The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) was established by the Government of Kenya on the 14th of January 2013 under an Act of Parliament-Act No.4 of 2013, to provide research based curricula and curriculum support materials responsive to the needs of the society.

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Assistant Director, Technical Services

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Experience10 years

LocationNairobi

Job FieldEngineering / Technical

Job specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

Coordinating the preparation of cost estimates for proposed electronic/electrical programs in the Institute;

Ensuring that documents are prepared in accordance with proposed specifications/requirements;

Undertaking preventive and corrective measures in the maintenance of the

Institute’s technical equipment and systems;

Making recommendations on the purchase and installation of technical equipment and systems;

Carrying out technical evaluation of proposed technical projects and equipment;

Ensuring proper storage of technical hardware and related software; and

Supervising the implementation of technical projects, commissioning and final acceptance of completed projects.

Job specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

At least 10 years’ relevant experience and 4 years in a management role;

Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or relevant professional body;

Computer literacy;

Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results; and

Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.

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• Coordinating the preparation of cost estimates for proposed electronic/electrical programs in the Institute;
• Ensuring that documents are prepared in accordance with proposed specifications/requirements;
• Undertaking preventive and corrective measures in the maintenance of the Institute’s technical equipment and systems;
• Making recommendations on the purchase and installation of technical equipment and systems;
• Carrying out technical evaluation of proposed technical projects and equipment;
• Ensuring proper storage of technical hardware and related software;
• Supervising the implementation of technical projects, commissioning and final acceptance of completed projects.

• Computer literacy
• Managerial competence
• Administrative competence
• Professional competence

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or relevant professional body;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.