Education & Arts Project Coordinator

Job Description

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 others 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.The British Council is the UK?s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with ? changing lives by creating opportunities, building?connections?and engendering trust.?We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English?language?and?education. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.?Role PurposeSupports the programme team in the implementation of Arts, Culture and Education 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. This will include Festivals, cultural delegations, panel discussions, research amongst other projects.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.

About You (essential requirements for the role):

• University degree and /or equivalent experience
• 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
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Desirable requirements

• Foundation level Project Management certificate
• Experience coordinating projects in the education and culture sector
• Arabic language

Further Information? Role: Education and Arts Project Coordinator Qatar? Number of positions: 1? Pay Band: 4/H? Location: Qatar? Contract type: Fixed Term Contract ? 2 Years? Salary: Basic : QAR5733, Housing allowances : QAR2575 and Transport Allowances : QAR550? Other requirements: This role is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Qatar and based in Qatar? Closing Date: 14 August 2022 (23:59 Gulf Standard Time)It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment. Please note that all applications should be submitted in English.A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) StatementThe 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 iscommitted 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 askhr@britishcouncil.orgPlease 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.

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