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Director, Test Development (Re - Advertisement)
Closing: Apr 17, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 3, 2024 (27 days ago)
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Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:
- At least fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at senior management level;
- 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;
- Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
- Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Exposure to international examination body will be an added advantage;
- Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.
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Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:
- At least fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at senior management level;
- 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;
- Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
- Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Exposure to international examination body will be an added advantage;
- Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.
- Implementing the Council resolutions and instructions on Test Development;
- Supervising the Deputy Directors in the Directorate to ensure quality delivery of services;
- Providing strategic leadership in the Directorate;
- Formulating and implementing initiatives to instil KNEC values in the Directorate;
- Establishing an efficient and effective system to undertake Test Development activities;
- Representing the CEO in curriculum development and related activities;
- Preparing and implementing approved Directorate work plan, procurement plan, and budget;
- Developing and implementing effective risk management strategies;
- Cascading the strategic plan and performance contracting in the Directorate;
- Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination/assessment materials;
- Keeping abreast with trends in psychometrics;
- Supervising and mentoring examination officers;
- Advising the CEO on staffing and strategies for adopting best practices in Test Development;
- Appraising the performance of Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors in the Directorate;
- Implementing Quality Management System for continual improvement;
- Developing and implementing mechanisms for engagement of stakeholders on Test Development matters.
- Building the capacity of examination officers on examinations and assessments.
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