Research Officer: Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) – Ending 21 July 2017

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Research Officer with administrative duties
• Take and prepare minutes for departmental and other meetings
• Archive departmental reports and related documents
• Participate in the design of data collection instruments
• Assist with field data collection and ensure that all relevant materials are in place
• Coordinate the printing of instruments for data collection
• Input and capture data in the DataBase
• Conduct the cleaning of captured data
• Participate in pretest activities
• Maintain the databases for all research activity reports and statistics
• Assist with production of documents including reports, letters and other communications
• Make Logistical arrangements for meetings and other ECZ large gatherings
• Prepare budget for the events such as workshops

Qualifications

• School Certificate or its equivalent with five (5) Credits or better (including English)
• Diploma in Education or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education will be an added advantage
• Three years work experience

How To  Apply
Submit an application letter, copies of Academic and or professional certificates together with detailed curriculum vitae including three traceable referees and daytime telephone numbers to the undersigned:
The Council Secretary
Examinations Council of Zambia
Haile Selassie Avenue, Longacres
PO Box 50432
Lusaka