Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international agency promoting cultural exchange and educational opportunities. We foster amicable knowledge and understanding between people from the UK and other countries. We accomplish this by positively impacting the United Kingdom and the countries with which we collaborate, improving lives by generating opportunities, connecting people, and fostering trust.
The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international agency promoting cultural exchange and educational opportunities. We foster amicable knowledge and understanding between people from the UK and other countries. We accomplish this by positively impacting the United Kingdom and the countries with which we collaborate, improving lives by generating opportunities, connecting people, and fostering trust.
1). Project Officer, English Programmes
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full time
Pay Band – 4
Department: Cultural Engagement
Role Purpose
- Supports the programme team in the implementation of programmes and projects in compliance with British Council policies and procedures including financial admin, reporting and data collection, operational project delivery and managing relations with delivery partners.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following
Project Management:
- Responsible for data management including timely data entry, quality assurance of data, undertaking basic analysis of monitoring data, and developing progress reports to meet needs of funders.
- Supports internal compliance such as due diligence, records management, data collection and storage.
- Manages grants administration, selection & evaluation,and procurement processes.
- Manages events-based components and trainings within a programme.
- Supports the project / programme manager in implementing diversity mainstreaming action plans and contributes to it.
Relationship and Stakeholder Management:
- Manages relationships with clients/partners/stakeholders at appropriate level.
- Manages relationship with vendors and suppliers and holds them to account for delivering services.
Financial Support:
- Plan and report on project financial plans and budget expenditure and forecasting to Programme Managers and Head of Programme Delivery; manages smaller budgets.
- Maintain clear and up-to-date records on all financial transactions as per audit requirements.
- Ensure relationships with vendors are maintained and payments are processed on time and in accordance with FABS on-line system (SAP Finance) guidelines.
- Compliance to BC financial policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Minimum requirements:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant course
- Administrative and financial administration experience.
- Good understanding of basic concepts of monitoring and evaluation, and how they are central to good project management.
Language requirements:
- Strong written and oral English communication skills.
Locally engaged:
- Applicants are required to have the legal rights to live and work in the location of this role.
Salary
N9,579,375.00 Annually.
Application Closing Date
22nd April, 2024.
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2). Life Skills Examiners
Locations: Abuja and Lagos
Pay band: Hourly rate
Post Duration: Two Years Renewable Contract
Eligibility: Existing right to live and work in Nigeria
The Opportunity
- We are keen to build excellence in language assessment through the recruitment of qualified and motivated professionals.
- Examiners are recruited on a casual basis and are expected to examine at least ten sessions a year at regular intervals
- IELTS examinations regularly take place at our locations across SSA
- Training of successful candidates will be after shortlisting.
About You
- An undergraduate or Master’s Degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate or Master’s degree.
- A recognised qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or recognised equivalent as part of a recognised university award course.
- At least 3 years’ full time (or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL teaching experience (minimum one year post-certificate level qualification). The majority of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over).
- The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills.
Professional Attributes and Interpersonal Skills:
An Examiner is expected to have the following professional attributes and interpersonal skills:
- Completes tasks accurately and in sufficient detail
- Observes the need for confidentiality and security
- Responds positively to guidance and advice
- Acts professionally at all times
- Communicates effectively with colleagues and candidates and treats others with respect
- Is sensitive to cultural differences.
Deadline: 11th April, 2024.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: