Curriculum Development and Assessment Officer at National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

Duties and Responsibilities of Curriculum Development and Assessment Officer

The Curriculum Development and Assessment Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:

a) Identify and develop curriculum preparation tools, including curriculum development guidelines;

b) Coordinate all curriculum development issues;

c) Facilitate the development of Training Needs Assessment and subsequent training modules;

d) Develop and maintain operating procedures for curriculum development;

e) Prepare curriculum development reports to the Project Management and other stakeholders;

f) Prepare curriculum section reports to Project Management and other stakeholders;

g) Identify and develop assessment and certification tools, including assessment guidelines and certification documents for the project;

h) Provide input to course programs to reflect new/ revised program information;

i) Collaborate with training providers and master craftsmen to develop and review proposed training and internship plans to determine scope, key milestones and timeframes;

j) Partner with the curriculum development experts and industry stakeholders to evaluate and update existing course programs;

k) Oversee the maintenance of proper assessment and certification records of trainees in the formal and informal sectors;

l) Process and issue pass/completion slips, certificates and other certification documentation to trainees on successful completion of the technical training program as well as internship;

m) Prepare ToR’s for production of assessment and certification materials;

n) Accredit assessors to conduct trainee skills assessment;

o) Facilitate preparation of and validate assessment guidelines;

p) Coordinate the assessment and certification processes and ensure adherence to assessment rules, regulations and applicable standards; and

q) Prepare assessment and certification reports to Project Management and other stakeholders.

Consultant’s Qualifications and Key Skills

a) Post graduate degree in industrial/organizational psychology, educational psychology, educational measurement, curriculum development or any related field,

b) Have a minimum of 5 years of previous experience working in the test development industry, preferable with assessment and certification organizations,

c) Previous experience in direct client interactions,

d) Previous work experience successfully coordinating client-focused activities for a large number of domestic and international clients,

e) Skills in item development and item reviewing,

f) Demonstrated knowledge in test design and basic psychometric theory,

g) Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products and database software,

h) Comprehensive knowledge of current instructional theories and principles applicable in both online and instructor led learning programs,

i) Strong training and facilitation skills;

j) Excellent leadership skills including relationship management and written and verbal communications skills,

k) Ability and willingness to work long hours, take responsibility for delivery and meet tight deadlines.