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Latest Recruitment at The British Council, 13th April, 2018


The British Council is the world's leading cultural relations organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world. We are recruiting to fill the below position below:     Job Title: Exams Venue Staff Location: Abuja Role Type: Business Delivery Pay Band: N/A Duration: 3 years Reports to: Exams Training Manager / Product Managers Vacancy Description: Part-time/Temporary work to invigilate exams and support Exams Service officers as required Summary

  • As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations.
  • You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, other venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly.
Role Purpose
  • To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met.
Geopolitical/SBU/Function Overview
  • Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in sub-Saharan Africa with office in 4 cities – Port Harcourt in the south, Kano in the north, Abuja the Federal capital and Lagos the commercial centre. Our 150 staff work across a range of states delivering large scale contracts, partnership programmes, examinations, projects as well as services in Arts, Education & Society and English & Exams.
  • The Examinations business has grown significantly in recent year. We doubled our income and volumes between 2011 and 2013. In 2014/15 we delivered 90,000 examinations and by 2017-18 we expect to increase this to 95,000 examinations.
  • Main opportunities/challenges for this role:
    • Deliver exams in a highly regulated environment to a high quality of delivery and customer service.
    • Experienced staff can grow into supervisory roles
    • Successful candidate is expected to have access to and use his/her own internet and email for communication with British Council.
Main Accountabilities
  • You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and administration.
  • You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test day.
Programme/service support:
  • Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
  • Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards.
  • Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.
  • Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.
  • Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
  • Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council.
  • Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services.
  • Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud.
  • Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
  • Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.
  • Additional duties in line with the role may be required.
Customer support:
  • Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
  • Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
  • Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
  • Ensure special arrangements are provided as required
Training and development:
  • Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre.
  • Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.
Other important features or requirements of the job:
  • Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.
  • You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
  • Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council.  However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes.  Noisy shoes and distracting jewelry are not permitted.
Key Relationships Internal:
  • Exams Training Manager
  • Exams Product Managers
  • Exams Officers
External:
  • Candidates
Person Specification Language requirements (Minimum / essential):
  • English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (eg Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5)
  • National or international certification, or testing will be completed as part of the recruitment and selection process
Qualifications Minimum / essential:
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate level
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience Minimum / essential:
  • Customer Service: experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality.
Desirable:
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage:
  • Shortlisting AND Interview
Role Specific Skills (if any)
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage:
  • Shortlisting AND Interview
British Council Core Skills
  • Using technology level 1: Operates as a basic user of information systems, digital and office technology. Able to use British Council systems and software, and the internet, to do the job and manage documents or processes.
  • Planning and organising level 1: Is methodical. Able to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes. Has a good attention to detail. Is punctual and reliable.
  • Communications in English level 1: Communicates clearly and effectively. Listens to others and expresses self clearly, with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and writing.
Assessment Stage:
  • Shortlisting AND Interview
British Council Behaviours Being accountable (Essential):
  • Giving constructive feedback to others in a way they can understand and accept.
Working together (Essential):
  • Works well with others, is approachable and flexible.
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 15th April, 2018.     Job Title: Exams Venue Staff Location: Abeokuta, Ogun Department: English & Exams Job Category: Exams Pay Band: Contractor Duration: 3 years Role Type: Business Delivery Reports to: Exams Training Manager / Product Managers Vacancy Description: Part-time/Temporary work to invigilate exams and support Exams Service officers as required Summary
  • As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations.
  • You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, other venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly.
Role Purpose
  • To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met.
Geopolitical/SBU/Function Overview
  • Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in sub-Saharan Africa with office in 4 cities – Port Harcourt in the south, Kano in the north, Abuja the Federal capital and Lagos the commercial centre. Our 150 staff work across a range of states delivering large scale contracts, partnership programmes, examinations, projects as well as services in Arts, Education & Society and English & Exams.
  • The Examinations business has grown significantly in recent year. We doubled our income and volumes between 2011 and 2013. In 2014/15 we delivered 90,000 examinations and by 2017-18 we expect to increase this to 95,000 examinations.
Main Opportunities/Challenges for this Role
  • Deliver exams in a highly regulated environment to a high quality of delivery and customer service.
  • Experienced staff can grow into supervisory roles
  • Successful candidate is expected to have access to and use his/her own internet and email for communication with British Council.
Main Accountabilities
  • You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and administration. You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test day.
Programme/service support:
  • Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
  • Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards.
  • Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.
  • Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.
  • Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
  • Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council.
  • Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services.
  • Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud.
  • Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
  • Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.
  • Additional duties in line with the role may be required.
Customer support:
  • Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
  • Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
  • Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
  • Ensure special arrangements are provided as required
Training and development:
  • Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre.
  • Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.
Other important features or requirements of the job:
  • Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.
  • You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
  • Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council. However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes. Noisy shoes and distracting jewelry are not permitted.
