Topic: British Council Vacancies

ABOUT US: About the British Council in Africa
CONTACT US: British Council Nigeria
VACANCIES: Vacancies in Africa - British Council Africa


Working for the British Council offers you a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in a modern, rapidly changing organisation with worldwide influence and impact. Jobs with the British Council offer scope for versatility, initiative and creativity in a stimulating and supportive environment. Please find our current vacancies below 'How do I apply?'.

How do I apply?

1. Familiarize yourself with the work of the British Council in Sub-Saharan Africa by British Council Africa and by browsing this website
2. Read our http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa...pplication.doc document
3. Read the http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa...behaviours.pdf and the http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa...dictionary.doc
4. Fill in the application form and submit it via email to the advertised address. Please note: We do not accept CV's.

British Council is committed to a policy of Integrated Equality Scheme - British Council Africa. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.


Nigeria -Facilities Officer
The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of an 'Facilities Officer' based in Lagos.
For more info regarding the job, please download and read through the ‘role profile’ document below.

Purpose of Job:
To contribute to the achievement of British Council objectives by supporting the effective and efficient planning, management, delivery and evaluation of facilities, estate, and procurement; and maintenance of an appropriate working and living environment for staff and visitors.

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 ‘How to complete the application’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. 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 ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills' 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 should be sent via email to: [email protected] Deadline: 15 February 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.


Nigeria - Administrative assistant
The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of an 'Administrative assistant' based in Abuja.
For more info regarding the job, please download and read through the ‘role profile’ document below.

Purpose of Job:
Provision of secretarial, administrative and logistics support to Deputy Director and other staff in Abuja office and across the directorate.

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 ‘How to complete the application’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. 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 ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills' 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 should be sent via email to: [email protected] Deadline: 15 February 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.


Nigeria - Examinations Officer - Schools
The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of an 'Examinations Officer' based in Lagos.
For more info regarding the job, please download and read through the ‘role profile’ document below.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
To support Examination Services in Nigeria in delivering Schools exams and to maintain them at the highest professional standards as set out in the British Council's EQS (Examination Quality Standards), examinations boards and partners.

Accountabilities and responsibilities:

			As Schools Exams Officer, the post holder will be line managed by the DCEM Nigeria.
			All administrative procedures are in full compliance with Examination boards, Partners and EQS standards.
			Reliability: to ensure examinations are delivered securely according to board requirements
			Quality and Compliance: to deliver a high standard of customer service to our schools and their candidates. As measured by our own Exams Quality Standards, Customer Service Standards, and inspection visits from Cambridge International Exams and other examination boards as required.
			Finance: all British Council standards for managing finances are met with relation to income reconciliations, cash handling, managing POs, managing contracts and procurement.

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 ‘How to complete the application’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. 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 ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills' 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 should be sent via email to: [email protected] Deadline: 17 February 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.