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Vacancies Notice-United Nations Development Programme

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:29:34 GMT

Thursday, August 07, 2008

I. Position Information

Job Code Title:                            Programme Associate
Post Number:                              3458
Pre-classified Grade:                    ICS-6
Supervisor:                                 Programme Specialist/Programme Analyst
Duty Station:                              Banjul, The Gambia
Deadline:                                  14 August 2008

II. Organizational Context
Under the overall guidance of the ARR(P) and direct supervisor of designated supervisor if applicable, the Programme Associate ensures effective delivery of the Country Office (CO) programme by entering and managing data and supporting programme implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Programme Associate can supervise clerical and support staff of the Programme Unit. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQs as required for resolving complex finance-related issues and exchange of information.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:
• Support to formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP)
• Support to management of the CO programme
• Administrative support to the Programme Unit
• Support to resource mobilization
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. Supports formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Collection, analysis and presentation of background information for preparation of Common Country Assessment (CCA), United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), Country Programme Document (CPD), Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP), effective application of Results Based Management (RBM) tools and establishment of management targets (BSC).
• Presentation of background information for formulation of country programme, draft project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.

2.Provides effective support to management of the CO programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:
• Creation of a project in Atlas, preparation of required budget revisions, revision of project award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial close of a project.
• Provision of guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects.
• Presentation of information for audit of Nationally Executed (NEX) projects, supports implementation of audit recommendations.

3.Provides administrative support to the Programme Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Review of NEX projects Financial Reports; preparation of non-PO vouchers for development projects
• Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas.
• Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
• Creation of requisitions in Atlas for development projects, register of goods receipt in Atlas.
• Making budget check for requisitions, POs and vouchers.

4. Supports resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Analysis of information on donors, preparation of donor’s profile.
• Track and reporting on mobilized resources. Review of contributions agreement, managing contributions in Atlas.

5. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
•Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme.
• Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in programme.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

IV. Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the Programme Unit and success in implementation of programme strategies. Accurate analysis, data entry and presentation of information ensure proper programme implementation

V. Competencies

Corporate Competencies:
* Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:
* Knowledge Management and Learning
* Shares knowledge and experience
* Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness
* Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
* Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems

Leadership and Self-Management
* Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
* Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Secondary Education with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. University Degree in the Social Sciences or equivalent is desirable.

Experience: 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible programme and project operational experience is required at the national or international level. Substantive knowledge of programme management in the area of Disaster Management required. Excellent writing and communication skills. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and national languages.

Submission of applications: Interested candidates should send a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position as well as an updated CV to the UNDP Country Office: UNDP The Gambia, Officer-in-Charge, 5, Kofi Annan Street, P.O. Box 553, Cape Point, Banjul

Or through email: registry.gm@undp.org, indicating "Programme Associate, 3458 " in the subject field.

The closing date for applications is 14 August 2008. Any applications received after this date will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for an interview.

Author:DO

Vacancies Notice

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:19:43 GMT

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

United Nations Development Programme

I. Position Information

Job Code Title: Programme Associate

Post Number: 3458

Pre-classified Grade: ICS-6

Supervisor: Programme Specialist/Programme Analyst

Duty Station: Banjul, The Gambia

Deadline: 14 August 2008

II. Organizational Context

Under the overall guidance of the ARR(P) and direct supervisor of designated supervisor if applicable, the Programme Associate ensures effective delivery of the Country Office (CO) programme by entering and managing data and supporting programme implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

• Support to formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP)

• Support to management of the CO programme

• Administrative support to the Programme Unit

• upport to resource mobilization

• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. Supports formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Collection, analysis and presentation of background information for preparation of Common Country Assessment (CCA), United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), Country Programme Document (CPD), Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP), effective application of Results Based Management (RBM) tools and establishment of management targets (BSC).

• Presentation of background information for formulation of country programme, draft project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.

2. Provides effective support to management of the CO programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Creation of a project in Atlas, preparation of required budget revisions, revision of project award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial close of a project.

• Provision of guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects.

• Presentation of information for audit of Nationally Executed (NEX) projects, supports implementation of audit recommendations.

3. Provides administrative support to the Programme Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Review of NEX projects Financial Reports; preparation of non-PO vouchers for development projects

• Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas.

• Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.

• Creation of requisitions in Atlas for development projects, register of goods receipt in Atlas.

• Making budget check for requisitions, POs and vouchers.

4. Supports resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Analysis of information on donors, preparation of donor’s profile.

• Track and reporting on mobilized resources. Review of contributions agreement, managing contributions in Atlas.

5. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme.

• Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in programme.

• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

IV. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the Programme Unit and success in implementation of programme strategies. Accurate analysis, data entry and presentation of information ensure proper programme implementation

V. Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

* Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.

* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

* Knowledge Management and Learning

* Shares knowledge and experience

* Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

* Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.

* Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems

Leadership and Self-Management

* Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback

* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

* Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Secondary Education with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. University Degree in the Social Sciences or equivalent is desirable.

Experience: 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible programme and project operational experience is required at the national or international level. Substantive knowledge of programme management in the area of Disaster Management required. Excellent writing and communication skills. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and national languages.

Submission of applications: Interested candidates should send a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position as well as an updated CV to the UNDP Country Office: UNDP The Gambia, Officer-in-Charge, 5, Kofi Annan Street, P.O. Box 553, Cape Point, Banjul

Or through email: registry.gm@undp.org, indicating "Programme Associate, 3458 " in the subject field.

Vacancies Notice

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:24:09 GMT

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Office of the Public Service Commission
New Administrative Building

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Gambians to fill the following vacant positions available at the Department of Information Services.

Assistant Information Officer Grade 6

Qualifications: Candidates must:
• Possess a Diploma or Certificate in Mass Communication or Journalism;
• Possess knowledge of desktop publishing applications and programmes required in order to perform duties effectively;
• Persons who have had 3 (three) years’ satisfactory work experience as Media Assistants I can also apply.
• Fluency in written and oral English will be an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assisting in the coverage and production of news;
* Assisting the Information Officer in writing reports, features and stories including sports, health, etc.
* Proof-reading for The Gambia Daily Newspaper and The Gambia News Agency;
* Any other official duties assigned by his/her supervisor

The salary attached to the position is Grade 6 of the Government Integrated Pay Scale i.e. D19, 080 per annum.

Senior Technical Officer Grade 4

Qualifications: Candidates must:
* Possess a certificate or evidence of training relating to Lithography and printing processes;
* Possess technical knowledge and skills related to the production of a Newspaper;
* Be computer literate and have knowledge of digital photography including how to upload photos in the computer required;
* Fluency in written and oral English will be an advantage.
* Experience working in the printing press of a Media House will be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities: Work on the production team of The Gambia Daily Newspaper and other publications of the Information Services;

√ Providing technical support to the Production Team;
√ Any other official duties assigned by a supervisor

The salary attached to the position is in Grade 4 of the Government Integrated Pay Scale i.e. D11, 904 per annum.

Information Officer Grade 7

Qualifications: Candidates must:
√ Possess a Diploma or Certificate in Journalism plus 3 (three) years’ work experience in a recognised media institution;
√ Persons who have had 3 (three) years’ satisfactory work experience as Assistant Information Officers can also apply and will be considered.
√ Fluency in written and oral English will be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Covering of events and news production;
• Writing of reports, features and stories including sports, health, etc.
• Proof-reading for The Gambia Daily Newspaper and The Gambia News Agency;
• Any other official duties assigned by his/her supervisor

The salary attached to the position is Grade 7 of the Government Integrated Pay Scale i.e. D23, 700 per annum.

All application letters and CVs should be sent to the Office of The Public Service Commission, New Administrative Building, The Quadrangle, Banjul. not later than August 20th 2008.

