West African Examinations Council WAEC Recruitment 8 April 2011


The West African Examinations Council, a sub-regional organisation responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in the English-speaking West African countries, invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions in its Nigeria National Office and the Lagos Department of its Headquarters Research Division.

Positions

1. SUBJECT OFFICERS

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess a minimum of Bachelors Degree (at least Second Lower Class Division) from a recognised University in any of the under listed subject areas:

I. Music—BA/BA.(Ed)Music, MA Music

ii. History—B.A/B.A(Ed) History, M.A History

iii. Clothing & Textiles—B.Sc Home Econs, M.A Home Econs

iv. French – B.A French, B.A (Ed) French; M.A French.

v. Igbo – B.A Igbo, B.Ed Igbo; B.A Igbo M.A Igbo.

vi. Agricultural sciences—B.Sc (Ed) Agric ( any area of specialization)

vii. Biology—B.Sc Biology/Zoology, Botany, B.Ed Biology, B.Sc Microbiology/Biological Sciences

viii. Chemistry—B.Sc Chemistry/Industrial chemistry/Applied Chemistry, B.Tech Chemical Engineering, B.Ed Chemistry

ix. Technical Drawing – B.Sc Mechanical Engineering, B.Sc Civil Engineering; B.Ed Industrial

Education.
A minimum of three years post qualification teaching experience is required for Subject Officers.

2. RESEARCH OFFICER
Qualifications and Experience

-Applicants should possess a minimum of B.Ed. (Hons) (at least Second Class Lower Division) in English Language

-M. Ed. in Measurement and Evaluation from a recognized University.

-A Ph.D will be an added advantage.

-A minimum of three years post qualification teaching experience is required.

3. APTITUDE TEST DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS
Qualifications and Experience

-Applicants should possess a minimum of B.Ed. (Hons) (at least Second Class Lower Division) in either Chemistry, Physics or English and M.Ed. in Educational Measurement and Evaluation from a recognized University.

-A minimum of three years post qualification teaching experience is required

4. ACCOUNTANTS
Qualifications and Experience

-Applicants should possess a minimum of Bachelors Degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) from a recognised University

-Must be Associate Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) with a minimum of three years post professional qualification experience.

5. INTERNAL AUDITORS
Qualifications and Experience

The qualifications and experience for Internal Auditors are the same as in 4 above (Accountants).

6. SENIOR PURCHASING/ PROCUREMENT OFFICER AND PURCHASING/ PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Qualifications and Experience

-Applicants should possess a minimum of Bachelors Degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) from a recognized University

-Must be Associate Members of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management of Nigeria -Minimum of three years post professional qualification experience.

-Minimum of six years post professional qualification experience.

7. SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER/LEGAL OFFICER
Qualifications and Experience

-Must possess a minimum of LL.B Degree
(at least Second Class Lower Division) and a B.L.

-Must be members of the Nigerian Bar Association

-A minimum of three years post qualification experience in Litigation.

-Minimum often years post qualification experience and an LL.M from a recognized University.

8. SENIOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER /PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
Qualifications and Experience

-Applicants should possess a minimum Of Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication (at least Second Class Lower Division) from a recognised University

-Atleast three years experience in the Public Affairs Department of a reputable organization or in the editorial or reportorial department of a reputable media outfit.

-Possession of a higher degree and membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) will be an added advantage.

-Applicants who have not majored in Mass Communication but who possess graduate diplomas in Mass Communication are also eligible.
-Must have a minimum of six years post qualification experience.

9. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS
Qualifications and Experience

-Applicants should possess a minimum of B.Sc. (at least Second Class Lower Division) in Computer Science or a related field from a recognized University and be Microsoft Certified System Administrators.

10. NETWORK ADMINISTRATORS
Qualifications and Experience
-Applicants should possess a minimum of B.Sc (at least Second Class Lower Division) in Computer Science or a related field from a recognized University.

Must be CISCO Certified Network Administrators with at least three years post qualification experience in a Local Area Network (LAN) environment

11. LEGAL OFFICER

-Required Qualifications:

-Applicants should possess a minimum of LL.B Degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) and a B.L.

-Must be members of the Nigerian Bar Association.

Required Skills: Post qualification experience in litigation


PURCHASING/PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Job Description:

Required Qualifications: A minimum of Bachelors Degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) from a recognized university

-Must be an Associate Member of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management of Nigeria.

-Required Skills: Post professional qualification experience

NOTE:All Applicants MUST possess

-Five credits including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting in WASSC/SSCE/GCE “0″ Level or six credits incloding

-English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings in WASSCE/SSCE/GCE “0″ Level.

-Applicants should not he more than 30 years of age as at the close of applications except those for the positions of Senior Purchasing/ Procurement Officer, Senior Legal Officer and Senior Public Affairs Officer who should not be more than 35 years.

SALARY AND CONDITION OF SERVICE:
The salaries paid by the Council are very attractive. Point of entry into the salary scales will depend on qualifications and experience. The successful applicants will enjoy very good remuneration package that is in line with the Council’s Conditions of Service and will also be assured of full career development within the Organisation.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants should apply online through the Council’s website:

Closing Date:13th May, 2011

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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