Job Description
DIRECTOR, TEST DEVELOPMENT, GRADE KASNEB 2 (1 post) - HRM/DTD/2/2023
(a) Job specifications
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the holder of the above position will be responsible
for:
(i) Coordinating recruitment of examination setters in liason with the Human Resource
Division
(ii) Facilitating the training of setters on examination standards.
(iii) Coordinating the development of Tables of Specifications for all test papers.
(iv) Developing and moderating examinations that are aligned with the syllabuses and other
standards.
(v) Preparing pilot papers after the major review of syllabuses.
(vi) Coordinating analysis of performance in examinations and prepare feedback reports.
(vii) Supervising and mentoring all officers in the Directorate.
(viii) Appraising the performance of all staff in the Directorate.
(ix) Implementing quality management systems for continual improvement.
(x) Analyzing recommendations of examiners for continual improvement of examination
papers.
(xi) Ensuring the security and integrity of examinations and overall Risk Management.
(xii) Undertaking any other duties as will be assigned by the Secretary/Chief Executive
Officer from time to time.
(b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i) Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Education, Law or
any other related course relevant to the examinations of kasneb, or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
ii) Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration,
Finance, Education, Law or any other related course relevant to the examinations of
kasneb, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii) Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: ICPAK, ICS,
ICIFA, LSK or any other equivalent or relevant recognized professional body relevant
to the examinations of kasneb.
iv) At least twelve (12) years' relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been
in a senior management role;
v) Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
vi) Proficiency in computer applications;
vii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
viii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. This will be subject to
submission upon offer of job for the successful candidate.
(c) Key Competencies and Skills
(i) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
(ii) Report writing skills.
(iii) Analytical and modelling skills.
(iv) Strong situational analysis capability.
(v) Attention to detail and critical thinking.
(vi) Innovative skills.
(vii) Excellent negotiation skills.