British Council Job Vacancy (Nigeria and Uganda)

British Council Recruits for Positions(Nigeria&Uganda)
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of
the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Please read the attachments in the vacancy advert to ensure that you submit a valid application.

NIGERIA – DFID COUNTRY MANAGER
The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of an ‘DFID Global School Partnerships Country Manager’ based in Abuja.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Managing the programme against agreed DGSP country plans and budget to achieve new partnerships and grant targets, and submit agreed reports
Manage and support the performance of the in-country DGSP Programme Coordinator
Managing programme relationships with Ministry of Education, DFID and VSO offices
Monitoring programme participation of special needs, girls, minority, and faith schools
Seek and manage synergy with other relevant internal programmes
Actively share ideas and solutions to challenging issues with regional and UK DGSP teams
Contribute to impact assessment through evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of programme services to schools and key stakeholders
Manage establishment of new partnerships through partner finding and dissemination of programme information
Manage the Programme Coordinator in the provision of advice and guidance to schools via telephone, e-mail, website, meetings and school visits
Monitoring inclusion of global dimension activities in and sustainability of school partnerships

HOW TO APPLY:Read through the job description document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘Guidance for applicants’ documents to the left of this page. Listed within the job description document, you will find a number of listed ‘competencies’. Evidence against those competencies will need to be provided in your application form under the ‘Evidence in support of your application’ area. To help you understand the competencies, we have provided a ‘Behavioural Competency’ and ‘Generic Skills’ dictionary to the left 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 should be sent via email to:Gposts@ng.britishcouncil.org. Deadline: Friday 20 May 2011 at 10am.
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.

UGANDA- IELTS EXAMINERS

The British Council in Uganda is looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join their team of IELTS Examiners in Kampala.
REQUIREMENTS: 
An undergraduate degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
A CELTA / TRINITY CERT TESOL.
At least 3 years full time (or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL teaching experience (minimum one year post certificate level qualification).
The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills.

HOW TO APPLYFill in the application form and send, preferably by email, to:exams@britishcouncil.or.ug or deliver to the address: British Council, Plot 4 Windsor loop off Kira road, Kampala. Deadline: 15 May 2011.
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV’s, handwritten applications or expressions of interest