ASSESSMENT DESIGN SPECIALIST

VACANCY: ASSESSMENT DESIGN SPECIALIST

Applications are invited from suitably motivated and well experienced candidates to fill the above position which exists at the Botswana Public Service Assessment Services Centre

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO.2 OF 2019
SALARY: E1 (P409, 008 – P425, 556) per annum.

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS:

• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%).
• Compulsory Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% and Employee pays 5%).

DURATION 24 -36 Months (Contract)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology/ Organizational Psychology with training on the Design and Implementation of the Assessment/Development Centre
Membership of a recognized professional body

EXPERIENCE:

At least twelve (12) years relevant experience in Assessment Services, two (2) years of which must have been served at an executive level and four (4) years as an Assessment/Development Centre Designer.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To oversee the development of assessment instruments and their quality assurance mechanisms to maintain relevant solutions.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Leads and supports the development and review of assessment instruments for different levels/jobs in all phases of content development, validation design and implementation.
2. Oversees implementation of the research functions
3. Designs and recommends new approaches, structures and systems for assessment.
4. Develops, monitors and evaluates quality control measures of the Centre
5. Oversees the upkeep of Assessment/Development records
6. Collaborates with all relevant stakeholders in the Assessment/Development process
7. Benchmarks and develops best practice programme delivery strategies.
8. Provide on the job training to supervisees and manage their performance.
9. Engages in thorough /ongoing research to keep abreast with developments on assessment instruments/ methods
10. Models professionalism and exemplary behaviours among staff

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Team work and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovating and Driving Change

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should quote the reference and the vacancy circular number and provide the following details:

a) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
b) Certified copies of certificates (attach academic transcripts) and Omang.
c) At least two (2) work related references confirming the required experience.
d) Attach certification of Professional registration (Botswana Professional Health Council)
e) Applications should indicate date of first appointment, present post, date of appointment thereto and salary scale.

IMPORTANT:

Applications should be routed through their Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Applications should be addressed to:

Coordinator Assessment Services
P O Box 10026
Gaborone

Or hand delivered to;

Botswana Public Service College, Administration Block – Registry Office No. 1, Ground Floor.
Closing Date: 15th February 2019

For any clarification contact the Assessment Services Centre at Tel: 3684236.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.