The British Council recruits a Project Manager (EU – ECOWAS Scholarship Programme).
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.
Project Manager (EU – ECOWAS Scholarship Programme)
Role Purpose
The role holder will work with the Programme Manager EU – ECOWAS Scholarship Programme and other members of the project delivery team to ensure successful programme delivery in host location.
The successful candidate will support the Programme Manager with the coordination and delivery of the key elements and activities of the EU – ECOWAS Scholarship Programme across all the countries where the scholarship is based. Responsibilities will also include providing support to the Programme Manager on the recruitment, selection, placement and management of candidates on EU- ECOWAS Scholarships programme.
Role specific knowledge and experience
The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are:
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French languages
- Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years programme management and delivery experience, at least one of which should be related to Higher Education programming
- Experience organising and managing events
- Demonstrated experience managing relationships with external clients, partners and stakeholders
- Proficiency in using financial management software SAP
- Working knowledge of the Higher Education sector, structure, systems and discourse
- A working knowledge and understanding of local and international scholarship models and delivery processes.
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in scholarships management
- Further Information
- Pay Band – 6
- Contract Type – 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
- Location – Ghana or Senegal
- Requirements – All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Ghana or Senegal. The British Council will not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.
- Additional Info – Shortlisted candidates will either demonstrate they have met the required standard through presentation of an agreed English language certificate or will be required to take the APTIS test and demonstrate a B2 level of English proficiency.
Please note funding for this project is subject to contract approval. We reserve the right to withdraw this role should funding not be approved.
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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.
Closing Date – 5 January 2022 (23:59 South Africa Time).