CENTRE QUALITY ASSUARANCE EXECUTIVE – Botswana Examinations Council

VACANCY 

Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) is mandated under Section 5 of the Botswana Examinations Council Act CAP 58:03 (as Amended by BEC Amendment Act No. 19 of 2020) to manage and conduct examinations and assessment in general education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). BEC has developed a new strategy and consequently, a new structure that is aligned to the strategy. The organization wishes to attract into the following positions, results oriented professionals, with solid leadership experience, who are driven by a passion for excellence.

Centre Quality Assurance Executive

Main Purpose of the Job

Reviews and prepares regulatory documents that ensures compliance to standards, policies, procedures and guidelines in the conduct of BEC examinations. Guides centres on the standards for the conduct of examinations and assessment. Provides assurance on centre preparedness to administer examinations according to laid out regulations. Coordinates the investigations of malpractice cases to uphold integrity of examinations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Key Performance Areas

• Co-ordinates the development and review of rules, regulations, standards and practices governing the conduct of assessments in the centres; and ensure that these are appropriately communicated to centres as per the annual timetable
• Conduct inspections and prepares reports for the Manager to determine awarding of centre status to new institutions wanting to be an assessment centre
• Investigate cases of non-compliance and maladministration reported by the inspection team and recommends appropriate actions as laid out in the procedures
• Supervises the conduct of inspection of centres conducting examinations from BEC
• Prepares annual post exam centre compliance and quality assurance report
• Provide feedback to centres at the end of every examination cycle to ensure continual improvement
• Co-ordinate and lead training workshops for chief invigilators before the conduct of examinations.
• Liaise with Material management and Printing logistics to resolve shortcomings experienced by centres during the conduct of examination
• Co-ordinate with Relations Management Unit on the recruitment, selection and appraisal of external personnel monitoring the conduct of examinations.
• Research and apply best practices in conduct of examinations, and maintain high level of knowledge in order to effectively undertake the duties of the post
• Participate in activities conducted by Assessment Compliance and other audit activities to ensure audit findings related to the conduct of examinations are resolved

Qualifications and Experience

At least a Degree in Educational Management or a relevant field from a recognised institution. Certification in assessment administration.
A Masters Degree will be an added advantage. Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience of which three (3) years should have been
at professional level or its equivalent, including supervisory experience

Key Competencies

• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Mentoring and coaching
• Negotiation, networking & relationship building
• Research, critical thinking, analytical & problem-solving
• Supervisory