Vacancy title:
Principal Examination Officer
Jobs at:
Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)Deadline of this Job:
15 March 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 03, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Ref: HRM/PEO/2/2 023
Job specifications
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Examinations Administration Division, the holder of the above position will be responsible for:
• Coordinating the identification of examination centres and allocating students to centres.
• Coordinating the dispatch of stationery to various examination centres.
• Preparing examination timetables.
• Administration of examinations in consultation with relevant authorities.
• Handling deferments and withdrawals.
• Ensuring compliance with examination rules and regulations and making recommendations.
• Preparing relevant administrative reports on conduct of examinations.
• Monitoring and assessing examination centres for continuous improvement purposes.
• Conducting training workshops for invigilators and coordinators of examinations bi annually.
• Ensuring the delivery of examination scripts to the examination marking centre.
• Coordinating the collection of biometric data from students.
• Coordinating Disciplinary processes on examination irregularities.
• Preparing advertisements for print media of examination activities.
• Process, verify and submit for approval payment claim vouchers for contracted professionals.
• Undertaking risk management on all aspects of examinations administration.
• Undertaking any other duties as will be assigned by the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer from time to time.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, and Education, Law, ICT or any other course related to kasneb examinations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Education, Law, ICT or in a related field relevant to kasneb examinations, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: - ICPAK, ICS, ICIFA, LSK or any other equivalent or related recognized professional body relevant to the examinations of KASNEB.
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested and Qualified, Click here to Apply
Please note:
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during the interviews.
• The Job descriptions and specifications are available on the kasneb website (www.kasneb.or.ke).
• Successful candidates (that is, those who have been appointed to the advertised positions) will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance to Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
o Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
o Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
o Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
o Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
o Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link and attach the application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of transcripts, academic and professional certificates, national Identity card, testimonials, names and
Addresses of three referees by Wednesday, 15 March 2023. The application letter should indicate the “JOB TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed to:
The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Kasneb
P.O. Box 41362 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
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