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. Please read the attachments in the vacancy advert to ensure that you submit a valid application. RWANDA - PROJECTS & FINANCE MANAGER The British Council is looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill the post of a 'Projects & Finance Manager' in Rwanda. JOB AIM: To manage specific projects within the country programme in support of the British Council’s overall purpose. CORE DUTIES: Project management: To manage and implement selected projects within the country programme, as directed by senior colleagues. BUDGET MANAGEMENT: To manage operational expenditure against budgets for each project managed. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:Oversee / manage country daily financial tasks and provide general accounting and financial services in line with SAP requirements. Ensure budgets are in line with country plan and strategy. PARTNERSHIPS:To maintain good relationships with project partners. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS:Ensure that effective marketing and communications strategies are in place and are implemented effectively for each project. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:To line-manage, where appropriate, one or more officers to support project delivery, ensuring that full range of performance management tasks are carried out for each line managee. Assume full responsibility for own professional development in consultation with line manager. STAFF WELFARE:To support all administrative processes affecting the arrival, presence and exit of UK appointed staff to ensure they can carry out their duties effectively. ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: Proven track record based on evidence supporting possession of the following essential behavioural competencies: Achievement, Analytical Thinking, Professional Confidence, Holding People Accountable, Leading and Developing Others, Relationship Building for Influence. ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL AND GENERIC SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Project & contract management Financial planning and management Fluency in English: broadly minimum IELTS 6.5 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Initially offered as a 2 year post on full time basis. HOW TO APPLY:Read through the job description document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘Guidance for applicants’ documents to the left of this 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 understand the competencies, we have provided a 'Behavioural Competency' and 'Generic Skills' dictionary to the left 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: rwandajobs@britishcouncil.or.ke  Deadline: 20 August 2010. 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. RWANDA AND DRC - FINANCE OFFICER The British Council is looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill the post of a 'Finance Officer' for Rwanda and DRC, based in Kigali, Rwanda. JOB AIM: To provide effective support to the Rwanda and DRC team in ensuring an efficient, secure & appropriately controlled administrative and financial environment and provide staff with the financial services & advice they need to ensure that the financial resources of are effectively managed and comply with corporate financial standards. CORE DUTIES: Financial Administration and Management To deliver daily financial tasks and assist in providing general accounting and financial services in line with SAP requirements. Ensure effective administration of financial systems. To control Cash/Cheque payments and to assist in ensure banking and treasury/statutory tasks are completed to satisfaction of Finance team To assist the team in supporting the delivery of financial services by contributing to the development of finance policies, and ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Agree own personal development plan with Line Manager and review it twice a year ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: Proven track record based on evidence supporting possession of the following essential behavioural competencies: Achievement, Analytical Thinking, Flexibility, Teamworking, Customer Service Orientation. ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL AND GENERIC SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:IT Skills – Excel and Databases, Accounting Qualification. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Initially offered as a 2 year post on full time basis. HOW TO APPLY:Read through the job description document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘Guidance for applicants’ documents to the left of this 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 understand the competencies, we have provided a 'Behavioural Competency' and 'Generic Skills' dictionary to the left 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: rwandajobs@britishcouncil.or.ke  Deadline: 20 August 2010. 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. BOTSWANA - COUNTRY DIRECTOR The British Council in Botswana is looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill the post of a 'Country Director'. JOB AIM: To represent the British Council in Botswana; to support delivery of  the Country Delivery Plan in line with corporate, regional  and country plan objectives; to lead the country team and  contribute to the effective leadership of the Sub-Saharan Africa region as a member of the regional Leadership Team. DUTIES:  To deliver large scale and local cultural relations projects in line with regional performance targets and country priorities To plan and agree country strategy and financial plans in line with corporate and regional strategy with the Regional Director, Regional Operations Director, Regional Decision Support, Cluster Leader and other Regional managers To maintain and promote good relationships and effective communication between the Council and Botswana/UK stakeholders (including British High Commission) in order to ensure effective delivery of existing projects and develop new opportunities To manage Council facilities in the directorate to corporate standards (e.g. financial controls, health and safety, business continuity, security, customer care, EO&D, environmental requirements) To lead country team and ensure effective HR management in country (including performance management, staff development, pay and employment relations, training) GENERIC SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  Minimum first degree or equivalent Budget Management IT skills ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: Achievement, Relationship Building for Influence, Leading and Developing Others, Working Strategically, Analytical Thinking, Team working, Flexibility, Customer Service Orientation. HOW TO APPLY? Read through the job description document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘Guidance for applicants’ documents to the left of this page. Listed above and 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 understand the competencies, we have provided a 'Behavioural Competency' and 'Generic Skills' dictionary to the left of this page. Download and complete the Equal opportunity questionnaire. This questionnaire should accompany your application form. Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications or enquiries will not be considered. Only applications on the standard form will be accepted. Your completed application form and questionnaire can be dropped off or posted to the address below or e-mailed topaul.woods@britishcouncil.org.bw to arrive by 12.00 noon on 16 August 2010. Address: To: The Director, British Council, British High Commission Building, Main Mall, Queens Rd, PO Box 439, Gaborone, Botswana. This position is open only to citizens of Botswana or those who have permission to work in the country (e.g. holders of a valid work permit). If you are not a Botswana citizen please supply evidence of a valid work permit with your application. 