Examination and Result Assessment Specialist-Local professional

Shaqodoon; Mississippi; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative project aimed at strengthening the education sector in Somalia! As an Examination and Result Assessment Specialist, you'll design and implement assessment strategies that align with educational goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of educational standards while collaborating with the Federal Government of Somalia. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing the quality of education and ensuring effective learning outcomes. If you have a passion for education and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of experience in assessment.
• Fluency in English; Somali and Arabic are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective assessment strategies for educational institutions.
• Analyze assessment results to improve curriculum effectiveness.

Skills

Assessment Strategies

Statistical Analysis

Data Reporting

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

Examination and Result Assessment Specialist-Local professional

IOM Banadir, South Central Somalia Post Date: 12-12-2024
Apply Before: 19-12-2024

About the MIDA FINNSOM III, Health and Education Project

The past decades have seen continued migration from various African countries, causing a “brain drain” that has debilitated various public sector systems across the continent. Through the IOM Migration for Development in Africa (MIDA) programme, Somali diaspora professionals have supported institutional capacity building, service delivery, and policy development of health and education institutions across Somalia since 2015.

The MIDA FINNSOM PHASE III – Health & Education project – contributes to strengthening the Health and Education sectors in Somalia towards achieving specific priorities in the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) and the Essential Package for Health Services (EPHS), as prioritized and outlined by the government. The project aims to do so by engaging and enhancing the role of qualified Somali diaspora experts willing to temporarily return to their country of origin.

III. Duties & Responsibilities

The Federal Government of Somalia’s Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MOECHE), through the technical assistance provided by the IOM MIDA FINNSOM III Health and education project, seeks to build the skills of its examination and result assessment specialist.

We are looking for an experienced examination and result assessment specialist to design, develop, and implement effective assessment strategies for educational institutions. The selected candidate will play an integral role in working with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGoS) and its Member States (MS). The specialist will have an understanding of different types of assessments and be able to design and implement exams and assessments that are aligned with the curriculum and desired learning outcomes. The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Support the diaspora expert to design, develop, and implement effective assessment strategies for Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education.
2. Contribute to analyze results from assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and make improvements where needed.
3. Assist the diaspora expert to develop, administer and analyze a variety of assessment types such as essays, multiple choice, and practical exams.
4. Support diaspora expert in developing assessment policies and procedures and ensure that appropriate weighting and scoring systems are in place.
5. Assist diaspora expert to analyze and present data on assessment results, including trends and areas of concern.
6. Work with the Ministry’s staff to ensure that assessments are aligned with the curriculum and desired learning outcomes.
7. Ensure appropriate security and confidentiality of assessment materials and results.

IV: Requirements:

Besides the specific outputs mentioned in section III, the MIDA FINNSOM III Heath and Education project is requiring the following deliverables to be submitted throughout the assignment:

1. Transfer of skills: The main responsibility of the qualified Somali local professional will be to ensure continuous and systematic transfer of knowledge and skills as related to the assignment.
2. Work plan: A work plan must be developed with the Supervisor during the first week of the assignment to provide clear and time-bound activities.
3. Quarterly and Final Reports: Quarterly progress reports will be submitted by the expert to the supervisor and project team.
4. Exit interview: An exit interview will be conducted to ensure that a proper exit plan has been put in place.

V: Qualifications

Level of Education: A master degree in a relevant field.

Area of Study: Education.

Years of work experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in examination and result assessment.

Experience with various types of assessments including online and in-person exam formats.

Experience with statistical analysis and data reporting.

Languages needed: Fluency in English, Somali, and Arabic is an advantage.

General Skills / Other Requirements:

1. Experience in safeguarding and feedback and complaints response mechanisms.
2. Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills.
3. Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a fast-changing environment.
4. Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills.
5. A full commitment to MOECHE’s core values.

VII: How to apply

All applications must be sent via email to: [e-mail] with the following reference as a subject in your e-mail: APPLICATION – as mentioned in the vacancy announcement. For further inquiries about the MIDA FINNSOM project and positions, you can reach out to [e-mail] and cc Hussein Isse at [e-mail].

To be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter, CV, and the contact information of two professional references by the closing date of this vacancy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date of this application is December 19th 2024, at 12.00 PM EAT.

While this project is geared toward the Somali-Finnish diaspora, members of other Somali diaspora communities are also welcomed to apply. Females are highly encouraged to apply and participate in the MIDA FINNSOM III Health and Education Project.

VIII: Security and insurance modalities

Health insurance will be provided by the project. However, experts will be requested to provide a recent medical certificate stating that they are physically fit and able to work in a hardship area in Africa.

Please note that IOM will not be responsible for the security of qualified Somali local professionals. The host beneficiary institution will be responsible for the security of the individual.

Before leaving the country of residence or upon arrival in Somalia, the qualified Somali local professional will receive a pre-service briefing including security advice and cultural background.