Principal Examination Officer at Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)

Ref: HRM/PEO/2/2 023

Job specifications

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Examinations Administration Division, the holder of the  above position will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the identification of examination centres and allocating students to  centres.
• Coordinating the dispatch of stationery to various examination centres.
• Preparing examination timetables.
• Administration of examinations in consultation with relevant authorities.
• Handling deferments and withdrawals.
• Ensuring compliance with examination rules and regulations and making  recommendations.
• Preparing relevant administrative reports on conduct of examinations.
• Monitoring and assessing examination centres for continuous improvement purposes.
• Conducting training workshops for invigilators and coordinators of examinations biannually.
• Ensuring the delivery of examination scripts to the examination marking centre.
• Coordinating the collection of biometric data from students.
• Coordinating Disciplinary processes on examination irregularities.
• Preparing advertisements for print media of examination activities.
• Process, verify and submit for approval payment claim vouchers for contracted  professionals.
• Undertaking risk management on all aspects of examinations administration.
• 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, Finance, Education, Law, ICT or any other  course related to kasneb examinations or equivalent qualification from a recognized  institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance,  Education, Law, ICT or in a related field relevant to kasneb examinations, 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 related recognized professional body relevant  to the examinations of KASNEB.
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been  in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution