The Senior Principal Curriculum Development Officer will report to the Chief Principal Curriculum Development Officer Secondary Education
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Coordinating the development, evaluation and review of curricula and curriculum support materials;
Initiating and participating in curriculum orientation activities;
Coordinating activities of subject and course panels;
Initiating and conducting basic, applied and action research to address knowledge gaps related to curriculum development;
Undertaking research in areas of curriculum that contribute to general body of knowledge;
Developing research database; updating research Information Management System to facilitate monitoring of curriculum implementation;
Publishing research documents such as research books and the East African Journal of Educational Research (EAJER);
Developing abstracts of research reports for dissemination in the KICD website;
Organizing research panels and annual KICD symposium;
Evaluating use of digital resources and ICT integration in curriculum delivery; and
Establishing networks, partnerships and collaborations in the development of digital content materials.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master's Degree in Education, Business Management, Public Policy, Research or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
At least 10 years' relevant experience and 4 years in a management role in matters related to education;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Computer literacy.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
