Job Description
Attractive contract terms of services for three years renewable based on satisfactory
performance.
(a) Job Purpose
The Manager, Test Development will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for
efficient and effective Test Development Functions.
(b) Job description.
The Manager, Test Development will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for
efficient and effective Test Development Functions. Specific duties and responsibilities
at this level will entail: -
(i) Developing; implementing and reviewing policies, standards and procedures for test development;
(ii) Developing, implementing and reviewing framework for the management
of the examination process;
(iii) Developing, reviewing, evaluating and Banking test items;
(iv) Overseeing the test development for human resource management professionals;
(v) Promoting the integrity of the test development process;
(vi) Recommending the recruitment of examination setters, moderators,
invigilators, markers and defining their roles;
(vii) Coordinating panel meetings for item and paper setting;
(viii) Designing the criteria for recruitment of setters, markers, moderators and
invigilators;
(ix) Proof reading and quality checks;
(x) Coordinating the marking, processing of examinations and certification of
successful candidates;
(xi) Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination materials and processes;
(xii) Coordinating preparation and disseminate test development reports;
(xiii) Ensure that valid and reliable evaluation procedures are integrated into the
curriculum.
(xiv) Planning and budgeting for the Department; and
(xv) Building capacity and managing performance of the Department.
(c)Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
(i) Served in the grade of Principal Test Development Officer HRMPEB 3 for a
minimum period of three (3) years OR in a comparable and relevant
position from a reputable organization for a cumulative period of ten (10)
years, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management position;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Human
Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
(iii) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Human
Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
(iv) Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource management;
(v) Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP);
(vi) Member of Institute the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
or any other relevant body;
(vii) Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized
institution;
(viii) Proficiency in computer applications;
(ix) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
(x) Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in
work performance and results; and
(xi) Good understanding of the role of Examination Development and
Administration Function in realization of HRMPEB mandate and other
national development goals.
(d) Key Competencies and Skills
(i) Strategic thinking;
(ii) Leadership in driving change and ability to build organizational capability;
(iii) Coaching, mentoring and managing performance;
(iv) Demonstrated experience in policy and strategy implementation;
(v) Excellent team management skills;
(vi) Excellent inter-personal skill, with the ability to develop and maintain
strong relationships at all levels;
(vii) Organizational and negotiation skills;
(viii) Ability to work under pressure;
(ix) Problem solving and analytical skills.
Applications including Academic and Professional Testimonials and Requirements of the Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya should be addressed to:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS EXAMINATIONS BOARD
P.O. BOX 23733 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@hrmpeb.or.ke