3 Job Positions at ICPAR: (Deadline 31 January 2024)

3 Job Positions at ICPAR: (Deadline 31 January 2024)

Examinations Manager at ICPAR: (Deadline 31 January 2024)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) was established under law number 11/2008 of 06/05/2008 to regulate the accounting profession in Rwanda. The Institute has a new strategic plan 2022 – 2026 which aims to boost the number of professional accountants in the country. ICPAR announces the following positions which will support the implementation of its five-year strategic plan:

1. EXAMINATIONS MANAGER

1.1. Job Purpose

The Examinations Manager is a key person in the Education Development Services department, a member of management team of the department and leading ICPAR’s Examinations Unit to achieve its critical goal of ensuring high quality exams.

1.2. Key Responsibilities

The following are key roles of an Examinations Manager at the Institute:

• Organize and conduct recruitment process of examinations team such as examinations officers, markers, examinations setters, moderators, reviewers, invigilators and other examinations support staff;
• Supervise daily examinations activities including mapping, setting of examinations papers, conduct examinations, marking and other examinations related activities;
• Set examinations center standards with regards to ICPAR and IFAC standards;
• Establish an examinations conducive environment and ensure the security of exams;
• Manage and develop a highly motivated and professional team of examinations staff;
• Organize and conduct capacity building workshops for examinations setters, moderators and other staff involved in examinations process;
• Ensure exams entry is conducted with maximum support to both sponsored and non-sponsored students;
• Develop and keep updating an appropriate examinations framework in line with professional standards;
• Develop and manage computer-based examinations in line with ICPAR vision;
• Ensure examinations papers are set up to standard as per respective syllabuses;
• Ensure examinations bank is regularly updated;
• Develop and review examinations policies, rules and regulations, exemption policies and other examinations related policies;
• Ensure examination papers, scripts and marking are held securely and results are published in a timely manner, and complaints are handled appropriately;
• Work closely with the Director of Education Development Services and Qualifications Manager to develop a high performing team providing effective corporate leadership leading to the overall objective of the institute;
• Work closely with Qualifications Manager and the rest of education team to support increased enrollment of students;
• Perform any other assigned duty.

1.3. Qualifications: 

• Professional certification like CPA, ACCA or any other equivalent qualification with substantial relevant experience and member of a professional body in good standing (E);
• Master’s level in Project Management, Finance, Economics, Business, Curriculum Development or other related academic qualifications with at least a minimum of three years of experience in examinations management, examinations setting, examinations marking, professional qualifications design, curricula and learning materials design; or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, economics, Business, Project Management, Curriculum Development or other related academic qualifications with at least minimum of five years of experience in examinations management, professional qualifications, curricula and learning materials design (E);
• Demonstrates a high order of literacy, numeracy and analytical skills (D);
• Advanced knowledge of the accountancy profession in Rwanda (D);
• A relevant administrative qualification or evidence of formal training (D).

Please note: E is essential and D is desirable. 

1.4. Experience:

This person specification will be used in short listing and interviewing to select the best candidate. Each applicant should, therefore, address the person specification in his/her written application and where appropriate you should give examples of how you meet the criteria. 

• Experience in examinations management responsibilities ranging from initial preparations, setting, marking and results processing and publication or education in accountancy or any other closely related field (E)
• A sound background knowledge of administrative systems and an ability to create systematic procedure that support delivery (D)
• At least three years of teaching experience (D)
• Experience in students Management (D)

1.4.1.   Knowledge, Skills and Attitude

• Proficiency in working with standard office applications such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook (E)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills (E)
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines (E)
• Ability to manage own workload (E)
• The ability to operate a computerized administrative system / database produce reports from this database (E)
• Ability to manage own workload and flexible (E)
• The ability to recognize and appreciate the confidential nature of some work Undertaken (E)
• Ability to deal with a large volume administrative system whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail (E)
• A high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people including students, teachers, tutors, trainers support staff and other government institutions (D)
• High level of literacy and communication skills (E)
• Evidence of commitment to Educational Development services (D)
• Positive and Enthusiastic (E)
• Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks (E)
• Smart in appearance and manner (E)
• Ability to work outside normal office hours on occasions (E)
• A willingness to show flexibility in working arrangements in terms of duties and working patterns to meet emergencies and changes circumstances (E)
• Committed to Equality and Diversity (E)
• Demonstrates professional integrity, self-confidence and confidentiality (E)

1.5. Working Relationships:

• Key member of Education Development Services Department (EDS)
• Report to the Director of Education Development Services.
• Regular communications with all stakeholders.

