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    Head of Non-Formal Education Youth and Civil Society - London, United Kingdom - British Council

    British Council
    British Council London, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Description

    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

    Implementation of Lebanon/Syria youth, civil society and gender programmes funded by British Council and other partners or clients in compliance with British Council policies and procedures. Could play a leadership role on a specific component of a larger project or programme.

    Main Accountabilities:

    Leadership & Management:

  • Could play a leadership role on a specific component of a larger project or programme
  • Manages delivery teams and/or project team.
  • Manages all Equality Diversity Inclusion (EDI) processes and ensures comprehensive use of internal tools in programme design and delivery. Maintains an oversight of the action plan developed through the use of internal EDI tools

    • Relationship & Stakeholders

  • Leads on relationships at a project/programme level.
  • Holds delivery partners to account including supply chain management where applicable.
  • Communicates internally and externally about a project's success/challenges and lessons learned.

    • Commercial and Financial Management

  • Manage and control the agreed budget, expenditure and income against plans, ensure accuracy of reports and ensure sound financial management and analysis across the portfolio through monthly finance reviews and quarterly business reviews.
  • Ensure timely and accurate planning and forecasting, timely reporting of risks, including financial and identify opportunities and mitigation actions

    • Programme Management

  • Ensures that every project/programme is compliant with all internal policies and processes (for example safeguarding, EDI, supply change management, social value and conflict sensitivity).
  • Contributes to development of, owns and delivers, the Programme Management Plan
  • Identifies risks in a project or programme and puts together mitigation strategies with Senior Responsible Owner.
  • Responsible for data management including timely data entry, quality assurance of data, undertaking basic analysis of monitoring data, and developing progress reports.
  • Undertakes programme-specific data collection as needed and works with colleagues to identify indicators and tools for data collection, quality assures all data, and undertakes basic analysis.
  • Supports the design of results-based programmes including development of basic M & E plans and results frameworks.
  • Undertakes lessons learned and action-reporting and shares learning for future design.
  • Manages, finance, procurement, compliance and reporting on a project/programme.
  • Works closely with sources of digital skills and expertise to ensure high quality digital inputs on programmes and projects.

    • Business Development

  • Supports the development and management of relationships with strategic clients and partners.
  • Applies due diligence requirements to potential partners.
  • Coordinates research in country/regional context such as analysis of client and partner trends and opportunities.
  • Manages network of associate advisors, consultants and partners.
  • Embeds effective processes, standards and tools to support pipeline and consultant/partner relationship management.
  • Manages or supports the development of high-quality bids/ proposals.
  • Participates in contract negotiations with partners and clients, and prepares agreements such as non-disclosure, pre-bid, contract and partner and consultant agreements.
  • Ensures timely reporting and communication on externally funded contracts/grant funded initiatives.
  • Participates 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)

  • 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.

    • About You (essential requirements for the role):

  • The British Council systems and global processes operate in English.B2 level of Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.
  • Relevant work experience in project management.
  • Experience of managing multi country or large in-country programmes that have met project closure and audit standards.
  • Knowledge/ and or experience of working with at least two types of funding sources within a structured compliance regime.
  • Experience of client management, partner management and/or contract management.
  • Experience of managing a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Understanding of MEL principles
  • Experience of managing teams.

    • Desirable requirements for the role

  • Significant experience managing projects/programmes in Lebanon or Syria
  • Experience of managing dispersed teams.
  • Business development
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