Key Relationships Internal:
  • Exams Training Manager
  • Exams Product Managers
  • Exams Officers
External:
  • Candidates
Language Requirements Minimum / essential:
  • English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (eg Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5) National or international certification, or testing will be completed as part of the recruitment and selection process
Qualifications Minimum / essential:
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate level
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience Minimum / essential:
  • Customer Service: experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality.
Desirable:
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview Role Specific Skills (if any)
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview British Council Core Skills
  • Using technology level 1: Operates as a basic user of information systems, digital and office technology. Able to use British Council systems and software, and the internet, to do the job and manage documents or processes.
  • Planning and organising level 1: Is methodical. Able to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes. Has a good attention to detail. Is punctual and reliable.
  • Communications in English level 1: Communicates clearly and effectively. Listens to others and expresses self clearly, with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and writing.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview British Council Behaviours Being accountable (Essential):
  • Giving constructive feedback to others in a way they can understand and accept.
Assessment Stage: Interview Working together (Essential):
  • Works well with others, is approachable and flexible.
Assessment Stage: Interview. Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 16th April, 2018.     Job Title: Exams Venue Staff Location: Calabar, Cross-River Department: English & Exams Job Category: Exams Pay Band: Contractor Duration: 3 years Role Type: Business Delivery Reports to: Exams Training Manager / Product Managers Role Purpose
  • To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met.
  • As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations.
  • You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, other venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly.
Main opportunities/challenges for this role:
  • Deliver exams in a highly regulated environment to a high quality of delivery and customer service.
  • Experienced staff can grow into supervisory roles
  • Successful candidate is expected to have access to and use his/her own internet and email for communication with British Council.
Main Accountabilities
  • You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and administration.
  • You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test day.
Programme/service support:
  • Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
  • Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards.
  • Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.
  • Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.
  • Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
  • Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council.
  • Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services.
  • Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud.
  • Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
  • Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.
  • Additional duties in line with the role may be required.
Customer support:
  • Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
  • Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
  • Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
  • Ensure special arrangements are provided as required
Training and development:
  • Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre.
  • Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.
Other important features or requirements of the job:
  • Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.
  • You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
  • Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council.
  • However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes.
  • Noisy shoes and distracting jewelry are not permitted.
Key Relationships Internal:
  • Exams Training Manager
  • Exams Product Managers
  • Exams Officers
External:
  • Candidates
Person Specification Language requirements (Minimum / essential):
  • English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (eg Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5)
  • National or international certification, or testing will be completed as part of the recruitment and selection process
Qualifications Minimum / essential:
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate level
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience Minimum / essential:
  • Customer Service: experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality.
Desirable:
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Role Specific Skills (if any)
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
British Council Core Skills
  • Using technology level 1: Operates as a basic user of information systems, digital and office technology. Able to use British Council systems and software, and the internet, to do the job and manage documents or processes.
  • Planning and organising level 1: Is methodical. Able to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes. Has a good attention to detail. Is punctual and reliable.
  • Communications in English level 1: Communicates clearly and effectively. Listens to others and expresses self clearly, with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and writing.
British Council Behaviours Being accountable (Essential):
  • Giving constructive feedback to others in a way they can understand and accept.
Working together (Essential):
  • Works well with others, is approachable and flexible.
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 16th April, 2018.     Job Title: Exams Venue Staff Reference No.: AA20148306 Location: Ilorin, Kwara Role Type: Business Delivery Pay Band: N/A Location: Various Duration: 3 years Reports to: Exams Training Manager / Product Managers Role Purpose To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met. Summary The British Council Examinations Services administers a wide range of UK exams on behalf of UK based Exam Boards and awarding bodies. These include English proficiency exams such as IELTS, Cambridge English and Aptis, school exams such as IGCSE, O and A levels for Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel International, a range of professional and university qualifications such as ACCA (accounting). In Nigeria, we have offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano. From these offices, we deliver exams in over 30 towns and cities across Nigeria. As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations. You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, other venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly. Geopolitical/SBU/Function Overview
  • Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in sub-Saharan Africa with office in 4 cities – Port Harcourt in the south, Kano in the north, Abuja the Federal capital and Lagos the commercial centre. Our 150 staff work across a range of states delivering large scale contracts, partnership programmes, examinations, projects as well as services in Arts, Education & Society and English & Exams.
  • The Examinations business has grown significantly in recent year. We doubled our income and volumes between 2011 and 2013. In 2014/15 we delivered 90,000 examinations and by 2017-18 we expect to increase this to 95,000 examinations.
Main Opportunities/Challenges for this Role
  • Deliver exams in a highly regulated environment to a high quality of delivery and customer service.
  • Experienced staff can grow into supervisory roles
  • Successful candidate is expected to have access to and use his/her own internet and email for communication with British Council.
Main Accountabilities
  • You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and administration
  • You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test day.
