Kenya Institute of Education Career Opportunity and Job Vacancies

Senior Assistant Director - Print and Publications
Scale KIE 13
One (1) Post

a) Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Assistant Director Publications and Print will be responsible for co-ordination of functions pertaining to Book Production, Digital Printing, Security Printing, Lithographic Printing and general Printing. The officer will advise the Institute on matters relating to reviewing and formulation of printing policy, planning, budgeting, cost of printing services and development of standard procedures on the provision of printing services.

b) Requirement for Appointment


A Masters degree in Management related to the print and publications field from a recognized Institution and four (4) years relevant experience or a Bachelors degree in Printing Science Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution and minimum of six (6) years relevant experience in the print industry;
Management and supervision of a busy printing press;
Demonstrated high standard of competence and skills required in printing services;
Initiative, team player and highly motivated and;
Computer literate.
Chief Finance Officer
KIE Scale 13
One (1) Post

(a) Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Finance Officer will be responsible to the Senior Deputy Director, Finance, Administration and Human Resources for efficient organization, control and supervision of the finance and accounts division.

The officer will also be responsible for preparation and coordination of the Institute's budget in line with Government of Kenya financial regulations and ensure adherence to standards and policies.
Review, plan and development of accounting procedures and policies in line with international standards and Government of Kenya financial regulations.
Prepare financial statements in accordance to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Actively engage in resource mobilization for the Institute.
The officer will in addition, be responsible for training and development of accounting staff in the Division.
(b) Requirements for Appointment

A Masters degree in Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, Banking) and Served in a senior position in the accounting/financial profession for a minimum period of three (3) years OR a Bachelors degree in either Accounting, Finance, or its equivalent and served in a senior position in the accounting/financial profession for a period of five (5) years.
Holder of either CPA(K) or ACCA.
Demonstrated high standard of competence and skills required in financial matters.
Initiative, team player and highly motivated.
Computer literate
Deputy Chief Finance Officer
KIE Scale 12
One (1) Post

a) Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Chief Finance Officer will be responsible to the Chief Finance Officer for:

Preparation of the Institute's budget in line with Government of Kenya regulations.
Ensuring and maintaining a reliable financial information systems.
Preparing and submitting annual financial statements and accounts

Formulating, developing, reviewing financial and accounting policies
Planning and developing financial systems and procedures
Assist in the co-ordination of preparation of budgets and ensuring implementation and controls in accordance with Government of Kenya.
Ensuring compliance with finance and accounting standards and regulations.
Handling the Institute's financial obligations, remittance of taxes and other statutory deductions in accordance with the set laws and procedures
b) Requirements for appointment

Minimum a Bachelors degree (accounting option) or its equivalent.
Demonstrated high standards of competence and skills required in financial matters.
Served in a senior position in accounting/financial profession for a minimum period of 4 (four) years.
Holder CPA (K) or ACCA.

Initiative, team player and highly motivated,

Computer literate.
Deputy Accountant
KIE Scale 12
One (1) Post

a) Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Accountant will be responsible to the chief Finance Officer for;

Coordination of accounting functions in the unit.
He/she will be involved in assisting in the implementation of an appropriate accounting system through calculating, classifying summarizing and report transactions as a means of maintaining sound financial records; assets; prevention of fraud and errors; and timely preparation of accurate and reliable financial statements and accounts.
b) Requirements for Appointment

Minimum a Bachelors degree (accounting option) or its equivalent.
Demonstrated high standards of competence and skills required in financial matters.

Served in a senior position in accounting/financial profession for a minimum period of 4 (four) years.
Holder of either CPA (K) or ACCA.

Initiative, team player and highly motivated,

Computer Literate.
Principal Information Communication Technology Officer
Scale KIE 12
One (1) Post

The Principal Information Communication Technology Officer will be responsible to the Senior Deputy Director, Media and Extension Services.

a) Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

Co-ordination, design, implementation and control of ICT systems, formulation and enforcement of technical and operating standards for efficient and effective utilization of ICT systems.

Carrying out feasibility studies;
Training and preparing staff performance reports;
Planning, monitoring and evaluating program/activities within an Information Communication Technology Unit;

Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance and upgrading of Information Communication Technology equipment and web information.

Design and management of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN).

Develop manuals on ICT standards and hardware/software specifications.
b) Requirements for Appointment

Masters degree in Computer Science, Information or Communication Technology qualification and minimum of three (3) years relevant experience OR Bachelor of Science degree in either Computer Science, Information or Communication Technology qualification from a recognized institution and five (5) years relevant experience.
In addition, the applicant must be professionally qualified, possess wide experience and demonstrated a high degree of competence and ability in computerized information systems.
Knowledge of integrated management software systems including website management.
Initiative, team player and highly motivated.
Computer literate.
Principal Librarian
Scale KIE 12
One (1) Post

(a) Duties and Responsibilities

The Principal Librarian will head the Libraries and Library services in the Institute.

She/He will be responsible for the efficient operation and development of Library Services.

Work at this level will include administrative management of the Library Services and facilities; ensuring implementation of dynamic changes in internationally agreed codes for information acquisition retrieval and dissemination; budgeting; training, supervising and guiding technical staff working in the library services.
(b) Requirements for Appointment

Masters degree in Library Studies or information Science with three (3) years relevant experience;
OR

A Bachelors degree in Library Studies or Information Science and five (5) years relevant experience or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be considered; In addition the applicant must have attended Management Course lasting for not less than four (4) weeks;

Demonstrated administrative and managerial capability in organizing and management of library/information systems in a busy establishment;

Initiative, team player and highly motivated and;

Computer literate.
Assistant Director - Print and Publications
Scale KIE 12
One (1) Post

a) Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Director, Print and Publication will be responsible for the coordination, design, printing and editing functions for print media publications. The officer will advice the Institute on matters relating to reviewing, and editing materials on various subjects.

b) Requirement for Appointment

A Masters degree in management related to the print and publication field from a recognized institution and three (3) years relevant experience OR a Bachelors degree in Printing, Science and Technology from a recognized institution and minimum five (5) years relevant experience in the print industry;
Management and supervision of a busy printing press;
Demonstrate high standard of competence and skills required in printing services;
Initiative, team player and highly motivated and;
Computer literate.
Assistant Director - Technical, Industrial, Vocational Entrepreneurship Training (TIVET)
Scale KIE 12
One (1) Post

The Assistant Director TIVET will be in charge of Engineering Section (Mechanical).

a) Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate the development of relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
Initiate and participate in curriculum orientation activities;

Coordinate activities of subject and course panels and;

Initiate research, monitoring and evaluation activities.
b) Requirement for Appointment

A Masters degree in Technical, Industrial, Vocational or Entrepreneurship studies or related field from a recognized institution and at least four (4) years working experience in a TIVET area at supervisory level. Applicants with a Bachelors degree in Education or its equivalent in technical/ industrial/entrepreneurship or related field with at least six (6) years relevant working experience, at a supervisory level will be considered.
Demonstrated professional competence in curriculum development in TIVET or related areas.
Initiative, team player and highly motivated.
Computer literate.
Chief Librarian
Scale KIE 11
One (1) Post

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
The Chief Librarian will be deployed in the Library and Library services, reporting to the Principal Librarian. She/he will be responsible for the management of information materials such as books, periodicals, audiovisual and multimedia materials, computer databases, micro-filming materials and other relevant documents. Other duties will include networking of Libraries, training, supervising and guiding staff working in the Libraries and Library services.

(b) Requirements for Appointment

A Bachelors degree in Library Studies or Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated administrative and managerial capability in organizing Library services;

Served in the grade of Senior Librarian in for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Initiative, team player and highly motivated and;

Computer literate.
Chief Curriculum Development Officer - Electronic and Emerging Media
KIE Scale 11
One (1) Post

a) Duties and Responsibilities

The chief curriculum development officer will be responsible to the Senior Assistant Director E-Learning to:

Coordinate development of relevant and quality media and electronic curriculum support materials;
Initiate research, monitoring and evaluation of media and electronic curriculum support materials;
Conduct evaluation of both print and e-learning curriculum support materials.
b) Requirements for Appointment

A Masters degree in education or relevant field from a recognized Institution and have served for a minimum period of at least three (3) years at a supervisory level. Applicants with a Bachelors degree in Education or its equivalent and at least five (5) years working experience in curriculum development will be considered;
Applicants who have interacted with media/electronic materials development will have an added advantage;
Demonstrated professional competence in curriculum development or related areas;
Initiative, team player and highly motivated and;
Computer literate.
Chief Curriculum Development Officer - Mother Tongue
KIE Scale 11
One (1) Post

a) Duties and Responsibilities

The chief curriculum development officer (Mother Tongue) will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Basic Education to:

Undertake the development of mother tongue relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
Initiate and participate in orientation;
Coordinate activities of subject and course panels and;
Coordinate development and evaluation of curriculum support materials.
b) Requirements for Appointment

A Masters degree in education with specialization in curriculum studies or related field and relevant working experience of at least three (3) years at a supervisory level,
Have demonstrated professional competence in curriculum development or related areas.
Initiative, team player and highly motivated,
Computer literate.
Senior Curriculum Development Officer - Basic Education
KIE Scale 10
One (1) Post

a) Duties and Responsibilities

The officer will coordinate the development of relevant and quality French curriculum and
curriculum support materials.

Initiate and participate in curriculum orientation activities
Coordinate the activities of Subject and Course Panels.

