The British Council has been active in Ethiopia since 1943, aiming to foster cultural and educational ties between Ethiopia and the United Kingdom. Annually, we engage with thousands of students, educators, policymakers, academics, and creatives in Ethiopia. Our work primarily focuses on creating opportunities for young individuals through;

The British Council facilitates connections, understanding, and trust between individuals in the UK and other nations through the mediums of arts and culture, education, and the English language.

Position 1: International Expert Trainer

About the Making the Transition to English (MTE) Programme

The British Council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced teacher/teacher educator trainers to support the Making the Transition to English (MTE) Project in Ethiopia, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

The project aims to support the Ethiopian Ministry of Education, Regional Education Bureaus and other education sector institutions in strengthening the transition to English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) for learners in Grades 7 and 8.

The project will focus on:

Improving teachers’ English language proficiency.
Strengthening teaching and learning practices.
Developing sustainable teacher professional development systems.
Building national capacity for continuous professional development (CPD).

A key project objective is to develop:

100 National Expert Trainers (NETs) who will become national teacher/teacher educator trainers.
More than 7,000 Transformation Coaches who will train and support approximately 36,000 teachers across Ethiopia.

To support this ambitious project, the British Council intends to engage the services of up to six International Expert Trainers (IETs).

Expression of Interest- International Expert Trainer (IET) Opportunity

Making the Transition to English (MTE) Project – Ethiopia

Independent Trainer (Non-Permanent Worker – NPW) Assignment

Location: Ethiopia (with some remote delivery from trainer’s home location)

Contract Type: Consultancy Agreement (Independent Consultant/NPW)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Position 2: Arts Project Manager

Role specific knowledge and experience

Essentials

University degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or discipline
Good knowledge and understanding of current trends and practices in at least one sector of the arts and creative industries in the country
Experience of working on national arts/ creative industry projects
Experience of managing projects from start to finish and familiarity with project life-cycles
Experience of managing external stakeholders
Experience of using technology in project delivery
Good understanding and experience of supporting monitoring and evaluation

Desirables

Understanding and appreciation of current arts trends and practices in the UK
Experience of working on international arts projects

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Position 3: Project Officer NFE

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (Desirable)

Role specific skills:

Experience of working in a supporting role on programmes or projects.
Administrative and financial administration experience.
Good understanding of basic concepts of monitoring and evaluation, and how they are central to good project management

Language Requirements:English and Amharic.

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Closing Date: 11 August 2026 (23.59 IST)

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