Senior Test Development Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing policies, standards, and procedures for test development.
• Preparing the first draft of the assessment material according to the syllabus specification.
• Ensuring parity of standards across optional questions on the paper.
• Maintaining safe custody of examination materials.
• Organizing panel meetings for item and paper setting.
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination materials and processes.
• Performing proofreading and quality checks on examination documents.
• Identifying setters, markers, moderators, and invigilators.
• Drafting budget, procurement plans, and work plans for the department.
• Executing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

• Served in the grade of Test Development Officer HRMPEB Grade 5 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP).
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• IT skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management.