Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Jobs in Kenya 2013

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
 

Job Opportunities
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Former Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for various vacant positions as outlined below:

(1) Senior Assistant Director NACECE Resource Centre (NRC) 

Scale 13 

One (1) Post
 

The Senior Assistant Director NACECE Resource Centre will be responsible to the Senior Deputy Director Corporate Services.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain occupational standards and policies of the centre;
• Supervise staff working in the centre ;
• Deliver excellent customer service, at all times and ensure guests’ comfort and safety; and customer complaints.
• Deal with all enquiries in a professional manner;
• Keep up to date with current promotions and hotel pricing, to provide information to guests, on request, while maximizing sales opportunities;
• Manage and maintain the administration of all reservations, cancellations and no-shows, in line with the institute’s policy;
• Propose and implement effective marketing strategies;
• Prepare the operational budget for the NRC and;
• Prepare monthly reports on the performance of the centre among others.

Requirements for Appointment
 

For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:

• Masters degree in either of the following: Business Administration, Hotel Management, institutional management or a related field;
• Served at the level of a Manager in the hospitality industry for at least three (3) years;
• Demonstrated outstanding performance, leadership and ability in managing Hospitality services at a senior level;
• Attended a Management Course from a recognized institution lasting not less than 4 months;
• Initiative, be a team player and self motivated and;
• Proficiency in computer use and application.

(2) Assistant Director, TV Producer / Director KIE 

Scale 12
 

1 Post
 

The Assistant Director, TV Producer / Director will be responsible to the Deputy Director Electronic and Emerging Media for production and directing of television programmes.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate the station goals, policies and procedures;
• Coordinate production work for the Educational television channel;
• Prepare annual work plan and budget;
• Plan and supervise television production activities;
• Initiate programme production partnerships and sponsorship;
• Ensure compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines in broadcasting; and
• Induct, train and supervise staff.

Requirements for Appointment
 

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Masters degree in either of the following: Communications, Media studies, Education, Broadcast journalism, or related field from a recognized institution;
• Served as a chief TV Producer KIE scale 11 or in a relevant and comparable position in a reputable TV production broadcasting house at a supervisory level for at least three (3) years;
• Knowledge of the Kenyan curricular or Educational Television;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines;
• Knowledge of broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards;
• Initiative, be a team player and self motivated; and be
• Proficiency in computer use and applications.

(3) Chief Programmer (TV) 

Scale 11

One (1) Post
 

The Chief Programmer (TV) will report to the Deputy Director Electronic Emerging Media.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Vetting (preview/pre-listening) programmes before airing; and
• Prepare work plans, progress reports and performance reports.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointments to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Media Production from a recognized Institution
• Served as Senior programmer (TV) KIE scale 10 or in a relevant and comparable position in Media Industry for at least three (3) years;
• Training in Media production;
• Avid and keen viewer/ listener;
• Wide knowledge of topical and social issues;
• Ability to make judgment on programme quality and appropriateness;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated; and be
• Proficiency in computer use and applications.

(4) Chief Television (TV) Production Officer 

Scale 11

One (1) Post
 

The Chief Television (TV) Production officer will report to the Deputy Director Electronic & Emerging Media.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate the station goals, policies and procedures;
• Coordinate production work for the Educational television channel;
• Prepare annual work plan and budget;
• Liaise with the Programming manager on programs content and schedules;
• Plan and supervise television production activities;
• Liaise with producers, directors and technical teams on television productions;
• Initiate program production partnerships and sponsorship;
• Ensure compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines in broadcasting;
• Conduct, monitor and evaluate the educational channel productions and prepare reports; and
• Induct and train staff.

Requirements for appointment
 

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Communications, Media Studies, Education, Broadcast Journalism from a recognized Institution;
• Served as Senior Television producer KIE scale 10 or in a relevant and comparable position in a busy TV production environment at a supervisory level for at least three (3) years;
• Knowledge in educational news gathering, reporting and presentation;
• Advanced analytical skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to adhere to Strict deadlines and;
• Conversant with broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards.

(5) Chief Curriculum Development Officer, Hindu Religion Education 

KIE Scale 11

1 Post

The Chief Curriculum Development Officer, HRE will report to the Deputy Director Basic Education.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop relevant and quality curriculum support materials;
• Initiate and participate in curriculum orientation activities;
• Coordinate development and evaluation of curriculum support materials;
• Initiate research, monitoring and evaluation activities in HRE area; and
• Coordinate activities of HRE Education and course panels;

Requirement for Appointment
 

For appointments to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Master’s degree in Education from a recognized Institution;
• Served as Senior Curriculum Developer KIE 10 or in a relevant and comparable position for at least three (3) years;
• Demonstrated professional competence in HRE curriculum development or related areas;
• Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated; and be
• Proficiency in computer use and applications.

(6) Food and Beverage Controller 

KICD Scale 9

One (1) Post
 

The Food and Beverage Controller will report to the Assistant Director, NACECE Resource Centre.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Control of issues of food and beverage from the stores;
• Ensure all food and beverages sales are controlled;
• Taking daily stock of food and beverages;
• Preparing daily food cost report; and
• Facilitating smooth delivery of services and products to customers.

Requirement for Appointment
 

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Diploma in food and beverage management from recognized Institution;
• Served as a Food and Controller KIE 8 or in a relevant and comparable position in the hotel industry for at least three (3) years
• Demonstrated outstanding administrative ability in food and beverage control;
• Attended a management course from a recognized Institution Lasting not less than four weeks;
• Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated; and be
• Proficiency in computer use and applications.

(7) Sales Representatives 

Two (2)
 

The Sales representatives will report to the Senior Assistant Director, NRC.
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Duties and Responsibilities at this level:

• Plan for marketing of hospitality and conference products and Services;
• Undertake an intensive marketing of conference and hospitality services;
• Organize and control bookings, follow-up and after sales evaluation of specific accounts;
• Coordinate publicity and other marketing activities on thematic base to various target groups;
• Highlight and bring to the knowledge of management emerging trends and issues related to hospitality industry through intensive desk research and timely reporting; and
• Participate effectively in organizing any other institutional marketing events. 

NB: Applicants with good command in English and Kiswahili and any other foreign language will have an added advantage

Requirement for Appointment
 

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Diploma in marketing from a recognized institution;
• At least two years experience in hospitality marketing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; and be
• Proficient in computer application and use.

The sales representatives will be remunerated on a commission basis.
 

Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 19th July, 2013. 

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.
 

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

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.