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Principal Examination Administration Officer
Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB)
Nairobi·Masters·Closed
At a glance
Senior examinations management role at HRMPEB overseeing all aspects of examination administration, scheduling, and student registration. Requires a Masters in Education, HR, or Business Administration plus a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM, CHRP certification, IHRM membership, and a mandatory 4-week management course. Candidates must have 3 years at Senior Examination Administration Officer (Grade 4) level or equivalent — a specialised role combining HR knowledge with examination operations expertise.
SectorAdministration
GradeHRMPEB Grade 3
ReferenceHRMPEB/PEAO/3/1/02
Deadline2026-06-01
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About
HRMPEB administers professional HR management examinations in Kenya. The Principal Examination Administration Officer leads the examinations administration function, overseeing scheduling, candidate management, results processing, and examination security.
Key Responsibilities
•Developing, reviewing and implementing examination policies, strategies and plans
•Developing and managing the examinations framework
•Developing examination schedules for the Board
•Ensuring processing of candidates' marks and release of examination results for all examinations
•Ensuring security and confidentiality of all examination materials and processes
•Maintaining safe custody of examination materials
•Facilitating efficient administration of examinations
•Processing exemption requests and making recommendations
•Analyzing exam results and making recommendations
•Managing student registration process
•Developing budgets and work plans for the department
Requirements
✓Served in the grade of Senior Examination Administration Officer HRMPEB Grade 4 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years
✓Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
✓Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Human Resource, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
✓Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
✓Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)
✓Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
✓Member of Institute of IHRM or any other relevant professional body
✓Proficiency in computer applications
✓Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
✓Demonstrated professional competence and managerial skills as reflected in work performance and results
CHAPTER SIX
This role requires Chapter Six compliance — proof is only needed once you're offered the job, not at application time.
How to Apply
Email softcopy applications to recruitment@hrmpeb.or.ke, quoting reference HRMPEB/PEAO/3/1/02 and job title on the subject. All documents must be merged into a single PDF file. Applications must reach the Board on or before 1st June, 2026 by 1700hrs. Alternatively, post to: Chief Executive Officer, Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board, P.O. Box 23733 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.