British Council Jobs Vacancy
British Council
The British Council has been operating in Ethiopia since 1943 with the goal of strengthening cultural and educational ties between Ethiopia and the United Kingdom.
Every year, we engage with thousands of students, educators, policymakers, academics, and creative professionals across Ethiopia. Our work focuses on creating opportunities for young people through the following:
- English language courses
The British Council fosters connections, understanding, and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education, and the English language.
Position 1: International Expert Trainer
About the Making the Transition to English (MTE) Programme
The British Council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced teacher or teacher-educator trainers to support the Making the Transition to English (MTE) Project in Ethiopia, which is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
The project aims to assist the Ethiopian Ministry of Education, Regional Education Bureaus, and other education sector institutions in improving the transition to English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) for learners in Grades 7 and 8.
The project will focus on:
- Enhancing teachers' English language proficiency
- Strengthening teaching and learning methods
- Establishing sustainable teacher professional development systems
- Developing national capacity for continuous professional development (CPD)
A key project goal is to develop:
- 100 National Expert Trainers (NETs) who will serve as national teacher/teacher educator trainers
- Over 7,000 transformation coaches who will train and support around 36,000 teachers across Ethiopia
To achieve these goals, the British Council plans to hire up to six International Expert Trainers (IETs).
Ethiopian Job Market
Expression of Interest - International Expert Trainer (IET) Opportunity
Making the Transition to English (MTE) Project – Ethiopia
Independent Trainer (Non-Permanent Worker – NPW) Assignment
Location: Ethiopia (with some work conducted remotely from the trainer’s home location)
Contract Type: Consultancy Agreement (Independent Consultant/NPW)
English Language Proficiency
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position 2: Arts Project Manager
Role-Specific Knowledge and Experience
Essentials
- A university degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or field
- Good knowledge and understanding of current trends and practices in at least one segment of the arts and creative industries in the country
- Experience of working on national arts or creative industry initiatives
- Experience of managing projects from start to finish and familiarity with project life cycles
- Experience of managing external stakeholders
- Experience of using technology in project delivery
- Strong understanding and experience of supporting monitoring and evaluation
Desirables
- Awareness and appreciation of current arts trends and practices in the UK
- Experience of working on international arts projects
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position 3: Project Officer – Non-Formal Education (NFE)
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (Desirable)
Role-Specific Skills
- Experience of working in a supporting role on programmes or projects
- Experience in administrative and financial administration
- Good understanding of basic monitoring and evaluation concepts and their role in effective project management
Language Requirements: English and Amharic
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
How to Apply
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