Examination Invigilators / Administrators

The British Council conducts exams across Libya for various UK exam boards.  The main role of Examination invigilators/ administrators is to ensure the proper conduct of exams according to the relevant UK exam board and BC requirements. 

Examinations are held in various venues, places, schools and across all districts. 

The exam venue staff play a crucial role in ensuring the conduct, security and integrity of exams and in providing appropriate customer care in compliance with all British Council policies, Child Protection, Equal Opportunity and Diversity , Information Management, etc….

Examination Invigilator / Administrators reports to Senior Invigilator, Venue Supervisor or Venue Manager according to each venue size and requirements. 

 Accountabilities, responsibilities and duties:

 Main roles:

• Checking Class environment according to checklists, British Council and relevant Board requirements.
• Checking candidates’ IDs once they entered the exam room.
• To give clear instructions to candidates at the beginning and end of the examination.
• Instructions are given clearly and concisely.
• Responsible for the attendance sheet and seating plan.
• Frequently asked questions are answered immediately.
• Difficult questions/problems are referred to Venue Supervisor/ Venue Manager.

 To ensure the security of the examination papers as follows:

• Exam papers are secure at all times and no papers are mislaid or left unattended at any time.
• Exam papers are counted in and out.
• Breach of security is reported to Exam Centre Supervisor immediately.
• Awarding Body and British Council regulations are adhered.
• Ensures having a suitable atmosphere for the candidates to do their exams.

 To ensure discipline of candidates is maintained & regulations are followed

• No candidates speak once the examination has started.
• All candidates are ushered to toilet facilities as necessary.
• Late arrivals are dealt with according to Exam Supervisor Instructions by the start of exam.
• Breach of disciplinary code is dealt with according to Exam regulations.
• All examinations adhere to set times.
• Awarding Body and British Council regulations are adhered to.

 Key relationships: (include internal and external) 

•  Venue Personnel Manager
•  Venue Manager
•  Venue Supervisor
•  Senior Invigilators
•  Invigilation group at the relevant exam venue (internal)
•  BC Exams Officers
•  BC Support Staff
•  Exam candidates
•  Schools representatives

 Other important features or requirements of the job 

(e.g. travel, unsocial/evening hours, restrictions on employment etc.)

•  Examinations are held seven days a week, mainly Monday through Saturday, minimum working assignment per day is 2.5 hours. Assigned hours are given to examinations invigilators/ administrators based on their announced availability. Mainly exam sessions start at 7:30Am at the earliest and end by 18:30 PM.  Examinations are sometimes held during public holidays.   
• Flexibility to work beyond the prior agreed work schedule as per business needs 
• ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Short listing and interviews will take place: Week of 10th June 2014
• Candidates will be tested for their English level to assess core grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking using several tests.
• Candidates must be highly-motivated individuals who can work independently, are Detail-oriented, and are willing to make quick decisions based on policies and Procedures. They must also have strong analytical, problem solving and Organizational skills, excellent communication skills in the English Language (both Written & oral), the ability to work effectively in a diverse office within a pressured, Multi-task environment, and have a proven record of meeting deadlines.

 To apply for this vacancy, please  download the application form at the bottum of this page and submit your completed application to:

 Ly-exams@ly.britishcouncil.org  stating the name of the post. Please don’t send your CV.

The full role profile and the application form is attached here. The deadline for applications is 10June 2014. Invigilators previously recruited by the British Council are advised re apply. 

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the Libyan society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

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