Deputy Director- Examinations Administration-HRM/EM/DDEA/2/2026 at kasneb

Job specifications

Reporting to the Director, Curriculum and Test Development, the job holder will be responsible for:


Coordinating the content development and review processes;
Coordinating research on examination matters to guide curriculum development and review;
Coordinating the recruitment of subject matter experts to undertake the curriculum development process in liaison with the HR Division;
Coordinating the training and orientation of subject matter experts;
Planning engagements with stakeholders to obtain relevant views and feedback to guide the curriculum development;
Coordinating implementation of workplans for the launch and post- implementation programmes of the curriculum;
Coordinating the development of transition protocols and other supporting policies; and
Ensuring risk management during curriculum development and review.


Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:


Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Examinations or in a comparable position;
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Education, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
Master's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Education, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
Membership to any of the following professional bodies:
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS), Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA), Law Society of Kenya (LSK) or a relevant professional body and in good standing;
Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


Key Competencies and Skills

The following additional core competencies and skills will be required for the position:


Good interpersonal and communication skills;
Report writing skills; Strong situational analysis capability;
Attention to detail and critical thinking;
Innovative skills;
Analytical skills; and
Digital literacy skills.