Programme/Service Support:
  • Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
  • Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards.
  • Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.
  • Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.
  • Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
  • Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council.
  • Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services.
  • Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud.
  • Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
  • Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.
  • Additional duties in line with the role may be required.
Customer Support:
  • Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
  • Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
  • Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
  • Ensure special arrangements are provided as required
Training and Development:
  • Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre.
  • Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.
Other Important Features or Requirements of the Job:
  • Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.
  • You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
  • Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council
  • However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes.  Noisy shoes and distracting jewelry are not permitted.
Key Relationships Internal:
  • Exams Training Manager
  • Exams Product Managers
  • Exams Officers
External:
  • Candidates
Language Requirements Minimum / essential:
  • English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (eg Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5)
  • National or international certification, or testing will be completed as part of the recruitment and selection process
Qualifications Minimum / Essential:
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate level.
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience Minimum / Essential:
  • Customer Service: experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality.
Desirable:
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage:
  • Shortlisting AND Interview
Role Specific Skills (if any)
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage:
  • Shortlisting AND Interview.
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 16th April, 2018.     Job Title: Exams Venue Staff Location: Ibadan, Oyo Department: English & Exams Job Category: Exams Pay Band: Contractor Duration: 3 years Role Type: Business Delivery Reports to: Exams Training Manager / Product Managers Vacancy Description: Part-time/Temporary work to invigilate exams and support Exams Service officers as required Summary
  • As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations.
  • You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, other venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly.
Role Purpose
  • To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met.
Geopolitical/SBU/Function Overview
  • Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in sub-Saharan Africa with office in 4 cities – Port Harcourt in the south, Kano in the north, Abuja the Federal capital and Lagos the commercial centre. Our 150 staff work across a range of states delivering large scale contracts, partnership programmes, examinations, projects as well as services in Arts, Education & Society and English & Exams.
  • The Examinations business has grown significantly in recent year. We doubled our income and volumes between 2011 and 2013. In 2014/15 we delivered 90,000 examinations and by 2017-18 we expect to increase this to 95,000 examinations.
Main Opportunities/Challenges for this Role
  • Deliver exams in a highly regulated environment to a high quality of delivery and customer service.
  • Experienced staff can grow into supervisory roles
  • Successful candidate is expected to have access to and use his/her own internet and email for communication with British Council.
Main Accountabilities
  • You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and administration. You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test day.
Programme/service support:
  • Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
  • Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards.
  • Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.
  • Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.
  • Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
  • Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council.
  • Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services.
  • Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud.
  • Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
  • Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.
  • Additional duties in line with the role may be required.
Customer support:
  • Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
  • Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
  • Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
  • Ensure special arrangements are provided as required
Training and development:
  • Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre.
  • Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.
Other important features or requirements of the job:
  • Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.
  • You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
  • Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council. However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes. Noisy shoes and distracting jewelry are not permitted.
Key Relationships Internal:
  • Exams Training Manager
  • Exams Product Managers
  • Exams Officers
External:
  • Candidates
Language Requirements Minimum / essential:
  • English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (eg Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5) National or international certification, or testing will be completed as part of the recruitment and selection process
Qualifications Minimum / essential:
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate level
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience Minimum / essential:
  • Customer Service: experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality.
Desirable:
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview Role Specific Skills (if any)
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview British Council Core Skills
  • Using technology level 1: Operates as a basic user of information systems, digital and office technology. Able to use British Council systems and software, and the internet, to do the job and manage documents or processes.
  • Planning and organising level 1: Is methodical. Able to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes. Has a good attention to detail. Is punctual and reliable.
  • Communications in English level 1: Communicates clearly and effectively. Listens to others and expresses self clearly, with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and writing.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview British Council Behaviours Being accountable (Essential):
  • Giving constructive feedback to others in a way they can understand and accept.
Assessment Stage: Interview Working together (Essential):
  • Works well with others, is approachable and flexible.
Assessment Stage: Interview. Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 16th April, 2018.     Job Title: Exams Venue Staff Location: Kano Department: English & Exams Job Category: Exams Pay Band: Contractor Duration: 3 years Role Type: Business Delivery Reports to: Exams Training Manager / Product Managers Vacancy Description: Part-time/Temporary work to invigilate exams and support Exams Service officers as required Summary
  • As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations.
  • You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, other venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly.
Role Purpose
  • To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met.
Geopolitical/SBU/Function Overview
  • Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in sub-Saharan Africa with office in 4 cities – Port Harcourt in the south, Kano in the north, Abuja the Federal capital and Lagos the commercial centre. Our 150 staff work across a range of states delivering large scale contracts, partnership programmes, examinations, projects as well as services in Arts, Education & Society and English & Exams.
  • The Examinations business has grown significantly in recent year. We doubled our income and volumes between 2011 and 2013. In 2014/15 we delivered 90,000 examinations and by 2017-18 we expect to increase this to 95,000 examinations.
