Job Vacancy at British Council—Head of Non-formal Education (NFE)

Are you an experienced education leader passionate about expanding access to quality learning opportunities? British Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of a Head of Non-formal Education (NFE). This opportunity is ideal for professionals with expertise in non-formal education, programme management, education policy, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, or strategic leadership who are committed to driving inclusive learning initiatives and improving educational outcomes.

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Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Head of Non-formal Education (NFE)
Job ID: 49727
Location: Lagos

Role Context

• Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of the British Council’s Non-formal Education (NFE) portfolio in Nigeria by providing technical expertise and managing a portfolio of internally and externally funded programmes.
• The role ensures strategic alignment, high-quality delivery, and achievement of financial and non-financial targets while supporting the growth of the NFE portfolio.
• The role sits within Cultural Engagement (CE), which delivers programmes across Arts, Education, English and research globally. Education focuses on student mobility and internationalisation, tertiary education partnerships, and Non-formal Education (NFE).
• This role leads the NFE strategy in Nigeria, overseeing a mixed portfolio of Grant and Partnership Fund (GPF) and British Council-funded programmes that contribute to Education priorities while embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of programme delivery.

Main Accountabilities
Strategy & Planning:

• Lead the design and implementation of the NFE strategy for Nigeria, ensuring alignment with global NFE, CE, and British Council strategies. Support delivery of the global NFE portfolio and identify opportunities aligned with partner and funder priorities.

Leadership & Programme Management:

• Provide leadership and operational management of the Nigeria NFE team and portfolio. Ensure high-quality programme delivery, MEL (Monitoring, Evaluating and Learning), financial sustainability, and effective resource planning. Build internal capability through knowledge sharing and L&D (Learning & Development) opportunities.

Business Development & Partnerships:

• Lead business development and manage a sustainable pipeline of grant-funded and commercial opportunities.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships, develop high-quality proposals, and deliver agreed financial and impact KPIs. Negotiate and manage strategic partnerships to support programme growth and sustainability.

Commercial & Financial Management:

• Oversee budgets, profitability, compliance, and financial performance across the NFE portfolio. Ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with corporate quality standards.

Sector Leadership & External Engagement:

• Provide technical leadership and represent the British Council in the NFE sector. Strengthen the organisation’s reputation through thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships.