Digital ELT Manager, Kenya

Based Nairobi

Salary: £30,915 per annum plus benefits (including free accommodation, pension provision and medical insurance)

Contract: Two year fixed term contract

The British Council is a world leader in cultural relations, building long-term relationships and trust between people in the UK and other countries, for mutual benefit. The programmes we use to do this are wide-ranging and cover the arts, education, English, science and society. We strive to be continuously innovative to ensure that we represent the best of the UK and are relevant to the needs of the thousands of people we work with around the world. We operate in 238 cities in 110 countries and territories.

Digital English development is a key element of the British Council’s strategy in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). We have made a start with the Learn English SMS product in Sudan and Nigeria, and with Teach English Radio and Learn English Radio in several countries. However we know there is more demand for our digital English products as well as face to face training.

Using existing Global English products, and those in the pipeline, we are now looking to broaden and deepen our digital portfolio in the region. The post holder will work as part of the regional and global English team in increasing our ELT reach and impact in SSA through digital engagement

You will have: A track record in ELT, some of which must be in the state sector, experience of teacher training (in a non native speaking context). Experience of E-learning in ELT and a PGCE in TEFL or RSA, UCLES, Trinity College, London or other equivalent diploma in TEFLA/DELTA plus minimum 3 years’ full-time experience post TEFL-Q.

Download the Role Profile and an application pack:

Role Profile
Information Sheet
Application Form
British Council Behaviours
Business Management and Development Skills

Closing date for applications: 10 October 2011 at 09:00 hours.

Please return completed application forms to: UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org

If you have any problems downloading the documents please email UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org

Please note: The successful candidate will need to have eligibility to work in Kenya.

We will be advertising 7 new ELT Adviser positions in Sub Saharan Africa, information will be posted on our website soon so please check back for details.

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. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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