Friday, October 19, 2012

KIM Manager Examination Test Development, and Head of Library Jobs in Kenya


Manager Examination Test Development

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Head of Examinations, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating exam development, setting of exams, developing guidelines for examiners and ensuring set papers meet required standards.

Job Profile
  1. In partnership with examiners, facilitate the development, implementation and compliance of testing standards
  2. Co-ordination of testing tasks within the subject teams
  3. Manage examiners compliance with existing measures for reporting testing efforts on set exams.
  4. Assess and implement exam development needs for the subject examiners.
  5. Responsible for all Test, Test Tools Development and exam testing management activities.
Person Profile

Knowledge, skills and experience required;
  • Masters degree in an education related field
  • At least 5 years relevant experience
  • Trained examiner with high degree of professional competency in examinations management
  • Conversant with education trends in the country
  • Team player with high integrity
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in the use of ICT
Head of Library and Information Services

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to Head of Branch Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the overall provision of library and information services across the KIM branch network.

Job Profile
  1. Champion library automation and diversification of e-resources
  2. Formulate and develop library policies and documentation
  3. Evaluate the library collections services and equipment in relation to clients’ curriculum and market needs.
  4. Develop appropriate interventions and solutions that meet the strategic thinking of the Institute
  5. Library budgets and monitor expenditures within approved limits
Person Profile
  • Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences
  • At least 7 years’ experience in a large academic library, and at least 3 years’ experience in key leadership position in a large academic library.
  • Proficiency in modern library management practices and systems, including mainstreaming of ICT systems in information retrieval and database management.
  • The person should have strong analytical and assessment skills.
  • Evidence of fostering a collaborative and innovative working environment.
  • Demonstrated achievement of strategic goals through collaborative actions.
  • Command of emerging trends in academic librarianship
How to Apply

Interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a detailed resume, email address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three referees. 
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 2nd November, 2012.

The Head, Human Capital
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706 – 00100
NAIROBI

OR

Email: hr@kim.ac.ke