The British Council Vacancy

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		Uganda - AKTP Associate

AKTP Associate Position for East African Basic Foods Ltd and Makerere University Project. The British Council’s Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnerships programme (AKTP) is implemented in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya South Africa, Rwanda and Uganda. The programme supports universities bringing their scientific knowledge to bear on applied research-based projects within the private sector. Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnerships enables recently qualified people (known as AKTP Associates) to work in companies managing challenging projects central to the development needs of the participating companies. We are looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, committed and flexible team player to deliver this programme in the company known as East African Basic Foods ( EABF). Overall Job aim and Duties: You will play a key role in managing and implementing strategic development and transferring knowledge between the business and the university. You will be responsible for the delivery of all project work: To work within EABF to deliver the programme, meeting all corporate project management standards. To ensure progressive reporting at all times to all programme stake holders. To effectively monitor and evaluate all project activity. The EABF/Makerere University/AKTP partnership will mainly focus on development of protocols for improvement of quality and process efficiency for current products and developing of new products. The ideal candidate should have: A Degree in Food Science and Technology. At least 4 months of Industrial exposure. High sense of business or commercial orientation. Good interpersonal relationship. Desire to work in an industrial environment. Good spoken and written English. Candidates who have registered for an MA in Food Science and Technology are preffered. Competencies required: Achievement, Professional Confidence, Team working, Relationships Building for Influence and Project Management. Please refer to the 'Behavioural Competencies Dictionary' available on the page (left) to help you understand the competencies needed for this job. How to apply? Download and complete the application form. Read through the task description form. Send or bring in your completed application form clearly marked AKTP Associate to the Project Delivery Manager at our office: Ground Floor, Rwenzori Courts Plot 2 and 4a, Nakasero Rd, PO Box 7070, Kampala Uganda. Or e-mail your application to info@britishcouncil.or.ug The deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday 7 April 2010 at 3.00pm. Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

		Nigeria - AKTP Associate

The British Council is implementing a new programme of Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnerships in Sub-saharan Africa. The programme will see universities bringing their scientific knowledge to bear on applied research-based projects within the private sector. Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnerships enables recently qualified people (known as AKTP Associates) to work in companies managing challenging projects central to the development needs of participating companies. An Associate is being sought to project-manage the AKTP recently established between Zaria Industries Ltd; Ahmadu Bello University and the British Council Overall Job Aim and Duties: You will play a key role in managing and implementing strategic development and transferring knowledge between the business and the university. You will be responsible for the delivery of all project work: 1.Develop a project plan from initiation to closure 2.Monitor and track project milestones in order to ensure the following outputs: 3.Report on project progress in particular and project milestones in general 4.Documentation of processes, specifications and standards. 1. AKTPZIL: The project is focused on investigating the production process and potential attributions to chemicals involved and exploring alternative processes and/or chemicals to prevent quality problems. The ideal candidate: •BSc.(Textile Science & Technology) or BSc. (Chemistry Hons) or Industrial Chemistry; or B. Eng. (Chemical Engineering) at Second Class Upper Division. MSc. In any of these fields is an added advantage •Experience of practical work in any of the above mentioned disciplines will be an added advantage •Practical Project Management experience is not essential but would be an added advantage •The post is based in Kaduna •Project duration is 2 years Further information about these posts, an application form and definition guide for the essential competencies for the posts can be downloaded here Completed application forms should be submitted by email as follows: send AKTPZIL applications to zilabuaktp@yahoo.com .All applications should be sent latest by 31 March 2010 to the email addresses above. Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The British Council is recruiting for a Caretaker posts in Abuja, Nigeria. Duties The selected candidates will assist facilities managers in-country to manage facilities, estate, office vehicles, and procurement as defined in the Regional and Country Delivery Plans in all key sectors of the British Council programme; maintain the office and estate by ensuring security and optimum delivery of customer care including opening and closing of the office premises on schedule every day. How to apply: To apply, you need to use the following documents : Job Description, and Application Form, To help you understand and complete the application form, click and read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘guidance for applicants’ documents listed on the left of the page.Listed within the job description document, you will find a number of listed ‘competencies’. Evidence against those competencies will need to be provided in your application form under the ‘Evidence in support of your application’ area. To help you with your competency answers, we have listed the complete ‘Behavioural Competency Dictionary’ and ‘Generic Skills Dictionary’ which are listed on the left of this page. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Telephone Applications or enquiries will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted Completed applications must be e-mailed to kposts@ng.britishcouncil.org. Deadline for Application: 10.00a.m on 26 March 2010. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs, HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS OR EXRESSIONS OF INTEREST The British Council is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and Diversity and we welcome applications from every section of community. Candidates with special needs should please ask for this information in alternative formats. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We are the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations. We are registered in England as a charity.