Jacobx007:

Level 9 in WAEC About 70k? Guy you are not serious oooooo lol
Am level 7 and my pay is way above that

Speaking from experience, it's not all MDA's and parastatals that pay well..level 8 officer in my Office earns about 52k, I used that as a yardstick for WAEC's pay structure..if OP wants a good govt job he should talk of CBN, AMCON,NCC,SEC,NDIC,FIRS e.t.c na dis kind fit compete with BC

GraceAndFavour:
Please I need the advice of informed, experienced and intelligent people on this forum.

I have two job offers before me and I must make a choice between them immediately. Below is little information about the two positions.

1. EXAMINATIONS OFFICER AT BRITISH COUNCIL
This is a graduate position at the starter level of Pay Band 4 with a monthly net pay a little above N200k. The following are my points of attraction to this position:
(a) The organization has a world-class reputation
(b) The working environment is world-class and very ICT complaint.
(c) Location advantage.
(d) 13th and 14th month salaries with good pension plan.
(e) Probation period is 3 months.

Despite the above, I have some reservations which includes that the position is a junior staff position and it is an indefinite contract.


2. ASSISTANT REGISTRAR AT WAEC
This is an experienced and international position at grade level 9. The monthly net pay may be less than that of British Council above. My attractions to this position are:
(a) The reputation of the organization.
(b) The position is international and senior.
(c) The job security and the fact that it is permanent/full-time.
(d) Sure of growth and future.

But despite the above too, my reservations include that the pay may be less than that of BC and that it may not come with as much exposure as the BC.

Please, advise me on which to go for and why.

My dear friend I kneel down beg you with whatever you believe in. Assistant Registrar position is a hot cake in waec. That 200k that British Council wants to pay you is rat change compared to what you will be collecting in waec as an Assistant Registra. Take the waec job and you will thank me later for this advice.

SirBrightoc:

I share your view to a large extent. Consider continuity and job satisfaction.

In addition the weac offer has a future advantage for securing a better job of higher position considering your level now, were as that of the BC is at junior level , meaning that ,there will be a limitation for securing a job of higher position in future because recruiters also use someone's last job position to weight him.

GraceAndFavour:
Please GodnGold, Mopolchi, Amkaro, IrradiatoR, SirBrightoc, grami, superflakky, calfranc, shakurpaul, I need your contributions.

Mods, please help me out.

I don't know much about this BC,but WAEC is ok that is if it is the AR position ooo.
May God guide your heart.

Emperoh:
A couple of misconceptions;

BC job is not contract with a definite date; that is why it says indefinite. Indefinite means it has no limit. Hence it is permanent unless you are sacked, or you resign.

BC does not pay in Dollars or pounds unless you are NOT a locally employed staff. It is pure Naira. However, you receive an annual salary increase around 8 to 10 per cent of your current pay package. It is called Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to basically respond to inflationary trends. This is applicable to all BC positions Worldwide

You will not rise above Pay Band 4 unless there is an opening on a higher band. In which case, you will apply and go through the same competition with external applicants. Again, there is no horizontal movement, it is parallel. For instance, you come in at 200k per annum on pay band 4, you will only keep receiving your usual COLA every year. JD will likely remains the same, no new challenges probable. Unless there is an opening on a higher pay band and you apply and become successful. Then you move up; else, you will remain on Bank 4 until you get tired of BC and leave, but never the same pay.

The BC job is pensionable via your usual Pencom act. Monthly contribution, deducted from source etc. You have an ok health insurance etc, 13th and 14th. Be aware though, that these are all built up together to make up your annual pay.

Now, to the koko of your job. The BC exams team is one hell of a terrible team to work in. You got no breathing space. If this role is Lagos based, add backbiting and poor team cohesion to the mix. You will normally say this exists everywhere and I agree. But it is pins and needles and office politics. THERE IS A HIGH PERSONNEL TURN OVER in the Exams Team. Reason, BC does not want to hear, that the integrity of any of the exams it administers on behalf of foreign organisations was tampered with. So, any slight case of compromise puts you one leg out of the door. Be VERY AWARE OF THIS

But the job will give you exposure and challenge you. It can also be rewarding. But please, define your career path before you sign that letter.

Goodluck in your choices!

Thank you for the information you have given to me here. I am very grateful. This is a big lead.

Op,

Don't you have a few mentors you can see?

Why bring this kind of issue here to get confused the more?

GraceAndFavour:
Please I need the advice of informed, experienced and intelligent people on this forum.

I have two job offers before me and I must make a choice between them immediately. Below is little information about the two positions.

