British council vacancies in Africa
British Council is recruiting for various positions across African counties
Resources Manager: Africa DFID research capacity building project
Job aim
To support programme management across finance, procurement, human resources and consultancy management for a 4-5 year DFID contract in which aims to strengthen social and political science research capacity in key sub-Saharan African universities, think tanks and research centres.
The project is likely to initially focus on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ghana and possibly Mozambique. One key output of the project is the establishment of an effective and sustainable organisation or model that continues to build research capacity beyond the life of this project.
The Programme Support Manager will support the Programme’s Executive Director in all aspects of programme and resources management and will play an important role in establishing and managing robust operational procedures, both for the project and for the research organisation created by the project.
The post holder will be a key contact for a variety of stakeholder groups including the client, partners, academics, policy-makers and potential funding partners.
The full project memorandum and terms of reference are attached for further guidance. A key role for the post holder will be to help successfully launch the programme and maintain oversight of a portfolio of projects implemented through a range of external partners.
Duties And Responsibilities
Client management – as part of the Senior Management Team, to manage the relationship with DFID on contractual, administrative and financial aspects of programme delivery.
Activity planning and management.
Finance planning, management and reporting – To manage all aspects of project financial planning, management and reporting. To ensure project financial performance is in line with DFID head contract.
Risk management - To manage the project business risk management process.
Communication - To manage all internal and external communication for the project.
Team leadership and management - To recruit, supervise and manage the administration team in line with project growth. To ensure effective staff learning and development. To act as the main British Council point of contact for the key (non British Council) project personnel.
How to apply:
Applicants must read through the following documents below and complete the application form.
Job specification
Project memorandum
Terms of reference for bidders
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected].
Deadline: 31 August 2009.
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
BOTSWANA
Exams Admin Assistant
Job aim
To assist in the delivery of high quality English and Examinations (E & E) administration and information to customers and clients and to meet their needs and enable the Council to achieve its objectives; to assist in the delivery of office facilities and finances.
Duties And Responsibilities
To assist in the delivery of agreed Professional, Educational, Examination and Administrative services.
To provide Exams Services Manager and Exams Finance Officer with necessary financial and operational support.
To raise purchase orders (POs) and payments on the Financial and Business Systems (FABS).
To assist in the delivery of Distance/Blended Learning programmes in Botswana.
To liaise with Information Centre (or its equivalent) in order to ensure customers and partners have access to requested education resources.
To work hand in hand with the Customer service officers and the Information Co-ordinator.
How to apply:
Applicants must read through the Job specification and complete the application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected].
Deadline: 28 August 2009.
Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
click to download application form
Kenya - Resources Manager
Resources Manager: Africa DFID research capacity building project
Job aim
To support programme management across finance, procurement, human resources and consultancy management for a 4-5 year DFID contract in which aims to strengthen social and political science research capacity in key sub-Saharan African universities, think tanks and research centres.
The project is likely to initially focus on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ghana and possibly Mozambique. One key output of the project is the establishment of an effective and sustainable organisation or model that continues to build research capacity beyond the life of this project.
The Programme Support Manager will support the Programme’s Executive Director in all aspects of programme and resources management and will play an important role in establishing and managing robust operational procedures, both for the project and for the research organisation created by the project.
The post holder will be a key contact for a variety of stakeholder groups including the client, partners, academics, policy-makers and potential funding partners.
The full project memorandum and terms of reference are attached for further guidance. A key role for the post holder will be to help successfully launch the programme and maintain oversight of a portfolio of projects implemented through a range of external partners.
Duties And Responsibilities
Client management – as part of the Senior Management Team, to manage the relationship with DFID on contractual, administrative and financial aspects of programme delivery.
Activity planning and management.
Finance planning, management and reporting – To manage all aspects of project financial planning, management and reporting. To ensure project financial performance is in line with DFID head contract.
Risk management - To manage the project business risk management process.
Communication - To manage all internal and external communication for the project.
Team leadership and management - To recruit, supervise and manage the administration team in line with project growth. To ensure effective staff learning and development. To act as the main British Council point of contact for the key (non British Council) project personnel.
How to apply:
Applicants must read through the following documents below and complete the application form.
Job specification
Project memorandum
Terms of reference for bidders
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected].
Deadline: 31 August 2009.
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
BRITISH COUNCIL JOBS
Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate
Job aim
You will play a key role in managing and implementing strategic development and transferring knowledge between the business and the university. You will be responsible for the delivery of all project work:
To work within a company to deliver the programme, meeting all corporate project management standards.
To ensure progressive reporting at all times to all programme stake holders.
