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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 Jordan

		Marketing Communication Officer - JORDAN CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2012

We are looking for a Marketing Communication officer to support Marketing and communication work in British Council in the effective delivery of external and internal communications, brand management and media generation and monitoring. Moreover the post holder will to support the operational aspects, delivery and financial management of British Council Services for International Marketing services in the Jordan. To do this through supporting the delivery of client and partnership funded activities with the aim of:

positioning the UK as a leader in international education
contributing to the growth of UK education both in the UK and in the Jordan
building strategic partnerships in the UK and in the Jordan

Basic salary starts at JOD 550, plus 2 months bonus salary, Provident Fund, medical insurance and Social Security

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS

Being accountable (More demanding):
Making it happen (More demanding):
Shaping the future (essential):
Working together (essential
Creating shared purpose (essential): creating energy and clarity so that people want to work purposefully together
Connecting with others (More demanding): Actively appreciating the needs and concerns of myself and others

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Marketing and Customer Services (Level 1)
Communications Skills(Level 2)
Excellent writing and proof reading skills (English and Arabic)
Computer Skills (Level 1)

Qualifications

University degree or in a Marketing or Business-related discipline

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).

Please send the application to vacancy@britishcouncil.org.jo

We do not accept CVs.

		Deputy Director Jordan - Jordan Closing Date : 31 May 2012

The post holder’s main responsibilities will be to line manage 4 staff directly and an additional 12 indirectly; to be accountable for all programme expenditure and all partnership income targets; accountable for scorecard reach and quality targets; accountable for Customer Service mystery-shopping targets. Accountable for a budget of GBP 530K and income target of GBP260K.

Main duties include all aspects of planning, providing management oversight of all the programme portfolio and monitoring of financial and programme performance. Working with Assistant Director Business Development to manage pipeline of partnership opportunities, to agree pursuit strategies. Monitoring of Customer Service performance indicators. Ensuring team effectiveness. The Deputy Director will be a member of the Strategy team and will deputise in the Country Director’s absence.

Our salary starts at 2,100 JD, plus 2 months bonus salary, Provident Fund, medical insurance and Social Security

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS

Creating Shared Purpose
Connecting with Others
Working Together
Being Accountable
Making it Happen
Shaping the Future

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English
Understanding of Project Cycle Management
Project and Contract Management
Financial Planning and Management
Business Management and Development

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 7 years management experience
A proven track record in the management of large projects
At least 2 years experience in donor-funded project pursuit or fundraising.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree

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).

Please send the application to vacancy2@britishcouncil.org.jo

		Education Marketing Project Manager - Jordan CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2012

We are looking for an experienced Education Marketing Project Manager to lead on the operational aspects, delivery and financial management of British Council Services for International Marketing in Jordan and manage the Higher Education Project. To do this through the delivery of client funded activities with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in international education, contributing to the growth of UK education both in the UK and in Jordan, and building strategic partnerships in the UK and in Jordan

Basic salary starts at JOD 780, plus 2 months bonus salary, Provident Fund, medical insurance and Social Security

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS

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

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Marketing and Customer Services
Communications Skills (English and Arabic)
Partnership management and relationship building
Financial Planning and Management

Qualifications

University degree or vocational qualification in a Marketing or Business-related discipline

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).

Please send the application to vacancy@britishcouncil.org.jo
We do not accept CVs.