Main Opportunities/Challenges for this Role
  • Deliver exams in a highly regulated environment to a high quality of delivery and customer service.
  • Experienced staff can grow into supervisory roles
  • Successful candidate is expected to have access to and use his/her own internet and email for communication with British Council.
Main Accountabilities
  • You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and administration. You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test day.
Programme/service support:
  • Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
  • Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards.
  • Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.
  • Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.
  • Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
  • Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council.
  • Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services.
  • Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud.
  • Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
  • Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.
  • Additional duties in line with the role may be required.
Customer support:
  • Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
  • Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
  • Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
  • Ensure special arrangements are provided as required
Training and development:
  • Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre.
  • Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.
Other important features or requirements of the job:
  • Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.
  • You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
  • Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council. However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes. Noisy shoes and distracting jewelry are not permitted.
Key Relationships Internal:
  • Exams Training Manager
  • Exams Product Managers
  • Exams Officers
External:
  • Candidates
Language Requirements Minimum / essential:
  • English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (eg Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5) National or international certification, or testing will be completed as part of the recruitment and selection process
Qualifications Minimum / essential:
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate level
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience Minimum / essential:
  • Customer Service: experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality.
Desirable:
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview Role Specific Skills (if any)
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview British Council Core Skills
  • Using technology level 1: Operates as a basic user of information systems, digital and office technology. Able to use British Council systems and software, and the internet, to do the job and manage documents or processes.
  • Planning and organising level 1: Is methodical. Able to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes. Has a good attention to detail. Is punctual and reliable.
  • Communications in English level 1: Communicates clearly and effectively. Listens to others and expresses self clearly, with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and writing.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview British Council Behaviours Being accountable (Essential):
  • Giving constructive feedback to others in a way they can understand and accept.
Assessment Stage: Interview Working together (Essential):
  • Works well with others, is approachable and flexible.
Assessment Stage: Interview. Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 16th April, 2018.     Job Title: Exams Venue Staff Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers Department: English & Exams Job Category: Exams Pay Band: Contractor Duration: 3 years Role Type: Business Delivery Reports to: Exams Training Manager / Product Managers Vacancy Description: Part-time/Temporary work to invigilate exams and support Exams Service officers as required Summary
  • As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations.
  • You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, other venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly.
Role Purpose
  • To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met.
Geopolitical/SBU/Function Overview
  • Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in sub-Saharan Africa with office in 4 cities – Port Harcourt in the south, Kano in the north, Abuja the Federal capital and Lagos the commercial centre. Our 150 staff work across a range of states delivering large scale contracts, partnership programmes, examinations, projects as well as services in Arts, Education & Society and English & Exams.
  • The Examinations business has grown significantly in recent year. We doubled our income and volumes between 2011 and 2013. In 2014/15 we delivered 90,000 examinations and by 2017-18 we expect to increase this to 95,000 examinations.
Main Opportunities/Challenges for this Role
  • Deliver exams in a highly regulated environment to a high quality of delivery and customer service.
  • Experienced staff can grow into supervisory roles
  • Successful candidate is expected to have access to and use his/her own internet and email for communication with British Council.
Main Accountabilities
  • You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and administration. You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test day.
Programme/service support:
  • Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
  • Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards.
  • Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.
  • Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.
  • Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
  • Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council.
  • Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services.
  • Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud.
  • Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
  • Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.
  • Additional duties in line with the role may be required.
Customer support:
  • Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
  • Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
  • Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
  • Ensure special arrangements are provided as required
Training and development:
  • Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre.
  • Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.
Other important features or requirements of the job:
  • Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.
  • You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
  • Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council. However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes. Noisy shoes and distracting jewelry are not permitted.
Key Relationships Internal:
  • Exams Training Manager
  • Exams Product Managers
  • Exams Officers
External:
  • Candidates
Language Requirements Minimum / essential:
  • English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (eg Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5) National or international certification, or testing will be completed as part of the recruitment and selection process
Qualifications Minimum / essential:
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate level
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience Minimum / essential:
  • Customer Service: experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality.
Desirable:
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview Role Specific Skills (if any)
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview British Council Core Skills
  • Using technology level 1: Operates as a basic user of information systems, digital and office technology. Able to use British Council systems and software, and the internet, to do the job and manage documents or processes.
  • Planning and organising level 1: Is methodical. Able to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes. Has a good attention to detail. Is punctual and reliable.
  • Communications in English level 1: Communicates clearly and effectively. Listens to others and expresses self clearly, with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and writing.
Assessment Stage: Shortlisting and Interview British Council Behaviours Being accountable (Essential):
  • Giving constructive feedback to others in a way they can understand and accept.
Assessment Stage: Interview Working together (Essential):
  • Works well with others, is approachable and flexible.
