Application Programmer II at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

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, to be completed online, from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant position below in its Nigeria National Office:

Job Title: Application Programmer II

Location: Nigeria

Requirements

• Applicants for this position must have Bachelor's Degree with at least Second Class Lower Division in Computer Science (or allied discipline) from a reputable University and with at least three (3) years post NYSC hands on practical experience.

Added Advantage: Hands on experience in any of the following:

• DB2, SQLSERVER, CSS
• JavaScript Frameworks like JQuery, Angular, React etc.
• Natural Language processing expertise with Python or A1 frameworks

Prospective applicants should further satisfy the following categories of requirements:

• Experience in data structures, algorithms and software design and development
• Proven experience in C#, Java, ASP Net MVC, Mobile application development
• Skills in modern web development, JavaScript, database design and Basic SQL Construction

Desirable Attributes
Applicants Must:

• Be able to use Personal Computers, MS Office software package and have knowledge of web-based systems;
• Be self-motivated and able to write good reports; analyse and review research reports; be able to work extra hours with little or no supervision;
• Be a team player with good inter-personal skills and be open and able to lead change;
• Possess influencing, analytical and communication skills;
• Be an organiser/planner with ability to be flexible and to be able to successfully implement ideas.
• All Applicants must possess five (5) credits in SSCE/WASSCE including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting or six (6) credits at not more than two (2) sittings including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants should not be more than forty (40) years of age as at the close of the Advertisement.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The salary paid by the Council is 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.

Application  Closing Date
14th July, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Application Requirement Summary

• A scanned passport photograph of size between 7kb to 30kb and dimension 275 x 314 pixels
• Educational qualifications (primary, secondary and tertiary with uploaded scanned copies of certificates obtained). Size of upload between 50kb to 120kb and dimension between 400x600pixels to 1200x1500pixels
• Scanned National Youth Service Corps certificate or exemption letter size between 50kb to 120kb (see dimension for certificates)
• Scanned copies of Professional certifications where applicable (see dimension for certificates)
• Employment history (name of employer, position or post held, responsibilities and duration of employment)
• A minimum of three (3) years cognate experience
• A minimum of three (3) references

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.