<p><strong>Appointment for KNEC Chief Executive Officer, CEO position; Requirements, How to Apply, Relevant Documents and Deadline</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8573" src="https://newspro.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screenshot_20210315-191510-163x325.png" alt="Appointment for KNEC Chief Executive Officer, CEO position; Requirements, How to Apply, Relevant Documents and Deadline" width="163" height="325" /></p>
<p><strong>Knec Advert for new CEO</strong></p>
<p>It has come to our attention that the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC is set to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer, CEO who will take over from the current KNEC acting CEO Dr. Mercy Karogo.</p>
<p>The advertisement for KNEC CEO vacancy is usually published in the papers by the board.</p>
<p><strong>Requirements for Appointment as Knec CEO</strong></p>
<p>The advert at our disposal shows that the Knec recruitment board seeks the following qualities in a CEO: firm, self-driven, results oriented, dynamic, innovative, robust, fair and transparent</p>
<p>The candidate should also have expertise in curriculum conceptualization, development and evaluation to effectively oversee the full roll out of examination reforms under CBC.</p>
<p>The candidate is also expected to be dynamic, with a strategic mind and passion for performance and have the ability to motivate teams.</p>
<p>S/he must also deliver measurable performance outputs.</p>
<p>Demonstrate capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines</p>
<p>Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills</p>
<p>Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with respect and sensitivity to cultural diversity.</p>
<p><strong>Academic Requirements for Appointment as Knec CEO</strong></p>
<p>Kenyan citizenship</p>
<p>A bachelor&#8217;s degree and a master&#8217;s degree in Education or any other relevant field from a recognized institution</p>
<p>At least 10 years experience in matters Education, training, research, policy formulation and government procedures</p>
<p>Thorough Knowledge in structural legislative and regulatory framework</p>
<p>Skills in analysis and re-engineering of operations and procedures with strong knowledge in ICT and media management</p>
<p>Financial management skills</p>
<p>Track record of innovation and creativity</p>
<p>Experience in transformative and strategic leadership</p>
<p>S/he must meet the requirements of chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution that touches on Leadership and Integrity.</p>
<p> ;</p>
<p><strong>About Dr. Mercy Karogo- Outgoing Knec CEO</strong></p>
<p>Appointed as the Acting Knec CEO in 2016, Dr Karogo has stamped out cheating in exams and restored the credibility of our national KCSE and KCPE exams.</p>
<p>She took over from Dr. Fred Matiang&#8217;i who received accolade for eliminating exam leakages during national exams.</p>
<p>Dr. Karogo was appointed alongside the current cabinet secretary for Education Professor George Magoha who was then appointed as the council chair during Matiang&#8217;i reign.</p>
<p> ;</p>
<p>The change in leadership at the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC comes at a time when the Education system is still grappling with a disrupted school calendar following the extended closure propagated by the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>
<p>According to some experts, this may affect the preparation for the forthcoming national examinations before the end of this year.</p>
<p><strong>New Roles for Knec Chief Executive Officer, CEO</strong></p>
<p>The new CEO will be axpected to: guarantee the safety of national examinations.</p>
<p>S/he will also oversee Examinations reforms under the new competency-based curriculum.</p>
<p>Manage the affairs and transactions of Knec</p>
<p>Implementing corporate strategic plans and policies</p>
<p><strong>Appointment</strong></p>
<p>The CEO shall hold office for a duration of five years and will be eligible for reappointment for one term subject to performance appraisal by the Council.</p>
<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>
<p>Application for the Knec CEO position must be accompanied by a detailed CV with at minimum if three referees, copies of relevant academic and Professional Certificates, 2 coloured size passports, national Identity card or passport, testimonials.</p>
<p>Scanned copies of the aforementioned documents must accompany the email application.</p>
<p><strong>Relevant Documents</strong></p>
<p>The candidate must also submit clearance from the following institutions</p>
<p>KRA clearance</p>
<p>HELB clearance</p>
<p>EACC Clearance</p>
<p>Certificate of Good Conduct</p>
<p>CRB clearance</p>
<p>Application Instructions-guide</p>
<p>All Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top &#8221; Application for the Position of Chief Executive Officer&#8221; and addressed to</p>
<p>The Chair,</p>
<p>Kenya National Examinations Council,</p>
<p>Mtihani House, Dennis Pritt Road,</p>
<p>Nairobi.</p>
<p>The electronic mail-email veraion should be addressed to chairmancouncilknec.ac.ke</p>
<p>Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted.</p>
<p><strong>Deadline</strong></p>
<p>The Deadline for Application must be submitted by <strong>5.00 pm of Friday 21st May, 2021</strong></p>
<p> ;</p>
<p> ;</p>

