Position 1: Communications Manager – British Office Sudan Primary Objective
The British Office Sudan (BOS) is seeking to appoint a capable, motivated, and experienced individual to lead the design and coordinate the implementation of our office’s communication strategy. This presents a fantastic opportunity, particularly at this critical juncture for Sudan, to ensure that BOS communications are professional, impactful, and engaging.
The Communications Manager will assume a pivotal role within the BOS team, requiring close collaboration with the most senior staff, including the Ambassador. They will serve as the initial point of contact for Sudanese and international journalists and media organizations, leading the design of strategic campaigns. This challenging role demands significant media expertise, the ability to cultivate extensive contacts, and proficiency in social media. The successful candidate should be collaborative, innovative, and self-assured.
Roles and Responsibilities:
As the Communications Manager, you will be responsible for managing the BOS public profile and engaging with local, regional, and international media. This includes overseeing external communications, public diplomacy campaigns, and monitoring perceptions of the UK (and BOS) in Sudan. Additionally, you will provide advice on the local media landscape to the broader office, work on media campaigns, place content, and liaise with local and regional media outlets. A background in media, public relations, or communications is essential, with a focus on bringing creativity, energy, and innovation to our communication channels. Some translation duties may also be assigned in the absence of a Translator.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement the BOS Communications Strategy:
Collaborate closely with BOS policy and program leads, as well as FCDO HQ, to strategically use public diplomacy in achieving our goals. Advise senior management on prioritizing campaigns to maximize BOS’s public platform effectiveness. Design and implement Communications Campaigns:
Work with policy and program leads to identify and develop innovative and ambitious communications campaigns, targeting specific audiences and using the most effective channels in the Sudanese media landscape. Evaluate the success of campaigns and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future initiatives. Day-to-day management of our social media and online presence:
Lead the planning, drafting, and publishing of engaging and impactful content on our social media channels. Manage the BOS online presence, aligning with the UK’s policies and analyzing engagement to improve content. Provide press/media summaries to keep BOS colleagues updated on the media landscape and inform policy-making. Stay updated on the latest trends in the media and social media landscape for Sudan, producing a daily written summary of the Sudanese media for BOS and UK colleagues, writing reports on trends and developments, and exploring opportunities to create new communication products for BOS. Manage the BOS relationship with the Press:
Develop an extensive network in Sudanese media, building strong relationships with TV, newspaper, and radio journalists, as well as social media influencers. Advise on how the Ambassador and other BOS leads interact with the media, and organize interviews, op-eds, press conferences, etc.
Essential Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
Minimum two years of work experience in a relevant field (media, journalism, public relations, and communications, preferably in a bilateral or multilateral agency). Highly organized with a proven track record as a team player, capable of thriving in a diverse, high-performing environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relations with internal and external contacts. Competent in managing social media channels, with a robust understanding of their functionality. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs. Translation skills for complex documents from English to Arabic and vice versa. Relevant university degree. Language requirements:
Language: English, Arabic Fluency in both languages is required. Desirable Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
Experience in strategic communication planning, preferably based on the OASIS model. Internet-based social media diagnostics and video/photo editing skills. Knowledge of Sudan’s government and political system, culture, media environment, and society. Required Behaviors:
Seeing the Big Picture, Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together Application Deadline: 19 December 2023
Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 12 months
Region: Africa
Country/Territory: Ethiopia
Location (City): Addis Ababa
Type of Post: British Embassy
Salary: USD 1,087.42
Start Date: 1 February 2024
Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment:
Learning and development opportunities:
The successful candidate will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including FCDO-specific communications training. This is in addition to various training courses offered by FCDO e-learning and opportunities for on-the-job learning and mentoring.
Working Patterns:
This opportunity is for a full-time position, and the postholder is expected to work according to the British Office Sudan’s working pattern.
While the British Office Sudan can offer flexible working, part-time or job-share options are not available due to the critical nature of the Communications Manager role in achieving BOS goals.
Additional Information:
This post will be based in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), alongside some of the BOS team. The remainder of the BOS team will be based between London, East Kilbride, and Nairobi (Kenya). Travel Requirements: There may be future travel requirements for this position, but these will be reviewed based on business need on an ongoing basis. Must be legally able to work in Ethiopia. Please complete the application form in full, as the information provided is used during the screening process. Review your application carefully before submission, as no changes can be made once submitted. The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position. Locally recruited employees of the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ethiopia. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. The responsibility lies with the successful candidate to:
Obtain the relevant permit. Pay the fees for the permit. Make arrangements to relocate. Meet the costs of relocation. Employees not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found at this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a reserve list. If, within the reserve period of 6/12 months, the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
[Link to the application](https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/user-7549060/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/21637-Communications
Position 2: Head of English Programmes, Ethiopia
Role Purpose:
Leadership & Management:
Lead, mentor, and manage the English Programmes (EP) team, ensuring alignment with EP strategy, policy, and practice.
Directly manage specific positions as needed, while ensuring adherence to performance management, training, HR, and diversity and inclusion standards.
Create and execute strategic workforce plans to address both present and future requirements of the business.
Relationship and Stakeholder Management:
Proactively build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the UK and local ELT and education sectors.
Develop professional networks and contribute to English Programmes priorities through research, presentations, and publications.
Represent the British Council’s perspective in external forums, showcasing the UK’s thought leadership.
Sector/Subject Expertise:
Embed evidence-based principles into project design and content development.
Contribute to relevant research projects, conference presentations, and publications.
Contribute to the development of a data bank for the region, analyzing trends and landscapes.
Commercial and/or Financial Management:
Produce business performance reports, including income, cost management, and portfolio impact.
Manage income and expenditure accounts for programs/projects, contributing to business planning.
Support contract audits, ensuring compliance and document security.
Programme Management:
Develop and endorse effective monitoring and evaluation plans for EP projects. Conduct monitoring reviews and elevate delivery concerns to senior management. Play a role in creating reusable intellectual assets and sector-specific products as part of product development efforts.
Develop and implement a strategy for teacher education content.
Design teacher development programs using the Teaching for Success approach.
Apply an evidence-based approach, ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) mainstreaming.
Business Development:
Identify potential clients/partners and manage scoping and research.
Communicate with clients on bids/proposals and manage responses to clarifications.
Support the development of commercial proposals, ensuring EDI mainstreaming.
Manage a network of advisors, consultants, and partners.
Participate in contract negotiations and ensure timely reporting.
Person Specification:
Minimum Requirements:
Postgraduate degree in Education, ELT, or a relevant qualification.
Experience in managing education projects.
Experience in delivering externally funded projects/programs.
Experience in overseeing monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) within projects.
Desirable:
TEFL-Q or a diploma level qualification in teaching English.
Project management qualification.
Experience in managing teacher education projects, especially online.
Expertise in crafting content for scholarly publications and delivering presentations at global conferences.
Experience in delivering client-funded projects or programs.
Further Information:
Contract Type: Indefinite contract
Pay Band: 8
Department: English and Teaching
Remuneration: ETB 135,068 gross salary per month
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Language Requirements: Strong written and oral English communication skills.
Locally Engaged: Applicants must have the legal rights to live and work in the location of this role.
Application Deadline: [31 December 2023] Closing time is 23:59 West African Time.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants can send a motivation/cover letter and an updated resume via the online portal:
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