Jobs in British Council

Posts of Education Information Assistant

The British Council is the United Kingdom's international network for education, culture a~ development services.

Our office in Male' provides information on UK qualifications and courses, taken both i -e UK and in the Maldives. We administer UK examinations locally and support exams candidates with past papers and practice materials.

Areas of responsibility will include:
· acting as the first point of contact for British Council customers
· providing information on UK courses, institutions, qualifications
· taking applications and registrations for UK courses and examinations
· assisting customers with exam preparation materials
· providing administrative support to the Manager
· contributing to marketing, and administration of British Council exams

Qualifications needed:
· G.C.E. OIL with credit in English language or equivalent qualifications - essential
· G.C.E. AIL or equivalent qualifications - essential

Experience and skills needed:
· Achievement (including prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines) - essential
· Customer service - essential
· Team working - essential
· Flexibility (including ability to adapt and work in different situations) - essential
· Administrative skills - essential
· Computing skills - desirable

The application form is available at our reception or can be downloaded from the weblink provided below. Evidence and examples should be given for each of the 5 and competencies mentioned above.

These two part-time posts are available based in Male' on a one year renewable contract from January 2007; salary range MRf3000 - MRf3,500 per month depending on days worked. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants must be Maldivian citizens.

Further clarification regarding experience and skills needed for the job can be obtained from our Male' office on 332 5321 and at http://www.britishcouncil.org/srilanka-about-us-job-vacancies.htm

Applications should reach the Manager Male' Office, British Council, 3rd Floor, National Library Building, Majeedhee Magu, Male' (or email bc@dhivehinet.net.mv) no later December 2007.