British Council Africa Jobs(Nigeria/South Africa)

NIGERIA – NIGERIA STABILITY AND RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME VACANCIES

The Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) is supported by DFID/UKAID and is managed by a consortium made up of British Council, International Alert and Social Development Direct. The programme seeks to deliver interventions to reduce the impacts of violent conflict and promote reconciliation processes. The focus will be on the national level and in eight focal states.

NSRP is looking for committed and experienced individuals to join the senior technical team of this innovative and exciting programme. Experience of working on programmes in conflict-affected environments, either in Nigeria or other countries, is imperative for all posts. All post holders will be based in Abuja but will make frequent visits to NSRP’s regional offices in Maiduguri, Kano, Jos and Port Harcourt and to all the focal states. The posts are:

• Gender and Conflict Adviser
• Peace Building Adviser
• Media Manager
• Output Manager: Security and Governance
• Output Manager: Economics and Natural Resources

Please view the NSRP job advert for more information on the posts and method of application.

Interested candidates should download and complete their application forms through Grid Consulting.

Closing date for submission of applications is Tuesday, 6th November, 2012. Interviews will commence within three weeks of the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. British Council, International Alert and Social Development Direct have robust policies on equal opportunities. All applicants will be judged strictly on merit.

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NIGERIA – PROGRAMME / MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER – MAIDUGURI / KANO / JOS / KADUNA

The British Council in Nigeria has been contracted by the UK’s Department for International Development to manage the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP). The British Council works in partnership with International Alert and with Social Development Direct.

The implementation phase of this five year programme has now started.
The British Council is now looking for suitably qualified individuals to complement the existing team and to fill the following posts

• Programme Officer

The posts will be based in Maiduguri, Kano, Jos and Kaduna.
The duties of the posts are given below;

• The successful implementation of specified projects and ensuring client, corporate and programme standards are fully met.
• Ensuring specified project activities are accurately costed and budgets are managed effectively.
• The monitoring and evaluating of specific project activities.
• The mentoring and support of grantees.
• The effective development and maintenance of security protocols in line with programme standards.
• Timely and accurate support to financial and technical reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

The skills and qualifications needed for the positions advertised are clearly stated on the Role Profile so please read through the role profile carefully to ensure that your experience and qualifications match those required by the position.

Preference will be given to those with an in depth knowledge of the region for which the application is being made.

How to apply?
Read through the role profile document. Download and complete theapplication form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. Evidence against those criteria’s will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria’s, we have provided a ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills’ dictionary at the top of this page.

Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications will not be considered. Completed applications and a covering letter should be sent via email to by no later than 1 November 2012.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV’s, handwritten applications or expressions of interest. The application form must clearly explain how your experience matches the above profile and include names and contact details of 3 references. We will not be able to consider any application which arrives after that date.

Please ensure that the position you are applying for is given as the subject head of your e-mail.

Please note all posts will be filled for two years in the first instance subject to the standard probationary period.

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NIGERIA – DRIVER / OFFICE ASSISTANT – KANO

The British Council in Nigeria has been contracted by the UK’s Department for International Development to manage the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP). The British Council works in partnership with International Alert and with Social Development Direct.

The implementation phase of this five year programme has recently commenced.

The British Council is now looking for a suitably qualified individual to complement the existing team and to fill the following post in Kano:

• Driver / Office Assistant

The duties of the post are given below;

To support the provision of the NSRP services in relation to a clean, safe and efficient working environment and secure transportation of personnel and resources for NSRP in the project state and, periodically, out of the state.

Qualifications and Experience

The skills and qualifications needed for the position advertised are given in the role profile so please read through them carefully to ensure that your experience and qualifications match those required by the position.

Preference will be given to those with an in depth knowledge of the region for which the application is being made.

How to apply?
Read through the role profile document. Download and complete theapplication form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. Evidence against those criteria’s will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria’s, we have provided a ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills’ dictionary at the top of this page.

Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications will not be considered. Completed applications and a covering letter should be sent via email to by no later than 5pm on Friday 26 October 2012.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. The application form must clearly explain how your experience matches the above profile and include names and contact details of 3 references.

To assist with the administration of the large number of applications we receive please ensure that the position and location of the post you are applying for is given as the subject head of your e-mail.

Please note all posts will be filled for two years in the first instance subject to the standard probationary period.

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NIGERIA – IELTS EXAMINERS

The British Council in Nigeria is looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join our team of IELTS Examiners.

Outline:
Examiners conduct one to one interviews with IELTS candidates to assess their spoken English according to set requirements. Examiners also assess written scripts produced by candidates under exam conditions. Examiners are recruited on a casual basis and are expected to examine at least ten sessions a year at regular intervals. Remuneration is paid per interview/script. Weekend working is usually required. IELTS examinations regularly take place in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Therefore, we are looking for examiners who live in, or within relatively easy reach of these cities. We may occasionally run examinations in other cities in Nigeria.

Requirements:
•An undergraduate degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

•A recognised qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) / Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) / or recognised equivalent as part of a recognised university award course.**

•At least 3 years full time (14 hours per week minimum or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL/TEFL teaching experience (minimum one year post certificate level qualification). The majority of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over).

•The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills. Please see our recruitment pack for more details.

How to apply?
Read through the IELTS Examiner Minimum Professional Requirements & IELTS Guide for Examiner Applicants documents. Download and complete the application form. Closing date for applications: Ongoing. Completed applications should be sent via email to 
For more information about IELTS visit www.IELTS.org

**e.g. UK qualifications: CELTA; DELTA; Cert. TESOL; Dip. TESOL; PGCE; B Ed.; M Ed; MA Applied Linguistics. Assessed teaching practice and ESOL/EFL studies at cert. level must be part of the course.

Nigerian qualifications include:
Either, a Nigerian 1st degree, an NCE in ELT plus relevant teaching experience and IELTS 9.0. Or Nigerian B.Ed in English Language Teaching (transcripts verify course content), relevant teaching experience plus IELTS 9.0. A first degree plus a Nigerian PGDE or M.Ed/MA in TESOL or TEFL (transcripts verify course content), plus relevant teaching experience and IELTS 9.0. If shortlisted, you will need to submit a transcript of the teaching course you attended.