Examinations and Assessment Officer – Botswana Open University

Job Description

The mandate of the Botswana Open University (BOU) is to make education accessible to all Botswana, especially out-of-school youth and adults, using open and distance learning (ODL) methods. This means providing flexible learning environments that cater for diverse needs and preferences, allowing individuals to study at their own pace and convenience. The University’s mission is to offer quality education, research, and community engagement through ODL solutions. Botswana Open University (BOU) requires a suitably qualified and duty-conscious person for the Position detailed below:

Job Summary
Employer: Botswana Open University
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Category: Education
Closing Date: 2026-10-31

Key Responsibilities
– Coordinates the planning and implementation of examinations in a Regional Office by overseeing the scheduling, timetabling, invigilation and administration of examinations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
– Ensures that assessment data and records are maintained accurately for the University to achieve its strategic goals
– Liaises with staff, students and other stakeholders to deal with complaints, queries and appeals about University Examinations in accordance with applicable standards to ensure successful examination implementation
– Compiles and disseminates relevant statistics on examination entry and results to the office of the Regional Director, Student Services for integration with information from other Regions.
– Coordinates the conduct of examinations in a Regional Office by working with different sections within the Regional Campus as well as the Headquarters to ensure that examinations are effectively scheduled.
– Manages continuous assessment cycles and ensures accurate record-keeping.
– Manages the computerised examination scheduling system for efficient examination implementation in the Region.
– Collects data and prepares activities for the Region’s examination scheduling system by preparing, coding and verifying requirements to ensure problem-free examinations.
– Notifies learners eligible to write examinations, including confirmations of inclusion or withdrawals in accordance with university standards to ensure the smooth conduct of examinations to meet learner needs.
– Disseminates examination information for the University and partner institutions to staff and students to ensure coordinated effort to guarantee examination success.

Requirements
– Degree in Education or a degree with a postgraduate Diploma in Education.
– At least 5 years of teaching experience, 3 years of marking experience at tertiary level, and experience as a Senior Examiner.
– Practical experience in administering and managing tertiary examinations is essential.
– Ethical and conscientious
– Good computing skills

How to Apply
Apply by email: [email protected]
Phone: 3646024/29
Address: Director, HR, Botswana Open University, Private Bag BO 187, Gaborone