Organization: Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.
Uganda National Examinations Board is a body corporate established under Cap.137 Laws of Uganda. Its Vision is “A Recognized Centre of Globally competitive Educational Assessment and Certification” and its mission is “Conduct Valid, Reliable, Equitable and Quality Assessment of Learners’ Achievement in a Professional and Innovative Manner and Award Internationally Recognized Certificates”.
Job Summary: The EO -Test Development (Secondary) will carry
out field implementation and support coordination of activities relating to
Item Development of Secondary examinations in accordance with the laid down
regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Identifying and training item writers in close collaboration with the Senior Examinations Officer.
· Ensuring reliability and validity of the items set.
· Conducting moderation meetings.
· Compiling the moderated test items into draft question papers.
· Supervising the type setting of the draft question papers.
· Proof reading the typed question papers.
· Analyzing, compiling and typesetting reports on work of candidates at UCE.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold an Hons Bachelor’s degree in education in the desired area or Arts /Sciences in the desired area with a post graduate diploma in education or the equivalent. Desired subject areas include: Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Performing Arts (Music/Dance/Drama), Islamic Religious Education (IRE), German and Chinese, NB Luo or Ateso or Lugbara in addition to German or Chinese is an added advantage.
· Registered teacher with at least 3 years of teaching experience.
· At least three years’ experience in examinations or examinations related work in a reputable educational institution.
· Good coordination skills.
· Knowledge and experience in examinations related work.
· Good communications and interpersonal relations.
· Computer literate especially in word processing, and spreadsheets.
· High degree of confidentiality and integrity
· Age limit: 35 – 45 years
All eligible candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs, copies of academic transcripts and certificates, telephone contacts and addresses of three referees in hard copies, delivered to the address below OR submit in soft form at careers@uneb.ac.ug
Uganda National Examinations Board,
Plot 35 Martyrs way – Ntinda,
P.O. Box 7066 – Kampala. Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted
Deadline: 20th March 2020