Deputy Director, Test Development (Teacher Assessments)

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least twelve (12) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at a management level;
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Education from a recognized institution OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
  
• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
  
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  
• Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
  
• Proficiency in computer applications;
  
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.
  

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least twelve (12) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have served at a management level;
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Education from a recognized institution OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
  
• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
  
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  
• Demonstrated competence and merit in work performance;
  
• Proficiency in computer applications;
  
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.
  

• Aligning syllabuses to assessments;
  
• Developing assessment regulations and guidelines;
  
• Training and recruiting setters and moderators;
  
• Preparation of assessment timetables;
  
• Coordinating development of assessment tools/papers;
  
• Analyzing assessment test items/papers and preparing feedback reports;
  
• Conducting performance appraisal of officers in the department;
  
• Capacity building of teacher trainers in assessment;
  
• Coordinating pre-testing of test items;
  
• Preparing and implementing approved departmental work plan, procurement plan, and budget;
  
• Coordinating validation of marking schemes during marking;
  
• Developing and implementing effective risk management strategies;
  
• Chairing Course and awards Panel meetings;
  
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination/assessment materials;
  
• Advising the Director, Test Development on any issues relating to test development.