Director, Research and Business Development

The role of the Director, Research and Business Development (Reference HRM/RBD/DRBD/1/2026) is to oversee research and business development programs for the Examinations Board, reporting directly to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer. This is a senior leadership position responsible for strategic growth, regulatory compliance, intellectual property enforcement, and promotion of the Board's qualifications nationally and internationally.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinating the operations and administrative activities of the Examinations Board’s Research programs.
• Overseeing the promotion of KASNEB and its qualifications nationally, regionally, and internationally.
• Ensuring sound management of the Examinations Board’s research programs.
• Developing new research programs and ensuring that KASNEB complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Leading in identification of potential partnerships, negotiating agreements, building collaborative relationships, and managing stakeholder engagement activities of KASNEB.
• Ensuring implementation and fulfilment of the research standards of the Examinations Board.
• Developing new strategies, partnerships, consultancy, and business development programs.
• Ensuring implementation and fulfilment of the strategy, partnerships, consultancy, and business development policies.
• Liaising with related professional bodies, agencies, and departments in executing research activities.
• Enforcing Patent and Copyright registration.

Person Specifications and Qualifications

To be appointed to this level, an officer must meet the following criteria:

• 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 degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Education, Finance, Law, Information Communication Technology, Forensic examination, or another relevant field from a recognised institution.
  • Master’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Education, Finance, Law, Information Communication Technology, Forensic examination, or another relevant field from a recognised institution.
• Professional Development:
  • Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
  • Evidence of publication in refereed journals.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing, where applicable.
  • A valid practicing certificate, where applicable.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Demonstrated outstanding managerial and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Important Notes Regarding Employment

• 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).