To effectively monitor and evaluate all project activity.
AKTP Yakasai: The main focus of the project is to conduct proximate analysis of different varieties of groundnut for optimal capability and with the least negative features.
The ideal candidate:
A BSc. In Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or Applied Biology.
Experience of practical work in any of the above mentioned disciplines or in a food industry will be an added advantage.
Practical project management experience is not essential but would be an added advantage.
Excellent communication skills.
High Level of numeracy.
Focus on quality, precision, and punctual delivery of results.
Excellent reporting skills.
Very good working knowledge of computers.
This post is based in Kano.
Project duration is 2 years.
To apply for this post, you will need to read through the AKTP Associate Specification for applicants, and complete the application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to [email protected] latest by 19 August 2009. Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
download application form
Botswana - Exams Admin Assistant
Exams Admin Assistant
Job aim
To assist in the delivery of high quality English and Examinations (E & E) administration and information to customers and clients and to meet their needs and enable the Council to achieve its objectives; to assist in the delivery of office facilities and finances.
Duties And Responsibilities
To assist in the delivery of agreed Professional, Educational, Examination and Administrative services.
To provide Exams Services Manager and Exams Finance Officer with necessary financial and operational support.
To raise purchase orders (POs) and payments on the Financial and Business Systems (FABS).
To assist in the delivery of Distance/Blended Learning programmes in Botswana.
To liaise with Information Centre (or its equivalent) in order to ensure customers and partners have access to requested education resources.
To work hand in hand with the Customer service officers and the Information Co-ordinator.
How to apply:
Applicants must read through the Job specification and complete the application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected].
Deadline: 28 August 2009.
Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
application form
Kenya - Resources Manager
Resources Manager: Africa DFID research capacity building project
Job aim
To support programme management across finance, procurement, human resources and consultancy management for a 4-5 year DFID contract in which aims to strengthen social and political science research capacity in key sub-Saharan African universities, think tanks and research centres.
The project is likely to initially focus on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ghana and possibly Mozambique. One key output of the project is the establishment of an effective and sustainable organisation or model that continues to build research capacity beyond the life of this project.
The Programme Support Manager will support the Programme’s Executive Director in all aspects of programme and resources management and will play an important role in establishing and managing robust operational procedures, both for the project and for the research organisation created by the project.
The post holder will be a key contact for a variety of stakeholder groups including the client, partners, academics, policy-makers and potential funding partners.
The full project memorandum and terms of reference are attached for further guidance. A key role for the post holder will be to help successfully launch the programme and maintain oversight of a portfolio of projects implemented through a range of external partners.
Duties And Responsibilities
Client management – as part of the Senior Management Team, to manage the relationship with DFID on contractual, administrative and financial aspects of programme delivery.
Activity planning and management.
Finance planning, management and reporting – To manage all aspects of project financial planning, management and reporting. To ensure project financial performance is in line with DFID head contract.
Risk management - To manage the project business risk management process.
Communication - To manage all internal and external communication for the project.
Team leadership and management - To recruit, supervise and manage the administration team in line with project growth. To ensure effective staff learning and development. To act as the main British Council point of contact for the key (non British Council) project personnel.
How to apply:
Applicants must read through the following documents below and complete the application form.
Job specification
Project memorandum
Terms of reference for bidders
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected].
Deadline: 31 August 2009.
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
application form
Facilities Assistant, Kano
Job aim
To contribute to the achievement of British Council objectives by supporting the effective and efficient planning, management, delivery and evaluation of facilities, estate, and procurement; and maintenance of an appropriate working and living environment for staff and visitors which is safe and conducive to performance.
To contribute to the development of British Council Nigeria as an innovative and high performing country operation.
To model the values and principles of an integrated operation and to ensure that we are aligned with the British Council regional and global priorities.
To actively engage with and support regional developments.
Duties And Responsibilities
To assist facilities managers in-country to manage facilities, estate, office vehicles, and procurement as defined in the Regional and Country Delivery Plans in all key sectors of the British Council programme.
To manage all aspects of revenue receipts and banking services for the office.
To assist with effective facilities management planning, budget management and business risk requirements to ensure expenditure and other targets are achieved effectively.
To provide effective support for staff managed, in line with British Council brand and values.
To lead staff in pro-active and effective manner.
To apply for this post, you will need to read through the Specification for applicants, and complete the application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected] latest by 1000, 27 August 2009.
Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
click to download application form
Nigeria - AKTP
Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate
Job aim
You will play a key role in managing and implementing strategic development and transferring knowledge between the business and the university. You will be responsible for the delivery of all project work:
To work within a company to deliver the programme, meeting all corporate project management standards.
