West African Examinations Council Recruitment Exercise 2011

April 9, 2011 | Posted by admin | 2,599 views

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.
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 and 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. gblcareers.com
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 and 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 in4 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 and must be Associate Members of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management of Nigeria with a minimum of three years post professional qualification experience. Applicants for the post of Senior Purchasing/Procurement Officer must have a minimum of six years post professional qualification experience.
7. SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER/LEGAL OFFICER
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess a minimum of LL.B Degree
(at least Second Class Lower Division) and a B.L. and must be members of the Nigerian Bar Association with a minimum of three years post qualification experience in Litigation. Applicants for the post of senior Legal Officer must have a 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 with at least 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.
Applicants for the post of Senior Public A flairs Officer 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. In addition applicants must be CISCO Certified Network Administrators with at least three years post qualification experience in a Local Area Network (LAN) environment
NB: Applicants for all positions must (in addition to their degrees and professional qualifications) possess five credits including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting in WASSC/SSCE/GCE “0″ Level or six credits inclod.ing 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: www.waeconline.org.ng/eRecruitment
Closing Date
Applications open on 7th April, 2011 and close on 13th May, 2011.
Only shol1listed applicants will be contacted.