Senior Curriculum Development Officer

The role of a Senior Curriculum Development Officer at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is centered on the creation, review, and continuous improvement of curriculum and support materials specifically for Islamic Religious Education. This role requires expertise in both curriculum methodology and the subject matter.

Duties and Responsibilities (Job Specifications)

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key tasks:

• Developing relevant, high-quality curricula and curriculum support materials for Islamic Religious Education.
• Participating actively in curriculum orientation, dissemination, and capacity-building activities related to Islamic Religious Education.
• Providing crucial technical and professional input to the activities of Islamic Religious Education subject and course panels.
• Conducting basic, applied, and action research to guide the development, review, and continuous improvement of Islamic Religious Education curricula and curriculum support materials.
• Managing curriculum and research data, and effectively communicating research findings to support the effective implementation of Islamic Religious Education programmes and inform policy and practice.

Person Specifications and Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Possess a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrate computer literacy.
• Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution (on leadership and integrity).