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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 exams@ng.britishcouncil.org
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.
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.
The British Council in Ethiopia is looking for qualified individuals to fill the post of a 'Regional Business Unit Manager' in these four locations:
• Hawassa or Shashemene
• Assosa
• Diredawa or Harar
• Dessie or Kombolcha
Job aim
To lead and manage one of four Regional Business Units (RBUs) established by the Civil Society Support Programme (CSSP).
Main duties and responsibilities
• Relationship management and learning – to lead on the building and maintaining of dynamic and strategic relationships for CSSP at regional and sub-regional level, representing and communicating CSSP to key stakeholders (civil society, citizens, government and private sector) with integrity and neutrality. This also includes exemplary and empowering management of the CSSP regional business unit staff.
• Capacity development – to lead the design and delivery of capacity development support for local civil society in consultation with local stakeholders and in liaison with the CSSP technical teams, with a strong emphasis on the most excluded women, men and children.
• Grant-making – to lead and support the grant-making process at the local level in consultation with local stakeholders, in liaison with CSSP technical teams
• Monitoring and evaluation – to ensure that all CSSP investments under the RBU are monitored to agreed standards and principles, and that a strong focus on results and value for resources across the portfolio is fostered by CSSP staff with CSSP grantees.
Skills and Knowledge
• Project & Contract Management
• Financial Planning & Management
• Business Management & Development
• English at C1 or IELTS 6.5, Amharic and preferably one language spoken and used in the regions covered by RBUs.
Experience
• At least 5 years project and programme management experience
• Experience of regional coordination
• Experience of capacity development and working with civil society
• M&E system design and development
• Capacity development of partner organisations in M&E
Qualifications
•First Degree, preferably in the area of social science, rural development, organisational development, and other related subject.
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 ‘’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘’ and ‘’. 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 ‘’ and ‘' dictionary at the top of this page.
Each applicant should indicate in the application form the specific RBU applied for. Job placement is dependent on approval of the budget by Donors. Term of employment for all posts is 3 years with possible extension. Only applications on the standard form will be accepted. All completed application forms and any accompanying documents must be submitted to the address below or to recruitment@et.britishcouncil.org by 6th June 2012 at 5:00pm.
CSSP Logistics & Admin Manager
British Council
Comoros Street
PO Box 1043
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
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 British Council in Malawi is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of a 'Finance Manager'.
The successful candidate will be educated to professional level and have demonstrated, through his or her professional experience, all of the essential competencies required for the post. Candidates who do not meet these minimum requirements will not be shortlisted for an interview.
The current scale for this post begins at MKW 287,700.00. The successful applicant’s salary will be based on her/his salary history.
Purpose of job
To maintain the Council's financial systems in Lilongwe at the highest standard, contribute to financial planning, provide managers with accurate financial information and, as line manager, ensure the provision of efficient and cost-effective administrative services.
Context and environment: (e.g. dept description, region description, organogram)
The Malawi finance team is small but efficient - Finance Manager, Finance Officer, plus an Administrative Assistant. The team supports a busy office whose work includes Exams and regional and local projects.
Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties
Please download the role profile document below to view the complete responsibilities and duties list.
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 ‘’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘’ and ‘’. 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 ‘’ and ‘' dictionary at the top of this page.
Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications or enquiries will not be considered. Completed applications and a covering letter should be sent via email to: julian.baker@britishcouncil.org by no later than 12:00 on Friday 18 May 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. Due to the considerable volume of applications we expect we will only be in touch with shortlisted candidates, which we will do before Friday 25 May.
The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of 'Planning and Evaluation Manager'.
Duties
•Manage, develop and support operational performance monitoring and evaluation systems and processes across country.
•Support evaluation and planning of all programme areas.
•Contribute to the development and implementation of internal communications strategy.
Qualifications and experience
The successful candidate will have a bachelors degree as well as the required management and communication skills. Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating project and business activity is also required.
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 ‘’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘’ and ‘’. 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 ‘’ and ‘' dictionary at the top of this page.
Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications or enquiries will not be considered. Completed applications and a covering letter should be sent via email to: Hposts@ng.britishcouncil.org by no later than 21 May 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
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