AUTHOR: DO

Notification of Vacancies

Tue, 20 May 2008 05:50:25 GMT

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Office of the Public Service Commission
New Administrative Building

Management Services Division (MSD)

Vacant Post: Senior Personnel Officer, Management Services Division (MSD)
Grade: 9 (Government Integrated Pay Scale)
No. of Vacancies: 2
Organizational Position: Reports to the Principal Personnel Officer, Head of MSD. Acts as team leader during Staff Inspection exercises, directing and supervision Personnel Officers (PO), Cadet Administrative Officers and Assistant Personnel Officers (APO) (team members). Has immediate line management responsibility for aforementioned staff.
Main Duties & Responsibilities: To act as team leader in the conduct of Staff Inspections and Organization and Methods (O&M) studies by:
• Agreeing to terms of reference of the study;
• Planning the conduct of assignments and allocating duties to team members;
• Undertaking meetings with Heads of Organizations being reviewed or inspected;
• Advising, guiding and monitoring the work of the team to ensure that professional standards are maintained in the planning and preparation of assignments interviews and observation exercises;
• Verifying and analysing information;
• Formulation of recommendations;
• Preparing reports and presenting proposals.
• Selecting and participating in key areas of assignments in order to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the whole organization and to enable the monitoring role to be carried out more effectively and efficiently.
To support the Head of Division in the annual staffing estimates exercise by:
* Scrutinising Establishment Lists and Nominal Rolls;
* Checking Grade titles and Grade levels;
* Identifying and establishing justification for changes in staff numbers and grades from the previous year thereby making cases for the retention or suppression of vacancies.
* Attending and actively participating in Bilateral Meetings with the Department of State for Finance & Economic Affairs and other Departments of State;
* Preparing draft reports on the proceedings and the agreements reached at Bilateral Meetings for submission to the Head of MSD.
* Initiating the preparation and review of Schemes of Service (SOS) and advise Departments of State and MSD staff accordingly.
* Carrying out Points-rated Job Evaluation exercises, including the preparation of Job Descriptions;
* Developing and disseminating to Departments of State guidelines on best management practices.
* Promoting awareness of the work of MSD at meetings, training courses, seminars and workshops.
* Performing any relevant duties assigned by the Permanent Secretary, the Deputy Permanent Secretary II or the Principal Personnel Officer.

Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must possess:
• A Master’s degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with 2 years satisfactory work experience in a related field; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with 5 years’ satisfactory work experience in a related field.

The salary attached to the position is in Grade 9 of the government integrated pay scale i.e. D40,692.00 per annum.

Vacant post: Personnel Officer, Management Services Division (MSD)
Grade: 8 (Government Integrated Pay Scale)
No. of Vacancies: 5
Organizational Position: Reports through the Senior Personnel Officer (Team Leader) to the Principal Personnel Officer, who is the Head of MSD. Has line responsibility to one Cadet Administrative Officer and / or Assistant Personnel Officers.
Main Duties & Responsibilities: To act professionally in the conduct of Staff Inspections by:
• Planning and preparing for Staff Inspection meetings and attending opening meetings with Heads of Organizations being inspected;
• Planning, conducting in-depth job analysis, interviews, observations, sampling and self-recording exercises.
• Verifying information and analyzing data collected;
• Formulating feasible proposals which incorporate proven theories and principles of organizational structures, grading, job evaluation, workload assessment and the need for work;
• Writing reports on the inspections;

To act as team member in the conduct of Staff Inspections and O&M studies by:
* Conducting effective and efficient O&M studies;
* Preparing, maintaining and reviewing Schemes of Services;
* Carrying out Points-rated Job Evaluation exercises as objectively as possible;
* Preparing Job Descriptions;
* Developing and disseminating guidelines on best management practices on activities common to a number of Departments of State;
* Mentoring the Cadet Administrative Officers and APOs of the Division;
* Promoting awareness of the work of MSD at meetings, training courses, seminars etc.
* Monitoring the Wages Register, processing vouchers, issuing approval letters for Wage Earners of Departments within the Civil Services.
* Performing any relevant duties assigned by the supervisors

Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must possess :
• A Master’s Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant discipline or;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with 3 years’ satisfactory work experience in a related field.

The salary attached to the position is in Grade 8 of the government integrated pay scale. i.e. D34, 392.00 per annum.

