New Job Vacancies at Examinations Council of Zambia – Ends 17 Feb

An Act of Parliament established the Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) in 1983 to set and conduct examinations and award certificates to successful candidates.  Before this enactment, the Ministry of Education and Culture under the Examinations Section used to conduct the examinations.  After the enactment, the section continued to perform the function of conducting the examinations while simultaneously developing an institutional framework and job descriptions.

Job Title: Senior Research Officer-EC05

Responsibilities

Plan and budget for the section activities
Prepares monthly and activity reports
Prepare performance results analysis reports for use during Council approval
Provides advisory expert knowledge with regard to educational research
Provides advisory expert knowledge with regard to the validation of other assessment instruments
Ensures that activities agreed upon in the Performance Management Development Contracts are done and the performance is assessed and evaluated timely
Prepares policy brief to act as targeted information points for effective dissemination and policy review

Qualifications

School certificate with five credits or better including English and Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts with Education or Bachelor of Science with Education
Three years post qualifying experience

Other attributes

Exellent computer skills
Proficient at least on statistical package
Experience in setting and administering examinations
Must have high levels of integrity and confidentiality

How to apply
Submit an appication letter, copies of Academic and or Professional  certificates together with detailed CV including three traceable referees and day time telephone number to the undersigned:
The Council Secretary
Examinations Council of Zambia
Haile Selassie Avenue, Longacres
PO Box 50432
Lusaka