Job
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE 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, QUALITY ASSURANCE.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Spearheading the development and enforcement of quality assurance policies, procedures and standards in development of curriculum and curriculum support materials.
(ii) Leading the planning and execution of quality assessments of curriculum and curriculum support materials.
(iii) Coordinating external stakeholder feedback for continuous improvement initiatives in development of curriculum and curriculum support materials.
(iv) Advising management on strategies to enhance compliance with appropriate quality standards in curriculum and curriculum support materials.
(v) Providing technical guidance to departments on quality integration in development of curriculum and curriculum support materials.
(vi) Monitoring implementation of audit recommendations and institutional performance against set benchmarks in curriculum development.
(vii) Coordinating capacity building for staff in quality assurance and evaluation of curriculum and curriculum support materials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Spearheading the development and enforcement of quality assurance policies, procedures and standards in development of curriculum and curriculum support materials.
(ii) Leading the planning and execution of quality assessments of curriculum and curriculum support materials.
(iii) Coordinating external stakeholder feedback for continuous improvement initiatives in development of curriculum and curriculum support materials.
(iv) Advising management on strategies to enhance compliance with appropriate quality standards in curriculum and curriculum support materials.
(v) Providing technical guidance to departments on quality integration in development of curriculum and curriculum support materials.
(vi) Monitoring implementation of audit recommendations and institutional performance against set benchmarks in curriculum development.
(vii) Coordinating capacity building for staff in quality assurance and evaluation of curriculum and curriculum support materials.
Requirements / Eligibility
- Requirement for Appointment
- (i) Cumulative work experience of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Quality Assurance Officer or equivalent;
- (ii) Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Quality Assurance, or related field from a recognized institution;
- (iii) Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Quality Assurance, or related field from a recognized institution;
- (iv) Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- (v) Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing (where applicable);
- (vi) Certificate in computer applications;
- (vii) Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, managerial capability, and integrity as reflected in work performance and results.
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 and 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 and professional certificates, relevant testimonials, National Identification Card details, current mobile telephone number(s), and the names, telephone numbers and addresses of two referees.
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