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Test Day Delivery and Logistics Coordinator

 

Pay band: 4

Remuneration: SLL 3,313,428.00 per month 

Post Location: Freetown 

Department: Exams   

Contract type: Locally Engaged   

Duration: 12-month fixed term contract

 

Role Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Exams within Sierra Leone office. As sole representative of exams, there is a degree of independent working required. You will be required to handle confidential materials during the multiple exchanges in country in accordance with compliance standards. You will co-ordinate and manage any risk or issue resolution, including co-ordination of customer communication directly or through customer services.  This role will be the point of contact for Venues/Venue Supervisors on the day. Please note you will be required to work test days which will involve weekend work as part of the contracted hours.

 

Requirements

Essential:

• University degree or relevant post-secondary school qualification
• Speaking and writing proficiency in English (B2 Level APTIS to be conducted)
• Experience working in a busy operational environment delivering high levels of customer service
• Ability to ensure compliance, risk and security standards are monitored and maintained
• Track record of working in a tightly controlled process driven environment

 

Desirable:

• Business Administration/ Education/ English Degree
• Experience working in Exams
• Experience of supporting on delivery of computer-based exams

 

Additional Information: All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Sierra Leone.

Closing Date: 31 January 2021  applications will close 23:59 South Africa time

 

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

 

Equality Statement

 

The British Council is committed to a policy of equality and to valuing diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we work at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation by following both the letter and the spirit of it to avoid unjustified discrimination, recognising discrimination as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion and human rights. All staff worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.
The British Council has Disability Confident Employer Status. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific requirements or adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.

 

We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.

 

Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

How to Apply

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