Regional English Connects Project Coordinator

Regional English Connects Project Coordinator

Date: ‎06-Apr-‎2023
Location: Cairo, Middle East and North Africa, EG
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and
trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and
connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership
with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to
learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally
recognised qualifications.

Working with people in over ‎200 countries and territories, we are on the
ground in more than ‎100 countries. In ‎2021-‎22 we reached ‎650 million people.
Role Purpose

Supports the regional MENA English programmes team in the implementation of
programmes and projects in compliance with British Council policies and
procedures including financial admin, reporting and data collection,
operational project delivery and managing relations with delivery partners.

Main Accountabilities:

Managing self and others

• Holds vendors and suppliers to account for delivering services.


• Has the ability to work independently and manage work load against project deadlines.

Financial Support

• Plan and report on project financial plans and budget expenditure and forecasting to Programme Managers and Head of Programme Delivery; manages smaller budgets.


• Maintain clear and up-to-date records on all financial transactions as per audit requirements.


• Ensure relationships with vendors are maintained and payments are processed on time and in accordance with FABS on-line system (SAP Finance) guidelines.


• Compliance to BC financial policies and procedures.

Project Management

• Responsible for data management including timely data entry, quality assurance of data, undertaking basic analysis of monitoring data, and developing progress reports to meet needs of funders.


• Supports internal compliance such as due diligence, records management, data collection and storage.


• Manages grants administration, selection & evaluation, and procurement processes.


• Manages events-based components and trainings within a programme.


• Supports the project / programme manager in implementing diversity mainstreaming action plans and contributes to it.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Manages relationships with clients/partners/stakeholders at appropriate level.


• Manages relationship with vendors and suppliers and holds them to account for delivering services.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

• To 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. for learning and development relating to EDI and anti-racism.

About you (Essential requirements for the role):

• The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English is must (B2 level).


• Should hold University degree/‎2 years equivalent experience in project management


• Knowledge of the education sector.


• Experience of working in a supporting role on programmes or projects.


• Administrative and financial administration experience.


• Good understanding of basic concepts of monitoring and evaluation, and how they are central to good project management.


• Computer skills - Using outlook (level ‎2) and Using of Word and Excel (level ‎2)

Desirable requirements:

• Project management/finance qualification


• Working with sponsors/donors.


• Working in an educational context

Further Information

• Role: Regional English Programmes Project Coordinator


• Number of positions: ‎1


• Pay Band: BRC 4H


• Location: Egypt


• Contract type: Fixed term local contract as per local labour law.


• Closing date: 13th April ‎2023 (‎23:59 Gulf Standard Time)


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  Other: This role is open to candidates who have right to work and are located/based in Egypt

  
  


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  Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English.

  
  


• 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.

If you have any problems with your application please email
[email protected]

Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made
through the Apply section of our careers website. Our 'ASK HR' email is only
to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the
careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this
email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.