Job
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PRINTING & PUBLISHING, KICD GRADE 4
- Organization: Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
- Location: Nairobi
- Deadline: Fri Oct 09 2026
About this opportunity
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development wishes to recruit qualified professionals to fill the position of ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PRINTING & PUBLISHING, KICD GRADE 4:
Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Formulate publishing strategies, policies, plans and budgets for the development of publishing of quality and superior products and services.
(ii) Develop and implement of an effective framework of interpreting, monitoring and evaluating the education and learning areas curriculum designs and developing
publishing plans to guide the development of quality publications.
(iii) Supervise the development and implementation of an effective framework for a publishing quality review and assurance.
(iv) Manage the intellectual property of the Institutes products and services.
(v) Guide on enhancement and optimal use of technology as a business facilitation tool.
(vi) Review production estimates to ensure cost-effectiveness, accuracy and timely provision of production cost information to internal and external clients for
informed decision-making.
(vii) Guide on production specifications, quality standards and operating procedures to ensure that all printed and published materials meet institutional, technical, and
customer quality requirements.
(viii) Supervise, mentor and evaluate the performance of direct reports, providing leadership, technical guidance, and capacity building to ensure effective achievement
of departmental objectives and optimal staff productivity.
(ix) Undertake analysis of performance and recommends strategies required for improvement.
(x) Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the Department.
(xi) Prepare quarterly and annual reports for the Department
Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Formulate publishing strategies, policies, plans and budgets for the development of publishing of quality and superior products and services.
(ii) Develop and implement of an effective framework of interpreting, monitoring and evaluating the education and learning areas curriculum designs and developing
publishing plans to guide the development of quality publications.
(iii) Supervise the development and implementation of an effective framework for a publishing quality review and assurance.
(iv) Manage the intellectual property of the Institutes products and services.
(v) Guide on enhancement and optimal use of technology as a business facilitation tool.
(vi) Review production estimates to ensure cost-effectiveness, accuracy and timely provision of production cost information to internal and external clients for
informed decision-making.
(vii) Guide on production specifications, quality standards and operating procedures to ensure that all printed and published materials meet institutional, technical, and
customer quality requirements.
(viii) Supervise, mentor and evaluate the performance of direct reports, providing leadership, technical guidance, and capacity building to ensure effective achievement
of departmental objectives and optimal staff productivity.
(ix) Undertake analysis of performance and recommends strategies required for improvement.
(x) Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the Department.
(xi) Prepare quarterly and annual reports for the Department
Requirements / Eligibility
- Requirement for Appointment
- (i) Cumulative twelve (12) years’, three (3) of which should be at Principal Printing & Publishing Officer KICD Grade 5 or comparable position;
- (ii) Master’s degree in Printing Technology, Media Production, Communication, or related field;
- (iii) Bachelor’s degree in Printing Technology, Graphic Communication, Media Production or related qualification from a recognized institution;
- (iv)Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- (v) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- (vi)Demonstrated high level of professional competence and leadership; and
- (vii) Proficiency in computer applications.
How to apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications for the advertised position(s) at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). All applications MUST be addressed to the Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, P.O. Box 30231–00100, Nairobi, and submitted through the designated virtual application link:
https://forms.gle/5QxAAdoo2wShcSSs7
Each application should include an application letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, academic professional certificates, relevant testimonials, National Identification Card details, current mobile telephone number(s), and the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of two referees.
https://forms.gle/5QxAAdoo2wShcSSs7
Each application should include an application letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, academic professional certificates, relevant testimonials, National Identification Card details, current mobile telephone number(s), and the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of two referees.
Full-time
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