Assessment & Examinations Officer × 2 – Botswana Open University (BOU)

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Botswana Open University(BOU) is looking for highly motivated, strategically minded and solution driven individuals who have the ability to work in a multicultural environment with a track record of experience in their areas of specialisation for the following positions:

 

Assessment & Examinations Officer × 2

Main Purpose of the Job

Coordinates the planning and implementation of examinations in a Regional Office by overseeing the scheduling, timetabling, invigilation and administration of examinations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Ensures that assessment data and records are maintained accurately for the University to achieve its strategic goals

 

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• Degree in Education or a degree with Post graduate Diploma in Education.
• At least 5 years teaching experience, 3 years of marking experience at Tertiary and experience as a Senior Examiner.
• Practical experience in administration and management of tertiary examinations is essential.

Key Performance Areas
• Coordinates the conduct of examinations in a Regional Office by working with different sections within the Regional Centre as well as the Headquarters to ensure that examinations are effectively scheduled.
• Manages continuous assessment cycles and ensures accurate record keeping.
• Manages the computerised examination scheduling system for efficient examination implementation in the Region.
• Collects data and prepares activities for the Region’s examination scheduling system by preparing, coding and verifying requirements to ensure problem-free examinations.

 

• Notifies learners eligible to write examinations, including confirmations of inclusion or withdrawals in accordance with University standards to ensure the smooth conduct of examinations to meet learner needs.
• Disseminates examination information for the University and partner institutions to staff and students to ensure the integration of effort to guarantee examination success.

 

 

BOU offers attractive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested persons who meet the above stated requirements should send or hand deliver their applications together with copies of their Curriculum Vitae, relevant certified copies of certificates, certified copies of Omang (ID) and two recent references to:

Director, Human Resources
Botswana Open University
Private Bag BO 187
Gaborone
Tel: 3646049

Closing date: 11th May 2018

Western Bye-Pass, Garamotlhose Junction, Plot 39972, Block 6, Gaborone, Botswana