WAEC Recruitment

WAEC, West African Examinations Council, recruitment is ongoing for 2024. The Council has announced recruitment for multiple vacancies. WAEC is a renowned sub-regional organisation responsible for conducting examinations across English-speaking West African countries. The Council invites suitably qualified candidates to apply online for positions available in its Nigeria National Office and the WAEC International Office, Lagos, Nigeria.

WAEC Positions Available for 2024

WAEC seeks professionals to fill a variety of roles, including:

• Assistant Registrar II (Test Development)
• Aptitude Tests Development Officer II
• Accountant II
• Medical Officer
• Network Administrator/Computer Hardware Maintenance Engineer II
• Application Programmer II
• Database/System Administrator II
• Data Analyst/Programmer II
• Research Officer II
• Human Resource Management Officer II
• Senior Public Affairs Officer
• Internal Auditor II

All applicants should carefully review the qualifications and requirements for each role and also consider the “Field of Specialisation” applicable to their areas of interest.

Candidates with expertise in the following subject areas are encouraged to apply: Islamic Studies, Christian Religious Studies, Music, Visual Art, Geography, Commerce, Civic Education, French, English Language, Igbo, Social Science, Special Education, Auto Mechanics, Auto Body & Spray Painting, Automobile Parts Merchandising, Metal Work, Welding & Engineering Craft Practice, Woodwork, Machine Woodworking, Furniture Making and Upholstery, Computer Studies, GSM Phone Maintenance & Repair, Applied Basic Electricity, Auto Electrical Work, Data Processing, General Mathematics/Further Mathematics, and other Technical Subjects.

WAEC Recruitment Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Possess five (5) credits in SSCE/WASSCE including English Language and Mathematics at a single sitting, or six (6) credits including English Language and Mathematics at no more than two sittings.
• Be under 40 years of age as of the closing date of the advertisement.
• Have completed the mandatory one-year National Youth Service (NYSC).
• Hold a recognised OND, NCE, HND, B.A., or B.Sc. degree with at least a Second Class Lower Division in their preferred field.
• Possess a minimum of three years post-NYSC teaching experience.
• Qualifications such as a Master’s Degree in Measurement and Evaluation will be an advantage.
• Some roles also require professional certifications or licences, such as: Membership with ICAN, ACCA UK, or ACA (for accounting roles), full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and a valid practising licence (for medical officers), membership of the Nigeria Bar Association (for legal positions), and professional certifications in CIPM, SHRM, CIPD, or ATD (for HR roles).
• Candidates should also demonstrate skills in aptitude test development, item writing, research analysis, and report preparation. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is mandatory.
• Applicants must display high integrity, reliability, and the ability to work independently or in teams.

WAEC Recruitment Application Process

Interested applicants should visit the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.waec.com.ng to complete their applications online. The deadline for submission is July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

WAEC Salary and Conditions of Service

WAEC offers a highly competitive salary structure. Entry points into the salary scale depend on qualifications and experience. Successful candidates will benefit from an attractive remuneration package and full career development opportunities within the organisation.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their online applications before the deadline. Only apply for positions according to your academic qualifications. Also, applicants are NOT to make payments to anyone in favour of WAEC recruitment. BHCPF.org.ng covers information on the current WAEC recruitment process to keep intending candidates well-informed.

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