Senior Test Development Officer - Grade 4 at Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board

Job Purpose

Test Development Officers will be responsible for the Test Development process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

• Implementing policies, standards and procedures for test development;
• preparing the first draft of the assessment material according to the syllabus specification,
• Ensuring parity of standards across optional questions on the paper,
• Maintaining safe custody of examination materials;
• Organizing panel meetings for item and paper setting;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination materials and processes;
• Proof reading and quality checks;
• Identifying setters, markers, moderators and invigilators
• Drafting budget, procurement plans and work plan.

Academic Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Examination Development and Administration Officer HRMPEB GRADE 5 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource management;
•  Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP);
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Key Competencies and Skills

• Integrity
• Good organizational and planning skills;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines;
• IT skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to working in teams;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Time Management