Role Purpose
Supports the 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.
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.
Additional Job Requirements:
Some travel and out of hours work may be required
About You (essential requirements for the role):
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the Post will be based.
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.
Desirable Requirements:
Research and analytical skills
Excellent written communication skills for producing high quality content in both languages.
Experience in social media platforms and excellent IT skills.
Language Requirements :
Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic.