Chief Principal Curriculum Development Officer, Primary Education at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)

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.

 

Chief Principal Curriculum Development Officer, Primary Education

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience12 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching 

The Chief Principal Curriculum Development Officer, Primary Education will report to Senior Deputy Director Curriculum Development.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Coordinating the development, implementation and review of curricular and curriculum support materials;
  • Coordinate the development of relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
  • Coordinating activities of the Research Panel and Academic Committee;
  • Establishing collaborations with stakeholders to ensure that curricula offered in learning institutions meets the required standards;
  • Supervise the review of curriculum and curriculum support materials;
  • Collaborating and establishing partnerships with stakeholders in education;
  • Supervise organization of symposia, exhibition, conferences, workshops and education days for purposes of sharing and disseminating research findings;
  • Coordinating research in new areas of education that contribute to general body of knowledge;
  • Coordinating the development of a research database;
  • Ensuring update of Research Information Management System to facilitate monitoring of curriculum implementation;
  • Supervising the publication of research documents such as research books and the East African Journal of Educational Research (EAJER);
  • Making abstracts of research reports for dissemination in the website;
  • Initiating collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders in research on  education;
  • Further, duties and responsibilities will entail:
  • Coordinating quality printing activities through design, development and production of print educational resources for all stakeholders;
  • Coordinating the evaluation of educational resources and other curriculum support materials produced by stakeholders for all education levels;
  • Coordinating access to quality library and archives materials;
  • Maintaining database for educational resources;
  • Coordinating access to quality multimedia curriculum support materials and other educational resources through a quality one stop well stocked multimedia bookshop;
  • Supervising preparation of departmental work plan and budget;
  • Supervising implementation of performance appraisal system; and
  • Mentoring and coaching staff in the department.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education OR a relevant Bachelor’s Degree plus a post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s Degree in Education, Business Management, Public Policy, Research or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ three (3) of which must be at the Grade of Senior Principal Curriculum Development Officer or in a comparable position;
  • Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Method of Application

Interested applicants should forward their application letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and National ID Card to the address below to be received not later than 3rd March, 2025. All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees. Details of these positions can be obtained from KICD Website: www.kicd.ac.ke

The Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
NAIROBI

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing and/or attempts to influence the process will lead to automatic disqualification. We encourage people with disability and the marginalized to apply

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