Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Assistant Director, Examinations - Teacher Assessments Jobs

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

(i) Participating in curriculum development activities;

(ii) Participating in the alignment of syllabuses and curriculum designs to examinations and
assessments;

(iii) Developing Tables of Specifications for all test papers and assessment tools;

(iv) Training setters and moderators;

(v) Setting and moderating test items/papers and assessment tools in a secure environment;

(vi) Proofreading and approving test items/papers for banking;

(vii) Participating in pre-testing of test items;

(viii) Advising on the preparation of examination timetables and assessment schedules;

(ix) Providing input in the preparation of divisional work plans, procurement plans, and
budgets;

(x) Participating in the coordination of marking schemes during marking;

(xi) Participating in awards and grading;

(xii) Preparing examination and assessment feedback reports;

(xiii) Following up the recommendations of Chief Examiners and Awards Panels for continual
improvement of examination papers and assessment tools;

(xiv) Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination/assessment materials;

(xv) Keeping abreast of trends in psychometrics;

(xvi) Supervising and mentoring examinations officers;

(xvii) Chairing Subject Panel meetings;

(xviii) Chairing Awards Panel meetings;


(xix) Appraising the performance of Examination Officers, Senior Examination Officers, and
Principal Examinations Officers;

(xx) Implementing Quality Management Systems for continual improvement;

(xxi) Advising the Deputy Director, Examinations on any issues relating to test development;
(xxii) Inducting new members of staff;

(xxiii) Processing, verifying, and submitting for approval payment claims for contracted
professionals.

(b) Qualification and Experience

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) At least ten (10) years of cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which should
have been served at a supervisory level;

(ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Education from a recognized institution OR Bachelor’s 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) Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

(v) Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;

(vi) Proficiency in computer applications;

(vii) Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

(c) Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes

(i) Integrity;

(ii) Time management;

(iii) Strong communication and reporting skills;

(iv) Keen attention to detail;

(v) Team player;

(vi) Interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Assistant Director, Examinations - Teacher Assessments Jobs

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