Senior Curriculum Development Officer, Marine and Fisheries Technology

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

This role, Senior Curriculum Development Officer for Marine and Fisheries Technology, is crucial for developing and continuously improving high-quality educational materials relevant to the Marine and Fisheries Technology sector.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities shall entail:

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

Person Specifications (Requirements)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

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