JOB OVERVIEW
Hiring Organization: British Council
Positions:
- Head of English & School Education, Ethiopia
- Regional Senior Marketing Manager – Arts
Locations: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Position 1); Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, or Zambia (Position 2)
Contract Types: Fixed Term (3 years for Position 1; 2 years for Position 2)
Salary:
- ETB 135,068/month (Position 1)
- Competitive (Position 2)
Application Deadlines: - Position 1: July 27, 2025 (23:59 South Africa Time)
- Position 2: August 3, 2025 (23:59 South Africa Time / 22:59 UK Time)
ABOUT THE BRITISH COUNCIL
The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust worldwide. Through its work in English, education, and the arts, the Council promotes mutual understanding and supports the aspirations of young people.
Operating globally, the British Council helps individuals develop skills and confidence, promotes inclusive communities, and fosters international collaboration in education and cultural exchange.
POSITION 1: HEAD OF ENGLISH & SCHOOL EDUCATION, ETHIOPIA
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Pay Band: 8
Salary: ETB 135,068 per month
Contract Duration: 3 Years (Fixed Term)
Contract Type: Locally Engaged (for Ethiopia)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage English and school education programmes in Ethiopia
- Oversee the delivery of externally funded education projects
- Coordinate monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes
- Engage with stakeholders including donors, government officials, and academics
- Integrate lessons from MEL into project strategy and implementation
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Postgraduate degree in English, Education, Development Studies, Project Management or related field
- Proven experience managing education-focused projects and donor-funded programmes
- Strong experience in MEL and applying its findings
- Stakeholder engagement with multilateral agencies and educational institutions
POSITION 2: REGIONAL SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER – ARTS
Location Options: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, or Zambia
Contract Duration: 2 Years (Fixed Term)
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver marketing strategies for arts and culture programmes
- Lead multi-channel digital marketing campaigns (including paid media)
- Develop audience engagement strategies across platforms
- Evaluate campaign effectiveness and adapt strategies accordingly
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Marketing experience in arts, education, or nonprofit sectors
- Expertise in campaign design, execution, and performance tracking
- Strong digital marketing and content strategy skills
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted via the official British Council careers portal:
For technical issues during the application process, please contact:
Email: askhr@britishcouncil.org
Note: CVs or cover letters sent via email will not be reviewed. Only applications submitted through the careers website will be considered.
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