Principal Examinations Officer II – (Geography Subject)

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT On behalf of The National Examinations Council Of Tanzania
(NECTA)
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) is a Government Agency which is under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. NECTA was established by the Parliamentary Act No. 21 of 1973 to undertake the responsibility of examinations objectives and functions as provided for in the Act. The aim of NECTA is to contribute to national development through a fair, efficient and effective national examinations and educational assessment system that provide high quality stakeholders service through competent and motivated staff.

(RE– ADVERTISED).

Principal Examinations Officer II – (Geography Subject).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Writes conference papers as may be required from time to time;
Writes well researched papers and represents NECTA in local and international examination bodies from time to time;
Advises the respective Head of Department or Section on all professional and technical matters pertaining to Examinations designs and development in line with areas of specialty;
Conducts pre-testing exercise of examinations items at Teacher Education Level;
Moderates Geography examinations items;
Proofread examinations items and papers;
Review examination formats;
Writes various reports related to examinations;
Prepares various reports related to examinations;
Typesetting of examinations paper in respective subject;
Responsible for maximum confidentiality and security of examinations;
Supervises marking of examinations administered by NECTA;
Performs any other duties relevant to the functions of NECTA as assigned by his/her superiors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.
Master’s Degree in Education major in Geography or equivalent qualification.
Eight years working experience in Teaching Education Institution with knowledge in conducting research and evaluation.
Must have good computer knowledge.

REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC.
45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 07
th February, 2015 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary Public Service
Recruitment Secretariat,
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM

OR Katibu
Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Utumishi wa Umma
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.