The British Council invites applications for a new regional post based in Nairobi.
The British Council builds engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide. The British Council’s Sub-Saharan African region works in 24 countries and employs 600 staff.
We are looking to fill the post of:
Regional Marketing and Communications Manager (Sub-Saharan Africa)
This is a new post and part of a new team designed to lead a step change in the impact and reach of the British Council’s products through: professional marketing and communications and programme development and delivery; ensuring our product portfolio responds to customer needs and customer facing functions are fully embedded into our programmes.
This post will be responsible for the implementation of the region’s Marketing and Communications strategy. This will include the following areas: market research, marketing and communications, brand management, PR and media, online communications and web editorial – ensuring appropriate functions are built into programme development and delivery.
The successful candidate should have demonstrated, through his or her professional experience, all of the essential competencies required for the positions. Candidates who do not meet these minimum requirements will not be shortlisted for an interview.
Details of salary scale will be disclosed to short-listed candidates.
For full details of this job, the skills and competencies required, and how to apply, please see our website http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-vacancies.htm
Closing date for applications: 19 March 2009.
Why work for us? Working for the British Council offers you a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in international cultural and educational relations. You will be part of a modern, rapidly changing organisation with worldwide influence and impact. British Council jobs offer you scope for versatility, initiative and creativity in a stimulating and supportive environment.
Personal development You will be encouraged to pursue your personal and professional development via training, on-the-job-coaching, and individual study.
Equal opportunities & Diversity: we are committed to equality of opportunity and positive action to promote it. We work to ensure that people are not unjustifiably discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant grounds in the recruitment, retention, training and development of staff.
