Job Description
DIRECTOR, TEST DEVELOPMENT, KNEC GRADE 2 (1 POST) (Re-advertisement)
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
(i) Implementing the Council resolutions and instructions on Test Development;
(ii) Supervising the Deputy Directors in the Directorate to ensure quality delivery of
services;
(iii) Providing strategic leadership in the Directorate;
(iv) Formulating and implementing initiatives to instil KNEC values in the Directorate;
(v) Establishing an efficient and effective system to undertake Test Development
activities;
(vi) Representing the CEO in curriculum development and related activities;
(vii) Preparing and implementing approved Directorate work plan, procurement plan, and
budget;
(viii) Developing and implementing effective risk management strategies;
(ix) Cascading the strategic plan and performance contracting in the Directorate;
(x) Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination/assessment materials;
(xi) Keeping abreast with trends in psychometrics;
(xii) Supervising and mentoring examination officers;
(xiii) Advising the CEO on staffing and strategies for adopting best practices in Test
Development;
(xiv) Appraising the performance of Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors in the
Directorate;
(xv) Implementing Quality Management System for continual improvement;
(xvi) Developing and implementing mechanisms for engagement of stakeholders on Test
Development matters.
(xvii) Build the capacity of examination officers on examinations and assessments.
b)Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:
(i) At least fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which
should have served at senior management level;
(ii) Bachelor’s 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;
(iii) Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
(iv) Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
(v) Exposure to international examination body will be an added advantage;
(vi) Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
(vii) Proficiency in computer applications;
(viii) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful
applicants.
c) Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes
(i) Integrity;
(ii) Critical and strategic thinking;
(iii) Mentorship and coaching;
(iv) Innovativeness;
(v) Communication and reporting skills;
(vi) Team player;
(vii) Interpersonal skills