The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development invites applications from qualified, competent, and motivated professionals to fill a range of vacant positions on a permanent and pensionable basis. The recruitment seeks to strengthen the Institute’s technical, academic, administrative, audit, and support functions in line with its mandate of developing, reviewing, and approving curricula and curriculum support materials for basic and teacher education in Kenya.
The Institute plays a central role in shaping the education system and advancing the national vision of a skilled and ethical society. To effectively deliver on this mandate, KICD requires experienced professionals with strong technical expertise, curriculum development capacity, administrative competence, and institutional governance skills.
The positions advertised span senior leadership roles, curriculum development specialists across multiple subject areas, audit and assurance functions, technical services, broadcasting, printing, and resource mobilization. Successful candidates will be deployed according to organizational needs and will be expected to contribute to policy, innovation, quality assurance, and service delivery within the Institute.
Available Positions
- Assistant Director, Technical Services
The Assistant Director, Technical Services provides leadership and oversight of technical operations supporting curriculum development, production, and dissemination activities within the Institute.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Overseeing technical services supporting curriculum development and implementation processes
- Coordinating maintenance and optimal utilization of technical infrastructure and systems
- Supporting development and implementation of technical policies, standards, and procedures
- Supervising technical teams and ensuring effective service delivery
- Advising management on technical capacity needs and system improvements
- Supporting procurement, deployment, and maintenance of technical equipment
- Preparing technical reports and performance updates
- Performing any other duties assigned by the Institute
- Senior Curriculum Development Officer, Special Needs Education – Visual Impairment
This role supports curriculum design, adaptation, and review for learners with visual impairment.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing and reviewing curricula tailored to learners with visual impairment
- Adapting curriculum materials to ensure accessibility and inclusivity
- Supporting integration of special needs education principles into mainstream curricula
- Participating in research to inform inclusive curriculum design
- Collaborating with stakeholders involved in special needs education
- Supporting piloting, validation, and evaluation of curriculum materials
- Preparing technical reports and documentation
- Performing other curriculum-related duties as assigned
- Assistant Director, NRC & Resource Mobilization
The Assistant Director supports national resource coordination and mobilization initiatives for curriculum development and implementation.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Coordinating national and external resource mobilization initiatives
- Supporting development of partnerships and funding proposals
- Managing relationships with development partners and stakeholders
- Tracking utilization and reporting of mobilized resources
- Supporting strategic planning and sustainability initiatives
- Preparing reports on resource mobilization activities
- Performing other duties assigned by management
- Assistant Director, Educational Broadcasting
This role oversees educational broadcasting initiatives that support curriculum delivery through media platforms.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Coordinating production and dissemination of educational broadcast content
- Supporting integration of broadcasting into curriculum delivery strategies
- Supervising educational media production teams
- Ensuring quality and relevance of broadcast educational materials
- Collaborating with partners in education media and broadcasting
- Preparing performance and impact reports
- Performing any other assigned duties
- Senior Curriculum Development Officer, Indigenous Languages (Secondary)
The role focuses on development and review of secondary-level curricula for indigenous languages.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing and reviewing curricula for indigenous languages at secondary level
- Ensuring alignment with national education policies and standards
- Supporting development of teaching and learning materials
- Participating in curriculum piloting and evaluation activities
- Engaging stakeholders in language and cultural education
- Preparing curriculum documentation and reports
- Performing other related duties as assigned
- Senior Curriculum Development Officer, French
This role supports curriculum development and review for French language education.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing and reviewing French language curricula
- Supporting integration of language pedagogy best practices
- Contributing to development of instructional materials
- Participating in curriculum evaluation and improvement processes
- Supporting teacher orientation and capacity-building initiatives
- Preparing technical reports and curriculum guides
- Performing other assigned duties
- Assistant Printer
The Assistant Printer supports printing and production of curriculum materials.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Operating printing machinery and equipment
- Supporting production of curriculum documents and materials
- Ensuring quality control during printing processes
- Assisting with routine maintenance of printing equipment
- Managing printing supplies and materials
- Supporting binding, finishing, and storage of printed materials
- Performing other printing-related duties as assigned
- Principal Internal Auditor
The Principal Internal Auditor provides independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Planning and conducting internal audits across Institute operations
- Evaluating effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems
- Reviewing compliance with policies, laws, and regulations
- Preparing audit reports with findings and recommendations
- Following up on implementation of audit recommendations
- Advising management on governance and control improvements
- Performing other audit-related duties as assigned
- Senior Curriculum Development Officer, English / Literature in English
This role supports curriculum development in English and Literature in English.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing and reviewing English and Literature curricula
- Supporting integration of literacy and language competencies
- Participating in curriculum research and evaluation
- Supporting development of instructional materials
- Engaging teachers and stakeholders during curriculum implementation
- Preparing curriculum documentation and reports
- Performing other assigned duties
- Senior Curriculum Development Officer, Marine and Fisheries Technology
This role focuses on technical and vocational curriculum development in marine and fisheries technology.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing and reviewing curricula in marine and fisheries technology
- Ensuring alignment with industry and skills development needs
- Supporting development of practical training materials
- Participating in curriculum validation and evaluation
- Engaging industry stakeholders and training institutions
- Preparing technical curriculum reports
- Performing other assigned duties
- Senior Curriculum Development Officer, Sports and Recreation
The role supports curriculum development in sports and recreation education.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing and reviewing sports and recreation curricula
- Supporting integration of physical education and talent development
- Contributing to instructional material development
- Participating in curriculum evaluation activities
- Engaging stakeholders in sports education
- Preparing curriculum reports
- Performing other assigned duties
- Senior Curriculum Development Officer, Media Technology
This role supports curriculum development in media and technology-related disciplines.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing and reviewing media technology curricula
- Supporting integration of digital and media skills
- Participating in curriculum research and evaluation
- Supporting instructional material development
- Engaging industry and training stakeholders
- Preparing technical documentation
- Performing other assigned duties
- Senior Curriculum Development Officer, IRE
This role supports curriculum development in Islamic Religious Education.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing and reviewing IRE curricula
- Ensuring alignment with education policy and ethical standards
- Supporting instructional material development
- Participating in curriculum piloting and evaluation
- Engaging relevant education stakeholders
- Preparing curriculum reports
- Performing other assigned duties
- Assistant Director, Internal Audit
The Assistant Director supports leadership of the internal audit function.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Supporting planning and execution of internal audit programs
- Supervising audit teams and assignments
- Reviewing audit findings and reports
- Supporting risk assessment and control improvement initiatives
- Coordinating follow-up on audit recommendations
- Advising management on governance and compliance matters
- Performing other audit-related duties as assigned
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit application letters, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, a detailed curriculum vitae, and a copy of national identity card. Applications must include full contact details, including mobile numbers and email addresses.
Applications should be addressed to the Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, and must be received no later than 27th February 2026.
Application Address
The Director/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
P. O. Box 30231 – 00100
Nairobi
Additional Information
Detailed job specifications for the advertised positions are available on the KICD website at www.kicd.ac.ke.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Persons with disabilities and individuals from marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
