WAEC’s vision is to be a world-class examining body, adding value to the educational goals of its stakeholders. Its mission is to remain Africa’s foremost examining body, providing qualitative and reliable educational assessment, encouraging academic and moral excellence and promoting sustainable human resource development and international cooperation. In its sixty years of existence, the Council has achieved its mission in very large measure. For instance it has over the years developed a team of well-trained and highly motivated staff and has administered examinations that are both valid and relevant to the educational aspirations of member countries. Its certificates enjoy international recognition. WAEC has also been promoting the ideals of hardwork and honesty in the youth through its awards for outstanding performance in its examinations. The Council conducts several international and national examinations in all member countries except Nigeria where it has shed all but one of its examinations, The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates in May/June and private candidates in November/December.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be assigned duties in the Public Affairs Department and will be required to perform the following duties among others:
- Writing press releases and rejoinders of the Council;
- Writing of reports and speeches for various functionaries of the Council;
- Building and maintaining a professional and cordial relationship with the media and stakeholders of the Council;
- Keeping abreast of important reports/stories in the media particularly those related to the Council;
- Drafting and placement of advertisements/advertorials in the media;
- Organising press briefings, courtesy visits and other events of the Council;
- Production of dated publications including diaries and newsletters;
- Overseeing the operations of the Customer Service Section.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicant must possess:
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in Mass Communication, Public Relations or a related field of Study from a recognised University;
- Have a minimum of ten (10) years post NYSC relevant work experience in the Public Affairs Department of a reputable organisation, or in the editorial Department of a reputable media outfit;
- Applicants who have not majored in Mass Communication (or any of the related field of study), who possess graduate diploma in Mass Communication are also eligible.
- Possession of higher degree and membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public
- Relations is an added advantage.
Desirable Attributes:
Applicants must:
- Be able to use Personal Computers, MS Office software package and have knowledge of web-based systems;
- Be a team player with good inter-personal skills and be open and able to lead change;
- Possess influencing, analytical and communication skills;
- Be an organiser/planner with ability to be flexible and to be able to successfully implement ideas.
Method of Application
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