British Council Vacancy

The British Council UK's international organisation for cultural relations, registered in England as a charity, has the following post that is available in Lagos.

Position: EXAMINATION SERVICES OFFICER - OUTREACH
The post will be based in Lagos approximately 40% of the time.
Aim:
• To support Examination Services in Nigeria by delivering School Examinations and Professional Exams in Ibadan and other outreach centres. To maintain them at the highest professional standards as set out in the British Council's Exams quality guidelines.
• To contribute to the development of British Council Nigeria as an innovative and high performing country operation.
• To model the values and principles of an integrated operation and to ensure that we are aligned with the BC regional and global priorities.
• To actively engage with and support regional developments. To actively promote service delivery in line with EO&D standards
Competencies Required:
• Delivery and administration of School and Professional exams
• Client and Customer Management
• Professional and Personal Development
• This position is a full time position.

Method of Application:
If you wish to apply for this post, please complete the application as requested. You will need to address the competencies in the job description
Application Pack and full job description can be found on www.britishcouncil.org/africavacancies
Please apply using the materials on the website. The application packs are in the following formats: Large print, Braille, computer disk or audio tape and guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Applications should be sent to: Hposts@ng.britishcouncil.org
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Telephone applications and enquires will not be accepted.
British Council is unable to process applications that do not conform to the required format, and will not accept curricula vitae or handwritten applications.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Only applicants shortlisted for Interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: 24th November, 2009.