About BC:
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We create international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and build trust between them worldwide. British Council Uganda is based in Kampala and offers a full range of programmes including examinations, project management on behalf of other donors, and its own grant funded projects. British Council has operated in Uganda since 1952 and its aim is to build cultural and educational relations between Uganda and the UK.

Job Summary: The IELTS Examiner will be responsible for marking International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test scripts (reading, writing, listening and speaking) as and when required by the British Council

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The IELTS Examiner should hold an undergraduate degree or qualification that can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree (3 years’ full time academic study)
· The applicant must hold at least one of the following:
· TEFL/TESOL qualification from a recognised institution (at minimum certificate level)
· OR
· EFL / ESOL related studies completed as part of an undergraduate / post graduate award course from a recognised institution (minimum certificate level equivalent
· OR
· A degree in Education (if supported by an undergraduate degree which includes studies focused on English language)
· All qualifications must be validated by a reputable institution and accredited by a professional certification board. If requested, applicants are required to provide additional information regarding their qualification.
· At least three years’ of full-time TEFL teaching experience (or equivalent part-time) is required. Almost all of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over)
· Note: Full-time teaching is classified as a minimum of 14 hours of face to face teaching per week. Freelance and volunteer teaching is not included.
· The IELTS Examiner should have excellent interpersonal skills:
· Completes tasks accurately and in sufficient detail
· Observes the need for confidentiality and security
· Responds positively to guidance and advice
· Acts professionally at all times
· Communicates effectively with colleagues and candidates and treats others with respect
· Is sensitive to cultural differences
· Professional Behaviours: Being Accountable, Making It Happen and Working Together

How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to submit their applications including an application form, download here, in person addressed to the Administrator to: The British Council Uganda Plot 4 Windsor Loop, Off Kiira Kamwokya Kampala, Uganda or Post the package to British Council Uganda, P.O. Box 7070, Kampala.

NOTE: Examiners are required to adhere to a code of pi and confidentiality undertaking and follow all directives from the centre administrator and IELTS Examiner Trainer. Information be provided to applicants once recruitment and training have successfully completed.

Deadline: 5th June 2015