Aptitude Tests Development Officer 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: Aptitude Tests Development Officer II

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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

• Development of Aptitude Test Items;
• Compilation of Aptitude Test papers;
• Organising Item Writing workshop and moderation of items meetings.

Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Chemistry/Biology

Applicant must:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Chemistry/Biology;
• have a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC relevant work experience.
• Master’s degree in Measurement and Evaluation/Science/Mathematics/Psychology is an added advantage.

Desirable Attributes:
Applicants must:

• Be able to use Personal Computers, MS Office software package and have knowledge of web-based systems;
• 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.

Application Closing Date
9th July, 2024.