KNEC Invitation for Training of Teachers and Teacher Educators in Item Writing

KNEC Invitation for Training of Teachers and Teacher Educators in Item Writing.

Training of Teachers and Teacher Educators in Item Writing

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is mandated to set and maintain examination and assessment standards for school, post-school, and teacher education levels. In line with this, KNEC is inviting qualified teachers and teacher educators to apply for training in the development of quality test items for the effective implementation of Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) in Basic Education and Teacher Training levels.

Trained teachers and teacher educators will be engaged by KNEC as contracted professionals when necessary.

Minimum Requirements for Applicants:

Applicants wishing to be considered for this training must meet the following criteria:

Integrity: Have unquestionable and irreproachable integrity.
Professional Expertise: Be a professional, expert, or subject specialist in the subject/learning area they wish to be trained in.
Current Teaching Assignment: Must be teaching in the following levels:
- Primary School: Grades 4, 5, and 6
- Junior School: Grades 7 and 8
- Senior School: Currently teaching at the secondary school level (teaching Grade 10 learners in 2026)
- Teacher Training Colleges: DTE-PP&P or DSTE
- Stage-Based Pathway: Foundation, Intermediate, or Prevocational levels
Academic and Professional Qualifications: Have the relevant academic and professional qualifications.
Curriculum Knowledge: Be conversant with the content of the curriculum designs in their subjects/learning areas of specialization.
Teaching Experience: Have a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
Registration: Be registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
Recommendation: Be recommended by the head of the institution.

Application Process:

Online Application Deadline: April 11, 2025
Application Link: http://examinersapp.knec.ac.ke
Additional Details: For further details, visit the KNEC website at www.knec.ac.ke.

Note

Teachers and teacher educators already trained by KNEC should not apply.
The selected teachers and teacher educators will be engaged by KNEC on a contractual basis as necessary.