Personnel Management Division (PMD)
Vacant post: Senior Personnel Officer, Personnel Management Division (PMD)
Grade: 9 (Government Integrated Pay Scale)
No. of Vacancies: 2
Organizational Position: Reports to the Principal Personnel Officer. He / she has line responsibility for Personnel Officers, Cadet Administrative Officers and any Assistant Personnel Officers assigned to the Division.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Processing recommendations for promotion of Officers in categories III, IV and V;
• Processing applications for secondments / transfers of Officers to other Organizations;
•Handling recommendations for the disciplining of staff
•Scrutinizing draft advertisements from Departments of State to establish whether they are in line with the requirements of the Schemes of Service (SOS) and reviewing shortlists before forwarding them to the Public Service Commission
• Handling applications for Sick Leave;
• Processing appointments, promotions, resignations, changes of names, dismissals, secondments, gratuities, Widows and Orphans Pension Scheme (WOPS) refunds, retirements;
• Providing professional advice on the interpretation and application of the Public Service Regulations and other personnel procedures.
To train Cadet Administrative Officers / Personnel Officers / Assistant Personnel Officers on Service Rules and Regulations and how to undertake some routines duties by:
* Providing guidance on certain complex issues that may be occasionally assigned;
* Compiling vacancies in the Secretarial and General Administrative Cadres in consultation with MSD and Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Division;
* Serving as a Resource Person during Efficiency / Proficiency courses especially in the absence of the Principal Personnel Officer;
* Representing the Principal Personnel Officer at Adhoc Committees such as the Teachers Selection Board (TSB) of the Public Service Commission;
* Handling any other duties assigned by supervisors

Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must possess:
• A Master’s Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with 2 years satisfactory work experience in a related field; or
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with 5 years’ satisfactory work experience in a related field.

The salary attached to the position is in Grade 9 of the government integrated pay scale i.e. D40, 692.00 per annum.

Vacant post: Personnel Officer (PO), Personnel Management Division (PMD)
Grade: 8 (Government Integrated Pay Scale)
No. of Vacancies: 2
Organizational Position: Reports to the Senior Personnel Officer
Main Duties & Responsibilities: To perform basic administrative duties such as:-
• Processing recommendations for acting appointments, resignations, confirmation in appointments, retirements, Change of Name etc;
• Processing recommendations for appointment and promotion of Officers in categories I & II
• Processing applications for refund of ‘Widows and Orphans’ Pension Scheme contributions requests for annual leave and applications for longevity increment;
• Conveying approval for the payment of retirement benefits;
• Undertaking any other duties assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must possess:
• A Master’s Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration/ Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines or;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with 3 years’ satisfactory work experience in a related field.

The salary attached to the position is in Grade 8 of the government integrated pay scale. i.e. D34, 392.00 per annum.

Human Resource Development Division (HRDD)

Vacant post: Senior Personnel Officer (SPO) Human Resources Development Division (HRDD)
Grade: 9 (Government Integrated Pay Scale)
No. of vacancies: 1
Organizational Position: Reports to the Principal Personnel Officer (PPO), Head of HRDD. The post holder has line staff management responsibility for 2 Personnel Officers and a Cadet Administrative Officer.
Main Duties & Responsibilities: Co-ordinating the activities of HRDD by:
• Co-ordinating training programmes;
• Processing applications for sponsorship
• Developing and maintaining strong professional links with the MDI and other training institutions;
• Co-ordinating and monitoring training programmes both locally and Overseas;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing training policies throughout the Civil Services.
• Evaluating training courses and reviewing programmes;
• Helping scholarship awardees to fill out bond forms;
• Processing applications for study leave;
• Leading the Division in formulation on all aspects of staff development, career development, training, orientation and change management;
• Any other relevant duties assigned by supervisors

Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must possess:

* A Master’s degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with 2 years satisfactory work experience in a related field; or
* A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with 5 years’ satisfactory work experience in a related field.

The salary attached to the position is in Grade 9 of the government integrated pay scale i.e. D40,692.00 per annum.

Vacant post:Personnel Officer, Human Resources Development Division (HRDD)
Grade: 8 (Government Integrated Pay Scale)
No. of Vacancies: 3
Organizational Position: The post holder reports to the Senior Personnel Officer and supervises any Cadet Administrative Officer posted to the Division

Main Duties & Responsibilities: To assist the Principal Personnel Officer and the Senior Personnel Officer in the day-to-day administration of the Division by:
• Processing applications for study leave, travel grants and requests from married Officers to have their spouses join them at their places of study;
• Responding to enquiries from the general public and over the telephone.
• Assisting the Senior Personnel Officer to co-ordinate training programmes with Management Development Institute (MDI), Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI) and other training institutions;
• Any other duties assigned by supervisors;

Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must possess :
* A Master’s degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines;
* A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with 3 years’ satisfactory work experience in a related field.

