MARKING MODERATION AND GRADING OFFICER I x3  – Botswana Examinations Council (BEC)

DESCRIPTION

Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) is mandated under Section 5 of the Botswana Examinations Council Act CAP 58:03 (as Amended by BEC Amendment Act No. 19 of 2020) to manage and conduct examinations and assessment in general education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). BEC has developed a new strategy and consequently, a new structure that is aligned to the strategy.
The organization wishes to attract into the following positions, results oriented professionals, with solid leadership experience, who are driven by a passion for excellence

MARKING MODERATION AND GRADING OFFICER I x3

Main Purpose Of The Job
Provide technical and administrative assistance to the team during moderation, standardisation, marking, re-marking, and grade review activities.

Position Requirements

Key performance areas:
• Dissemination of assessment guides and marking schemes to moderators and markers
• Day to day liaison with external moderators and markers to address any queries that they may have
• Provide clerical support to internal committees set up
• Liaison with Materials Management team for script selection and the Printing and Logistics team to facilitate the moderation and marking exercises
• Conduct of external moderation in sample of centres pre-exams, during live exams and post exams
• Closely monitor the daily achievements of moderation and marking quotas and report to the Executive in case there are any delays
• Address any queries that Data Management may have during compilation of assessment results
• Collate data, including exam results, report grades, attendance figures and other specific areas, as per the requirements of the Executive for analysis and reporting
• Compile and consolidate performance ratings of external assessment personnel recruited for moderation and marking, based on the outcome of performance appraisals

Qualification & Experience:
• At least a Degree in Educational Management or a relevant field from a recognised institution
• At least 4 years’ experience post-qualification of which 2 years should have been at junior professional/ technician level or its equivalent.

Key Competencies:
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Networking & relationship building
• Organisational Skills
• Research, critical thinking, analytical & problem-solving.