JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: British Council
Position: Head of English & School Education, Ethiopia
Location: Addis Ababa
Contract Type: Fixed Term (3 Years), Locally Engaged
Salary: ETB 135,068 per month (Pay Band 8)
Job Level: Senior Management
Posted Date: July 3, 2025
Closing Date: July 27, 2025 (23:59 South Africa Time)
About British Council
British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. For over 85 years, the British Council has helped millions of people around the world connect through arts, education, and the English language. In Ethiopia, we work with individuals and institutions to develop high-quality education and language learning systems, supporting inclusive development and innovation.
We are currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced candidate to lead our English and School Education portfolio in Ethiopia.
Position: Head of English & School Education, Ethiopia
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, strategy, and implementation of education and English language programs in Ethiopia
- Oversee externally funded programs and manage project budgets, monitoring, and reporting
- Lead stakeholder engagement with government, donors, academia, and multilateral partners
- Integrate Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks to improve impact and inform strategy
- Represent British Council at national and international events, contributing to thought leadership
- Drive innovation in online teacher development, school leadership initiatives, and curriculum support
- Collaborate with UK education sector and global teams to localize and deliver impactful education solutions
Required Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Postgraduate degree in English, education, development studies, project management, or related fields
- Strong experience managing education projects, including externally funded or donor-driven programs
- Proven track record of MEL integration in program strategy and reporting
- Stakeholder engagement with donors, government ministries, academics, and multilateral organizations
Desirable:
- TEFL-Q (Diploma in teaching English as a foreign/second language per UK accreditation)
- Recognized project management certification
- Experience with school leadership, teacher training, or online learning programs
- Experience writing technical proposals or publishing in academic journals
- Background in budget development for donor-funded programs
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strategic leadership in English and education programming
- Design and enforcement of quality standards for education delivery
- Ability to lead research and publish global thought leadership outputs
- Excellent stakeholder management and sector relationship building
Contract Details
- Type: Locally engaged, Fixed-term (3 years)
- Remuneration: ETB 135,068 per month
- Location: British Council, Addis Ababa Office
- Pay Band: 8
- Application Deadline: July 27, 2025 (23:59 South African Time)
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online through the British Council careers portal.
For technical issues only, email: askhr@britishcouncil.org
Applications submitted via email will not be reviewed.
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