The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), through its official website knec.ac.ke, has released an official notice announcing various job vacancies for April 2025. These positions span key departments such as Examinations Development, Administration, ICT, Planning, and Human Resource Management.
If you are a qualified Kenyan looking for a rewarding role in education assessment and management, this is your chance to join the team behind major national assessments like the KCPE, KCSE, and the growing KNEC CBA assessments.
Quick Overview of Available KNEC Vacancies – April 2025
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is offering a total of 21 job positions across various departments, targeting professionals in education, ICT, HR, planning, and examinations administration. These roles are spread across different KNEC job grades, with responsibilities critical to national assessment processes such as the KCSE, KCPE, and KNEC CBA assessments.
Let’s break down the roles:
1. Assistant Director, Examinations (Teacher Assessments) – 1 Position
- Grade: KNEC Grade 4
- Key Role: Oversee teacher-related assessments; develop exams aligned with CBC and ensure test item security.
- Ideal For: Senior educators with a Master’s degree, vast teaching and curriculum development experience.
2. Assistant Director, Examinations Administration – 1 Position
- Grade: KNEC Grade 4
- Key Role: Supervise examination registration, logistics, materials distribution, and coordination of field operations.
- Ideal For: Education administrators with at least 10 years’ experience, 4 of which must be at a management level.
3. Principal ICT Officer (Software Developer) – 1 Position
- Grade: KNEC Grade 5
- Key Role: Lead the design, maintenance, and implementation of KNEC’s ICT systems including portals like the KNEC examiners portal and KNEC CP2.
- Ideal For: ICT professionals with both development and network security certifications like CCNA, MCSE, or CISA.
4. ICT Officers (Software Developers) – 5 Positions
- Grade: KNEC Grade 7
- Key Role: Develop and maintain web applications including the KNEC CBA portal, secure exam platforms, and support technical operations.
- Ideal For: Graduates in Computer Science or ICT with at least 4 years of hands-on development experience.
5. Planning Officer – 1 Position
- Grade: KNEC Grade 7
- Key Role: Participate in policy planning, performance tracking, budget forecasting, and strategic monitoring.
- Ideal For: Graduates in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy or related fields with strong analytical skills.
6. Examinations Officers – 5 Positions
- Grade: KNEC Grade 7
- Key Role: Develop exam tools, oversee marking and grading, and ensure exams align with updated CBC/KNEC CBA guidelines.
- Ideal For: Experienced teachers with either a Bachelor’s in Education or a relevant degree plus PGDE.
7. Human Resource Management Officers – 2 Positions
- Grade: KNEC Grade 7
- Key Role: Manage payrolls, HR records, recruitment, training, and ensure compliance with labor laws.
- Ideal For: HR practitioners with relevant degrees, IHRM membership, and a minimum of 4 years of HR practice.
8. Examination Administrators – 2 Positions
- Grade: KNEC Grade 7
- Key Role: Coordinate candidate registration, dispatch and collection of exam materials, and result processing.
- Ideal For: Bachelor’s degree holders in Education or a relevant field + PGDE with strong organizational skills.
9. Examinations Clerks – 3 Positions
- Grade: KNEC Grade 11
- Key Role: Handle clerical duties including filing registration documents, packing exam materials, and maintaining examiners’ records at marking centres.
- Ideal For: KCSE holders with a Certificate in Education, Records Management, or ICT, and proficiency in computer applications.
What Makes These KNEC Jobs Unique?
These roles go beyond typical government jobs. Working at KNEC means:
- Involvement in processing and securing KNEC KCSE results accessible via knec.ac.ke.
- Supporting nationwide reforms like Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) through the KNEC CBA portal.
- Access to and development of top platforms like the KNEC CP2 portal, KNEC examiners portal login, and KNEC portal login systems used by thousands of education professionals.
Why Consider Working at KNEC?
As the body that oversees critical processes such as the KCSE results (available via knec.ac.ke KCSE results), Continuous-Based Assessment (KNEC CBA), and examiner recruitment through the KNEC examiners portal login, KNEC offers an exciting work environment for professionals who want to impact the country’s education sector.
Working here also offers a chance to interact with the systems many Kenyans use, including:
- KNEC CP2 Portal for contracted professionals
- KNEC CBA portal login for accessing Competency Based Assessments
- KNEC KCSE Sample Papers database
- KCSE 2025 Timetable management and logistics
Minimum Requirements Across Most Roles
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in relevant field
- Teaching experience (for academic roles)
- Computer literacy and data management skills
- Fulfillment of Chapter Six of the Constitution (Integrity and Leadership)
Application Procedure via the KNEC Website
To apply for the advertised KNEC vacancies:
- Visit the official KNEC website at www.knec.ac.ke
- Download and fill the KNEC 2A form (external) or KNEC 2B form (internal).
- Prepare your documents:
- Certified academic & professional certificates
- Application letter
- Detailed CV
- Copy of your most recent payslip
- Names & contacts of 3 referees
- Submit your application by 29th April 2025 to:
Important Notes for Applicants
KNEC Portals You Should Know as a Job Applicant
Whether you’re applying for a job or working with KNEC in the future, you should familiarize yourself with the following portals:
- knec.ac.ke KCSE Results – Check results for KCSE and KCPE.
- KNEC Portal Login – For examiners, teachers, and contracted professionals.
- KNEC CP2 – Manage contracted professionals’ data.
- KNEC CBA Portal – Used for tracking Competency-Based Assessments.
- KNEC CBA Portal Login – Required for teachers assessing learners under CBC.
- KNEC Examiners Portal Login – For applying and updating examiner credentials.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re an experienced education officer or an ICT expert looking to help manage national assessments, KNEC has a variety of vacancies to consider. Take advantage of this opportunity, visit knec.ac.ke, and apply before the April 29th deadline.
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