The Kenya National Examinations Council Jobs and Career Opportunities

The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes to recruit self motivated and qualified professionals for various vacant positions.

Descriptions of these vacancies and their requirements are outlined here below:

Senior Transport Officer
KNEC Scale EC 11

The officer at this level will be reporting to the Principal Administrative Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement the KNEC Transport Policy;
• Plan and coordinate the utilization of KNEC transport;
• Ensure safety, efficiency and economical operation and maintenance of Council Vehicles;
• Ensure efficient scheduling of use of Council vehicles to obtain optimum use;
• Prepare operating costs;
• Keep daily reports of mileage.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus knowledge in transport management.
• 5 years relevant experience in transport management in a similar organization;
• Evidence of knowledge in computer skills;
• Applicants with higher qualifications will have an added advantage.

Security Officer II
KNEC Scale EC 9

The Officer at this level will be reporting to the Deputy Secretary, General Administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, organising, administration and Coordination of the security function for efficient and effective operations in the Council;
• Review the existing Security Management System;
• Participate in the development and implementation of Security policies, procedures, standards and enforce compliance;
• Monitoring, analyzing and implementing security risk assessment;
• Investigating all security incidences and liaising with other security agencies;
• Ensuring physical asset protection, access control system and surveillance;
• Ensure that adequate means of communication is in place, all equipment pertaining to security is maintained and functional at all times;
• Ensure employee awareness and education on security issues;

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A Bachelors degree and professional training in security operations or equivalent qualification.
• Have at least 5 years experience in handling security at a senior level in a big organization;
• Evidence of training in Security Operations;
• Applicants with higher qualifications will have an added advantage.

Internal Auditor
KNEC Scale EC 9
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The Officer at this level will be reporting to the Senior Internal Auditor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and assessment of the adequacy of internal administrative, financial controls and accounting systems to ensure compliance with policies, laws and regulations;
• Preparation of the annual audit plan of Kenya National Examinations Council;
• Carrying out systems audit and preparation of reports for implementation;
• Verification of procurement procedures, stores and stores records.
• Examination of accounting documents;
• Carrying out cash survey.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option) plus CPA Part II/ CIA Part III from a recognised institution plus at least 3 years experience in auditing or equivalent qualification;
• Evidence of knowledge of computer accounting and auditing packages.
• Professional training in Auditing will be an added advantage.

System Analyst II/Network Administrator
KNEC Scale EC 10

This officer will be reporting to the Head of ICT in KNEC.

Key responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure servers to ensure reliable data communication;
• Assist with network planning, design, development, deployment and modification to ensure ICT systems are up to date;
• Monitor bandwidth utilization, analyze traffic patterns and volumes to plan for any implications on network use;
• Monitor and analyze intrusion;
• Manage the acquisition of new hardware as required to keep up with system and user requirements;
• Manage the physical network infrastructure including wired and wireless LAN, to ensure access to the network;

Qualifications/Educational/Professional/ Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent qualification;
• Professional qualifications: Microsoft Certification MCSE (Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server) & Cisco Certification (CCNA);
• Thorough knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies, such as VSAT, WLANs, VPN, etc;
• 3 years work experience in a related field.

Senior Economist/Planning Officer

The Senior Economist/Planning Officer will be reporting to the Principal Economist/Planner.

Responsibilities

• Designing and managing a framework for the development and implementation of the corporate strategic plan and operational plans;
• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the corporate strategic plan and operational plans;
• Providing advice on policy formulation, analysis and review;
• Preparing and implementing annual performance contracts;
• Preparing and submitting quarterly and annual performance contract reports;
• Monitoring the KNEC programmes and providing advice on change management programmes;
• Implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes such as ISO quality management systems;

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• At least a Bachelors degree in economics or strategic planning or any other related discipline from a recognised university;
• Post graduate degree in strategic management;
• Must be computer literate;
• Have experience in Strategic Planning and Performance Appraisal from a reputable institution;
• Be computer literate in relevant computer packages;
• Be well versed in development planning, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Possession of a Masters degree in economics or related field and any other relevant qualification will of added advantage.

Estates/Properties Management Officer
KNEC Scale EC 9

The officer to be appointed for this post will be reporting to the Council Secretary/Chief Executive.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision of all the KNEC construction works and incharge of KNEC construction sites;
• Ensure that project managers and architects are fully made aware of contractual specifications;
• Attend all site meetings and consultants meetings;
• Preparation of project progress status reports;
• Management of properties/facilities of KNEC;
• Prepare and coordinate the implementation of the KNEC housing, office accommodation and property policy;
• Planning, supervision and coordination of a wide range of estate and property functions for KNEC;
• Conducting valuation of Council's properties and negotiating leases for KNEC;
• Coordinating the collection of rent and preparation of monthly statements for all KNEC property.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelors degree in Building Construction, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field;
• Must have worked in major constructions and renovation works for a minimum period of at least 6 years as supervisor;
• Must be able to carry out measurement works;
• Experience as a Clerk of Works and/or Property Management Officer/Facilities Management for at least 3 years.

Terms of Offer

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be offered to the right candidate.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosed copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of telephone contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration, names and contacts of two referees to reach the undersigned on or before Monday 27th July 2009.

The envelope should have the position applied for and addressed to:

The Council Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
P.O. Box 73598 00200, Nairobi

Tel: (+254-20) 2249178/2247344/2226884

E-mail: exams @ africaonline.co.ke

Website: www.examscouncil.or.ke

Fax: (+254-20) 2226032

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.

The Kenya National Examinations Cou