Principal Test Development Officer- Grade 3 at Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board

Job Purpose 

Test Development Officers will be responsible for the Test Development process.
 
Job Specifications: 

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

• Implementing test development policies, strategies and plans;
• Supervising the test development framework;
• Designing evaluation modules; 
• Supervising panel meetings;
• Designing and reviewing criteria for recruitment of setters, markers,  moderators and invigilators;
• Coordinating proof reading and quality checks;
• Evaluating the quality of items;
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination materials and  processes; 
• Maintaining safe custody of examination materials;
• Ensuring that valid and reliable evaluation procedures are integrated into the  curriculum; and 
• Preparing examinations development budget, procurement plan;

Person Specifications 

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

• Served in the grade of a Senior Test Development 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;
• 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 IHRM or any other relevant professional body of 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.