British Council Job in Abuja for an English Director, September 2014


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The British Council is recruiting for the position below:

Job Title: Director English- Abuja Nigeria (DEN001)

Location:
Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description

  • The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of the English strategy and plan including financial and non financial targets measurable through impact and income.
  • Creating synergy with the work of programme areas (Education, Exams, Society and the Arts) is increasingly essential.
  • The post holder will be responsible for extending our impact and income across the work of the English SBU in Nigeria. This involves providing strategic and academic direction, leadership and management of the English for Education Systems (EES) and Self- Access Learning (SAL) strands as well as undertake scoping for possible direct teaching opportunities within Nigeria.
Qualification / Experience
  • Experience in cultural relations, business Implementation at country or regional level and people & team management is non negotiable.
  • Applicants must have a Cambridge DELTA, Trinity Dip TESOL or equivalent. With at least 5 years teaching experience at all levels and 2 years' experience of ELT teacher training and project management.

Interviews Date
29th September, 2014 via phone.
Shortlisting will start 22nd September 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should
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Application Closing Date 21st September 2014 (23:59 UK time)