Job Vacancies at British Council, Nigeria – 3 Positions, Multiple Openings
The British Council is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) CAIE Examiners Nigeria
2.) Head of Arts, Nigeria and Regional Lead, SSA Creative Economy
3.) Head of (Programmes) Business Development and Partnerships, Nigeria and West Africa
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.
We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) CAIE Examiners Nigeria
Location: Lagos, Sub Saharan Africa, NG
About the Job
- We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join our team of CAIE Examiners in various locations across Nigeria. You will be part of a wider team of examiners expected to support the delivery of Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) in your base location. You will also be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly.
- We are currently looking for CAIE Examiners in the following subjects – English, French, German, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Arabic, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and ICT.
The Opportunity
- We are keen to build excellence in language assessment in Nigeria 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
- CAIE examinations regularly take place at our locations in Nigeria
Essential Requirements
- An undergraduate or Master’s Degree or qualification(s) that can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate or Master’s degree (3 years’ full-time academic study, or a minimum of one year’s full-time academic study in the case of a Master’s degree) or educational qualification
- Experience in teaching candidates below 18 years of age
- Strong and oral communication
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service
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.
- Customer support
- Maintain British Council Examinations Services standards of customer care on the test day.
CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Examinations) Examiners Nigeria:
- Pay band: Paid per Candidate examined.
- Eligibility: Existing right to live and work in Nigeria.
- Locations: Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Ibadan.
Application Closing Date
5th September, 2021 at 23:59.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Important Information and Notice
- A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
- If you do not have required criteria, you will be disqualified.
- Application questions must be completed honestly; if questions are not completed with true valid information, you will be disqualified
- Please include your preferred location in your application.
2.) Head of Arts, Nigeria and Regional Lead, SSA Creative Economy
Location: Lagos or Abuja
Pay band: 8
Department: Cultural Engagement
Contract type: Locally Engaged
Duration: Fixed Term Contract ending March 2025
Role Purpose
- The post holder will set, enable and deliver the strategic direction, leadership, and governance of our Nigeria Arts programme, Regional Shared Creative Economy Programme and contribute to the objectives of the British Council Arts Programme across Sub Saharan Africa.
Main Opportunities / Challenges for this Role
The Head of Arts will:
- Hold primary responsibility for our arts programme and arts strategy in Nigeria and will be responsible for the arts portfolio there working closely to identify new partners with whom to deliver the strategy.
- Contribute to shaping our regional approach to engagement of Creative Economy Policy.
- Give priority to raising (co) funding and developing partnerships to scale up the Creative Economy programme
- Significant knowledge and experience of the arts in Nigeria is a requirement as is a deep understanding of Creative Economy and models that make this work in a Nigeria and regional / global context.
- Regular attendance at evening and weekend events are a normal part of the job
Requirements
Essential:
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Strong knowledge of UK creative sectors and creative sectors in Nigeria
- Sector knowledge in the field of arts and programme management with a strong Creative Economy specialism
- Demonstrable experience managing a large team or a small organisation
- Experience in delivering arts work in more than one country in Sub Saharan Africa
- Experience of commissioning and managing consultants and partner organisations
- Proven experience raising funding for arts and creative economy projects
Role Specific Skills
Required candidate will need to possess:
- Proven leadership of ambitious arts and creative economy projects with a range of partner organisations.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines
- Strong knowledge and use of Monitoring and Evaluation skills
- Partnership development and fundraising
- Managing relationships with stakeholders
Desirable:
- Degree or HE qualification in relevant arts, cultural, heritage, or humanities field
- An innovative approach to the use of digital and social media to connect audiences.
- Experience of working with both large and medium organisations
Application Closing Date
3rd September, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Important Information and Notice
- All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Nigeria.
- A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
3.) Head of (Programmes) Business Development and Partnerships, Nigeria and West Africa
Location: Lagos or Abuja
Pay band: 8
Department: Cultural Engagement
Contract type: Locally Engaged
Duration: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of extension based on business needs)
Role Purpose
- This role will lead the identification, positioning and pursuit of donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate funding for British Council Nigeria in line with Regional, Country and Business Unit priorities.
Main Opportunities / Challenges for this Role
The Head of (Programmes) Business Development and Partnerships will:
- Gather market intelligence across West African Cluster countries in liaison with country-based colleagues
- Be connected to and engage consistently with the donor, trusts and foundations and corporate sectors to ensure they have their finger on the pulse of funding and business development opportunities
- Provide an opportunity to engage with the themes of the Nigeria and West African cluster programmes including livelihood strengthening, social inclusion and connections and internal exchange with the UK.
- Lead on and coordinate the production of high-quality proposals and bids that are competitive and representative of the British Council’s value, brand and profile, and when needed, to provide support on provision and delivery of specific content for pitches/presentations made to target clients by the in-country teams.
- Develop a business development strategy and plan for the cluster
Requirements
Essential:
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognised institution or five years’ relevant experience in lieu
- 7 - 10 years recent, relevant, professional experience working with or within the development sector with an international donor, trust, or foundation in Nigeria
- Fluency in written and spoken English (Shortlisted candidates will either demonstrate they have met the required standard through presentation of an agreed English language certificate or will be required to take the APTIS test and demonstrate a B2 level of English proficiency).
- Demonstrable experience of pursuing and winning funding from donors and trusts or foundations using strong project management discipline
- Strong understanding of development funding landscape and good knowledge of funding approaches by a range of international donors particularly in education, skills, and livelihoods for youth
- Proven experience working in a compliant and regulated environment
Desirable:
- Formal Business development or fundraising qualification
- Marketing or Business Development – Related Academic Background
- Project management certification
- Business development experience outside Nigeria, ideally in another African context.
- Access to existing donor networks or community of practice
- Experience developing or managing network of consultants or technical experts for the purpose of proposal development and management.
Application Closing Date
1st September, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Important Information and Notice
- All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Nigeria.
- A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
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