Kenya Institute of Education Vacancies

The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for various vacant positions as outlined below:

Senior Deputy Director (Curriculum and Research Services)
Scale KIE 15 (1 Post)

Senior Deputy Director, Curriculum and Research Services (SDDCRS) will be answerable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on matters of curriculum development and research.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Formulating, implementing and reviewing plans, objectives and strategies related to curriculum development and research including mobilization of resources;
• Coordinating research and directing development of relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure standards in curricula offered in learning institutions;
• Ensuring effective orientation of curriculum implementers and;
• Coordinating monitoring and review of the curriculum on a continuous basis.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must be:

• A holder of at least a Masters Degree in Education or related field with a relevant working experience at the level of Deputy Director KIE scale 14 or in comparable and relevant position for at least three(3) years;
• Knowledgeable in national and international trends in development of curriculum, curriculum support materials and research.
  

Assistant Director, Technical Industrial, Vocational, Entrepreneurship Training (TIVET)
Scale 12
One (1) Post

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

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.

Requirement for Appointment

A Masters degree in Technical, Industrial, Vocational or Entrepreneurship studies or related field from a recognized institution and at least three (3) years working experience in a TIVET area at KIE Scale 11 or in a comparable position.

Applicants with a Bachelors degree in Education or its equivalence in technical/industrial/entrepreneurship or related field with at least six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which must have been at KIE Scale 11 or comparable position.

Demonstrated professional competence in curriculum development in TIVET or related areas.

Those whose specialization is in Mechanical Engineering; or Water Engineering; or Electrical Engineering; or Surveying and Mapping are encouraged to apply.

Applicants who are innovative, team players and have working knowledge of ICTs are encouraged to apply.

All 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

or info@kie.ac.ke to reach on or before 16th May 2011.

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