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British Council Egypt
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Working for the British Council offers you a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills. Jobs with the British Council offer scope for versatility, initiative and creativity in a stimulating and supportive environment.

About Us
British Council is UK's international organisation for educational and cultural relations and manages a wide range of activities covering the arts, science, technology and education. Through our work we aim to build and develop long-term relationships with governments, organisations and people to provide mutual benefit and promote a wider knowledge of the UK and the English language. All jobs in the organisation contribute towards these aims. All our work is concerned with people and involves quality and customer care.

What are the longer term career prospects?
You will be encouraged to manage your own career. Whatever your area and level of work, a job in the British Council is a unique opportunity to develop highly transferable skills which will serve you well.

We are an equal opportunity employer
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and the development of positive policies to promote equal opportunity in employment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

All applications for advertised jobs will not be considered without a complete application form
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Current Job Openings in Egypt

Examinations services assistant (Alexandria)
Deadline: 30 May 2013 at 17.00

To provide administrative assistance to the School Exams Unit at the British Council Examinations Services operation in Alexandria.

Essential Behaviours

  • Connecting with others
  • Being accountable
  • Making it Happen
  • Working together

Essential Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Communications skills
  • Excellent spoken & written English
  • Excellent spoken Arabic
  • Administrative skills with demonstrable attention to details.

Experience

  • Minimum of two years administration work experience

Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form using the Behavioural competency dictionary , Generic Skills Pack and guidance notes to help you.

Please send the application to Alex.ESC@britishcouncil.org.eg

Deadline for receiving applications is 30 May 2013 at 17.00

Finance Manager
Deadline: 8 June 2013 at 17.00

Purpose of the job is financial controls and financial management of Egypt office. Providing the necessary guidance and information to ensure that the Egypt team use the financial tools available to greatest effect and ensure that finances are managed to minimum risk.

Essential Behaviours

  • Connecting with others
  • Shaping the future
  • Making it Happen
  • Creating shared purpose
  • Being accountable
  • Working together

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Financial Planning and Management
  • Human Resources:
  • Computer Skills:
  • Communications Skills

Experience

  • Five years’ experience in a relevant role

Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form using the Behavioural competency dictionary , Generic Skills Pack and guidance notes to help you.

Please send the application to Finance.Mgr@britishcouncil.org.eg

Deadline for receiving applications is 8 June 2013 at 17.00

Procurement Manager
Deadline: 8 June 2013 at 17.00

The purpose of the job is to support British Council Finance operations in Egypt and make a key contribution to ensuring and maintaining a high level of Finance Control and Compliance in procurement policy & processes.

Essential Behaviours

  • Being Accountable
  • Connecting with others
  • Working Together
  • Making It Happen

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Financial Planning
  • Human Resources
  • Computer Skills
  • Communications Skills

Essential Experience

  • Five years’ experience in a relevant role

Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form using the Behavioural competency dictionary , Generic Skills Pack and guidance notes to help you.

Please send the application (attached with the CV) to Procure.Mgr@britishcouncil.org.eg

Deadline for receiving applications is 8 June at 17.00

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (Teaching & Exams)
Deadline: 8 June 2013 at 17.00

The purpose of the job is to provide professional guidance in financial planning and analysis to Teaching and Exams operations in Egypt and support the local and regional management team with obtaining assurance on business performance. Advise and support financial and operational development programme for more effective and efficient working

Essential Behaviours

  • Being accountable
  • Making it happen
  • Shaping the future
  • Working together
  • Creating sharded purpose
  • Connecting with others

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Reporting, planning and forecasting
  • Analysing complex data and making recommendations to management
  • Communication skills
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Good written and spokenEnglish
  • Good written and spoken Arabic

Essential Experience

  • Enterprise & Resources Planning (ERP) systems experience for a minimum of 3 years
  • Years of experience to be divided between :

•Reporting, planning & forecasting for a minimum of 2 years

•Analysing complex data and making recommendations to management for a minimum of 1 year

Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form using the Behavioural competency dictionary , Generic Skills Pack and guidance notes to help you.

Please send the application (attached with the CV) to Plan.Mgr@britishcouncil.org.eg

Deadline for receiving applications is 8 June 2013 at 1700

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