Manager, Test Development at Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board

Job Purpose:

• The Manager, Test Development, will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for efficient and effective Test Development Functions.

Job Specification:

• 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:
• Developing; implementing and reviewing policies, standards and procedures for test development;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing framework for the management of the examination process;
• Developing, reviewing, evaluating and Banking test items;
• Overseeing the test development for human resource management professionals;
• Promoting the integrity of the test development process;
• Recommending the recruitment of examination setters, moderators, invigilators, markers and defining their roles;
• Co-ordinating panel meetings for item and paper setting;
• Designing the criteria for recruitment of setters, markers, moderators and invigilators;
• Proof reading and quality checks;
• Co-ordinating the marking, processing of examinations and certification of successful candidates;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination materials and processes;
• Co-ordinating preparation and disseminate test development reports;
• Ensuring that valid and reliable evaluation procedures are integrated into the curriculum.
• Planning and budgeting for the Department; and
• Building capacity and managing performance of the Department.

Job Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• 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;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management;
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP);
• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or any other relevant body;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results; and
• Good understanding of the role of Examination Development and Administration Function in realization of HRMPEB mandate and other national development goals.