Senior Examinations & Quality Control Officer – Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants

Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – SENIOR EXAMINATIONS & QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER

BACKGROUND

The Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) is pleased to announce an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic, results-oriented, and self-driven professional. We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Senior Examinations & Quality Control Officer.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Senior Examinations & Quality Control Officer is responsible for supporting the Manager, Quality Assurance in safeguarding and enhancing the quality of curriculum design, review, delivery, and assessment. The role ensures that all programmes are aligned with institutional standards, Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) requirements, and international best practices.
The incumbent will coordinate curriculum development and review and quality assurance review exercises, monitor assessment quality, prepare accreditation submissions, implement the BICA Quality Assurance Framework, and promote continuous improvement across the Institute.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Ensure alignment of programme outcomes with the National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCQF) and sector needs.
* Implement quality assurance policies, procedures, and annual quality calendars for curriculum-related activities.
* Ensure compliance with institutional, national, and international quality standards.
* Support the implementation and maintenance of the Institute’s Quality Management System (QMS).
* Monitor and review assessment practices to ensure fairness, validity, reliability, and consistency, and propose improvements.
* Participate in periodic reviews of assessment instruments and processes to ensure relevance, currency, and alignment with professional and academic standards.
* Provide technical guidance on the development of high-quality assessment items.
* Prepare documents for institutional and programme accreditation with BQA and relevant professional bodies.
* Monitor compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, providing corrective action plans where necessary.
* Conduct internal audits and quality checks on programmes and curriculum delivery.
* Facilitate training workshops on curriculum design, assessment, and moderation.
* Research and recommend international best practices in quality assurance and curriculum development.
* Ensure assessments are fully aligned with established regulatory standards and requirements.
* Ensure rigor of assessment materials and the smooth delivery of assessment processes.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Quality Assurance, Education Management, or related field.
* Certification in Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001) is essential.
* Postgraduate qualification in Quality Assurance, Curriculum Development, or Assessment will be an added advantage.
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in education quality assurance, curriculum development, academic administration, or assessment.
* Proven experience in curriculum review, accreditation, and moderation processes, with familiarity with BQA frameworks or similar regulatory standards.

KEY COMPETENCIES

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Results orientation
* Communication and report writing
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
* Stakeholder engagement
* Project management
* Innovation and adaptability
* Attention to detail
* Integrity and professional ethics

REMUNERATION
A competitive package will be available for the right candidate, dependent upon experience and qualification.

Interested candidates should submit their applications consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and certified copies of certificates, including references, to [email protected] or:

The Chief Executive Officer
Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants
Private Bag 0021
Gaborone
Botswana

Closing date for submission is the 20th November 2025

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Contact Information:

BICA Head Office: +267 397 2992 / +267 397 2992
BICA Francistown: +267 241 8260 / +267 241 8263
Website: www.bica.org.bw
Twitter: @bicabw

Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants
A Partner of IFAC | PAFA
Accredited by Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA)