The West African Examinations Council Job: Vacancies for Purchasing/Procurement Officer, Senior Public Affairs Officer /Public Affairs Officer

The West African Examinations Council Job: Vacancies for Purchasing/Procurement Officer, Senior Public Affairs Officer /Public Affairs Officer

THE ORGANIZATION:

The West African Examinations Council, a sub-regional organization responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in the English-speaking Wrest African countries, invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the positions below in its Nigeria National Office and Lagos Department of its Headquarters Research Division.

POST TITLE:   Purchasing/Procurement Officer

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

1. Applicants should possess a minimum of Bachelors Degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) from a recognized University and must be Associate Members of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management of Nigeria,

2. Should have a minimum of three years post professional qualification experience.

POST TITLE:   Senior Public Affairs Officer /Public Affairs Officer

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

1. Applicants should possess a minimum of Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication (at least Second Class Lower Division), from a recognized University with at least three years experience in the Public Affairs Department of a reputable organization or in the editorial or reportorial department of a reputable media outfit.

2. Possession of a higher degree and membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) will be an added advantage.

3. Applicants who have not majored in Mass Communication but who possess graduate diplomas in Mass Communication are also eligible.

4. Applicants for the post of Senior Public Affair Officer must have a minimum of six years post qualification experience.

THE CANDIDATES:

Applicants for all positions must:

1. Be able to use personal computers, office software packages and have knowledge of web-based systems,
 

2. 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,
 

3. Be a team player with good Inter personal skills; be open and able to lead change Possess influencing skills,
 

4. Be an organizer/planner with ability to be flexible and a finisher with ability to successfully implement ideas,
 

5. Possess analytical and communication skills.

NOTE: 

Applicants for all positions must (in addition to their degrees and professional qualifications) possess five credits including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting in WASSCE/SSCE/GCE “O” Level or six credits including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings in WASSC’E/SSCE/GCE “O” Level.

Applicants should not be more than 30 years of age as at the close of applications except those for the positions of Senior Purchasing/ Procurement Officer, Senior Legal Officer  and Senior Public Affairs Officer who should not be more than 35 years.

SALARY & CONDITION OF SERVICE:

The salaries paid by the Council are very attractive. Point of entry into the salary scales will  depend on qualifications and experience. The successful applicants 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 Organization.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should apply online through the Council’s website: www.waeconline.org.ng/eRecruitment

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 

Applications open on 7th April, 2011 and close on 13^th May, 2011. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.