Principal Examination Administration Officer - Grade 3 at Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board

Job Purpose 

Examination Officers will be responsible for the Examination Administration process.

Job Specifications:

The main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

• Implementing Examination policies; strategies and plans;
• Developing and managing the examinations frameworks;
• Preparing examinations schedules for the Board;
• Ensuring processing of candidates marks and release of examination results for  all examinations;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination materials and  processes; 
• Maintaining safe custody of examination materials;
• Facilitating efficient administration of examinations;
• Processing exemption requests and making recommendations;
• Analyzing exam results and making recommendations. 
• Processing candidates’ marks for all examinations;
• Receiving and examining exemptions and appeal applications and credentials  for new and continuing students to ascertain their eligibility; 
• Managing student registration process; and
• Developing budgets and work plans for the department.

Person Specifications 

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

• Served in the grade of a Senior Examination Administration Officer for a minimum period of four (4) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of ten  (10) years, four (4) years of which must be at a management level; 
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent qualification from a  recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Human  Resource, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a  recognized institution;
• Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management;
• Possession of Certified Human Resource Professional(CHRP) is an added  advantage; 
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized  institution;
• Member of Institute of Human Resource Management or any other  relevant professional body in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial skills as reflected in  work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills 

• Excellent organizational skills with aptitude to manage multiple projects,follow through and meet deadlines;
• Ability to constitute, lead and motive teams for optimal productivity;
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills;
• Ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management and  stakeholders;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work independently while at the same time succinctly contribute to  multiple teams across various offices;
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive material and information with  discretion; and
• Solid knowledge of Human Resource industry