Manager, Examinations Administration
2025-05-06T10:51:32+00:00
Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Admin & Office
2025-05-23T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Manager, Examinations Administration
- The Manager, Examinations Administration position is being offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of three (3) years, subject to renewal based on performance and organizational needs.
Job Purpose:
- The Manager, Examinations Administration, will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for efficient and effective management of Examination Administration Functions
Duties and responsibilities:
- The main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to;
- Developing; implementing and reviewing policies, standards and procedures for administering examinations;
- Developing, implementing and reviewing framework for the management of the examination process;
- Co-ordinating preparation and conduct of examinations for persons seeking registration under the Act;
- Co-ordinating development, implementation and review of examination rules, regulations, procedures and processes;
- Investigating and determining cases involving indiscipline by students registered with the Examinations Board;
- Reviewing exemption procedure and publishing them to students registered with the Examination Board;
- Co-ordinating preparation of pre-qualified logistics entities and brief them on the examination security procedures;
- Prescribing fees and other charges payable with respect to such examinations;
- Promoting the integrity of the examination process;
- Recommending the recruitment of examination setters, moderators, invigilators, markers and defining their roles;
- Establishing a system of collaboration with accredited institutions on examination administration;
- Guaranteeing security for examination materials, including draft examination questions, marking schemes, examination papers, marked scripts and reports;
- Co-ordinating release of examination results to the students registered for them;
- Overseeing processing of certificates and release to the cleared students;
- Developing key accountability measures, setting targets for the Department and appraising staff against agreed set targets;
- Planning and budgeting for the Department;
- Building capacity and managing performance of the Department; and
- Ensuring preparation and timely submission of management and statutory reports.
Job Requirements:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
- Served in the grade of Principal Examinations Administration 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.
Key Competencies and Skills:
- Strategic thinking;
- Leadership in driving change and ability to build organizational capability;
- Coaching, mentoring and managing performance;
- Demonstrated experience in policy and strategy implementation;
- Excellent team management skills;
- Excellent inter-personal skill, with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels;
- Organizational and negotiation skills;
The main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to; Developing; implementing and reviewing policies, standards and procedures for administering examinations; Developing, implementing and reviewing framework for the management of the examination process; Co-ordinating preparation and conduct of examinations for persons seeking registration under the Act; Co-ordinating development, implementation and review of examination rules, regulations, procedures and processes; Investigating and determining cases involving indiscipline by students registered with the Examinations Board; Reviewing exemption procedure and publishing them to students registered with the Examination Board; Co-ordinating preparation of pre-qualified logistics entities and brief them on the examination security procedures; Prescribing fees and other charges payable with respect to such examinations; Promoting the integrity of the examination process; Recommending the recruitment of examination setters, moderators, invigilators, markers and defining their roles; Establishing a system of collaboration with accredited institutions on examination administration; Guaranteeing security for examination materials, including draft examination questions, marking schemes, examination papers, marked scripts and reports; Co-ordinating release of examination results to the students registered for them; Overseeing processing of certificates and release to the cleared students; Developing key accountability measures, setting targets for the Department and appraising staff against agreed set targets; Planning and budgeting for the Department; Building capacity and managing performance of the Department; and Ensuring preparation and timely submission of management and statutory reports.
Strategic thinking; Leadership in driving change and ability to build organizational capability; Coaching, mentoring and managing performance; Demonstrated experience in policy and strategy implementation; Excellent team management skills; Excellent inter-personal skill, with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels; Organizational and negotiation skills;
Served in the grade of Principal Examinations Administration 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.
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Vacancy title:
Manager, Examinations Administration
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 23 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Manager, Examinations Administration
- The Manager, Examinations Administration position is being offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of three (3) years, subject to renewal based on performance and organizational needs.
Job Purpose:
- The Manager, Examinations Administration, will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for efficient and effective management of Examination Administration Functions
Duties and responsibilities:
- The main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to;
- Developing; implementing and reviewing policies, standards and procedures for administering examinations;
- Developing, implementing and reviewing framework for the management of the examination process;
- Co-ordinating preparation and conduct of examinations for persons seeking registration under the Act;
- Co-ordinating development, implementation and review of examination rules, regulations, procedures and processes;
- Investigating and determining cases involving indiscipline by students registered with the Examinations Board;
- Reviewing exemption procedure and publishing them to students registered with the Examination Board;
- Co-ordinating preparation of pre-qualified logistics entities and brief them on the examination security procedures;
- Prescribing fees and other charges payable with respect to such examinations;
- Promoting the integrity of the examination process;
- Recommending the recruitment of examination setters, moderators, invigilators, markers and defining their roles;
- Establishing a system of collaboration with accredited institutions on examination administration;
- Guaranteeing security for examination materials, including draft examination questions, marking schemes, examination papers, marked scripts and reports;
- Co-ordinating release of examination results to the students registered for them;
- Overseeing processing of certificates and release to the cleared students;
- Developing key accountability measures, setting targets for the Department and appraising staff against agreed set targets;
- Planning and budgeting for the Department;
- Building capacity and managing performance of the Department; and
- Ensuring preparation and timely submission of management and statutory reports.
Job Requirements:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
- Served in the grade of Principal Examinations Administration 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.
Key Competencies and Skills:
- Strategic thinking;
- Leadership in driving change and ability to build organizational capability;
- Coaching, mentoring and managing performance;
- Demonstrated experience in policy and strategy implementation;
- Excellent team management skills;
- Excellent inter-personal skill, with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels;
- Organizational and negotiation skills;
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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