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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

British Council African Jobs

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.



Senegal - English Teachers
We are looking for two dynamic, high-quality teachers to join our expanding teaching team at British Council Dakar, starting on 22 April 2010.
You will be a proficient English user, CEFR C2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) with a CELTA-equivalent and/or local teaching certificate and five years’ post certificate full-time teaching experience.
As part of our team, you will be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering English language classes and materials, and providing an environment conducive to learning, including monitoring and giving feedback on student performance and encouraging student autonomy.
You will also keep updated professionally to ensure high standards so that the British Council remains at the forefront of ELT, as well as enhancing students’ understanding of the contemporary UK. In return, you will enjoy a structured development programme, good facilities and the opportunity to work with an enthusiastic, international team of teachers.
To apply, please send a completed application form and covering letter by email to recruitment.senegal@britishcouncil.sn or by letter to British Council Senegal, AmitiƩ Zone B, B.P. 6232 Dakar, Senegal. Anyone sending a Curriculum Vitae instead of completing the application form cannot be considered.
The application form must clearly explain how your experience matches the above profile and include names and contact details of two referees.
Closing date for applications: Friday 19 March 2010. We will not be able to consider applications received after this deadline. Due to the number of applicants, we will only send acknowledgments to those who have been shortlisted.

Zambia - Examinations/Customer services
As part of its restructuring process, the British Council Zambia is looking for candidates to apply for the ‘Examinations/Customer Services Co-ordinator’ post. (Ref ZAM001).
Duties:
You will assist in the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused examination services, and make sure that the needs of our customers are met. You will have a proven track record of successful work in a customer-focused environment, and be adept at team-working as well as working independently. You will be used to meeting demanding deadlines.
You will be educated to degree or equivalent level and have excellent IT skills and at least 3 years relevant work experience.
How to apply:
Read through the job description document and the job information document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, click and read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘guidance for applicants’ documents listed on the left of the 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 with your competency answers, we have listed the complete ‘Behavioural Competency Dictionary’ and ‘Generic Skills Dictionary’ which are listed on the left of this page.
You are also required to download and complete the Equal Opportunity Questionnaire. Together with your apllication form, you will need to submit both forms (application and questionnaire) to the British Council before 10 March 2010 by 12:00pm.
You can submit your forms by post to:
Mr Kennedy Wishimanga
British Council
Heroes Place, Cairo Road
PO Box 34571
Lusaka, Zambia
Or submit them via e-mail to:Kennedy.Wishimanga@britishcouncil.org.zm
Application by e-mail are only accepted with a subsquent signed hard copy.
Applications received after the deadline will not be opened, read or acknowledged. All received applications will be acknowledged via e-mail therefore don’t forget to include your e-mail in your application.

Zambia - Project co-ordination
As part of its restructuring process, the British Council Zambia is looking for candidates to apply for the ‘Project co-ordination’ post. (Ref ZAM002).
Duties:
You will help to plan, deliver and evaluate project events and activities in support of the British Council’s overall purpose. You will have a proven track record of managing projects and events, and delivering objectives and targets on time and within budget. You will be able to work independently and as an effective team member. You will be an excellent communicator.
You will be educated to degree or equivalent level and have excellent IT skills and at least 3 years relevant work experience.
How to apply:
Read through the job description document and the job information document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, click and read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘guidance for applicants’ documents listed on the left of the 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 with your competency answers, we have listed the complete ‘Behavioural Competency Dictionary’ and ‘Generic Skills Dictionary’ which are listed on the left of this page.
You are also required to download and complete the Equal Opportunity Questionnaire. Together with your apllication form, you will need to submit both forms (application and questionnaire) to the British Council before 10 March 2010 by 12:00pm.
You can submit your forms by post to:
Mr Kennedy Wishimanga
British Council
Heroes Place, Cairo Road
PO Box 34571
Lusaka, Zambia
Or submit them via e-mail to:Kennedy.Wishimanga@britishcouncil.org.zm
Application by e-mail are only accepted with a subsquent signed hard copy.
Applications received after the deadline will not be opened, read or acknowledged. All received applications will be acknowledged via e-mail therefore don’t forget to include your e-mail in your application.

