Director, Examination at Council of Legal Education

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Director, Examination

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience15 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

DIRECTOR, EXAMINATION - GRADE CLE 2 - CLE/JOB-003/2024 – (1) POSITION
Job Specifications

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director, Examination will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing the development of the selection criteria for Examination service providers.
  • Creating and maintaining a data bank of Examination service providers.
  • Developing criteria for setting, moderation, marking, and invigilation.
  • Developing guidelines, policies, training manuals, and regulations on examination.
  • Preparing and enforcing the use of tables of specifications in test development.
  • Coordinating the development of test questions.
  • Coordinating moderation of set questions;
  • Compiling of tests items into an examination test paper;
  • Ensuring accuracy and clarity in reading of Examination questions;
  • Advising on the structure of the question papers and security features to be included in the papers;
  • Reporting on the status of registration and publishing lists of registered candidates for examination per unit and region.
  • Ensuring the security of examination question papers and put measures in place to avoid cheating, leakage, and early exposure to the examination.
  • Developing, enhancing, and maintaining test item bank.
  • Overseeing the administration of the ATP examination.
  • Developing and implementing a framework for engagement of stakeholders on test development and examination administration matters;
  • Conducting research on best practices for test development and examination administration.
  • Analysing and interpreting candidates’ performance and sharing the findings with relevant stakeholders.
  • Establishing an efficient and effective system to undertake test development and examination administration activities;
  • Overseeing the development and implementation of effective risk management strategies;
  • Supervising, managing performance, coaching, and mentoring staff under the directorate;
  • Undertaking any other duties as will be assigned by the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer from time to time.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution;
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been in senior management position;
  • Be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and in good standing;
  • Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications and;
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies

  • Critical and strategic thinking
  • Mentorship and coaching skills
  • Innovativeness
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Interpersonal skill
  • Emotional intelligence

Method of Application

Interested and eligible candidates are urged to access the detailed job descriptions by visiting our website: www.cle.or.ke under careers and clicking on the link https://cle.or.ke/careers/. Fill out the employment application form and email it along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials, ID any other supporting documents to chairman@cle.or.ke

Please note that:-

  • Canvassing in any form and giving false information will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • The Council of Legal Education is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified Women and Persons Living with Disabilities and persons from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply and clearly state that they are women and/or have disabilities and are marginalized.

All applications must be received Tuesday, 12th November 2024, at 1700hrs (East Africa Time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CHAIRMAN
COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION
P. O. BOX 829 - 00502
KAREN, NAIROB

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