MAURITIUS EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Applications are invited from qualified candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as Research and Development Officer (French) at the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate.

Qualifications

  1. Two subjects at GCE 'A' level or an acceptable alternative qualification.
  2. A degree from a recognised university or an acceptable alternative qualification.
  3. A one-year relevant postgraduate qualification in the educational field.
  4. Research experience.

Priority of consideration will be given to candidates with research experience in an area relevant to examination or evaluation.

  1. Computer Literate

Note: Degree should be in French.

Duties:

1.In co-operation with the Principal Research and Development Officer, to be responsible to the Director for carrying out research and other studies with a view to:

(a)improving the validity and reliability of examinations;

(b)improving the mechanics of conducting examinations;

(c)improving syllabi and teaching-learning strategies;

(d)ensuring proper validation of improvement and reform;

(e)setting standards and grades and improving the design of question papers, marking procedures and schemes.

  1. To perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related to the delivery of the output and results expected from incumbents in the roles ascribed to them.

Salary:

The permanent and pensionable post carries salary in scale Rs 38350 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 –68500 x 1950 – 74350.

Age limit:

Unless already employed in the Public Service, candidates should not have reached their 40th birthday by the closing date for the submission of applications.

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Mode of Application:

The application forms duly filled in and signed, together with photocopies of all educational/professional/technical certificates and documentary evidence of any experience claimed should reach the Director, MES, Réduit 80834, Attention: Human Resource Section by Friday 04 May 2018 (15:00 hrs at latest). The envelope should indicate clearly the post appliedfor on the top left-hand corner.

The Application form and Scheme of Service can be collected during office hours on week days,between 08:45 and 16:00 hours at the Reception Counter of the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate,Réduit or can be downloaded from the MES Website

NOTE:

(1)Prospective candidates not satisfying the requirements of the Scheme of Service are advised NOT to apply.

(2)Qualifications obtained after the closing date for the submission of applications will not be considered.

(3)Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate information will lead to the rejection of the application.

(4)Candidates should enclose photocopies of National Identity Card, birth certificate, marriage certificate (if applicable), academic/technical certificates/qualifications and other relevant documentary evidence regarding experience claimed etc. Failure to produce documentary evidence at time of application may lead to disqualification of the candidate.

(5)Eligible candidates who will be called for interview via letter/phone/email will be required to produce their National Identity Card, original birth certificate, marriage certificate (for married women) and all original certificates and documents provided at the time of application.

(6)The Syndicate should be informed immediately of any change of address.

(7)The onus for the submission of written evidence of experience claimed and equivalence of qualification (if applicable) from the relevant authorities (Tertiary Education Commission or Mauritius Qualification Authority) rests on the candidates and such document should accompany the application form.

(8)Candidates may be required to take part in a written competitive examination in order to assess their potential and aptitude for work relating to research and development issues.

(9)MES reserves the right to convene only the best qualified candidates for interview.

(10)MES reserves the right NOT to make any appointment following this advertisement.

(11)Candidates who have already applied for the post should submit fresh applications.

Mauritius Examinations Syndicate

Réduit

16 April 2018