Job Description
PRINCIPAL EXAMINATION OFFICER, GRADE KASNEB 4 (1 post)
(a) Job specifications
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Examinations Administration Division, the holder of the
above position will be responsible for:
(i) Coordinating the identification of examination centres and allocating students to
centres.
(ii) Coordinating the dispatch of stationery to various examination centres.
(iii) Preparing examination timetables.
(iv) Administration of examinations in consultation with relevant authorities.
(v) Handling deferments and withdrawals.
(vi) Ensuring compliance with examination rules and regulations and making
recommendations.
(vii) Preparing relevant administrative reports on conduct of examinations.
(viii) Monitoring and assessing examination centres for continuous improvement purposes.
(ix) Conducting training workshops for invigilators and coordinators of examinations bi-
annually.
(x) Ensuring the delivery of examination scripts to the examination marking centre.
(xi) Coordinating the collection of biometric data from students.
(xii) Coordinating Disciplinary processes on examination irregularities.
(xiii) Preparing advertisements for print media of examination activities.
(xiv) Process, verify and submit for approval payment claim vouchers for contracted
professionals.
(xv) Undertaking risk management on all aspects of examinations administration.
(xvi) 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, Finance, Education, Law, ICT or any other
course related to kasneb examinations or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance,
Education, Law, ICT or in a related field relevant to kasneb examinations, 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 related recognized professional body relevant
to the examinations of KASNEB.
(iv) Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
(v) At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been
in a supervisory role.
(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.