1. EXAMINATIONS OFFICER AT BRITISH COUNCIL
This is a graduate position at the starter level of Pay Band 4 with a monthly net pay a little above N200k. The following are my points of attraction to this position:
(a) The organization has a world-class reputation
(b) The working environment is world-class and very ICT complaint.
(c) Location advantage.
(d) 13th and 14th month salaries with good pension plan.
(e) Probation period is 3 months.

Despite the above, I have some reservations which includes that the position is a junior staff position and it is an indefinite contract.


2. ASSISTANT REGISTRAR AT WAEC
This is an experienced and international position at grade level 9. The monthly net pay may be less than that of British Council above. My attractions to this position are:
(a) The reputation of the organization.
(b) The position is international and senior.
(c) The job security and the fact that it is permanent/full-time.
(d) Sure of growth and future.

But despite the above too, my reservations include that the pay may be less than that of BC and that it may not come with as much exposure as the BC.

Please, advise me on which to go for and why.

Pls take waec job cos is permanent job. I hate anything contract

mechanics:
just pray to God 4 guidiance.

He has prayed and God wanna give his guidance through you.

So? Turn him back again to God to choose another person to guide him?

hahn:

And if he is a muslim?

Good question

I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this topic. God bless you. Many of you have given me great reasons to make a better and informed choice. I think I stand a better chance to make the right decision now.
Moderators who moved my post to the front page, I thank you all.

I wish all those praying for jobs success. The God who did it for me will also do it for each and everyone of you. Just continue and don't give up.

Thank you all.

GraceAndFavour, go for the WAEC job. Truth is there is opportunity for career growth as well as job security in WAEC, unlike British Council

1. If your Salary will be coming from WAEC, they there are some months that you may not get paid.
2. WAEC doesn't have a good reputation. I dont know where you got that from.
3. British council will over you a better leverage for future positions you apply for AND you will get paid your salary.

Melonny:
So those guys that monitor and supervise the ACCA exam earns more than 200k...if I were you, I will go for the British council job.

Those ones are Venue Staff, not exam officers. Venue staff earn N850/per hour

Go for a permanent job and avoid a contract job no matter how juicy it may appear initially. Contract job is a disaster waiting to happen. Be wise.

lindiwey:



Speaking from experience, it's not all MDA's and parastatals that pay well..level 8 officer in my Office earns about 52k, I used that as a yardstick for WAEC's pay structure..if OP wants a good govt job he should talk of CBN, AMCON,NCC,SEC,NDIC,FIRS e.t.c na dis kind fit compete with BC

WAEC is not a FED GOVT agency or any MDA, Am not suppose to disclose salary structure of WAEC on a public forum bt I can assure you it's nt bad as people believe. Pls get it very clear OP, An AR on level 9 earns more than dat 200k u are talking abt, and one more thing, if u eventually choose WAEC, U must keep any AJEBOTA trait aside n get ready to WORK LOL

Go for WAEC I guess it's also pensionable

I can only laugh at those calling WAEC Fed job
U don't know how far

Anyways, OP pls look beyond pay.
Seek God Guidance.

Note: Both job offers exposure. But at BC, u will remain an Exam officer until u apply again for higher position, passing through d same process.

Stay blessed.

Jacobx007:

WAEC is not a FED GOVT agency or any MDA, Am not suppose to disclose salary structure of WAEC on a public forum bt I can assure you it's nt bad as people believe. Pls get it very clear OP, An AR on level 9 earns more than dat 200k u are talking abt, and one more thing, if u eventually choose WAEC, U must keep any AJEBOTA trait aside n get ready to WORK LOL

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Oh really! So what about JAMB and NECO salary structure? You can't disclose the salary structure but u have given us an idea which is ok..so the ajebutter aspect, one should get ready to travel to remote villages as Waec invigilators, sleep in mud houses or uncompleted school buildings..chai! Well it's all about the benjamins

amkaro:
I can only laugh at those calling WAEC Fed job
U don't know how far

Anyways, OP pls look beyond pay.
Seek God Guidance.

Note: Both job offers exposure. But at BC, u will remain an Exam officer until u apply again for higher position, passing through d same process.

Stay blessed.

We learn everyday, instead of laughing you can as well enlighten those of us that think Waec is a federal job.

GraceAndFavour:
Please I need the advice of informed, experienced and intelligent people on this forum.

I have two job offers before me and I must make a choice between them immediately. Below is little information about the two positions.

