JOB ADVERTISEMENT
RECRUITMENT OF TWO EXAMINATIONS OFFICERS FOR THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF RWANDA (ICPAR).
A. Background
The Government of Rwanda has received financing from the Donors through the PFM Basket Fund, and intends to apply a part of those funds for the Recruitment of Two (2) Examinations Officers for the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR).
The assignment will be carried out in Rwanda and the two examinations officers will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of ICPAR. The expected duration of the assignment is twenty four (24) calendar months renewable upon satisfactory performance.
B. Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible curriculum development and examinations as a continuation of the outcome of the ongoing Twinning program with the Institute of Ireland. The ongoing twinning program will result in development of the professional and technician accounting qualifications for Rwanda. The successful candidate will be expected to work alongside the twinning partner in achieving the successful realization of the said examinations syllabi consistent with the twinning partner’s terms of reference. In particular, the successful candidate will oversee implementation of International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Statement of Obligation (SMO) number 2 dealing with Education for Professional Accountants. The Examinations Officers will be responsible for ensuring the following is undertaken,
a) Plan and liaise with training Institutions to promote the ICPAR qualifications;
b) Promote the CPA(R) qualifications among potential students and employing institutions in public and private sectors;
c) Review and familiarize with the documents and guides produced in conjunction with the twinning partner,
d) Support and work with the education, curriculum development and examinations commission of ICPAR to realize the objectives of the Institute;
e) Plan and establish institutional policies for examinations.
f) Establish examinations procedures in line with established exam rules;
g) Develop and manage criteria for identifying examiners and invigilators for examinations;
h) Establish linkages and manage a database of examiners;
i) Over-see planning and secure examinations printing and storage,
j) Plan and manage the examinations setting, moderation, sitting and release of results;
k) Plan, identify and establish examination centres;
l) Plan, identify and recruit examination invigilators;
m) Coordinate registration of students in the ICPAR qualifications;
n) Roll out the ICPAR exams and oversee the first sitting;
o) Over-see marking and actual release of the examinations results;
p) Carry a post implementation review on the ICPAR qualification and recommend necessary to meet expectations of stakeholders;
q) Establish a succession plan for staff in Examinations department through mentor-ship program;
r) Liaise with colleges, universities and employers to contribute to curriculum development consistent with IFAC International Education Standards (IES) No 1 to 6;
s) In liaison with the communications department, establish, enhance and maintain a webpage on examinations issues and use innovative strategies to ensure these are beneficial/add value to members and the public.
C. Qualifications
The Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be highly ambitious and a leader with a track record of delivering on key business objectives. He / She will have the following minimum qualifications:
? Hold a professional Accountancy qualification of one of the Accounting bodies that is a member of IFAC
OR
? Possess a Bachelors degree in business, accounting or commerce with registration for a professional accounting qualification having passed at least one level/part.
? Have at least 3 years of middle management experience. Previous experience in education industry will be an added advantage;
? Should ideally be fluent in English with a working knowledge of French.
? An MBA will be an added advantage
The Candidates must be from Rwanda Nationals and the application letter will be accompanied by updated and detailed Curriculum Vitae with phone number and email addresses, a photocopy of the required certificate and degree, a copy of the Identity card. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Candidates must address and deliver the above mentioned documents on or before 10th January, 2011 at 17h00 local time to:
The Director General for Corporate Services
Attention:
Procurement Specialist
Cyprien Nyilishema or Chris Mahirwe
Email: cyprien.nyilishema@minecofin.gov.rw or chris.mahirwe@minecofin.gov.rw
PFM Reforms Secretariat
Office of the Accountant General
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
1st Floor
Enata Dusenge
Director General for Corporate Services