British Council Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026 – International Expert Trainer, Arts Project Manager & Project Officer NFE

British Council Ethiopia is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the positions of International Expert Trainer, Arts Project Manager, and Project Officer NFE in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The British Council continues to support Ethiopia’s education, arts, and cultural sectors through initiatives focused on improving teaching quality, developing creative industries, and creating opportunities for young people. These positions provide professionals with the opportunity to contribute to impactful national and international programmes while working with a globally recognized organization.

Applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to review the details of their preferred position and submit their applications before the respective deadlines.

About British Council

The British Council works to strengthen connections, understanding, and trust between the United Kingdom and communities worldwide through education, arts, culture, and English language programmes.

In Ethiopia, the organization partners with educational institutions, government stakeholders, and creative sector organizations to support skills development, education improvement, and cultural exchange initiatives.

Available Positions

1. International Expert Trainer

Programme: Making the Transition to English (MTE) Project
Location: Ethiopia (with possible remote delivery from the trainer’s home location)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Consultancy Agreement (Independent Consultant / Non-Permanent Worker)

About the Programme

The Making the Transition to English (MTE) project is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The programme supports Ethiopia’s transition to English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI) for Grades 7 and 8 by strengthening teachers’ language skills and professional development systems.

Programme Objectives

• Improve teachers’ English language proficiency.
• Enhance teaching and learning practices.
• Establish sustainable teacher professional development systems.
• Strengthen national capacity for continuous professional development (CPD).

The programme aims to develop:

• 100 National Expert Trainers (NETs).
• Over 7,000 Transformation Coaches who will support approximately 36,000 teachers across Ethiopia.

The British Council plans to recruit up to six International Expert Trainers for this initiative.

2. Arts Project Manager

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Required Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

Essential Experience

• Knowledge of current developments and trends in at least one arts or creative industry sector.
• Experience managing national arts or creative industry projects.
• Proven experience managing projects through the complete project lifecycle.
• Experience collaborating with external partners and stakeholders.
• Experience using digital tools and technology in project implementation.
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of arts trends and practices in the United Kingdom.
• Previous experience managing international arts projects.

3. Project Officer NFE

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Deadline: 11 August 2026 (23:59 IST)

Educational Requirement

• Bachelor's degree is desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting projects or programmes.
• Experience in administrative and financial management tasks.
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and their application in project management.

Language Requirements

• English proficiency.
• Amharic proficiency.

General Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in areas such as:

• Education and teacher training
• Project management
• Arts and creative industries
• Administration
• Monitoring and evaluation

Strong communication, organizational, coordination, and stakeholder management skills are highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation, consultancy fees, and benefits will be provided according to British Council policies and the applicable terms for each position.