Director, Assessments Administration at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

DIRECTOR, ASSESSMENTS ADMINISTRATION Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) About This Opportunity The Kenya National Examinations Council is seeking an experienced Director to lead the Assessments Administration Directorate. This is a strategic role where you will oversee all operations related to national assessment programmes, ensuring their integrity, credibility, and effectiveness. Key Responsibilities As Director of Assessments Administration, you will be responsible for: Planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating all national and other assessment programmes and processes Overseeing the development and execution of the Directorate's annual workplan and budget allocation Designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies to guarantee the reliability, credibility and validity of all assessment outcomes Establishing robust internal controls and management information systems to support assessments administration Spearheading implementation of the Directorate's strategic plan and performance contract Driving the integration of ICT solutions across assessment administration processes and operations Validating stakeholder communications on assessment procedures and providing strategic leadership to contracted professionals, field officers and assessments coordinators Advising the Chief Executive Officer on policy matters affecting assessments administration requiring governmental attention Monitoring enforcement of professional standards, statutory compliance and Quality Management Systems implementation across the Directorate Validating final exit reports from assessment processes for approval Developing staff competencies and managing performance of direct reports to support succession planning What We're Looking For Candidates must meet the following requirements: A minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional work experience, with at least three years at Deputy Director level or an equivalent senior position Master's degree in Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Bachelor's degree in Education in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution, OR Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus a PostGraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution Completion of a Leadership Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution Current membership in a relevant professional body where applicable Valid practicing license where applicable Strong proficiency in computer applications Demonstrated understanding of national policies, goals and priorities and their application to assessment administration functions How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following to the address below on or before 1 September 2026: Application for Employment Form KNEC 2A (external applicants) or KNEC 2B (internal applicants), application letter, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae including daytime telephone contact and email address, copy of latest pay slip, and names with current contact information for three referees Submit To: The Chief Executive Officer Kenya National Examinations Council New Mitihani House, South C P.O Box 73598-00200 NAIROBI