Project Officer Schools (Fixed Term Contract) AT British Council Abuja, NG

Job description

Vacancy Description

Role is Pay band 4 (Administrative/ Post is in Abuja/Fixed term contract for 6 months/Vacancy is open to internal & external applicants/applicants must have pre-existing right to live & work in Nigeria.

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Welcome to the British Council, the UK’s cultural relations organisation with dynamic teams spanning six continents.

We create international opportunities for the UK and other countries and build trust between them worldwide.

We have teams and offices in six continents and over 100 countries bringing exciting international opportunities to life, every day. Each year we work with millions of people, connecting them with the United Kingdom, through our work in English, the Arts, Education and our ways of living and organising society. We have over 75 years’ experience of doing this.

We are looking for a dynamic, people-centred individual to join our Schools Education team. If you are interested in working with us to fulfil our vision, then please read through the information below.

The Role Project Officer Schools (Administrative)The Project Officer Schools will work with Project Managers EES in the Programmes team to manage project delivery across the Nigeria Programmes portfolio .You will be responsible forExperience of working in any of the following sectors: education and School, governance and society and projects management is an added advantage.Please refer to the role profile for more information on the role, its responsibilities/accountabilities and person specification.Please follow the links for relevant document to support your applicationAs part of the recruitment exercise, shortlisted candidates will undergo recruitment tests in Lagos or Abuja. Closing date for applications is 28th April, 2017 (23:59 UK time)Pay Band: Pay Band 4 Region: Sub Saharan Africa

Responsibilities

• Project Management and Coordination
• Financial management

The Person We Are Looking For Someone With

• Communication Skills
• Planning & Organising Skills
• Experience/Skills managing/coordinating project activities

Interviews will be held in Abuja only. Note that you should only fill out the application after thoroughly reading through the ROLE PROFILE & GUIDANCE NOTES. There’s some important information you don’t want to miss.
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity of our society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. In line with the British Council’s Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks. 

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