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Consultant – English in Education Systems

Job Description

The British Council in Libya is seeking a consultant to work with English language teachers, teacher-trainers, and those with a policy role in English language teaching and learning in Libya, understanding needs, planning and implementing initiatives, and reporting on the effectiveness and lessons for the future. Supporting English teaching and learning is at the heart of the British Council’s work globally and across the Middle East and North Africa. Our ambition is to support Libyan teachers and teacher educators through the world’s largest online English teacher community.

Role Overview:

The consultant will work with British Council Libya colleagues and technical specialists in MENA on:

Connecting with teachers of English: Build, grow and connect and understand English language teachers in Libya, developing a database of teachers to share relevant opportunities for professional development.

Professional development for English teachers and teacher-trainers: Plan, implement and review pilot initiatives in English language teacher development for Libya

Thought-leadership: Coordinate a plan with British Council colleagues for the inclusion and involvement of Libyan education experts and decision makers in research and policy dialogue opportunities. Reporting and evaluation: Quarterly reporting of activities, engagement and expenditure against key performance indicators, and an end of assignment report on the effectiveness and lessons learned. Constructive working with a regional network: Coordinate with a network of project managers and specialists in North Africa working on similar initiatives, ensuring Libya insight and needs are represented, and contributing to future planning.

How To Apply

Please download the Terms of Reference for more details on the scope of work and Skills and Competencies. https://www.britishcouncil.ly/en/about/jobs/consultant-english-education-systems

Your application should include:

• Your CV
• A supporting statement highlighting how your experience and skills match the requirements of the assignment.

Please submit your application by 31 July 2021 by email to HRlibya@ly.britishcouncil.org

Selection will be made against the Skills and Competencies outlined in the Terms of Reference.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equality and to valuing diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we work at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our procurement policy and practice aims to be fair in attracting, selecting and appointing consultants, and we offer flexible working arrangements as a commitment to diversity and inclusion.