Job Description
DIRECTOR, CURRICULUM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, GRADE KASNEB 2 (1 post) -
HRM/DCRD/2/2023
(a) Job specifications
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the holder of the above position will be responsible
for:
i) Overseeing research on examination matters to guide curriculum development and
review
ii) Coordinating the recruitment of subject matter experts to undertake the curriculum
development process in liaison with the HR Division.
iii) Facilitating the training and orientation of subject matter experts.
iv) Coordinating engagements with stakeholders to obtain relevant views and feedback to
guide the curriculum development.
v) Coordinating the content development and review processes.
vi) Overseeing implementation of work plans for the launch and post implementation
programmes of the curriculum.
vii) Developing transition protocols and other supporting policies.
viii) Ensuring risk management during curriculum development and review process.
ix) Supervising and mentoring all officers in the Directorate.
x) Appraising the performance of all staff in the Directorate.
xi) Implementing quality management systems for continual improvement.
xii) Undertaking any other duties as will be assigned by the Secretary/Chief Executive
Officer from time to time.
(b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i) Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Education, Law or
any other related course relevant to the examinations of kasneb, or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
ii) Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration,
Finance, Education, Law or any other related course relevant to the examinations of
kasneb, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii) Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: ICPAK, ICS,
ICIFA, LSK or any other equivalent or relevant recognized professional body relevant
to the examinations of kasneb.
iv) At least twelve (12) years' relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been
in a senior management role;
v) Leadership course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
vi) Proficiency in computer applications;
vii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
viii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution. This will be subject to
submission upon offer of job for the successful candidate.
(c) Key Competencies and Skills
(i) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
(ii) Report writing skills.
(iii) Analytical and modelling skills.
(iv) Strong situational analysis capability.
(v) Attention to detail and critical thinking.
(vi) Innovative skills.
(vii) Excellent negotiation skills.