Assistant Director, Educational Broadcasting at KICD

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development wishes to recruit qualified professionals on a permanent and pensionable basis for the vacant positions outlined below.

4. Assistant Director, Educational Broadcasting, KICD Grade 4. (1 POST)
(a) Job specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
i. Developing and review of education broadcasting policy as it relates to electronic media;
ii. Initiating the development and review of long- and short-term goals for development of electronic media programs;
iv. Designing of system procedures for electronic media curriculum support materials;
v. Ensuring the development of programming and transmission schedules;
vi. Spearheading research, monitoring and evaluation activities of electronic curriculum support materials;
vii. Facilitating the monitoring and evaluation electronic media programmes;
viii. Building capacity for education media producers and artistes;
ix. Establishing networks, partnership and collaborations in the development of electronic media curriculum support materials;
x. Ensuring the development and maintenance of databank on all statistics
xi. pertaining to electronic media curriculum support materials;
xii. Initiating and facilitating teacher orientation, exhibitions, conferences and workshops; and
xiii. Establishing networks, partnership and collaborations in the development of electronic media curriculum support materials.
xiv. Further, duties and responsibilities will entail:
xv. Overseeing the implementation of strategic objectives and overall performance management; and
xvi. Ensuring prudent use of finances and assets in the Department.

(b) Person specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies, Media Science, Mass Communication, Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Master’s degree in Media Studies, Media Science, Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. At least 10 years’ relevant experience and 4 years in a management role;
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. Computer literacy;
vii. Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in Educational Media;
viii. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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 no later than 27th February,2026. All applications should give full details of their address including mobile numbers as well as the names and addresses of two referees.

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

NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. We encourage people with disabilities and the marginalized to apply.