kasneb was established as a state corporation under the National Treasury by the Government of Kenya on 24 July 1969. The mandate of kasneb, is the development of syllabuses, conduct of professional, diploma and technician examinations and certification of candidates in accountancy, finance, credit, governance and management, information technology and related disciplines, promotion of its qualifications nationally and internationally and the accreditation of relevant training institutions in liaison with the ministry in charge of education.

Job specifications

Reporting to the Director, Curriculum and Test Development, the job holder will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the content development and review processes;
• Coordinating research on examination matters to guide curriculum development and review;
• Coordinating the recruitment of subject matter experts to undertake the curriculum development process in liaison with the HR Division;
• Coordinating the training and orientation of subject matter experts;
• Planning engagements with stakeholders to obtain relevant views and feedback to guide the curriculum development;
• Coordinating implementation of workplans for the launch and post- implementation programmes of the curriculum;
• Coordinating the development of transition protocols and other supporting policies; and
• Ensuring risk management during curriculum development and review.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Examinations or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Education, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Education, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Membership to any of the following professional bodies: Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS), Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA), Law Society of Kenya (LSK) or a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills

The following additional core competencies and skills will be required for the position:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Report writing skills; Strong situational analysis capability;
• Attention to detail and critical thinking;
• Innovative skills;
• Analytical skills; and
• Digital literacy skills.

• Coordinating the content development and review processes;
• Coordinating research on examination matters to guide curriculum development and review;
• Coordinating the recruitment of subject matter experts to undertake the curriculum development process in liaison with the HR Division;
• Coordinating the training and orientation of subject matter experts;
• Planning engagements with stakeholders to obtain relevant views and feedback to guide the curriculum development;
• Coordinating implementation of workplans for the launch and post- implementation programmes of the curriculum;
• Coordinating the development of transition protocols and other supporting policies; and
• Ensuring risk management during curriculum development and review.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Report writing skills; Strong situational analysis capability;
• Attention to detail and critical thinking;
• Innovative skills;
• Analytical skills; and
• Digital literacy skills.

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Examinations or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Education, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Education, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Membership to any of the following professional bodies: Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS), Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA), Law Society of Kenya (LSK) or a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.