Regional English Connects Lead

Date: ‎11-Aug-‎2022
Location: Cairo, Middle East and North Africa, EG
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.

Role Purpose
To manage regional online platforms and support online teacher development
across the region to achieve reach and impact targets for the English Connects
programme and demonstrate British Council leadership in education technology
in English language teaching.

Role context
The aim of English Programmes is to support the improvement of English
language teaching and learning in formal and non-formal education systems.
English Programmes has the following impact areas and global programmes:
* English Connects - our global online engagement with teachers and teacher educators
* English in Education - English as a subject in the curriculum and English as a medium of education in formal education systems
* English for Empowerment - formal and non-formal education with two strands - Language for Resilience and English and Digital for Girls' Education

It delivers these programmes in country through policy advice, research and
insight, and the delivery of grant, co-funded and full cost recovery contracts
and programmes in ‎50+ countries in collaboration with UK and international
partners, ministries of education, education and donor agencies.

Main Accountabilities:
Sector/subject expertise
* Advise and guide English Programmes colleagues in the region on online teacher development solutions for English Programmes.
* Actively build professional networks and information channels within ELT and English Programmes in the region and beyond to maintain an excellent understanding of relevant developments to support the creation of high-quality online teacher development.
* Provide proactive advice and support to colleagues in the region to promote engagement with English Connects from English language teachers, teacher educators and other relevant organisations.

Product Development
* Develop innovations in online teacher development to meet the future needs of English Programmes in the region.
* Develop social communities and learning networks for teachers of English to increase brand loyalty and advocacy, create long-term engagement and retention, and connect them to the UK through the world's largest online English teacher community.
* Actively engage and support teachers and teacher educators across the full range of English Connects resources including forums, community areas, training platforms and social media spaces.

Relationship and Stakeholder management
* Build effective working relationships in the region to facilitate innovation in online teacher development in English Programmes and the achievement of objectives and targets for English Connects.
* Proactively identify and cultivate potential and existing partners, sponsors, suppliers and other stakeholders to extend the reach and impact of English Connects.

Programme management
* Lead on the development of English Connects in the region in collaboration with the global and regional English Connects teams and digital team to actively engage and support teachers and teacher educators across the full range of English Connects resources.
* Develop and implement content strategies for English Connects in conjunction with the wider English Connects and English Programmes teams.
* Identify and meet the requirements of target audiences through the development of new online components of the offer using a range of digital solutions.
* Implement and enforce digital standards such as accessibility, usability, IPR, data security and risk management in collaboration with British Council digital team.
* Undertake analysis of online reach and make suggestions to increase traffic and conversion points. Provide regular reports on new initiatives, data insights and key results.
* Support the identification, procurement and management of internal and external resources and freelancers (including moderators, writers and presenters).

Brand and market positioning
* Develop the value of the global TeachingEnglish brand as a showcase of world authority and leverage the brand equity for the rest of the business.
* Work with marketing teams to plan integrated and measurable digital marketing campaigns, targeting relevant audience groups in the region to increase impact, income and insight.

Commercial and financial management
* Plan and manage the budget for English Connects activities and communities of practice and conduct monthly and year-end reporting on expenditure, income and risk according to corporate systems and processes.

Business Development
* Support the development and management of relationships with strategic clients and partners.
* Apply due diligence requirements to potential partners.
* Coordinate research in country/regional context such as analysis of client and partner trends and opportunities.
* Manage network of associate advisors, consultants and partners.
* Embed effective processes, standards and tools to support pipeline and consultant/partner relationship management.
* Manage or supports the development of high-quality bids/ proposals.
* Participate in contract negotiations with partners and clients, and prepares agreements such as non-disclosure, pre-bid, contract and partner and consultant agreements.
* Ensure timely reporting and communication on externally funded contracts/grant funded initiatives.
* Participate in programme and project reviews and closure activities, helping to ensure learning is embedded in the development of new business.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
* Actively Contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people's well-being and mental health.
* Understand the British Council's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to your role and make time for learning and development relating to EDI and anti-racism.

About You (essential requirements for the role):
* English at CEFR C1/C2 level
* English teaching qualification
* Postgraduate qualification in related field and/or Diploma ELT (TEFL-Q)
* Successful track record in developing and managing online teacher training
* Experience leading monitoring, evaluation and learning processes (including design) for English projects
* Experience managing teacher education content development projects and/or advising on produce and service development for use in project
* Business development

Desirable requirements:
* Masters in ELT, education or digital education
* Project Management qualification
* Digital Product Development qualification
* Experience of overseeing digital communities or learning networks
* Experience of running a website and developing resources for a website
* Experience of online marketing
* Understanding of ELT in education policy, current trends and research internationally - particularly digitally
* Experience of contributing to research projects, conference presentations and publications in the field of English language teaching

Further Information
* Number of positions: ‎1
* Location: Egypt
* Job Grade: ‎7/F
* Deadline to receive applications: August ‎26, ‎2022
* Other requirements: This role is open to candidates who have natural right to work in Egypt

Please note that all applications should be submitted in English only.
It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the
last moment
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality,
diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make
sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address
under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups,
in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability.
All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an
interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome
discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation
and engagement in our work and activities.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and
adults who we work with.

We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to
live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of
abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article ‎19, UNCRC (United
Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) ‎1989.

Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable
groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will
include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record
checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's
Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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