Job Description

Department Of Education

Designation : CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT OFFICER - NCD (Code- EDU25-01199)

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
1.1 Implement all Internal Assessment materials as required per specific subject’s curriculum programs and materials for NCD Provincial schools.
1.2 Coordinate all Internal Assessment materials programs by guiding the NCD provincial schools’ teachers in the planning and implementation of the tasks and use of resources.
1.3 Assist in the research and compiling of all draft, trial, and completed Internal Assessment materials for NCD Provincial schools.
1.4 Coordinate and facilitate relevant advisory committee meetings and workshops for the development of Internal Assessment materials for NCD Provincial schools.
1.5 Coordinate and assist local authorities in the development of Internal Assessment materials per specific subject’s curriculum programs and materials for NCD Provincial schools.
1.6 Perform any other duties as directed by the Assistant Secretary for Curriculum & Assessment.

2. QUALIFICATIONS, WORK EXPERIENCES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
2.1 Qualification:
2.1.1 First Degree in Education in the related field
2.1.2 Bachelor Degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, or relevant.
2.1.3 Completion of Post-Graduate in Education or relevant is preferable.
2.2 Work Experience:
2.2.1 Must have minimum 8-10 years’ work experience with the schools systems.
2.2.2 Must have had 4 years’ experience in the curriculum development process as well as having particular subject expertise
2.2.3 Have at least 2 - 3 years’ experience in School coordination of assessment and reporting processes related areas
2.3 Knowledge:
2.3.1 Must have content knowledge of the education system and its curriculum.
2.3.2 Knowledge about the education system and its functions, policies and its mission towards basic education for the people of PNG.
2.3.3 Have an excellent command of English and one of the major subject areas in curriculum
2.3.4 Sound knowledge of Teaching and Teaching Pedagogies
2.3.5 Knowledge about the Primary, Secondary, TEVT and FODE education system and its functions, policies and its mission towards basic education for the people of PNG.
2.3.6 Have an excellent command of English and one of the major subject areas in school based assessment;
2.3.7 Sound knowledge of Social Issues
2.4 Skills:
2.4.1 Excellent communication and writing skills
2.4.2 Must possess good review and reporting skills
2.4.3 Computer literate
2.4.4 Must have good management and public relation skills
2.4.5 Ability to meet section’s deadlines
2.4.6 Leadership skills

Job Type:

Full Time

Language Requirements:

English

Salary(per annum):

K46,696 – K57,072

Job Location:

NCD - PNGEI