Senior Curriculum Development Officer, French

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) was established by the Government of Kenya on the 14th of January 2013 under an Act of Parliament (Act No.4 of 2013), to provide research-based curricula and curriculum support materials responsive to the needs of the society.

This role involves the leadership and technical execution of curriculum development specialized in the French language for Secondary Education in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities shall entail:

1. Developing relevant, high-quality curricula and curriculum support materials for French (Secondary Education).
2. Participating in curriculum orientation, dissemination, and capacity-building activities for French language education.
3. Providing technical and professional input to the activities of French subject and course panels.
4. Conducting basic, applied, and action research to inform the development, review, and continuous improvement of French curricula and curriculum support materials.
5. Managing curriculum and research data, and effectively communicating research findings to support effective implementation of the French curriculum and inform policy decisions.

Person Specifications and Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (French) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Four (4) years relevant experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.