1.6. Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Our relentless commitment to personal development and career growth
• Working with the best people to build a strong, relevant and sustainable accountancy profession that is at the heart of national development

2. HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their applications together with their CVs, giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact details including day time telephone number, to: [email protected] by Wednesday, 31^st January 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Rwandan Nationals.

Qualifications Manager at ICPAR: (Deadline 31 January 2024)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) was established under law number 11/2008 of 06/05/2008 to regulate the accounting profession in Rwanda. The Institute has a new strategic plan 2022 – 2026 which aims to boost the number of professional accountants in the country. ICPAR announces the following positions which will support the implementation of its five-year strategic plan:

1. QUALIFICATIONS MANAGER

1.1 Job Purpose

The Qualifications Manager is a key person in Education Development Services department, reporting to the Director of Education Development Services and is a member of management team of the department. The role is to provide organizational, managerial and leadership, coordinate the work of the unit and more generally facilitate the regular monitoring, review and delivery of curriculum/syllabus for the various ICPAR qualifications in line with IFAC SMO 2.

1.2 Key Responsibilities

The following are key functions of the Qualification Manager at ICPAR:

• Develop and update ICPAR professional qualifications;
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of ICPAR qualifications;
• Promote ICPAR qualifications to public and private stakeholders;
• Follow up the integration and implementation of ICPAR qualifications in TVET institutions, Colleges and Universities;
• Collaborate with other PAOs in order to adequately align our qualifications with regional and international markets;
• Develop and manage Accreditation Framework for the tuition providers offering ICPAR qualifications;
• Conduct tuition quality audit for ICPAR qualifications delivery;
• Conduct Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AQA) for standalone tuition providers, Universities and other training centers accredited to deliver ICPAR qualifications;
• Provide adequate, relevant and timely and timely support to tuition providers as far as qualifications, syllabus and learning materials design and implementation is concerned;
• Keep track on industry changes to inform relevant and required updates on existing qualifications or a need for new qualifications design;
• Ensure learning materials are developed and regularly updated in line with ICPAR requirements;
• Work closely with Examinations Manager to ensure exams are set in line with ICPAR current syllabuses;
• Work collaboratively with other departments of the institute;
• Perform any other assigned duty.

1.3 Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CPA or ACCA with adequate experience in curriculum design or qualifications design is an added value and a member of a professional body in a good standing (D)
• Master’s level in Finance, Economics, Business, Project Management, Curriculum and Instructions or other related academic qualifications with at least three years of experience in professional qualifications, curricula and learning materials design or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Project Management, Curriculum and Instructions or other related academic qualifications with at least five years of experience in professional qualifications, Curricula and learning materials design (E);
• Demonstrates a high order of literacy, numeracy and analytical skills
• Member of a professional body in good standing (D);
• Advanced knowledge of the accountancy profession including qualifications and challenges prevalent in Rwanda (E);
• A relevant administrative qualification or evidence of formal training (D).

1.4 Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Proficiency working with standard office applications such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook (E)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills (E)
• The ability to operate a computerized database and produce reports from it (E)
• Ability to prioritize and multi task and meet deadlines (E)
• Ability to manage own workload (E)
• The ability to maintain quality and organizational procedures (E)
• The ability to recognize and appreciate the confidential nature of work undertaken (E)
• Ability to deal with a large volume of administrative system whilst maintaining, excellent attention to detail (E)
• A high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people including students, teachers, tutors, trainers support staffs and other government institutions (E)
• High level of literacy and communication skills (E)
• Evidence of commitment to Educational Development Services (E)
• Positive and Enthusiastic (E)
• Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks (E)
• Smart in appearance and manner (E)
• Ability to work outside normal office hours on occasions (E)
• A willingness to show flexibility in working arrangements in terms of duties and working patterns to meet emergencies and changes circumstances (E)
• Committed to Equity and Diversity (E)
• Demonstrates professional integrity, self-confidence and confidentiality (E)

1.5 Working Relationships:

• Key member of Education Development Services Department (EDS);
• Reports to the Director of Education Development Services;
• Regular communications with all stakeholders.

2. HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their applications together with their CVs, giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact details including day time telephone number, to: [email protected] by Wednesday, 31^st January 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Rwandan Nationals.

Enrollment Officer at ICPAR: (Deadline 31 January 2024)