Initiate research, monitoring and evaluation activities.
b) Requirements for Appointment

A Bachelors degree in education OR its equivalent.
Served in curriculum development or related area for at least six (6) years.
Have demonstrated professional competence in curriculum development or related areas.
Initiative, team player and highly motivated.
Computer literate
Pastry Cook
KIE Scale 10
One (1) Post

a) Duties and Responsibilities

Planning, preparing and presentation of local and international menu products

Demonstration of high level culinary art skills especially in food presentation

Cost control and management
Preparation of various pastries, bakery items, deserts, salads and respective menu sauces

General food and beverage production service
b) Requirement for Appointment

Bachelor's degree in Institutional/Food Production Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution and relevant working experience of at least five (5) years,
Hands-on experience in mass food production and presentation,

Working knowledge in French or German.
A team player with good interpersonal skills,

Proficiency in computer application.
Multimedia Designers
5 Posts
Scale KIE 7

1. Animators/Programmer
Two (2) Posts

The Animator/programmers will be responsible to the Deputy Director Electronic and Emerging Media. The specific duties will entail:

a) Duties and Responsibilities

Creating programs and applications for the Internet and for CD-ROM, like web sites and games.

Creating animations and other multimedia elements.
Bring drawings or models to life on screen.
Follow the storyboard and use computer or stop-frame animation to create movement and personality.
Join the different layers of animation (backgrounds, special effects, characters and graphics)

Package the animations in the correct formats
Prepare work plans, progress reports and performance reports
Uploading subject content animations to the servers
Combine graphics, sound, text, animation, still images and digital video into one package.
b) Requirement for Appointment

A Diploma with a Minimum of three (3) years experience in 3Ds Max .Flash ,Maya .Action Script, Motion builder, Lightwave 3D .After Effects, illustration .graphic design, computer programming, model making or sculpture,3-D design .multimedia design, Macromedia Director, dream weaver
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education grade C+ (KCSE ) and above.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills required.
Initiative, team player and highly motivated.
2. Graphic Designer/Illustrator
One (1) Post
Scale KIE 7

The Graphic Designer/Illustrator will be responsible to the Deputy Director Electronic and Emerging Media. The Specific duties at this level will include:

a) Duties and Responsibilities

Creating illustrations using hand drawing, painting or computer design packages

Produce drawings, paintings or diagrams
Choosing the most suitable materials and style
Producing rough sketches or computer visuals for subject experts
Prepare designs using computer software
Creating programs and applications for the Internet and for CD-ROM, like web sites and games.
Creating animations and other multimedia elements.
Bring drawings or models to life on screen.
Follow the storyboard and use computer or stop-frame animation to create movement and personality.
Join the different layers of animation (backgrounds, special effects, characters and graphics) deciding on appropriate styles for the illustrations
Prepare work plans, progress reports and performance reports
Uploading subject content animations to the servers
Combine graphics, sound, text, animation, still images and digital video into one package.
b) Requirement for Appointment

A Diploma with a Minimum of three (3) years experience in 3Ds Max, Flash, Maya, Action Script, motion builder, light wave 3d, after effects, illustrator, graphic design, computer programming, model making or sculpture,3-D design .multimedia design, Macromedia Director .dream weaver. Knowledge of computer design software such as: Freehand, Photoshop, 3D Studio.
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education grade C+ (KCSE) and above.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
Initiative, team player and highly motivated.
3. Multimedia Video/Sound Technicians
Two (2) Posts
Scale KIE 7

The Multimedia video/sound technicians will be responsible to the Deputy Director - Electronic and Emerging Media. Duties at this level will entail:

a) Duties and Responsibilities

Record sound and video for the different sound
Assemble sounds/video and recordings to achieve clarity and coherence.
Cut, lengthen, or make other alterations to the sound/videos in order to fit seamlessly to the programs

Creation and modification of sound and video.
Preparing the sound for sound mixing and mastering
Prepare cartoons with lip synching
Edit videos and sound using the computer packages
Package the sound and videos in the correct format
Creating programs and applications for the Internet and for CD-ROM, like web sites and games.
Creating animations and other multimedia elements.
Bring drawings or models to life on screen.
Follow the storyboard and use computer or stop-frame animation to create movement and personality.
Join the different layers of animation (backgrounds, special effects, characters and graphics) Package the animations in the correct formats
Prepare work plans, progress reports and performance reports

Uploading subject content animations to the servers
Combine graphics, sound, text, animation, still images and digital video into one package.
b) Requirement for Appointment

Minimum a Diploma in sound/video production or related course.
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education grade C+ (KCSE ) and above
Proven experience in dealing with different kinds of equipment, processes, and software in sound and video management
Good communication and teamwork skills in- order to work closely with other editors, directors, and producers.

Creativity and a good ear is a must in this field,

Minimum of 3 year's required in the knowledge of computer audio/video software such as: Adobe Premiere, Sound Forge, final cut pro, Wavelab, Toon boom
Initiative, team player and highly motivated.
Interested applicants should forward copies of their applications, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID cards to

The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P.O. Box 30231-00100


NAIROBI to reach on or before 1s1 February, 2009.

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.