Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, TEST DEVELOPMENT (TEACHER ASSESSMENTS), KNEC
GRADE 3 (1 POST)
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
(i) Aligning syllabuses to assessments;
(ii) Developing assessment regulations and guidelines;
(iii) Training and recruiting setters and moderators;
(iv) Preparation of assessment timetables;
(v) Coordinating development of assessment tools/papers;
(vi) Analyzing assessment test items/papers and prepare feedback reports;
(vii) Conducting performance appraisal of officers in the department;
(viii) Capacity building of teacher trainers in assessment;
(ix) Coordinating pre-testing of test items;
(x) Preparing and implementing approved departmental work plan, procurement plan,
and budget;
(xi) Coordinating validation of marking schemes during marking;
(xii) Developing and implementing effective risk management strategies;
(xiii) Chairing Course and awards Panel meetings;
(xiv) Ensuring security and confidentiality of all e x a m i n a t i o n /assessment materials;
(xv) Advising the Director, Test Development on any issues relating to test
development;
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) At least twelve (12) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which
should have served at a management level;
(ii) Bachelors Degree in Education from a recognized institution OR Bachelors
(iii) Degree in a relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a
recognized institution;
(iv) Masters Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
(v) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution.
(vi) Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
(vii) Proficiency in computer applications;
(viii) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful
applicants.
c) Key Competencies, Skills, and Attributes
(i) Integrity;
(ii) Mentorship and coaching;
(iii) Innovativeness;
(iv) Time management;
(v) Communication and reporting skills;
(vi) Team player;
(vii) Interpersonal skills.