Job Description
DIRECTOR, EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION AND PROCESSING, GRADE KASNEB 2
(1 post) - HRM/DEAP/2/2023
(a) Job specifications
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the holder of the above position will be responsible
for:
i) Coordinating administration of examinations in consultation with relevant authorities.
ii) Ensuring compliance with examination rules and regulations and making recommendation.
iii) Coordinating preparation of relevant administrative reports on conduct of examinations.
iv) Coordinating training workshops for chief invigilators and coordinators of examinations
bi-annually.
v) Coordinating the delivery of examination scripts to the examination-marking center.
vi) Coordinating the collection of biometric data from students.
vii) Coordinating risk management on all aspects of examinations administration and
processing
xiii) Developing transition protocols and other supporting policies.
xiv) Sup ervising and mentoring all officers in the Directorate.
xv) Appraising the performance of all staff in the Directorate.
xvi) Undertaking any other duties as will be assigned by the Secretary/Chief Executive
Officer from time to time.
(b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i) Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Education, Law or
any other related course relevant to the examinations of kasneb, or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
ii) Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration,
Finance, Education, Law or any other related course relevant to the examinations of
kasneb, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii) Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: ICPAK, ICS, ICIFA,
LSK or any other equivalent or relevant recognized professional body relevant to the
examinations of kasneb.
iv) At least twelve (12) years' relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been in
a senior management role;
v) Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
vi) Proficiency in computer applications;
vii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
viii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution. This will be subject to
submission upon offer of job for the successful candidate.
(c) Key Competencies and Skills
i) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
ii) Report writing skills.
iii) Analytical and modelling skills.
iv) Strong situational analysis capability.
v) Attention to detail and critical thinking.
vi) Innovative skills.
vii) Excellent negotiation skills.