5 May 2022

Assistant Registrar II (Mathematician/Statistician) by West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

Accra

Job Description

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

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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

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES

APPLICANTS FOR ALL POSITIONS 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

Closing Date :7th June. 2022