1. EXAMINATIONS OFFICER AT BRITISH COUNCIL
This is a graduate position at the starter level of Pay Band 4 with a monthly net pay a little above N200k. The following are my points of attraction to this position:
(a) The organization has a world-class reputation
(b) The working environment is world-class and very ICT complaint.
(c) Location advantage.
(d) 13th and 14th month salaries with good pension plan.
(e) Probation period is 3 months.

Despite the above, I have some reservations which includes that the position is a junior staff position and it is an indefinite contract.


2. ASSISTANT REGISTRAR AT WAEC
This is an experienced and international position at grade level 9. The monthly net pay may be less than that of British Council above. My attractions to this position are:
(a) The reputation of the organization.
(b) The position is international and senior.
(c) The job security and the fact that it is permanent/full-time.
(d) Sure of growth and future.

But despite the above too, my reservations include that the pay may be less than that of BC and that it may not come with as much exposure as the BC.

Please, advise me on which to go for and why.

Oh God! This is the kind of confusion I want this year in Jesus name! To your question,it is very straight forward,the British council job is a contract job,which means you are employed for a few years,although the pay is huge but I would not advise you to take it. WAEC job is a West Africa job,pay is very okay,and they earn extra allowances during exam coordination periods,job security is assured. WAEC does it! Don't be swayed with the huge pay of British council and note that opportunities comes but once. Take WAEC job o,don't go and take a contract job that in no time your services would no longer be needed. God has favoured you.

lindiwey:



Speaking from experience, it's not all MDA's and parastatals that pay well..level 8 officer in my Office earns about 52k, I used that as a yardstick for WAEC's pay structure..if OP wants a good govt job he should talk of CBN, AMCON,NCC,SEC,NDIC,FIRS e.t.c na dis kind fit compete with BC

waec pay better than that

GboGboAye:
1. If your Salary will be coming from WAEC, they there are some months that you may not get paid.
2. WAEC doesn't have a good reputation. I dont know where you got that from.
3. British council will over you a better leverage for future positions you apply for AND you will get paid your salary.

please don't say what you don't know

Jacobx007:

WAEC is not a FED GOVT agency or any MDA, Am not suppose to disclose salary structure of WAEC on a public forum bt I can assure you it's nt bad as people believe. Pls get it very clear OP, An AR on level 9 earns more than dat 200k u are talking abt, and one more thing, if u eventually choose WAEC, U must keep any AJEBOTA trait aside n get ready to WORK LOL

I am feeling you my brother, especially the area of ajebota. You are on point.

My guy, I don't know BC ,but I know of WAEC, they pay well, the salary is above average but you get a lot of allowance for supervising exams twice in a year. They have job security, the year of service is 35yrs or 60yrs just like federal govt. Their pension is sweet die. Pls go with waec and you will not regret.

lindiwey:
If I was working with WAEC and I get BC offer I will jejely resign..you will get better experience and exposure, u can work with any international organisation having worked with BC. WAEC level 9 salary will be about 70k..the big question is do u want to work for the FG or an international organisation. choose wisely!

you lied, stop saying what you don't know please, and don't miss lead OP

GboGboAye:
1. If your Salary will be coming from WAEC, they there are some months that you may not get paid.
2. WAEC doesn't have a good reputation. I dont know where you got that from.
3. British council will over you a better leverage for future positions you apply for AND you will get paid your salary.

You are pathetic, a good liar indeed. Weac owing salary? Even when their pensioners get their pay before 18th of every month. God will forgive you. You are saying this because you are jealous of the ops

Hope OP is not pulling our legs? Hv you been invited for medicals by waec? If yes why not wait and collect your appointment letter, then you can do the comparison.

#12750, not bad for a week. Are you an invigilator too? it seems you have access to relevant info..I will watch out for you at the December exams

Briteiyobo1:
Hope OP is not pulling our legs? Hv you been invited for medicals by waec? If yes why not wait and collect your appointment letter, then you can do the comparison.

You nailed it! End of discussion!! Collect your appointment letter n see for yourself, pray n seek devine guidance - God has already done a wonderful thing for u bro

bro, it actually depends on you and what your future goals are. From my point of view, takin a job with the British council will give u the opportunity to develop yourself intellectually and professionally. Being a staff you might get options for overseas training or courses, apart from the caliber people you'll get to meet within the working environment. Waec however, depending on thier organizational professionalism and ethics, might just be routine 9-5 job where you'll just be waiting for a paycheck at the end of the month. I'll advice you to do your research on both entities(if possible interview people who work at both..). You can aswell do a swot analysis (strength, weaknesses,opportunities, and threats) of both places..factor those considerations with your persona and future goals and you'll be able to derive a solution. Good luck