13 Vacancies Open at KASNEB 2026 – Deputy Director and Assistant Director Positions
Application Deadline: 29th May 2026 – 11:59 PM (East African Time)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (KASNEB Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill)
Employer Type: State Corporation under the National Treasury and Economic Planning
About KASNEB
KASNEB is a state corporation established under Section 14 of the Accountants Act, Cap 531 of 1977. Its operations are also recognized under:
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Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534 of 1988
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Investment and Financial Analysts Act, Cap 542
Mandate of KASNEB:
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Develop syllabuses and conduct certificate, diploma, professional and post-professional examinations
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Offer certification in accountancy, finance, credit, governance and management, information technology and related disciplines
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Promote its qualifications nationally and internationally
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Accredit relevant training institutions in liaison with the Ministry in charge of Education
The KASNEB Board invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following vacant positions.
Vacancies by Directorate
| Directorate | Number of Positions |
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| Legal Services Division | 1 |
| Research and Business Development Directorate | 1 |
| Curriculum and Test Development Directorate | 2 |
| Examinations Management Directorate | 2 |
| Supply Chain Management Division | 2 |
| Corporate Services Directorate | 2 |
| Accreditation and Quality Assurance Directorate | 2 |
| Internal Audit and Risk Assurance Division | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
Full List of Vacancies
Grade 3 – Deputy Director Positions (11 Posts)
| S/N | Position | Grade | Directorate / Division | Posts | Job Ref. No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Director – Legal Services (Re-Advertisement) | 3 | Legal Services Division | 1 | HRM/LS/DDLS/2/2026 |
| 2 | Deputy Director Planning – Research Innovation & Consultancy (Re-Advertisement) | 3 | Research and Business Development Directorate | 1 | HRM/RBD/DDRIC/2/2026 |
| 3 | Deputy Director – Test Development | 3 | Curriculum & Test Development Directorate | 1 | HRM/CTD/DDTD/2/2026 |
| 4 | Deputy Director – Curriculum Design and Development | 3 | Curriculum & Test Development Directorate | 1 | HRM/CTD/DDCDD/2/2026 |
| 5 | Deputy Director – Examinations Administration | 3 | Examinations Management Directorate | 1 | HRM/EM/DDEA/2/2026 |
| 6 | Deputy Director – Examinations Processing | 3 | Examinations Management Directorate | 1 | HRM/EM/DDEP/2/2026 |
| 7 | Deputy Director – Supply Chain Management | 3 | Supply Chain Management Division | 1 | HRM/SCM/DDSCM/2/2026 |
| 8 | Deputy Director – Information Communication Technology | 3 | Corporate Services Directorate | 1 | HRM/CS/DDICT/2/2026 |
| 9 | Deputy Director – Accreditation | 3 | Accreditation & Quality Assurance Directorate | 1 | HRM/AQA/DDAC/2/2026 |
| 10 | Deputy Director – Quality Assurance | 3 | Accreditation & Quality Assurance Directorate | 1 | HRM/AQA/DDQA/2/2026 |
| 11 | Deputy Director – Administration | 3 | Corporate Services Directorate | 1 | HRM/CS/DDAD/2/2026 |
Grade 4 – Assistant Director Positions (2 Posts)
| S/N | Position | Grade | Directorate / Division | Posts | Job Ref. No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Assistant Director – Internal Audit (Re-Advertisement) | 4 | Internal Audit and Risk Assurance Division | 1 | HRM/IARA/ADIA/2/2026 |
| 13 | Assistant Director – Supply Chain Management (Re-Advertisement) | 4 | Supply Chain Management Division | 1 | HRM/SCM/ADSCM/2/2026 |
Positions Grouped by Functional Area
Legal and Corporate Services
| Position | Grade | Ref. No. |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director – Legal Services | 3 | HRM/LS/DDLS/2/2026 |
| Deputy Director – Administration | 3 | HRM/CS/DDAD/2/2026 |
Research and Business Development
| Position | Grade | Ref. No. |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director Planning – Research Innovation & Consultancy | 3 | HRM/RBD/DDRIC/2/2026 |
Curriculum and Test Development
| Position | Grade | Ref. No. |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director – Test Development | 3 | HRM/CTD/DDTD/2/2026 |
| Deputy Director – Curriculum Design and Development | 3 | HRM/CTD/DDCDD/2/2026 |
Examinations Management
| Position | Grade | Ref. No. |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director – Examinations Administration | 3 | HRM/EM/DDEA/2/2026 |
| Deputy Director – Examinations Processing | 3 | HRM/EM/DDEP/2/2026 |
Supply Chain Management
| Position | Grade | Ref. No. |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director – Supply Chain Management | 3 | HRM/SCM/DDSCM/2/2026 |
| Assistant Director – Supply Chain Management | 4 | HRM/SCM/ADSCM/2/2026 |
Information Communication Technology
| Position | Grade | Ref. No. |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director – Information Communication Technology | 3 | HRM/CS/DDICT/2/2026 |
Accreditation and Quality Assurance
| Position | Grade | Ref. No. |
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| Deputy Director – Accreditation | 3 | HRM/AQA/DDAC/2/2026 |
| Deputy Director – Quality Assurance | 3 | HRM/AQA/DDQA/2/2026 |
Internal Audit and Risk Assurance
| Position | Grade | Ref. No. |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director – Internal Audit | 4 | HRM/IARA/ADIA/2/2026 |
How to Access Full Job Details
Job descriptions and specifications are available on the KASNEB website:
Website: www.kasneb.or.ke
Application Requirements
Required Documents
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following:
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Application letter (indicating Job Title and Reference Number of the position applied for)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Certified copies of transcripts
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Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
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National Identity Card
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Testimonials
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Names and addresses of three referees
Submission Method
Send applications via email to:
Email: ceo@kasneb.or.ke
Hard copy applications shall not be considered.
Address Your Application To:
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
KASNEB
P.O. Box 41362 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
Application Deadline
Applications must be received on or before Friday, 29th May 2026 by 11:59 PM (East African Time).
Chapter Six (6) Compliance – For Successful Candidates
Successful candidates (those appointed to advertised positions) will be required to provide the following documents before an offer is made, in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
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Valid Certificate of Good Conduct – Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
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Clearance Certificate – Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
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Tax Compliance Certificate – Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
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Clearance Certificate – Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
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Clearance Certificate – Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Important Notices
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Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
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Hard copy applications shall not be considered
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Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
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Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic and professional certificates during interviews
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