Assistant Registrar II (Mathematician / Statistician) at West African Examination Council - WAEC

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

• Calibration of test items using IRT
• Creating of parallel test forms by optimisation using IRT parameter data
• Maintenance of an electronic item bank
• Xray tests constructed, moderated and trial tested by officers using appropriate statistical tools
• Carry out research on modern methods of assessment and psychometrics for optimal performance of test instruments
• Preparation of  proposals on testing innovations, trends and evaluation
• Other Test Development and Test Administration assignments.

Qualifications And Experience
Applicants must:

• Possess Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics / Statistics (at least Second Class Lower Division)
• Master’s Degree in Measurement and Evaluation will be an added advantage
• 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