39 positions in various categories have been posted by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
KNEC reported in an advertisement on Tuesday, October 22, that there are 14 distinct posts available for different grades. Part of the advertisement states, “KNEC invites competent, self-motivated, and qualified applicants for the following vacant positions.”
One vacancy has been posted by the Council for KNEC Grade 3 Deputy Director of Planning and Strategy and Deputy Director of Internal Audit.
Assistant Director, Planning and Strategy, Assistant Director, TD Schools Assessment (Languages), and Assistant Director, TD Schools Assessment (Mathematics and Science) for KNEC Grade 4 are among the other job openings that KNEC has posted.
“KNEC Grade 3 positions are on 5-year contract terms of service and renewal is subject to performance,” the advert added.
Additionally, the Council advertised five vacancies for the position of Principal Examinations Officer and one opening for a Principal Human Resource Management Officer for Grade 5.
KNEC Grade 7 has nine vacancies available: six for the position of Examinations Administrator and three for Research and Quality Assurance Officer.
There are 17 vacancies available under KNEC Grade 9 for various posts as follows: Supply Chain Management Assistant (3), Assistant Office Administrator (2), Human Resource Management Assistant (2) and Examinations Assistant (10).
Besides, there are two vacancies for the position of Driver under KNEC Grade 11.
“The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with responsibilities of the position,” reads another part of the advert.
KNEC Application Procedure
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should fill and submit the Application for Employment KNEC 2A-(for External applicants) and Application for Employment Form KNEC 2B (for Internal applicants) and application letter, accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of three referees, on or before 5 November, 2024 to the address: The Chief Executive Officer Kenya National Examinations Council New Mitihani House, South C P.O Box 73598-00200 Nairobi.
KNEC clarified that canvassing will result in immediate disqualification and that it will only get in touch with the chosen applicants.
Successful candidates who receive an employment offer must provide clearance in accordance with Chapter Six (6) of the Kenyan Constitution.
KNEC reaffirmed its commitment to fair employment opportunities and encouraged women and individuals with disabilities to apply.