The salary attached to the position is in Grade 8 of the government integrated pay scale. i.e. D34, 392.00 per annum.

Finance and Admin Division (MSD)
Vacant post: Senior Assistant Secretary, Finance & Administration (F & A)
Grade: 9 (Government Integrated Pay Scale)
No. of Vacancies: 1

Organizational Position: Reports to the Principal Assistant Secretary and has the following responsibilities.
• Undertaking all procurement activities and ensuring that stationeries and supplies are always in stock;
• Managing and prioritizing financial issues;
• Writing reports on the financial status of the Office;
• Assisting management in defining medium and long long-term financial policies and in managing the votes;
• Facilitating the payment of tuitions, stipends and travel grant allowances to Civil Servants on overseas training.
•Any other duties assigned by supervisors

Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must possess :
* A Master’s degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with 2 years satisfactory work experience in a related field or;
* A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies or other relevant disciplines with 5 years’ satisfactory work experience in a related field.

The salary attached to the position is in Grade 9 of the government integrated pay scale i.e. D40,692.00 per annum.

All interested candidates are kindly requested to complete an application form available at the Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC), the Quadrangle, Banjul and submit it with their CVs. The application forms are also available at www.psc.gov.gm

The deadline for submission of all applications is 3rd June 2008.

AUTHOR:DO

Vacancies Notice

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:23:51 GMT

Thursday, April 03, 2008

The West African Examinations Council

PMB 158 Banjul, The Gambia

The West African Examinations Council, a Sub-regional organisation responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations
in English speaking West Africa has a number of vacancies in its Banjul Office. Applications are therefore invited from
suitably qualified Gambians to fill any of the vacancies.

1. Assistant Registrars

Qualifications and Experience:

• Applicants must hold good University degrees (at least second class) in any of the following subject areas:-

(a) Arabic / Islamic Studies

(b) Chemistry

(c) Home Economics (Foods & Nutrition / Clothing & Textiles / Home Management)

(d) Woodwork / Metalwork / Technical Drawing

• They should have at least ONE year post- graduation teaching experience and should not be more than thirty-five (35)

Duties: Successful candidates will be assigned duties in either the Test Development / Test Administration Departments.

2. Computer Programmer

Qualifications and Experience

* Applicants must hold good University degree in Computer Science / Information Technology from a recognised institution.

* Applicants should have a minimum o f ONE year’s post-graduation experience with good Programming skills in COBOL, VISUAL
Fox Pro and knowledge of C+ + and SQL Server.

* Applicant should not be more than forty (40) years old.

3. Public Affairs Office

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must hold a University degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication or related fields and MUST have
experience in the management of a Public Relation Department in a reputable organisation.

• Applicants should not be more than forty (40) years old.

Duties: Successful candidates will be assigned in the Administration and Public Affairs Department.

4. Human Resources Officer

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must hold a good University degree in Human Resource Management / Public Administration, Diploma in Human
Resource Management or related fields.

• Applicants should not be more than forty (40) years old.

Duties: Successful applicant will be assigned to the Administration Department of the Banjul Office.

5. Senior Auditor

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicant must be in possession of ACCA or CIMA or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years working experience after
qualification

Duties: Successful applicant will be assigned to the Audit Unit of the Council

Conditions of Service: Council’s Conditions of Service are very attractive. They include rent allowance, free medical care
for the Officer and his/her family or allowance in lieu of their annual leave, pension contribution, etc.

The salary scales applicable to the positions are very attractive. Point of entry into the Scale will depend on
qualifications and experience

Method of Application: Interested candidates should write for application forms from the Head of National Office in Banjul
Application forms may also be collected in person on the presentation of a written request.

Closing Date: Completed application forms should be returned to reach:-

The Registrar, The West African Examinations Council, Headquarters, Accra, Ghana.

Through The Head of National Office

The West African Examinations Council

Banjul, The Gambia

not later than Thursday 10th April 2008.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified of the date for interview.

AUTHOR: DO