Dear Colleagues,

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Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 42

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For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

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Wilco Liebregts

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SOUTH PACIFIC BOARD FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Professional Officer with the above Board.? The position, which is based in Suva, Fiji, carries an attractive remuneration package at the professional officer level, details of which can be obtained from the Board’s office.

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The Board serves nine Pacific Island nations namely Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Its main functions are; to provide assessment training for key personnel in its member countries, to provide assessment support to all its member countries in areas where there is a lack of assessment expertise, to provide examination services to member countries that are having difficulty implementing their own, as well as providing technical and special services to those member countries that need assistance with any aspect of their assessment system.

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The main responsibilities of the position include;

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·??????? Training assessment personnel from member countries in all aspects of assessment

·??????? Assisting/Supporting member countries in their effort to address their assessment needs

·??????? Negotiating with member countries regarding requests for assistance with their national assessments

·??????? The implementation of the Secretariat’s annual work programme

·??????? Coordinating the Board’s IT, Research and Special Services function

·??????? Supervising and assisting with the development and review of the Board’s website.

·??????? Coordinating the update of the Secretariat’s software used in processing/analyzing assessment data

·??????? Overseeing and assisting the computer programmer/network administrator in setting up a network with member countries in making use of technology to improve communication.

·??????? Coordinating other assessment services as directed from time to time by the Director.

·??????? Any other duties as directed from time to time by the Director

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Minimum qualifications/credentials for the position are;

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·??????? Degree from a recognized university with a major in two areas taught at the senior secondary level in the region.? A post graduate qualification specializing in the area of educational assessment and computing would be an advantage

·??????? At least 4 years teaching at senior secondary level with some work experience in any area of educational assessment

·??????? Wide experience in the use of computer software for assessment especially in any two of the following areas; national examinations administration, processing assessment results, assessment results analysis and reporting assessment results.

·??????? Experience in working closely with people in a wide variety of cultural settings

·??????? Knowledge and experience with the assessment systems of Pacific Island states is highly desirable.

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The successful applicant is expected to take up the position no later than the end of July 2002 and would be required to travel extensively to member countries when the need arises. Applicants who do not possess the above credentials will not be considered.

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The position, which will be on contract for three years in the first instance, carries other benefits besides the normal salary.? For non-Fiji citizens, remuneration will be tax-free.? A brief information package on SPBEA and on its Staff Terms and Conditions will be available on request.? All applications, together with a current CV and the particulars of two referees, one of which should be from your current employer, should be sent to

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??????????? The Director ?????????????????????????????????????? Fax:????????????? (679) 330 2898

????????? SPBEA????????????????????????????????????????????????? Phone:??????????????????? (679) 331 5600/331 5839

????????? P.O.Box 2083, Govt Buildings?????? ????????? email??????????? “Pongi-V@...”

Suva, FIJI

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no later? than Friday 31^st May? 2002.? Those who applied earlier for the position need not re-apply.

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PLEASE NOTE:

ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC provides this vacancy announcement to those specialists
on our database who have provided us with an email address. The service is
provided free of charge. Unless otherwise indicated, ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC is
not and will not be involved in the selection process, nor in any of the
negotiations for the position, and will not claim any charges from the specialists.

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The vacancies are obtained from regional and international organisations,
magazines, newspapers and colleagues. Although we will do our best to relate
to you the details on the positions as they have been provided to us, it is
possible that some information may be incorrect. ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC
advises those interested in a vacancy to contact the advertising
organisation directly for specific details on the position. ECO-CONSULT
PACIFIC will not accept any liability for incorrect information.

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Although we now have more than 1000 email recipients for 'Pacific Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential.

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Wilco Liebregts

Managing Director

Eco-Consult Pacific

PO Box 5406, Raiwaqa P.O.,

SUVA, Fiji Islands

Tel.: (679) 322 607 / 322 706;? Fax.: (679) 322 607

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