Assessment Stage: Interview. Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 16th April, 2018.     Job Title: Exams Venue Staff Location: Enugu Pay Band: N/A Report: Exams Training Manager / Product Managers Department: English & Exams Duration of Job: 3 years Summary
  • As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations.
  • You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, other venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly.
Role purpose
  • To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met.
Geopolitical/SBU/Function overview
  • Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in sub-Saharan Africa with office in 4 cities – Port Harcourt in the south, Kano in the north, Abuja the Federal capital and Lagos the commercial centre. Our 150 staff work across a range of states delivering large scale contracts, partnership programmes, examinations, projects as well as services in Arts, Education & Society and English & Exams.
  • The Examinations business has grown significantly in recent year. We doubled our income and volumes between 2011 and 2013. In 2014/15 we delivered 90,000 examinations and by 2017-18 we expect to increase this to 95,000 examinations.
Main opportunities/challenges for this role
  • Deliver exams in a highly regulated environment to a high quality of delivery and customer service.
  • Experienced staff can grow into supervisory roles
  • Successful candidate is expected to have access to and use his/her own internet and email for communication with British Council.
Main Accountabilities
  • You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and administration.
  • You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test day.
Programme/service support:
  • Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
  • Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards.
  • Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.
  • Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.
  • Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
  • Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council.
  • Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services.
  • Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud.
  • Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
  • Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.
  • Additional duties in line with the role may be required.
Customer Support:
  • Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
  • Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
  • Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
  • Ensure special arrangements are provided as required.
Training and Development:
  • Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre.
  • Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.
Other important features or requirements of the job:
  • Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.
  • You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
  • Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council.  However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes.  Noisy shoes and distracting jewelry are not permitted.
Key Relationships
  • Internal: Exams Training Manager, Exams Product Managers, Exams Officers.
  • External: Candidates.
Person Specification Language requirements:
  • English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (eg Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5)
  • National or international certification, or testing will be completed as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Qualifications:
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate level
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience:
  • Customer Service: Experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality.
  • Desirable: Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Role Specific Skills (if any):
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
British Council Core Skills Using technology level 1:
  • Operates as a basic user of information systems, digital and office technology. Able to use British Council systems and software, and the internet, to do the job and manage documents or processes.
Planning and organising level 1:
  • Is methodical. Able to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes. Has a good attention to detail. Is punctual and reliable.
Communications in English level 1:
  • Communicates clearly and effectively. Listens to others and expresses self clearly, with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and writing.
British Council Behaviours Being accountable (Essential):
  • Giving constructive feedback to others in a way they can understand and accept.
Working together (Essential):
  • Works well with others, is approachable and flexible.
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 16th April, 2018.     Job Title: Exams Venue Staff Location: Lagos Department: English & Exams Job Category: Exams Pay Band: Contractor Duration: 3 years Role Type: Business Delivery Reports to: Exams Training Manager / Product Managers Role Purpose
  • To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met.
  • As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations.
  • You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, other venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly.
Main opportunities/challenges for this role:
  • Deliver exams in a highly regulated environment to a high quality of delivery and customer service.
  • Experienced staff can grow into supervisory roles
  • Successful candidate is expected to have access to and use his/her own internet and email for communication with British Council.
Main Accountabilities
  • You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and administration.
  • You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test day.
Programme/service support:
  • Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
  • Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards.
  • Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.
  • Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.
  • Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
  • Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council.
  • Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services.
  • Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud.
  • Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
  • Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.
  • Additional duties in line with the role may be required.
Customer support:
  • Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
  • Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
  • Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
  • Ensure special arrangements are provided as required
Training and development:
  • Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre.
  • Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.
Other important features or requirements of the job:
  • Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.
  • You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
  • Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council.
  • However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes.
  • Noisy shoes and distracting jewelry are not permitted.
Key Relationships Internal:
  • Exams Training Manager
  • Exams Product Managers
  • Exams Officers
External:
  • Candidates
Person Specification Language requirements (Minimum / essential):
  • English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (eg Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5)
  • National or international certification, or testing will be completed as part of the recruitment and selection process
Qualifications Minimum / essential:
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate level
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience Minimum / essential:
  • Customer Service: experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality.
Desirable:
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Role Specific Skills (if any)
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
British Council Core Skills
  • Using technology level 1: Operates as a basic user of information systems, digital and office technology. Able to use British Council systems and software, and the internet, to do the job and manage documents or processes.
  • Planning and organising level 1: Is methodical. Able to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes. Has a good attention to detail. Is punctual and reliable.
  • Communications in English level 1: Communicates clearly and effectively. Listens to others and expresses self clearly, with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and writing.
British Council Behaviours Being accountable (Essential):
  • Giving constructive feedback to others in a way they can understand and accept.
Working together (Essential):
  • Works well with others, is approachable and flexible.
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 15th April, 2018.     Job Title: Exams Venue Staff Ref Id: AA20148298 Location: Benin Role Information Role Type: Business Delivery Duration: 3 years Reports to: Exams Training Manager / Product Managers Role Purpose
  • To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met.
