Transformation has resulted in changes in skills requirements, roles, and numbers of roles required in the new operating model. The roles in the new operating model will be restricted to employees in the selection pool in the first instance. Selection for any jobs that remain unfilled following the agreed selection process will be conducted in line with the Global Recruitment policy.
The Role:
Supports the Inclusive Youth Empowerment programme 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.
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 antiracism.
- 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.
Pay band : 4
We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We will support all employees to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
