British Council New Job Vacancy 2025
British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world.
We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise.
Position 1: Arts Project Manager
Role specific knowledge and minimum requirements:
- University degree in Arts, Culture, or other relevant fields of study
- A proven track record of:
- Building and maintaining partnerships
- Securing partnership funding
- Identifying business development opportunities and marketing
- Experience of client management, partner management and/or contract management
- Knowledge of the Ethiopian and SSA Creative sector
- High interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable:
- Foundation level Project Management qualification (in-house training or evidence of CPD in this area could be considered)
Further Information
- Contract Type: Two (2) Years Fixed Term Contract
- Salary: ETB 71, 454.00 plus benefits
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Language Requirements: Written and verbal proficiency in English is required, and local language native speaker/CEFR C1
- Role holder must have existing rights to live and work in the country the role is based.
- Applications must be in English.
- Closing Date: 20 April 2025
Position 2: English Language Advisor (TREE)
Requirements Of The Role:Minimum/essential
- First degree
- TEFL-Q: a diploma level qualification in teaching English as a foreign / second language
- Minimum 3 years’ post TEFL-Q experience of English language teaching and training
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of managing partner funded ELT reform programmes in public education systems and working with a range of external and internal partners, e.g. Ministries of Education, teacher training institutes, education boards and international development organisations
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of content and language integrated learning (CLIL) teaching or training
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of managing external international consultants
- Experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or other development contexts
Desirable:
- Experience of managing remote/blended English language teaching programmes
- Experience of working in primary education sector in a developing context
- Experience of working in language supportive pedagogy and/or materials development
- Experience of project management of English language teaching materials development projects
- Experience of managing the development of English courses, including e-learning courses
Further Information
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Lapsing in February 2028 (tbc)
- NB: Role contingent on award of project contract
- Salary: ETB 91, 454.00 plus benefits
- Closing date: 03 April 2025
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
How to Apply:
Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
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