Life Skills Examiners- Nigeria

at  British Council

Life Skills Examiners- Nigeria
Date: 25 Jul 2024
Location: Lagos, Sub Saharan Africa, NG
Company: British Council
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other’s strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

An Examiner is expected to have the following professional attributes and 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.

NOTE: EXAMINERS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO A CODE OF PRACTICE AND CONFIDENTIALITY UNDERTAKING AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIVES FROM THE CENTRE ADMINISTRATOR AND LIFE SKILLS EXAMINER TRAINER. INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO APPLICANTS ONCE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.

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  A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Please refer the Job description for details