  • As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations.
  • You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, other venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly.
Geopolitical/SBU/Function Overview
  • Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in sub-Saharan Africa with office in 4 cities - Port Harcourt in the south, Kano in the north, Abuja the Federal capital and Lagos the commercial centre. Our 150 staff work across a range of states delivering large scale contracts, partnership programmes, examinations, projects as well as services in Arts, Education & Society and English & Exams.
  • The Examinations business has grown significantly in recent year. We doubled our income and volumes between 2011 and 2013. In 2014/15 we delivered 90,000 examinations and by 2017-18 we expect to increase this to 95,000 examinations.
Main Opportunities/Challenges for this Role
  • Deliver exams in a highly regulated environment to a high quality of delivery and customer service.
  • Experienced staff can grow into supervisory roles
  • Successful candidate is expected to have access to and use his/her own internet and email for communication with British Council.
Main Accountabilities
  • You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and administration.
  • You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test day.
Programme/service support:
  • Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
  • Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards.
  • Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.
  • Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.
  • Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
  • Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council.
  • Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services.
  • Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud.
  • Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
  • Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the well-being of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.
  • Additional duties in line with the role may be required.
Customer Support:
  • Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
  • Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
  • Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
  • Ensure special arrangements are provided as required
Training and development:
  • Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre.
  • Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.
Other important features or requirements of the job:
  • Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.
  • You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
  • Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council. However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes. Noisy shoes and distracting jewelry are not permitted.
Key Relationships Internal:
  • Exams Training Manager
  • Exams Product Managers
  • Exams Officers
External:
  • Candidates
Role Requirements Threshold Requirements
  • Passport requirements/ Right to work in country
    • Must be able to legally work in the country of appointment.
    • Assessment stage: Shortlisting
  • Direct contact or managing staff working with children?
    • Yes, IF YES. Appropriate police check
    • Assessment stage: N/a
  • Notes
    • You will be paid as per the terms and conditions of your contract.
    • You may be required to work weekends (Saturdays and /or Sundays), public holidays, extended hours in the early morning or late evening, as this is when many examinations take place. You must have the flexibility to work beyond the prior agreed work schedule
    • DBS checks or local equivalent required
Language Requirements Minimum / essential:
  • English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (eg Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5)
  • National or international certification, or testing will be completed as part of the recruitment and selection process
Qualifications
  • Minimum / essential: Senior Secondary School Certificate level
  • Assessment Stage: Shortlisting
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience
  • Minimum / essential - Customer Service: experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality.
  • Desirable: Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Assessment Stage: Shortlisting AND Interview
Role Specific Skills (if any);
  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Assessment Stage: Shortlisting AND Interview
British Council Core Skills
  • Using technology level 1: Operates as a basic user of information systems, digital and office technology. Able to use British Council systems and software, and the internet, to do the job and manage documents or processes.
    • Assessment Stage: Shortlisting AND Interview
  • Planning and organising level 1: Is methodical. Able to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes. Has a good attention to detail. Is punctual and reliable.
    • Assessment Stage: Shortlisting AND Interview
  • Communications in English level 1: Communicates clearly and effectively. Listens to others and expresses self clearly, with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and writing.
    • Assessment Stage: Shortlisting AND Interview
British Council Behaviours
  • Being accountable (Essential): Giving constructive feedback to others in a way they can understand and accept.
    • Assessment Stage: Interview
  • Working together (Essential):Works well with others, is approachable and flexible.
    • Assessment Stage: Interview
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 16th April, 2018.     Job Title: Programme Officer Location: Adamawa Department: Education & Society Job Category: Project Management Pay Band: Locally appointed Grade G Duration: Fixed Term (till December 2020) Role Type: Business Delivery Reports to: Operations Role purpose
  • The Programme Officer will be responsible for managing the administrative and logistical support to programme activities to ensure quality and timeliness of delivery; good control of resources and compliance with agreed programme management systems and processes; ensuring full and complete budgets are prepared and met for all activities with variance reports prepared as and when required; utilize Monitoring and Evaluation tools for measuring results and impacts during the programme lifespan.
Geopolitical/SBU/Function Overview
  • The British Council in Nigeria is implementing the European Union Conflict Management in Nigeria programme under their Trust Fund (EUTF) and the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption programme in Nigeria under their Development Fund programme (EUDF). We are in the process of agreeing with the EU to deliver the Agents for Citizen-driven Transformation under the development fund. In partnership with COFFEY, we are delivering the Policing work under their Conflict Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) and have plans to position ourselves for DFID’s forthcoming Anti-Corruption in Nigeria (ACorN) programme. To support our existing contracts as well as all future contracts, we are developing flexible structures that meet the global British Council standards to provide support to all our Full Cost Recovery (FCR) (Justice, Security and Conflict) work in Nigeria.
