Computer Programmers The West African Examinatons Council - Vacancies and Jobs

The West African Examinations Council, a sub-regional organization responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in the English-speaking West African countries, invites applications from suitably qualified person to fill the vacant position as: Computer Programmers in its Nigeria National Office and the Lagos Department of its Headquarters Research Division.

Jobs Detail

Job title: Computer Programmers

Job Location: Lagos

Qualification(s)

• Applicants should possess a minimum of B.Sc (Hons) degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) in Computer Science, or equivalent from a recognized University


• Applicants should have functional knowledge of at least three of the following languages: Visual Basic (visual Studio.Net) Visual Foxpro, COBOL, C++, JAVA


• Applicant must possess five credits including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting in WASSCE/SSCE/GCE"0" Level or six credits including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings in WASSCE/SSCE/GCE "0" Level


• Applicants should not be more than 35years of age as at the close of applications except those for the positions of Senior Purchasing/Procurement Officer and Senior Public Affairs Officer who should not be more than 40years

Job Experience & skills

• A minimum of three years experience


• Applicant should also be familiar with the following operating systems: MS-DOS, Windows 2008 Server (and beyond), OS/400, and Open VMS


• Applicant must be able to use personal computers, office software packages and have knowledge of web-based systems


• Applicant must be self motivated and able to write good reports; analyse and review research reports: be able to work extra hours with little or no supervision


• Applicant must be team player with good inter-personal skills; be open and able to lead change


• Applicant must possess influencing skills


• Applicant must be organizers/planners with ability to be flexible and finishers with ability to successfully implement ideas


• Applicant must possess analytical and communication skills

closing date: 30th December 2011

How to apply for this job

Interested applicants should apply online through the Council's website: www.waeconline.org.ng/eRecruitment and , in addition, also download the application form from the website, complete and submit to the Deputy Director, (Human Resource Management Department), WAEC, P.M.B 1022, Yaba, Lagos.

Applications may also be submitted at any of the Council's Zonal/Branch Offices in Nigeria.