MAURITIUS EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE

Que lesprit gre le corps Let the mind manage the body

Vacancy for the post of Examinations Officer (Administration)

Applications are invited from qualified candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as Examinations Officer (Administration) at the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate. Qualifications: A. B.

A degree from a recognised institution. A postgraduate qualification in an educational field or educational administration or administration obtained after at least one-year full time or equivalent part time study at a recognised institution. OR Equivalent qualifications to A and B above acceptable to the Board.

At least three years! postgraduate experience in education or educational administration or administration. andidates should also# $i% $ii% $iii% $$iv% be trustworthy and have a high sense of integrity& be able to lead and motivate a team of employees& possess good interpersonal and supervisory s'ills& and be computer literate.

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Note: Candidates must submit documentary evidence of the qua ifications and experience c aimed! Duties: (o be responsible to the "irector)"eputy "irector* through the Senior Examinations +fficer $Administration%* on all matters relating to the efficient and effective organisation and conduct of examinations. , ! (o assist the Senior Examinations +fficer $Administration% in the following# i. onstant assessment of the mechanics of conducting examinations with a view to bringing about improvements& ii. -ormulation and implementation of policies& iii. "evelopment of syllabi and examinations regulations& iv. .rinting of question papers* mar' schemes and mar'sheets& v. Ensuring the security and confidentiality of question papers* mar' schemes* scripts and related examination documents& and vi. Supervising and administering the organisation and conduct of examinations and mar'ing

exercises. / . 0 . 2 . (o be responsible for the management and supervision of subordinate staff. (o use 1nformation* ommunication and (echnology in the performance of his duties. (o perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related to the delivery of the output and results expected from Examination +fficers $Administration% in the roles ascribed to them.

Salary: (he post carries salary in scale Rs "#$%"& x #&' ( ")$*#& x )'' (+%$,#& x ,"'' ( +#$##& x ,&'' ( &-$##&! 3owever* for the year /4,2* incumbents would draw salary at the discounted rate* in accordance with the Master onversion (able of the Errors* +missions and Anomalies ommittee $E+A % 5eport /4,0. Age limit: 6nless already employed in the .ublic Service* candidates should not have reached their 24 th birthday by the closing date for the submission of applications. Mode of Application: Application forms together with Scheme of Service are available $during office hours on wee' days* between 47#28 and ,9#44 hours% at the 5eception ounter of the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate* 5:duit or on the MES ;ebsite http://mes.intnet.mu. (he application forms duly filled in and signed* together with photocopies of all educational)professional)technical certificates and documentary evidence of any experience claimed should reach the .irector$ /E0$ R1duit$ Attention: 2uman Resource 0ection by 3uesday ,, /arch "',% (noon at atest%. (he envelope should indicate clearly the post applied for on the top left-hand corner. NO3E: $,% $/% $0% $2% $8% $9% $>% $7% $?% .rospective candidates not satisfying the requirements of the Scheme of Service are advised NO3 to apply. <ualifications obtained after the closing date for the submission of applications will not be considered. Eligible candidates will be required to produce their original birth certificate* marriage certificate $for married women% and relevant qualifications $original% along with photocopies* if they are called for interview. 1ncomplete* inadequate or inaccurate information will lead to the re=ection of the application. -ailure to produce documentary evidence at time of application will lead to disqualification from the exercise. (he Syndicate should be informed immediate y of any change of address. andidates who possess an equivalent qualification are requested to submit equivalence certificate from the (ertiary Education ommission or Mauritius <ualifications Authority* as appropriate* failing which the application will not be considered. +nly the best qualified candidates will be called for interview. MES reserves the right NO3 to ma'e any appointment following this advertisement.

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