Application Deadline : 21 Feb 2013
The United Nations requires applications from the deserving candidates for the post of Education Assessment Specialist. Proficiency in English, with a working knowledge of French being an advantage. Job location is Suva, Fiji.
Qualifications and Experience :
- Innovation and analytical skills – Able to generate new approaches; develop and support original solutions based on sound analysis.
- Results oriented problem solver – Able to develop solutions to deliver tangible results for SPC, its members and other stakeholders.
- Influencing and relationship building skills – Able to influence and guide others to achieve common goals; demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills; contribute to building productive team relationships and partnerships across the organisation and with its stakeholders.
- Qualifications – Teacher training and a postgraduate qualification in educational assessment research or measurement, with a master’s in education being an advantage.
- Technical expertise – Substantial experience in educational assessment research. A sound knowledge and understanding of educational assessment research data analysis and interpretation. Strong computer skills and competence in the use of statistical and research software, and the ability to quickly master relevant new information technology . Experience in the provision of training and support, ideally in research. Solid communication and presentation skills in English. Experience in leading educational assessment at country level or examination Boards, and experience working in the Pacific would be advantages.
- Language skills – Proficiency in English, with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.
- Cultural awareness – Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated understanding of developing countries, particularly of Pacific Island countries and territories being an advantage.
Application procedure – The closing date for applications is Thursday 21 February, 2013 . Candidates MUST provide: a detailed curriculum vitae; a written response stating their claims against the seven key selection criteria; and contact details, including email addresses, for three referees.
Apply online – Please use SPC’s online recruitment system at .
Important note : Prepare and save your curriculum vitae, response to key selection criteria and referee information as Microsoft Word documents BEFORE attempting to submit your application online. It is not possible to partially complete your application via the online system, save it and return to complete later.
Can’t access the online recruitment system? Apply via email: ; fax: +687 26 38 18 or post: Sally Clark Herrmann, Human Resources Adviser (Recruitment and Training), Secretariat of the Pacific Community, P.O. Box D5, 98848 NOUMEA CEDEX, New Caledonia.
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