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. ETHIOPIA - PEP DRIVER / MECHANIC The British Council in Ethiopia is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of a 'Driver / Mechanic'. Terms of employment: fixed-term contract. JOB AIM: To provide effective administrative support to the Peacekeeping English Project (PEP). DUTIES:  Providing transport services to staff and visitors Keeping the PEP vehicle clean and safe Collecting and deliver documents, cheques and bills Working with the PEP Manager and Teacher Trainer on their home-related matters Providing support to PEP and the ministry partners with loading and unloading of project materials and equipment Keeping administrative records up-to-date GENERIC SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED  Technical know how for vehicle maintenance ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: Achievement, Customer service orientation and 3rd level driving license. HOW TO APPLY? Read through the job description document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘Guidance for applicants’ documents to the left of this page. Listed above and 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 understand the competencies, we have provided a 'Behavioural Competency' and 'Generic Skills' dictionary to the left of this page. Download and complete the Equal opportunity questionnaire. This questionnaire should accompany your application form. Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications or enquiries will not be considered. Only applications on the standard form will be accepted. Your completed application form and questionnaire can be dropped of or posted to the address below or e-mailed torecruitment@et.britishcouncil.org by 10 August 2010. Address: To: Decision Support Manager, British Council, Comoros Street. PO Box 1043, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. These positions are open only to Ethiopian citizens or those who have permission to work in the country (e.g. holders of a valid work permit). If you are not an Ethiopian citizen please supply evidence of a valid work permit with your application. 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. ETHIOPIA - FINANCE OFFICER The British Council in Ethiopia is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of a 'Finance Officer'. Terms of employment: indefinite contract. JOB AIM: To provide effective support in ensuring an efficient, secure & appropriately controlled administrative and financial environment and provide staff with the financial services & advice they need to ensure that the financial resources are effectively managed and comply with corporate financial standards. Provide effective support in ensuring the integrity of financial and other management information systems and contribute to Financial Control and Compliance Framework (FCCF). DUTIES:  To deliver daily financial tasks and assist in providing general accounting and financial services in line with SAP (FABS) requirements. Ensure effective administration of financial systems To control Cash/Cheque payments and banking and treasury/statutory tasks To assist the Finance team in supporting the delivery of financial services by contributing to the development of finance policies, and ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  A first degree in accounting At least 3 years relevant working experience in a busy, client focused organisation preferably a multi-national organisation DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  Experience using SAP ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: Flexibility, Analytical thinking, Team working, Achievement , Customer Service Orientation, spoken and written English to IELTS level 6 and Amharic, IT skills - Excel and Databases. HOW TO APPLY? Read through the job description document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘Guidance for applicants’ documents to the left of this page. Listed above and 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 understand the competencies, we have provided a 'Behavioural Competency' and 'Generic Skills' dictionary to the left of this page. Download and complete the Equal opportunity questionnaire. This questionnaire should accompany your application form. Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications or enquiries will not be considered. Only applications on the standard form will be accepted. Your completed application form and questionnaire can be dropped of or posted to the address below or e-mailed torecruitment@et.britishcouncil.org by 09 August 2010. Address: To: Decision Support Manager, British Council, Comoros Street. PO Box 1043, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. These positions are open only to Ethiopian citizens or those who have permission to work in the country (e.g. holders of a valid work permit). If you are not an Ethiopian citizen please supply evidence of a valid work permit with your application. 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. ETHIOPIA - EXAMS CO-ORDINATOR The British Council in Ethiopia is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of an 'Exams Co-ordinator'. Terms of employment: indefinite contract. JOB AIM: To help plan, promote, manage, deliver and evaluate examination services in support of the British Council’s overall purpose. DUTIES:  Planning & delivery of examination services Marketing and communications GENERIC SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  Project & Contract Management Marketing and customer service ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: Achievement, Team working, Relationship Building for Influence, Flexibility, Professional Confidence, demonstrable good oral and written skills in English to IELTS 6.0 and Amharic. HOW TO APPLY? Read through the job description document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘Guidance for applicants’ documents to the left of this page. Listed above and 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 understand the competencies, we have provided a 'Behavioural Competency' and 'Generic Skills' dictionary to the left of this page. Download and complete the Equal opportunity questionnaire. This questionnaire should accompany your application form. Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications or enquiries will not be considered. Only applications on the standard form will be accepted. Your completed application form and questionnaire can be dropped of or posted to the address below or e-mailed torecruitment@et.britishcouncil.org by 02 August 2010. Address: To: Decision Support Manager, British Council, Comoros Street. PO Box 1043, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. These positions are open only to Ethiopian citizens or those who have permission to work in the country (e.g. holders of a valid work permit). If you are not an Ethiopian citizen please supply evidence of a valid work permit with your application. 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 - PROJECT MANAGER (ABUJA) The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of a 'Project Manager' in Abuja. RESPONSIBILITIES  Product Delivery, Management and Impact Marketing and Customer Service Relationship Building Financial Planning and Management Line management and Professional Development GENERIC SKILLS  Project and Contract Management Marketing and Customer Service A track record of  working in Project Management HOW TO APPLY: Read through the job description document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘Guidance for applicants’ documents to the left of this 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 understand the competencies, we have provided a 'Behavioural Competency' and 'Generic Skills' dictionary to the left 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:Gposts@ng.britishcouncil.org. Deadline: 10am on Saturday 31 July 2010. 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.