Assistant Director, Technical Services 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.

1. Assistant Director, Technical Services, KICD Grade 4. (1 POST)
(a) Job specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Coordinating the preparation of cost estimates for proposed electronic/electrical programs in the Institute;
ii. Ensuring that documents are prepared in accordance with proposed specifications/requirements;
iii. Undertaking preventive and corrective measures in the maintenance of the
iv. Institute’s technical equipment and systems;
v. Making recommendations on the purchase and installation of technical equipment and systems;
vii. Carrying out technical evaluation of proposed technical projects and equipment;
ix. Ensuring proper storage of technical hardware and related software; and
x. Supervising the implementation of technical projects, commissioning and
xi. final acceptance of completed projects.

(b) Job specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering 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. Registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or relevant professional body;
vii. Computer literacy;
viii. Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results; and
ix. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of 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.