Director, Test Development at Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)

Ref: HRM/DTD/2/2 023

Job specifications

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the holder of the above position will be responsible  for:

• Coordinating recruitment of examination setters in liason with the Human Resource  Division
• Facilitating the training of setters on examination standards.
• Coordinating the development of Tables of Specifications for all test papers.
• Developing and moderating examinations that are aligned with the syllabuses and other  standards.
• Preparing pilot papers after the major review of syllabuses.
• Coordinating analysis of performance in examinations and prepare feedback reports.
• Supervising and mentoring all officers in the Directorate.
• Appraising the performance of all staff in the Directorate.
• Implementing quality management systems for continual improvement.
• Analyzing recommendations of examiners for continual improvement of examination  papers.
• Ensuring the security and integrity of examinations and overall Risk Management.
• Undertaking any other duties as will be assigned by the Secretary/Chief Executive  Officer from time to time.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• 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;
• 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;
• 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.
• At least twelve (12) years' relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been  in a senior management role;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; 
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. This will be subject to  submission upon offer of job for the successful candidate.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Analytical and modelling skills.
• Strong situational analysis capability.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Innovative skills. Excellent negotiation skills