Director : Careers

* Corporate Services

Lead in the development, implementation and periodic review of the Council's Strategic Plan and Organisational Performance reporting
Undertake timely and appropriate strategic planning and policy work for the council, specifically in the areas of direct responsibility
Monitor the development and implementation of appropriate corporate governance strategy and policies
Liaise with and instruct as necessary the Council's legal service providers; and obtain and present advice on legal matters affecting the organisation
Maintain a good working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations and apply legislative requirements to the practice of the Council's business
Oversee the Finance function ensuring proper administration of the Council's financial affairs
Direct the Council's investment strategy and perform a major role in steering and monitoring the organisation's financial stability
Contribute to to the management of the Council, by participating in the generation of new ideas and business approaches
Provide advice and support to the Council and/or its sub cpmmittees on matter relating to any issue within the remit of this (Director of Corporate Services) office
Oversee the Human Resource Division, ensuring the provision of advice on HR matters to the Chief Executive and Senior Management team
Oversee the Information Services Division, ensuring the ongoing development and implementation of the Information Technology strategies which supports the Council's objectives
Direct the establishment of a comprehensive safety programme within the Council and lead the Council's Risk Management function
Manage the operations of the Examinations Development and Production Division
Provide leadership and direction for professional staff involves in test construction and related activities
Provide technical advice to the Council and its Committees on all psychometric issues relating to syllabus development,s etting examination papers, marking of candidates' scripts and the grading of candidate performance
Conduct and supervise research activities
Provide technical assistance to institutions and memeber countries
Plan and coordinate the production, printing and delivery of the Council's examination question papers and related materials
Ensure that security procedures are established and adhered to

A post-graduate qualification in the area of business management, accountancy or economics
A recognised professional accounting designation
A minimum of twelve years post-qualification experience in a service-based organisation
A minimum of seven years experience in leadership roles
Practical knowledge and experience in: Human Resorce Management, Finance and Information Technology areas
Project Management experience would be an asset
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administration (ICSA) or similar type qualification would be an asset
Excellent analytical, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
A track record of effectively maanging and motivating a team
A first degree preferably in Economics, Mathematics or Statistics or any other degree with a heavy concentration in quantitative methods
Recognised post-graduate qualification in Testing, measurement and Evaluation
At least five years experience in designing, constructing and analysing tests for use in national/regional examinations and/or international experience
A minimum of three years managerial/administrative experience at a senior level
A minimum of five years experience at a senior level in print production management
Excellent organisational, managerial, planning, problem-solving and leadership skills
The ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
Research experience and proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
Demonstrable track record of successful delivery of organisational transformation and change management on a number of high profile, strategic change projects or programmes
Strategic outlook and capable of conceptual thninking and decisive decision making
Strong bias for action and capable of translating the strategic agenda into actionable, qualitative plans; conveys a sense of urgency and drive to closure
Comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
Service oriented, yet able when necessary to be assertive/persuasive with internal and external customers
Superior interpersonal abilities
Ability to get along with diversse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible
Must be respectful of confidentiality required for the role and treat all issues in a manner that promotes the integrity of the respective functions and CXC at large
Ability to quickly establish credibility with team and others
A decisive individual who is able to flex to recognise and support the organisation's preferences and priorities
Participative management style - advocate of team concept
Experience working with an eduction body will be an asset

NB: Resumes along with cover letter should be received via email ONLY

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