Talent Assessment Specialist
Workforce Group | Lagos
Posted 16 Sep
Description
Job Description:
The Talent Assessment Specialist functions at a high level of knowledge and skill in all phases of test development, assessment project management & reporting and client experience management.
He/She plans, develops, and evaluates tests and testing programs and related products that are closely aligned to talent selection and development.
Basic functions and responsibilities
Design and develop new assessments and innovative products and services; develop new blueprints and item types, working with project team and client
Engage clients to diagnose their needs
Carry out research, data collection and analysis from several sources including clients, employees, interviews, surveys, actual hands-on previews or demos, published literature from written and electronic media etc to facilitate the execution of projects
Expand and develop the client base by identifying and targeting new businesses, markets and customers; develop and introduce new products and service offerings while building on existing client relationships
Plan, manage and direct assessment development and execution
Generate thought leadership articles and contents to educate the market on assessment.
Requirements
Must have professional experience in Assessment development and execution
Excellent project management discipline
Strong Leadership capability
Proven track record of developing valid and objective assessment tools.
Good knowledge of competency framework development
Practical knowledge of various assessment tools and methodologies
Prior experience in test administration, assessment centre set-up, project reporting
Good knowledge of personality assessment tools and aptitude tests
Is customer-focused and fosters respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues.
Strong writing skills, well-developed organizational skills, and a willingness/adeptness with regards to learning new technology are required.
Comprehensive knowledge of Assessment in order to develop tests in subject area and to serve as a resource person clients is also required.
Ability to develop test items aligned with appropriate standards
Has the ability to succeed at working on new assessments, on developing innovative task types, on doing the work in new ways, and on dealing successfully with ambiguity.
Demonstrates a strong learning orientation to willingly develop new skills and competencies that will improve personal and business performance.
Experience in test development, educational measurement, applied statistics is preferred.
