of Human Resources Management Division
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 - 00200
Nairobi.
Attention: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic
disqualification.