To ensure progressive reporting at all times to all programme stake holders.
To effectively monitor and evaluate all project activity.
AKTP Yakasai: The main focus of the project is to conduct proximate analysis of different varieties of groundnut for optimal capability and with the least negative features.
The ideal candidate:
A BSc. In Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or Applied Biology.
Experience of practical work in any of the above mentioned disciplines or in a food industry will be an added advantage.
Practical project management experience is not essential but would be an added advantage.
Excellent communication skills.
High Level of numeracy.
Focus on quality, precision, and punctual delivery of results.
Excellent reporting skills.
Very good working knowledge of computers.
This post is based in Kano.
Project duration is 2 years.
To apply for this post, you will need to read through the AKTP Associate Specification for applicants, and complete the application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to [email protected] latest by 19 August 2009. Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
click to download application form
Botswana - Exams Admin Assistant
Exams Admin Assistant
Job aim
To assist in the delivery of high quality English and Examinations (E & E) administration and information to customers and clients and to meet their needs and enable the Council to achieve its objectives; to assist in the delivery of office facilities and finances.
Duties And Responsibilities
To assist in the delivery of agreed Professional, Educational, Examination and Administrative services.
To provide Exams Services Manager and Exams Finance Officer with necessary financial and operational support.
To raise purchase orders (POs) and payments on the Financial and Business Systems (FABS).
To assist in the delivery of Distance/Blended Learning programmes in Botswana.
To liaise with Information Centre (or its equivalent) in order to ensure customers and partners have access to requested education resources.
To work hand in hand with the Customer service officers and the Information Co-ordinator.
How to apply:
Applicants must read through the Job specification and complete the application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected].
Deadline: 28 August 2009.
Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
click to download application form
Kenya - Resources Manager
Resources Manager: Africa DFID research capacity building project
Job aim
To support programme management across finance, procurement, human resources and consultancy management for a 4-5 year DFID contract in which aims to strengthen social and political science research capacity in key sub-Saharan African universities, think tanks and research centres.
The project is likely to initially focus on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ghana and possibly Mozambique. One key output of the project is the establishment of an effective and sustainable organisation or model that continues to build research capacity beyond the life of this project.
The Programme Support Manager will support the Programme’s Executive Director in all aspects of programme and resources management and will play an important role in establishing and managing robust operational procedures, both for the project and for the research organisation created by the project.
The post holder will be a key contact for a variety of stakeholder groups including the client, partners, academics, policy-makers and potential funding partners.
The full project memorandum and terms of reference are attached for further guidance. A key role for the post holder will be to help successfully launch the programme and maintain oversight of a portfolio of projects implemented through a range of external partners.
Duties And Responsibilities
Client management – as part of the Senior Management Team, to manage the relationship with DFID on contractual, administrative and financial aspects of programme delivery.
Activity planning and management.
Finance planning, management and reporting – To manage all aspects of project financial planning, management and reporting. To ensure project financial performance is in line with DFID head contract.
Risk management - To manage the project business risk management process.
Communication - To manage all internal and external communication for the project.
Team leadership and management - To recruit, supervise and manage the administration team in line with project growth. To ensure effective staff learning and development. To act as the main British Council point of contact for the key (non British Council) project personnel.
How to apply:
Applicants must read through the following documents below and complete the application form.
Job specification
Project memorandum
Terms of reference for bidders
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected].
Deadline: 31 August 2009.
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
application form
Project Manager: Connected Africa (Arts Projects), Lagos
Job aim
To contribute to the achievement of British Council objectives through the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of country, regional and global products and services.
To lead and manage arts and other projects of global, region and local products and services concerned with Connected Africa.
To contribute to the development of British Council Nigeria as an innovative and high performing country operation.
To model the values and principles of an integrated operation and to ensure that we are aligned with the British Council regional and global priorities.
To actively engage with and support regional developments.
Duties And Responsibilities
To deliver core products and services that enhance the scale and impact of our work in this area.
To manage a portfolio of country, regional and global products as defined in the Regional and Country delivery plans in sectors of the British Council programme.
To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of all products including the compilation of Scorecard data and other evaluation tools required by corporate standards of external clients.
To work across teams and with outreach staff to ensure maximum impact for activity.
To develop new approaches to engagements using web and other broadcast channels.
To apply for this post, you will need to read through the Specification for applicants, and complete the application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected] latest by 1000, 27 August 2009.
Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
click to download application form
Nigeria - Facilities Assistant
Facilities Assistant, Kano
Job aim
To contribute to the achievement of British Council objectives by supporting the effective and efficient planning, management, delivery and evaluation of facilities, estate, and procurement; and maintenance of an appropriate working and living environment for staff and visitors which is safe and conducive to performance.
