British Council Job Vacancy 2026
Role description
The British Council has operated in Ethiopia since 1943 with the aim of building cultural and educational relations between Ethiopia and the UK. Every year we connect with thousands of students, educators, policymakers, academics, and creatives in Ethiopia. The focus of our work is on providing opportunities for young people through;
British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through 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)