VACANCIES AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL IN NIGERIA:THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012.

The British Council in Nigeria has been contracted by the UK’s Department for International Development to manage the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP). The British Council works in partnership with International Alert and with Social Development Direct. The implementation phase of this five year programme will start in August 2012.The British Council is now looking for suitably qualified individuals to complement the existing team and to fill the following posts:
IN ABUJA:
•SECURITY COORDINATOR
•RESOURCES OFFICER
•PROCUREMENT OFFICER
•PROGRAMME OFFICER
We also have vacancies in Maiduguri, Kano, Port Harcourt and Jos (or Kaduna) for the following:

•PROGRAMME OFFICERThe duties of the posts are given below.

SECURITY COORDINATORThe management and development of the security system for the NSRP including the enhancement of the management plan, the strategic operating procedures and the updating of the operating context www.nigerianbestforum.com
Liaison on all issues relating to safety and security with appropriate agencies, institutions and individuals
The appropriate training and updating of staff in Abuja and all regional offices on all issues relating to safety and security

RESOURCES OFFICEREnsuring the programme’s resources function supports the programme requirements and operations to the highest possible standards.
Responsibility for ensuring efficient and effective deployment of programme resource facilities

PROCUREMENT OFFICEREnsuring the programme procurement strategy and plans are developed and implemented to client and corporate standards.
Building, maintaining and managing relationships with the programme’s core suppliers.
Management of the programme’s asset registers.
Ensuring the management and regular updating of the Approved Suppliers Listing
Ensuring NSRP achieves value for money through its procurement process.

PROGRAMME OFFICERSThe successful implementation of specified projects and ensuring client, corporate and programme standards are fully met.
Ensuring specified project activities are accurately costed and budgets are managed effectively.
Timely and accurate support to financial and technical reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The skills and qualifications needed for the positions advertised vary so please read through the role profiles carefully to ensure that your experience and qualifications match those required by the position. For posts based outside of Abuja preference will be given to those with an in depth knowledge of the region for which the application is being made.

HOW TO APPLY
Download the role profile by clicking on the job title above and read through the document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. Evidence against those criteria’s will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria’s, we have provided a ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills’ dictionary at the top of this page.
Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications will not be considered. Completed applications and a covering letter should be sent via email to NSRP@britishcouncil.org by no later than 15 June 2012.

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. The application form must clearly explain how your experience matches the above profile and include names and contact details of three references. We will not be able to consider any application which arrives after that date.
Please ensure that the position you are applying for is given as the subject head of your e-mail. Please note all posts will be filled for two years in the first instance subject to the standard probationary period.

CLICK LINK FOR DETAILS
http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-vacancies.htm

HR OFFICER AT BRITISH COUNCIL: TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012.

NIGERIA – HR OFFICER
The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of an ‘HR officer’ based in Lagos.
For more info regarding the job, please download and read through the ‘role profile’ document below.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with the Assistant Director Nigeria, the post holder will be responsible for the following:HR Delivery
To support the implementation of corporate standard BC policies on all apsects of HR policy in Nigeria as well as to maintain an appropriate working environment for staff in line with relevant policy
To ensure compliance with Sub Saharan Africa HR Terms and Conditions of Service, Essential HR and other corporate HR standards

HR ADMIN
To support the implementation of HR processes such as HR Enquiry Services, TACOS generated tasks and personnel record management
To provide support to all HR processes for example internal and external recruitment exercise including preparation of recruitment materials, sending out recruitment packs, preparing candidate records, inviting candidates to tests and interviews, booking interview rooms, meeting candidates on arrival for interview, ensuring medical referral, taking up references and preparing standard contracts etc

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-vacancies.htm

DEADLINE: 07 February 2012.

BRITISH COUNCIL: RECRUITMENT FOR PROJECT MANAGER: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011.

NIGERIA – PROJECT MANAGER

British Council Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of a ‘Project Manager’.
THE ROLE:
Implement a portfolio of large-scale and local projects to meet the British Council’s strategic objectives and engagement targets.
Manage a network of internal and external service providers and partners to meet all project targets.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Experience in managing projects. Previous management of arts projects is desirable
Degree level education.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-vacancies.htm

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION: RECRUITMENT FOR LE ENTRY CLEARANCE OFFICER (ABUJA): THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011.

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION ABUJA
The British High Commission Abuja has the following vacancies in its Visa Section:

POSITION: LE ENTRY CLEARANCE OFFICER (2)
JOB SUMMARY
The British High Commission is looking for two full time Entry Clearance Officers to work within the Visa Section. The positions are for an initial one (1) year contract and may be subject to renewal. The successful candidates will undertake a variety of tasks to support visa operations. The main duties will include:
• Assessing the full range of visa applications and interviewing applicants in a fair, objective and courteous manner. Making quick and pragmatic decisions to issue and refuse visas in accordance www.nigerianbestforum.com with the Immigration Rules, and within agreed time-scales.
• Dealing with correspondence and other enquiries from applicants, sponsors and members of the public. Preparing well-presented and accurate replies, written in plain English, within target times.
• Preparing written statements and paperwork related to the appeals process, and making sure that they are also well presented and accurate.
Entry Clearance Officer positions are only open to staff who have, or can obtain, UK Security Clearance. Only those who have or can obtain UK Security Clearance should bid. The UK Government also requires that all Entry Clearance Officers have successfully completed the UK Entry Clearance Officer training course. Because of the urgent need to recruit staff to these positions, preference will be given to those bidders who have already completed the Entry Clearance Officer training course.

QUALITIES NEEDED
We are looking for British passport holders with good oral and written communication skills. In particular, the successful candidates should be able to work quickly and accurately, often under pressure, have a positive approach to tackling problems and a willingness to take on new tasks. The most important qualities required are:
• Good communication with excellent spoken and written English.
• Computer literacy with accurate typing skills of at least 25 words per minute.
• The ability to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure.
• The ability to work quickly and www.nigerianbestforum.com reliably with little supervision to meet challenging targets.
• The capability of making quick decisions, in accordance with set rules and the ability to show that these decisions are fair and just.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent team players – this is an all for one, and one for all environment.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude to working in a forward thinking, modern and motivated department, which is working at the forefront of visa work. We are committed to improving standards and procedures – and we are looking for like-minded employees.
• To effectively represent the Visa Section, the British High Commission, and the UK Government as a whole.
Previous experience of working within a visa section or other office environment is preferable and good keyboard skills and familiarity with computers and software packages (notably MS Word, Excel and straightforward databases) is essential for the role.

Any successful candidates who have not undertaken entry clearance officer roles within a visa section in the last two years will also be expected to successfully complete the three week mandatory entry clearance officer training course in London on a date tbc before assuming their positions.
This is a full time position from 8am – 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am – 1pm on Friday. One of these positions is open to job-share possibilities. Should you be interested in part-time job-share working, please make this clear on your application form. The monthly salary is N329,656, and in addition to this you will be entitled to a personal salary protection allowance of N65,931. Successful candidates who are not liable to pay Nigerian tax will be subject to a 10 % notional tax deduction on the basic salary. The salary will be paid in Naira.

APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process is comprised of two stages. The first stage will comprise a written scenario exercise. The second stage will be an interview which will be split into two parts. For the first part www.nigerianbestforum.com you will be presented with two scenarios to which you will be asked some questions. The second part you will be asked for specific examples of where you have demonstrated particular skills in the past. No prior knowledge of Entry clearance work is required.

ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES:
Develop and Maintain Good Working Relationships
Builds co-operative relationships and encourages participation. Is approachable to others and provides support to colleagues when needed.
Leading on Equality and Diversity
Actively recognises, takes account of and includes equality and diversity of individuals and groups, styles and perspectives
Customer Focused
Understands and focuses on customer needs and demonstrates a systematic and innovative approach to improving the quality of service offered. Understands and takes responsibilities to meet all targets.
Review and Recognise Performance
Puts in place plans to assess progress against objectives and works steadily to ensure own work keeps on schedule.
Write Effectively
Write in a clear, accurate and structured way, using plain English. Produce written information which sets out key issues, options and actions in a clear and structured manner.
Use ICT (change summary and indicators)
Uses appropriate methods to communicate and influence others. Understands the need to present information clearly and use appropriate style according to audience
All those interested in applying must complete the LE ECO core competency based Application Form. You should also enclose a passport sized photograph and a copy of your passport bio-data page.

CLICK HERE FOR BRITISH EMBASSY APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Human Resources Manager
British High Commission
Shehu Shagari Way
Maitama, Abuja

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 11th November 2011
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will also not be accepted. Only applicants called for interview will be contacted. Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 28 November 2011.

BRITISH COUNCIL RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011.

The British Council in Nigeria is looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join their team of IELTS Examiners in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.Requirements:

An undergraduate degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate 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.

HOW TO APPLY Read through the FAQs for intending IELTS examiners document. Fill in the application form and send, preferably by email, to: exams@ng.britishcouncil.org or to the address: British Council, 20 Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV’s, handwritten applications or expressions of interest.

CLICK LINK FOR MORE DETAILS http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-vacancies.htm

BRITISH COUNCIL CAREER JOB: TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011.

The British Council in Mauritius is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of a ‘Customer Service Officer’.

JOB PURPOSE: Your role will be to deliver exceptional front-line services to British Council customers, enabling them to make full use of relevant resources.

DUTIES INCLUDE: Dealing with enquiries from customers Registering students at our Teaching Centre and candidates for exams Carrying out market research and evaluation Providing support on finances Helping to organise events

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Excellent customer service and team working skills Strong interpersonal skills Be competent in IT Fluency in English (IELTS 6.5 minimum) and French

The following competences must also be demonstrated: Customer service orientation Team working Flexibility Acheivement

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: adilla.diouman@mu.britishcouncil.org by 16h00 on Saturday 19 March 2011.

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.

CLICK LINK FOR FURTHER DETAILS http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-vacancies.htm