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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.

Current Job Openings in the Middle East

Examinations Invigilators – Freelance
Kuwait

We are looking for suitably-qualified and experienced people to join our team of examinations invigilators and supervisors. Candidates applying for this job should have a valid residence permit in Kuwait.

Minimum Professional Requirement:

A degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to it.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

  • An ability to deal effectively with customers in English
  • An ability to present information clearly and logically
  • An ability to deal directly with customers in a firm but pleasant manner
  • An ability to reassure and deal with young people
  • An ability to meet deadlines and keep to schedules
  • An ability to effectively handle large groups of people

Additional essential personnel competencies:

  • Punctuality
  • Efficiency
  • Alertness and attentiveness

Remuneration:

Remuneration is on pro rata basis. The rates are as below:

  • Invigilators are paid at the rate of KWD 4 per hour
  • Marshalls are paid at the rate of KWD 3 per hour

Application procedure:

In order to apply for the available vacancies you need to:

  1. Download and read the job description
  2. Download and complete application form

To apply , please send your application by e-mail to suchitra.sen@britishcouncil.org. Please write the job title in the subject line.

Examinations Services Assistant - Oman
Closing date: 23 May 2013

To support the British Council Examinations Services operation in order to meet country strategic objectives and achieve maximum impact with our target audiences in Oman and the Middle East region.

Essential Behaviours

  • Connecting with Others
  • Being accountable
  • Working Together
  • Making it happen

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Computer Skills
  • Communication Skills

Essential experience

  • Minimum of two year work experience in Marketing, Educational /Customer service field.

The closing date for applications is 23 May 2013 Please read the Role Profile carefully and complete the application form. (You may use the Guidance notes, Behaviours pack and Generic Skills pack to help you). Fully completed applications should be returned to nabeel.hussain@om.britishcouncil.org

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