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All other vacancies in the region are listed below.

How do I apply?
1. Familiarize yourself with the work of the British Council in Sub-Saharan Africa by visiting our blog and by browsing this website
2. Read our how to complete an application document
3. Read the behaviours document and the generic skills dictionary
4. Fill in the application form and submit it via email to the advertised address. Please note: We do not accept CV’s.

British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

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Rwanda – Projects and Business Manager – Education

The British Council Rwanda invites applications from qualified candidates for the following fixed-term vacancy at its Kigali office:

Projects and Business Manager, Education
Purpose of Job

To manage the direct & indirect delivery of a portfolio of Education Strategic Business Unit large scale and local projects, increasingly through partnerships, to meet the British Council’s objectives and targets and partner expectations in Rwanda. To manage a network of internal & external service providers and partners to meet all project targets.

Context and Environment

British Council Rwanda has a team of 2 Projects & Business Managers who work to deliver our portfolio of projects in Education and English. We work across Rwanda to create international opportunities for and links between the people of the UK and Rwanda.

We aim to increase our impact by working more closely with partners and putting a new focus on sales and finance/business improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

University Degree or higher
At least 2 years relevant working experience in reputable, client focused organisations
High level of Kinyarwanda and English language (IELTS 7 or above equivalent) skills
How to apply?
Read through the role profile document. Download and complete the application 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.

Completed application forms should be submitted via email to [email protected] by 09:00 AM on Monday 12 November 2012.

Only candidates who are successful during shortlisting will be contacted.

The British Council is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and Diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

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Uganda – Programme Officer

The British Council in Uganda is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the post of a Programme Officer.

Purpose of Job

To administer the direct and indirect delivery of a portfolio of projects, in collaboration with partners, to meet the British Council’s objectives and targets and partner expectations in Uganda.

Context and Environment

The Programme Officer reports to a Programme Manager and is 1 of 6 Programme Officers who work to deliver our portfolio of projects in education, english, society and the arts. Although based in Kampala the British Council works with people across the country.

We aim to increase our impact by securing new business with partners and putting a new focus on marketing and communications.

Qualifications and Experience

Proven experience in delivering projects and contracts using the project cycle of identification and development, implementation and evaluation and reporting
Demonstrable experience of engagement with different stakeholders including government, civil society, private companies, and international organisations
Excellent oral communications skills to effectively present information, respond to questions
Exceptional writing skills to effectively create clear and concise reports and proposal
Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team
Qualification in a related discipline
How to apply?
Read through the role profile document. Download and complete the application 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.

Completed application forms should be submitted via email to [email protected] with subject “Application for the job of Programme Officer” by 04:00 PM on Friday 23 November 2012. Only applications received on the British Council application form will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The British Council is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and Diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

The British Council is also committed to a Child Protection Policy; applications will be considered only for candidates who declare their agreement to the Policy.

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Uganda – Exams Marketing Officer

The British Council in Uganda is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the post of an Exams Marketing Officer.

Purpose of Job

To implement marketing and promotional campaigns and collaborate on business development strategy for Examinations in Uganda.

Context and Environment

The Exams business in Uganda will represent about a half of total Country turnover in 2012/13 and is a key part of our business. As we expand, we face challenges of environment, infrastructure, communications, in addition to the possible threat of competition as possible competitors recognise the opportunities in Uganda. Through a diversified portfolio of examinations products, we engage with a range of audiences, integrating our offer where we can with British Council’s programme activity.

Qualifications and Experience

Proven experience in marketing, communications and brand development/management
Proactive and demonstrable ability to work with minimum supervision
Analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent communications skills with both internal and external audiences
Outstanding organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and juggle tasks
Qualification in a related discipline
How to apply?
Read through the role profile document. Download and complete the application 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.

Completed application forms should be submitted via email to [email protected] with subject “Application for the job of Exams Marketing Officer” by 04:00 PM on Friday 23 November 2012. Only applications received on the British Council application form will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The British Council is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and Diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

The British Council is also committed to a Child Protection Policy; applications will be considered only for candidates who declare their agreement to the Policy.

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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 the application 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 [email protected] 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 – Kano

The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the post of a driver in the Kano office.

Purpose of Job

To support the provision of secure transportation of personnel and resources for the British Council in accordance with the Organisation’s policies and standards.

Context and Environment

The post holder will be involved in managing of our transport needs in Kano. The post holder will work closely with the Facilities Team and will report to the Facilities Manager (Abuja & Kano)

Qualifications and Experience

The skills and qualifications needed 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.

How to apply?
Read through the role profile document. Download and complete the application 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 should be sent via email to [email protected] by 05 November 2012.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

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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 [email protected]
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.

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