Director, Examinations Management

The role of the Director, Examinations Management (HRM/EM/DEM/1/2026) reports directly to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer. This position is responsible for overseeing the administration of examinations, processing of results, and certification of candidates in a secure, efficient, and effective manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinating administration of examinations in consultation with relevant authorities.
• Ensuring compliance with examination rules and regulations and making recommendations.
• Overseeing the preparation of relevant administrative reports on the conduct of examinations.
• Planning and implementing training workshops for chief invigilators and coordinators of examinations bi-annually.
• Ensuring the delivery of examination scripts to the examination marking centre.
• Coordinating the collection of biometric data from students.
• Overseeing printing and issuance of examinations certificates.
• Coordinating the issuance of confirmation and exemption letters.
• Coordinating risk management on all aspects of examinations administration and processing.

Person Specifications and Qualifications

For appointment to this level, an officer must possess the following attributes:

• Experience: Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of at least Deputy Director or in a comparable position.
• Education (Bachelors): A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Education, Finance, Law, Information Communication Technology, Forensic examination, or other relevant field from a recognised institution.
• Education (Masters): A Master’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Education, Finance, Law, Information Communication Technology, Forensic examination, or other relevant field from a recognised institution.
• Professional Standing: Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable, and a valid practicing certificate where applicable.
• Training: Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
• Competence: Proficiency in computer applications and demonstrated outstanding managerial and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

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Note on Application & Compliance:

• Canvassing in any form shall lead to automatic disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to present the originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials at the time of the interview.
• The job descriptions and specifications are available on the KASNEB website.
• A candidate applying for more than one position is encouraged to list the positions in their application letter in order of preference.
• It is a criminal offence to present forged or falsified certificates or documents.
• Successful candidates (those appointed to the advertised positions) shall be required to submit the following documents prior to the issuance of the offer of appointment, in compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).