To contribute to the development of British Council Nigeria as an innovative and high performing country operation.
To model the values and principles of an integrated operation and to ensure that we are aligned with the British Council regional and global priorities.
To actively engage with and support regional developments.
Duties And Responsibilities
To assist facilities managers in-country to manage facilities, estate, office vehicles, and procurement as defined in the Regional and Country Delivery Plans in all key sectors of the British Council programme.
To manage all aspects of revenue receipts and banking services for the office.
To assist with effective facilities management planning, budget management and business risk requirements to ensure expenditure and other targets are achieved effectively.
To provide effective support for staff managed, in line with British Council brand and values.
To lead staff in pro-active and effective manner.
To apply for this post, you will need to read through the Specification for applicants, and complete the application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected] latest by 1000, 27 August 2009.
Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
click to download application form
Nigeria - AKTP
Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate
Job aim
You will play a key role in managing and implementing strategic development and transferring knowledge between the business and the university. You will be responsible for the delivery of all project work:
To work within a company to deliver the programme, meeting all corporate project management standards.
To ensure progressive reporting at all times to all programme stake holders.
To effectively monitor and evaluate all project activity.
AKTP Yakasai: The main focus of the project is to conduct proximate analysis of different varieties of groundnut for optimal capability and with the least negative features.
The ideal candidate:
A BSc. In Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or Applied Biology.
Experience of practical work in any of the above mentioned disciplines or in a food industry will be an added advantage.
Practical project management experience is not essential but would be an added advantage.
Excellent communication skills.
High Level of numeracy.
Focus on quality, precision, and punctual delivery of results.
Excellent reporting skills.
Very good working knowledge of computers.
This post is based in Kano.
Project duration is 2 years.
To apply for this post, you will need to read through the AKTP Associate Specification for applicants, and complete the application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to [email protected] latest by 19 August 2009. Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
click to download application form
Botswana - Exams Admin Assistant
Exams Admin Assistant
Job aim
To assist in the delivery of high quality English and Examinations (E & E) administration and information to customers and clients and to meet their needs and enable the Council to achieve its objectives; to assist in the delivery of office facilities and finances.
Duties And Responsibilities
To assist in the delivery of agreed Professional, Educational, Examination and Administrative services.
To provide Exams Services Manager and Exams Finance Officer with necessary financial and operational support.
To raise purchase orders (POs) and payments on the Financial and Business Systems (FABS).
To assist in the delivery of Distance/Blended Learning programmes in Botswana.
To liaise with Information Centre (or its equivalent) in order to ensure customers and partners have access to requested education resources.
To work hand in hand with the Customer service officers and the Information Co-ordinator.
How to apply:
Applicants must read through the Job specification and complete the application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected].
Deadline: 28 August 2009.
Please note, no CV applications will be processed, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
click to download application form
Kenya - Resources Manager
Resources Manager: Africa DFID research capacity building project
Job aim
To support programme management across finance, procurement, human resources and consultancy management for a 4-5 year DFID contract in which aims to strengthen social and political science research capacity in key sub-Saharan African universities, think tanks and research centres.
The project is likely to initially focus on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ghana and possibly Mozambique. One key output of the project is the establishment of an effective and sustainable organisation or model that continues to build research capacity beyond the life of this project.
The Programme Support Manager will support the Programme’s Executive Director in all aspects of programme and resources management and will play an important role in establishing and managing robust operational procedures, both for the project and for the research organisation created by the project.
The post holder will be a key contact for a variety of stakeholder groups including the client, partners, academics, policy-makers and potential funding partners.
The full project memorandum and terms of reference are attached for further guidance. A key role for the post holder will be to help successfully launch the programme and maintain oversight of a portfolio of projects implemented through a range of external partners.
Duties And Responsibilities
Client management – as part of the Senior Management Team, to manage the relationship with DFID on contractual, administrative and financial aspects of programme delivery.
Activity planning and management.
Finance planning, management and reporting – To manage all aspects of project financial planning, management and reporting. To ensure project financial performance is in line with DFID head contract.
Risk management - To manage the project business risk management process.
Communication - To manage all internal and external communication for the project.
Team leadership and management - To recruit, supervise and manage the administration team in line with project growth. To ensure effective staff learning and development. To act as the main British Council point of contact for the key (non British Council) project personnel.
How to apply:
Applicants must read through the following documents below and complete the application form.
Job specification
Project memorandum
Terms of reference for bidders
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: [email protected].
Deadline: 31 August 2009.
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Click to download Job Application Form
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