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 This Act (Cap 225A of 1980) was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012.

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Implementing records management policies and procedures.
• Ensuring the security of files and information.
• Ensuring proper handling of documents, pending correspondences, and bring-ups.
• Preparing disposal schedules in accordance with relevant government laws and regulations.
• Classifying and indexing records.
• Ensuring effective mail management.
• Maintaining, verifying, and evaluating existing records management systems.

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science Management, Records Management, Social Sciences, or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Demonstrated merit in work performance.
• Proficiency in computer application.
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Integrity.
• Organizational skills.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.