{
  "id": 9082208,
  "title": "KICD announces 17 permanent and pensionable jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/kicd-announces-17-permanent-and-pensionable-jobs",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T03:49:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/kicd-announces-17-permanent-and-pensionable-jobs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has recently announced the opening of 17 permanent and pensionable positions, signaling an intensified recruitment campaign aimed at bolstering its workforce. The recruitment drive targets senior management roles, curriculum specialists, technical officers, and administrative staff.\n\nAs per the MyGov Newspaper advertisement published on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, these positions are designed to enhance KICD's ability to deliver curriculum development, educational broadcasting, research, and institutional support services as the country progresses with education reforms. Applications for these roles are due by October 9, 2026.\n\nAmong the high-ranking positions being sought are two Senior Deputy Director roles. In addition, KICD is recruiting experienced professionals for several Grade 5 positions, including roles such as Principal Security Officer, Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer, Principal Producer (TV), Principal Planning Officer, and Principal Officer Administrator.\n\nThe institute's latest hiring initiatives underscore the significance of curriculum expertise. Two of the advertised positions are specifically for curriculum development, reflecting the agency's commitment to strengthening subject-specific curriculum design as schools continue to implement the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and other education programs.\n\nFurthermore, KICD has re-advertised four of the 17 vacancies that were previously unfilled. Interested candidates are instructed to apply through the institute's official recruitment process before the specified deadline.\n\nThe Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, established under KICD Act No. 4 of 2013, is tasked with developing curricula, educational content, and learning resources utilized throughout Kenya's education system. This recruitment opportunity presents a valuable prospect for professionals interested in securing government employment in sectors like education, broadcasting, administration, human resource management, supply chain management, and specialized curriculum development.",
  "summary": "The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has opened 17 permanent and pensionable positions, launching a fresh recruitment drive that targets senior managers, curriculum specialists, technical officers and administrative staff. In the latest advertisement published in the Tuesday, September 22, 2026, edition of MyGov Newspaper, the state agency said the vacancies are aimed at…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}