JOB AT BRITISH COUNCIL, WEDNESDAY 24, AUGUST 2011

Aug 24, 2011

NIGERIA – ARTS MANAGER
The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of ‘Arts Manager’.
JOB AIM:
To work with the BC senior team in Nigeria to deliver programmes, audiences and partnerships which contribute to the British Council’s cultural relations programme through the arts and creative industries.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and expand knowledge of the Nigerian arts sector
Develop relationships with key practitioners and organisations
Provide market intelligence and information
Develop art projects. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Manage agreed budgets to British Council standards
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
Up-to-date knowledge of the Nigerian/African/UK arts and creative sectors with a broad network of contacts
Ability to make artistic judgements on new work. www.nigerianbestforum.com
An understanding of the educational, developmental and creative industry opportunities of the arts
Three years of experience in Nigeria’s arts sector, ideally with international links
A bachelor’s degree
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS:
Connecting with others
Working together
Being accountable
HOW TO APPLY
Read through the role profile (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-ng-arts-manager-rp.doc) and behaviours document (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-britishcouncil-job-behaviours.pdf). Download and complete the application form (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-external-application-form.doc).
Completed application forms should be submitted via email to Fposts@ng.britishcouncil.org with subject “Application for the job of Arts Manager” on 2 September 2011.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV’s, handwritten applications or expressions of interest.

BRITISH COUNCIL URGENT VACANCY, WEDNESDAY 24, AUGUST 2011

NIGERIA – CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFICER
The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of ‘Customer Services Officer’.
JOB AIM:
To support the achievement of country plan objectives in Abuja and all Nigeria by delivering customer services. To maintain them at the highest professional standards as set out in the British Council’s EQS (Examination Quality Standards) and by the IELTS Partners.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Front desk, visitors, phone and email enquiries
Collect payments, issue receipts and balance reconciliations on the system
Handle comments, complaints and feedback. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Support the Exams Team in the delivery of exams, workshops, seminars
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Experience in dealing with customers and enquiries in a service environment.
Microsoft Office and Excel
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS:
Connecting with others
Working together
Making it happen
HOW TO APPLY
Read through the role profile (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-ng-customer-services-officer-rp.doc) and behaviours document (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-britishcouncil-job-behaviours.pdf). Download and complete the application form (http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-external-application-form.doc).
Completed application forms should be submitted via email to Hposts@ng.britishcouncil.org with subject “Application for the job of Customer Services Officer” on 2 September 2011.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV’s, handwritten applications or expressions of interest.