The Kenya National Examinations Council (also referred to as KNEC or the Council) was established in 1980 under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya. This Act (Cap 225A of 1980) was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Typesetting examination/assessment manuscripts allocated by Assistant Director, Manuscripts Services;
• Effecting changes or corrections on examination/assessment manuscripts marked by examination officers after proofreading;
• Maintaining a record of all work allocated and completed;
• Providing input in the preparation of divisional budgeted work plans;
• Formatting the examination/assessment manuscripts;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of examination/assessment manuscripts.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelors Degree in Education (Business Studies) from a recognized institution from a recognized university; OR
• Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized university; OR
• Bachelors Degree in Business Studies (Secretarial Studies) from a recognized university;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, skills, and attitudes

• Integrity;
• Time management;
• Communication skills;
• Team player;
• Interpersonal skills;