Printer (Digital Printing Technologist) II at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

The West African Examinations Council is West Africa's foremost examining board established by law to determine the examinations required in the public interest in the English-speaking West African countries, to conduct the examinations and to award certificates comparable to those of equivalent examining authorities internationally.

Applications are hereby invited from qualified persons to fill the vacant position below in its Nigeria National Office and WAEC International Office, Lagos Nigeria:

Job Title: Printer (Digital Printing Technologist) II

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be required to perform the following duties among others:

• Operates various types of printing machines including offset, letterset, and screen printers
• Reviews client requests to understand scope and parameters of print jobs
• Determines quantities required for print job
• Matches colors for print job per job request
• Aligns and configures machinery
• Inspects random production samples to evaluate quality of printing
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to operate printing machines
• Troubleshoots issues with printing machine and makes basic repairs
• Performs routine maintenance on printing machines
• Drafts and submits reports for daily production totals
• Maintains a clean area around printing machinery

Qualifications And Experience
Applicants must:

• Possess Bachelor's Degree in Printing Technology, Electrical Electronics or Physics Electronics (at least Second Class Lower Division). Candidates with HND in Printing Technology are also eligible to apply.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC relevant work experience
• 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 shouls not be more than forty (40) years of age as at the close of the advertisement.
• They must have undergone the mandatory one (1) year National Youth Service.

Desirable Attributes:
Applicant 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.

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 applicant 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
7th June, 2022.