Senior Curriculum Development Officer, Special Needs Education - Visual Impairment

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, Senior Curriculum Development Officer, Special Needs Education (Visual Impairment), is crucial for developing, implementing, and supporting specialized curricula and materials tailored specifically for learners with visual impairments. The position is critical for ensuring that educational content provided by KICD is inclusive, relevant, and of high quality, supported by robust research and capacity-building efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities (Job Specifications)

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

• Developing relevant, inclusive, and high-quality Special Needs Education curricula and curriculum support materials.
• Participating in curriculum orientation, capacity-building, and sensitization activities for Special Needs Education stakeholders.
• Providing technical input to the work of Special Needs Education subject and course panels.
• Conducting basic, applied, and action research to inform the development, review, and improvement of Special Needs Education curricula and support materials.
• Managing Special Needs Education data and effectively communicating research findings to inform policy, practice, and curriculum implementation.

Person Specifications (Qualifications and Experience)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Diploma in Education or its equivalent qualifications.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution (on Leadership and Integrity).