Specialist Exams & Assessment Development

Job Overview

The Specialist in Exams and Assessment Development plays a crucial role in creating, reviewing, and maintaining top-quality examinations and assessment tools. This position ensures that all assessments align strictly with curriculum standards, learning outcomes, and established quality assurance protocols.

Primary Duties

• Design written tests, practical assessments, and develop comprehensive question banks.
• Evaluate and validate assessment contents to guarantee fairness and quality.
• Ensure assessments correspond with curriculum objectives and accreditation criteria.
• Support examination moderation and standardization efforts.
• Interpret assessment data and prepare detailed reports aimed at enhancing student achievement.
• Safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of examination materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and academic staff to develop assessment resources.
• Review and suggest improvements to assessment policies.
• Contribute to accreditation and quality assurance processes related to assessments.
• Assist with the planning and management of examination timetables as needed.

Qualification Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Education, Assessment, Curriculum Development, or a related discipline is required.
• A master's degree in a related field is preferred.

Professional Experience

• At least five years of professional experience in assessment development, examinations, curriculum, or educational quality enhancement.
• Experience within higher education or technical and vocational training environments is advantageous.
• Proven background in creating assessment frameworks and managing question banks.

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in designing assessments and examinations.
• Thorough understanding of curriculum alignment techniques.
• Strong knowledge of educational measurement and evaluation methodologies.
• Competence in data analysis and report generation.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and accreditation standards.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and assessment management software.

Language Proficiency

• Fluent command of English, both oral and written, is essential.
• Arabic language skills are considered an asset.