Zambia - Finance/Resources
As part of its restructuring process, the British Council Zambia is looking for candidates to apply for the ‘Finance/Resources’ post. (Ref ZAM003).
Duties:
You will assist with the efficient and effective use of resources through managing procurement, estates, finance tasks and business processes. You will be skilled at procuring goods and services and dealing with suppliers to maximise value for money. You will be an excellent team-worker. You will be educated to tertiary level or hold a professional diploma in an appropriate field, have excellent IT skills and at least 3 years relevant work experience.
How to apply:
Read through the job description document and the job information document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, click and read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘guidance for applicants’ documents listed on the left of the 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 with your competency answers, we have listed the complete ‘Behavioural Competency Dictionary’ and ‘Generic Skills Dictionary’ which are listed on the left of this page.
You are also required to download and complete the Equal Opportunity Questionnaire. Together with your apllication form, you will need to submit both forms (application and questionnaire) to the British Council before 10 March 2010 by 12:00pm.
You can submit your forms by post to:
Mr Kennedy Wishimanga
British Council
Heroes Place, Cairo Road
PO Box 34571
Lusaka, Zambia
Or submit them via e-mail to:Kennedy.Wishimanga@britishcouncil.org.zm
Application by e-mail are only accepted with a subsquent signed hard copy.
Applications received after the deadline will not be opened, read or acknowledged. All received applications will be acknowledged via e-mail therefore don’t forget to include your e-mail in your application.

Zambia - Examinations management
As part of its restructuring process, the British Council Zambia is looking for candidates to apply for the ‘Examinations management’ post. (Ref ZAM004).
Duties:
You will lead on the delivery of high-quality, customer focused examination services, and make sure that the needs of our customers are met. You will be an experienced manager of people, and you will have a proven track record of leading teams and team-working in order to meet demanding targets and deadlines. You will be skilled at the management of relationships with partner organisations and suppliers.
You will be educated to degree or equivalent level and have excellent IT skills and at least 5 years relevant work experience.
How to apply:
Read through the job description document and the job information document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, click and read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘guidance for applicants’ documents listed on the left of the 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 with your competency answers, we have listed the complete ‘Behavioural Competency Dictionary’ and ‘Generic Skills Dictionary’ which are listed on the left of this page.
You are also required to download and complete the Equal Opportunity Questionnaire. Together with your apllication form, you will need to submit both forms (application and questionnaire) to the British Council before 10 March 2010 by 12:00pm.
You can submit your forms by post to:
Mr Kennedy Wishimanga
British Council
Heroes Place, Cairo Road
PO Box 34571
Lusaka, Zambia
Or submit them via e-mail to:Kennedy.Wishimanga@britishcouncil.org.zm
Application by e-mail are only accepted with a subsquent signed hard copy.
Applications received after the deadline will not be opened, read or acknowledged. All received applications will be acknowledged via e-mail therefore don’t forget to include your e-mail in your application.

Nigeria - Customer Service Officers
The British Council in Nigeria is currently receiving applications for 4 Customer Service Officer Posts in the following locations:
•2 in Lagos
•1 in Abuja
•1 in Kano
Please state clearly in your application, which of the locations you are applying to work in. You can specify more than one location in order of preference.  We will endeavour (but not guarantee) successful candidates’ placements in their preferred locations.
Duties:
The selected candidates will assist in the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services, and make sure that the needs of our customers are met. The selected candidates will have a proven track record of successful work in a customer-focused environment, and be adept at team-working as well as working independently. They will be used to meeting demanding deadlines. The selected candidates should have excellent IT skills.
How to apply:
Read through the job description document. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the How to complete the application and guidance for applicants documents very carefully. Download and complete the application form.
Listed within the job description document, you will find a number of listed ‘competencies’, read through the competency dictionary for an explanation of the required ‘competencies’. Evidence against those competencies will need to be provided in your application form under the ‘Evidence in support of your application’ area.
You are also required to complete the Equal Opportunity Questionnaire. Please complete both the application form and Equal Opportunity Questionnaire electronically and submit to Hposts@ng.britishcouncil.org by 10.00a.m on 15 March 2010
We do not accept letters of interest or CV's

Please read the attachments below to ensure that you submit a valid application.

Job application form
Behavioural competencies dictionary
Generic Skills dictionary
Guidance for applicants
How to complete the application
Equal opportunities and diversity

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