  • The Managing Conflict in North-East Nigeria (MCN) Programme is a €21m EUTF-funded Programme (2017-2021) and works with the overall aim of enhancing state and community level conflict management capability to prevent the escalation of conflict into violence in a number of locations in North-East Nigeria. The Programme has an annual turnover of around £5-£6m and will work in 3 states – Adamawa, Borno and Yobe as well as in Abuja. The programme is being delivered alongside a partner (International Alert) with the British Council leading the contract.
  • The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme in Nigeria is a €25m EUDF-funded Programme (2017-2021) and has the overall aim of enhancing good governance in Nigeria by contributing to strengthening of the rule of law, curbing corruption and reducing impunity. The programme has an annual turnover of around £5-£6m and will work in 4 states – Adamawa, Anambra, Kano and Lagos as well as in Abuja.
  • The Agents for Citizen-driven Transformation Programme is a €15m EDF-funded Programme (2018-2020) which aims to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development in Nigeria through enhancing the credibility of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and enhancing their role as independent development actors and drivers of change. The programme will be implemented at the Federal and in selected states where EU programmes concentrate.
  • The Nigerian context is generally challenging, having poor infrastructure and currently facing a volatile security situation. Three states remain under an extended State of Emergency - Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. In addition, there is still a significant reliance on the cash economy, corruption is high and the regulatory and compliance structures that exist are highly ineffective. The overall economic situation is not good with the low oil prices leading to high unemployment, increasing inflation and a shortage of foreign currency causing the value of the Naira to weaken considerably. This makes Nigeria a very challenging environment in which to deliver programmes of this size and value. The State Office is located in Yola, Adamawa State.
  • The post holder must therefore have the ability to work in an ambiguous and difficult environment in which British Council processes need to be adapted or developed to cope with unusual requirements and difficult context. The post holder will work closely with the programme delivery and management teams as well as having significant interactions with the technical teams and Nigerian partners.
Main Accountabilities Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Main duties: Project management and delivery:
  • To provide support for projects and manage and organise events to a high standard and within deadline.
  • To liaise with support units to manage the arrangements for visitors including booking travel, accommodation and preparing programmes.
  • Provide administrative and logistic support to consultants who deliver programmes.
  • To support financial and technical reporting to internal/external clients and customers, ensuring reporting standards are in accordance with client and corporate standards.
  • Produce monthly work plan for end client, useful for planning and monitoring of programme implementation.
  • Support with review of consultant deliverables against Terms of Reference to ensure agreed outputs and outcomes are delivered.
  • Build and manage output folders and database of key contacts and stakeholders to ensure regular growth in engagement of key audiences, with the aim of increasing awareness and impact.
  • Ensure the provision, collation and analysis of participants and stakeholder feedback on all events and programs to ensure quality and effectiveness can be assessed and recommend improvement.
  • Actively builds professional networks and information channels that maintain an excellent understanding of relevant developments, stakeholders and opinion formers in the development sector to support the creation of high quality programs and events.
Finance administration:
  • Responsible for project procurement in line with established corporate policies and guidelines.
  • To provide financial support to the State Team Lead and Finance team, including the detailed budgeting for planned events, raising advances, issuing payments to workshop participants, processing of workshop claims, retirement of advances in a timely manner.
  • To ensure risk is minimized by strict application of corporate BC financial principles in all programme related activities.
  • Monitoring expenditure against set budgets for an agreed portfolio of projects to ensure financial targets are met.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E):
  • To support initiatives led by M&E technical lead developed to monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions.
  • Disseminate lessons learned to enable the State team share successes, act on lessons learnt and improve the quality of events and their outcomes.
  • Identify opportunities for replication and support activities that facilitate replication of interventions.
Knowledge management:
  • To provide support to Knowledge Management consultant to broaden the reach of programme impact and improve its sustainability.
  • Support activities to facilitate replication of interventions (Demonstrate ‘value for money’).
  • Liaise with Knowledge Management team to provide summary reports and stories that feed into the quarterly impact reports, newsletters and other knowledge management products.
  • Provide up-to-date information and share stories of live events on social media networks such as twitter, Facebook, Flickr with the wider audience.
Team support and contribution:
  • Ensure professionalism is demonstrated in own work area and that customer / client needs and perspectives are reflected in own behaviours and focus.
  • To support the embedding of continuous learning and improvement into the team.
  • To seek to understand the interdependencies and connections the State team has with other functions and teams within EU programmes and the wider organisation.
  • To proactively share best practice and learning across the wider EU programmes team.
Leadership and Management:
  • Provides coaching and mentoring and sharing information for staff in the project teams, as agreed to build capability and capacity within the team and ensure the team receives the support it requires.
  • Supports the analysis of skills, identifies development needs and contributes to the development of learning and development initiatives from areas of own expertise.
