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Project Manager - BG Egypt/Cairo University Project
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Salary: The total salary is composed of 2 elements; a local salary plus a sterling supplement. Local salary (to be paid into local bank account) is on a 4 point scale between LE 110,564 - LE 127,440 annually.

Benefits including flights, baggage allowance, medical insurance and pension provision

Job summary

British Council Egypt is looking to recruit a full-time project manager to run an English language and professional skills development centre for undergraduates and staff of the Cairo University Petroleum Geosciences degree course. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a 3 year project funded by BG Egypt as part of a social investment initiative and aims to enhance the employability skills of Cairo University graduates.

The post holder will manage the following aspects of the project to the satisfaction of all stakeholders:

TKT training and ongoing development for 10 local teachers who will deliver the undergraduate programme
A core undergraduate ELT and professional skills development programme
Training for academic staff to ensure the delivery of the Petroleum Geosciences degree course in English
Prepare programme handover to local management by September 2012
The successful applicant will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Operational management including timetable, HR and financial management
Experience in designing customised ELT and professional skills development programmes
Project planning and delivery
Team working
Marketing communications
Managing relationships with corporate clients and higher education institutions
Teacher training/development experience
Who We Are

The British Council uses cultural relations to address some of the great global challenges for the UK. We are working worldwide to build intercultural dialogue, create opportunity for people to participate in the global knowledge economy and tackle the threat of climate change. We do this by harnessing the power of education, the arts and creativity, sport, science, English and governance to build relationships of mutual benefit and to work together on global issues. We connect people in 110 countries and territories all over the world with people, knowledge and ideas from the UK.

This work builds engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide, generates opportunities for individuals to fulfil their potential and fosters the co-operation that contributes to a stable world.

How to apply

You will need: a UK or Egyptian passport; TEFL Diploma and at least 5 years full-time experience is also essential. Please write to [email protected] for further information and an application pack. Closing date for applications is 8 November 2009

Please note: This post is open to UK or Egyptian passport holders only