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\u00a0BICA \u2013 Senior Examinations & Quality Control Officer
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT-SENIOR EXAMINATIONS & QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER<\/p>\n
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\nBACKGROUND
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\nThe Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) is pleased to announce an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic, results oriented, and self driven professional. We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Senior Examinations & Quality Control Officer.
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\nMAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
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\nThe Senior Examinations & Quality Control Officer is responsible for supporting the Manager, Quality Assurance in safeguarding and enhancing the quality of curriculum design, review, delivery, and assessment. The role ensures that all programmes are aligned with institutional standards, Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) requirements, and international best practices. The incumbent will coordinate curriculum development and review and quality assurance review exercises, monitor assessment quality, prepare accreditation submissions, implement the BICA Quality Assurance Framework and promote continuous improvement across the Institute.
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\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensure alignment of programme outcomes with the National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCQF) and sector needs.<\/p>\n
Implement quality assurance policies, procedures and annual quality calendar for curriculum-related activities.<\/p>\n
Ensure compliance with institutional, national and international quality standards.<\/p>\n
Support the implementation and maintenance of the Institutes Quality Management System (QMS)<\/p>\n
Monitor and review assessment practices to ensure fairness, validity, reliability and consistency, and propose improvements<\/p>\n
Participate in periodic reviews of assessment instruments and processes to ensure relevance, currency and alignment with professional and academic standards.<\/p>\n
Provide technical guidance on the development of high-quality assessment items.<\/p>\n
Prepare documents for Institutional and programme accreditation with BQA and relevant professional bodies.<\/p>\n
Monitor compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, providing corrective action plans where necessary.<\/p>\n
Conduct Internal audits and quality checks on programmes and curriculum delivery.<\/p>\n
Facilitate training workshops on curriculum design, assessment and moderation<\/p>\n
Research and recommend international best practices in quality assurance and curriculum development.<\/p>\n
Ensure assessments are fully aligned with established regulatory standards and requirements.<\/p>\n
Ensure rigour in assessment materials and the smooth delivery of assessment processes<\/p>\n
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\nACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor\u2019s degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Quality Assurance, Examination Management or related<\/p>\n
Certification in Quality Management System(e.g., ISO 9001) is essential.<\/p>\n
Post graduate qualification in Quality Assurance, Curriculum Development or Assessment, will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n
Minimum of 5 years experience in Education quality assurance, curriculum development, academic administration, or assessment.<\/p>\n
Proven experience in curriculum review, accreditation, and moderation processes, with familiarity with BQA frameworks or similar regulatory standard<\/p>\n
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\nKEY COMPETENCIES
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills<\/p>\n
Results Orientation<\/p>\n
Communication and report writing<\/p>\n
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Learning Management System(LMS)<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Engagement<\/p>\n
Project Management<\/p>\n
Innovation and adaptability<\/p>\n
Attention to detail<\/p>\n
Integrity and Professional Ethics<\/p>\n
JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n
APPLICATION DETAILS
\nREMUNERATION
\nA competitive package will be available for the right candidate dependent upon experience and qualification.<\/p>\n
Interested candidates should submit their applications consisting of cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV, certified copies of both academic and professional certificates, including three referees to recruitment@bica.org.bw or<\/p>\n
The Chief Executive Officer
\nBotswana Institute of Chartered Accountants
\nPrivate Bag B021
\nGaborone
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Closing date for submission is the 20th November 2025<\/p>\n
BICA HEAD OFFICE: +267 390 2390, +267 397 2990
\nBICA FRANCISTOWN: +267 241 8506, +267 241 8085
\nWebsite: www.bica.org.bw
\nSocial Media: @bicaBW, Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (x2)
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