  • To ensure career planning, development planning and continuous professional development are embedded in own area of work.
Other administrative work :
  • As required.
Key Relationships Internal:
  • National Programme Managers, Technical Lead, Operation Managers, State Team Lead (STL), Procurement and Estate Manager, HR Manager, Finance Manager, Other Programme Officers, Admin and Resource Assistants.
  • All Visiting National and International Consultants
  • Other Project Teams
External:
  • External relationship management where appropriate (i.e. linked to function of role), to include: EU, consultants, external partner organisations, Civil Society Organizations, MDAs, etc.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Graduate level education.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with an international organization.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
  • Experience of working as part of a successful team/function.
  • Experience of scheduling and supporting meetings with internal stakeholders / external partners.
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 20th April, 2018.     Job Title: Skills and Enterprise Portfolio Lead Location: Nigeria Pay Band: Senior Management Band (SMB) Reports to: Director, Education and Society (E&S) - SSA Role purpose
  • Lead British Council work on developing an impactful and sustainable portfolio relevant to SSA (i.e. recognising the significance of the informal sector) and focused on employability, jobs, enterprise and entrepreneurship.
  • Requiring definition of success indicators, timelines, delivery partners and financial targets.
  • To harness the collective British Council technical offer (regional SBU staff, UK headquarters and with other regions e.g. Middle East and North Africa [MENA]) to devise cost effective tailor made programmes, which respond to needs of beneficiaries and the drivers of potential funders.
  • Take full accountability as senior reporting officer (SRO) for the development and delivery of the portfolio including implementation and financial performance, human resources, line management, continuous professional development (CPD) and mentoring.
  • Technical representation of the British Council and relationship management.
Main Accountabilities Strategic direction and Approach:
  • Lead the development of the portfolio with:
    • A clear articulation of expected outcomes
    • Defined financial targets and milestones
    • A prioritization of partnership pursuit.
Business Development / Portfolio Management:
  • Identify, track and resource forthcoming business opportunities within the sector.
  • Develop strategic responses to client needs which enable the British Council in SSA to meet financial sustainability and impact targets, whilst maximising cultural relations impact for the British Council.
  • Lead the technical conceptualisation, design and winning of proposals/partnerships.
  • Provide sector expertise - either as management time or as consultancy input - to existing and new grant, partnership and client funded contracts within the SSA region.
Implementation:
  • As SRO; quality assure delivery of existing and new programme(s) to the highest quality and as efficiently as possible.
  • Provide strategic responses to financial / risk management reporting for own portfolio, including the BC’s own Financial Control Compliance Framework (FCCF) and Enterprise Risk Management Framework(ERMF), ensuring the Director SSA E&S SBU has up to date and relevant information which facilitates transparent decision-making and reporting to the Regional Steering Group (RSG) and / or other senior corporate stakeholders, including the British Council Executive Board.
Relationships:
  • Develop strong relationships and professional networks with client, customer and corporate contacts, sector experts, partners and delivery teams across the region.
  • Use these to maximum effect on behalf of the British Council.
Monitoring, Evaluation and learning:
  • Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation and learning is in place for all project and data and learning feed through into the results and evidence framework.
Line Management / HR:
  • Provide leadership, mentoring to support staff to develop income-generating partnerships among key partners, providing sector-specific knowledge and expertise, and disseminating key sector news, insights, trends and competitor activity across the partnership development network.
Qualifications
  • Qualified to degree level or equivalent by experience.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior management / sector / team leadership roles
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience of delivering client funded projects or programmes
  • Familiarity with client policies and procedures
  • Experience of working in Sub Saharan Africa is highly desirable.
Desirable:
  • Post graduate qualification and experience of being contracted within client funded projects.
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience Business Pursuit:
  • A proven track record of identifying business development opportunities and securing significant partnerships (cash, in kind and co-creation) including individual opportunities.
Team Leadership:
  • Proven experience of successfully implementing projects and programmes, ensuring standards and meeting client expectations.
Relationship Building and Influencing:
  • Experience of influencing and securing buy-in from senior colleagues in a large, complex and multi-cultural organisations and governments.
Programme management:
  • Strong programme and client manage mentexperience.
Financial and Risk Management:
  • Experience of interpreting complex business and market intelligence to ensure delivery of challenging business targets.
Desirable:
  • Significant direct experience of the client / donor funded contract pursuit and delivery process.
  • Significant direct experience and understanding of issues affecting client contract delivery in British Council or similar organisational contexts.
  • A track record that includes organisational sector representation on the international stage to build reputation, contribute to strategy development and thought leadership
  • Five + years of programme delivery for a non-BC client.
  • Demonstrable experience of identifying, communicating and mitigating risks (financial, operational political, environmental & organizational) in a similar operational context.
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 24th April, 2018.