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Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) is mandated under Section 5 of the Botswana Examinations Council Act CAP 58:03 (as Amended by BEC Amendment Act No. 19 of 2020) to manage and conduct examinations and assessment in general education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). BEC has developed a new strategy and consequently, a new structure that is aligned to the strategy. The organization wishes to attract into the following positions, results oriented professionals, with solid leadership experience, who are driven by a passion for excellence.
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\nSpecial Needs Officer I
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\nMain Purpose of the Job
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\nAssist the Executive to make all the logistical necessary arrangements in assessment centres to ensure fair treatment of candidates with special needs
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\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS
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\nKey Performance Areas
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\n\u2022 Check and verify all applications for special consideration, access arrangements and modified question papers
\n\u2022 Liaise with Relations Management to register candidates with Special Needs
\n\u2022 Prepare a production schedule for material printing and packaging
\n\u2022 Liaise with Printing and Logistics team to ensure that reasonable accommodations have been made at the level of centres for special needs candidates and that materials are despatched in a timely manner to centres
\n\u2022 Liaise with Assessment Design to ensure that appropriate modifications of question papers and assessment materials have been done
\n\u2022 Facilitate, together with the Executive, the (a) training of assessment centre personnel on the administration procedures, and (b) training of Centre Quality Assurance Officer I on centre inspection with focus on arrangements for candidates with special needs
\n\u2022 Keep inventory record of special needs assessment materials and equipment
\n\u2022 Accompany the Quality Assurance team for spot inspections of assessment centres during live examinations to ensure compliance to set procedures and regulations
\n\u2022 Closely monitor external service providers and report on their compliance with SLAs
\n\u2022 Follow security guidelines and procedures to ensure safe handling of assessment materials
\n\u2022 Implement guidelines, procedures and standards as they have been set, and collaborate with the Compliance\/Audit\/Quality team during their periodic review
\n\u2022 Proactively anticipate and implement alternative ways to meet commitments when unexpected events, unplanned actions, or contingencies arise
\n\u2022 Research and apply best practices in own specialised area of work, and maintain high level of knowledge in order to effectively undertake the duties of the post
\n\u2022 Perform any other duties as required by the Head and which are commensurate with the grade of the post
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\nQualifications and Experience
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\nAt least a Degree in Educational Management or a relevant field from a recognised institution, Professional Certification-Certification in
\nassessment administration for candidates with special needs. At least four (4) years\u2019 experience post-qualification of which two (2) years
\nshould have been at junior professional\/ technician level or its equivalent.
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\nKey Competencies
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\n\u2022 Communication
\n\u2022 Interpersonal
\n\u2022 Networking & relationship building
\n\u2022 Organisational skills (planning, time management, work prioritisation)
\n\u2022 Research, critical thinking, analytical & problem-solvin<\/p>\n
JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n
APPLICATION DETAILS
\nIf you meet the above requirements please submit your cover letter, updated curriculum vitae with three (3) traceable referees, certified
\nOmang and certified academic certificates to recruitment@bec.co.bw, applications should be addressed to
\n The Director Human Capital
\n Botswana Examinations Council
\n Private Bag 0070
\n Gaborone
\n Kindly indicate the position you are applying for in the subject of the email. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be
\ncontacted. Applications with incomplete documentation or received after the closing date will not be considered. The closing date:
\n21st August 2025.<\/p>\n
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