English & School Education Project Manager

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. We work with people in over 150 countries and reach over 700 million people. We connect. We inspire. British Council Payband 6 Contract Type: Indefinite Contract Location: Libya Pay Range: 7,500 LYD/Monthly Closing Date: 23rd November at 11:59 pm UK time Please note that candidates are expected to have researched their legal right to live and work in Libya. Any visa support will be considered at the British Council's discretion. Role Purpose * The ESE Project Manager will lead the successful delivery of projects funded by the British Council or other clients and funding mechanisms, managing projects from start to finish. * The role involves managing project plans and contracts, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective reporting and maintaining compliance with British Council standards and procedures. * The post holder may also work on a specific component within a larger programme or multi-country programme. Role Context * The British Council is the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, working across arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. * Cultural Engagement (CE) brings together the British Council's work in Arts, Education, English & School Education and research, delivering impact through research, sector engagement, policy dialogue and a portfolio of commercial, grant and partnership-funded work. * The English and School Education portfolio supports the improvement of teaching and learning in formal and non-formal basic education systems. * Its work is organised into three global programmes: English Connects, School Systems and Empowerment. * The programmes focus on professional development for education professionals, strengthening education systems and policies, and building English language, digital and core skills for disadvantaged groups. * The English and School Education team works with UK and international partners, ministries of education, education agencies and donors to deliver programmes in more than 50 countries. * British Council Libya currently delivers the TELLiL programme, funded by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the Prime Minister's Office. The programme is expected to run for eight months. Main Accountabilities Relationship and Stakeholder Management * Manage stakeholder communications to ensure engagement across projects. * Build and strengthen internal and external relationships critical to project and programme delivery. * Lead the procurement of services and manage contract delivery partners and contractors. * Monitor supplier performance and ensure delivery against contractual requirements. * Build strong internal relationships and networks. * Lead small teams to deliver project outputs. Commercial and Financial Management * Ensure compliance with British Council financial policies and procedures. * Support financial planning, audience targets and reporting. * Monitor monthly finances, ensuring expenditure is correctly recorded and relevant financial processes are followed. * Identify and correct any financial mispostings or journals where required. Project Management * Develop, own and deliver the Project Management Plan. * Identify project and programme risks and develop mitigation strategies with the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO). * Manage internal and client requirements relating to procurement, contracting, compliance and reporting. * Monitor and report on project compliance. * Manage project and programme procurement activities. * Oversee data management, including timely data entry, quality assurance, basic analysis of monitoring data and progress reporting to meet funding requirements. * Coordinate programme-specific data collection, identify indicators and tools, and ensure data quality. * Contribute to establishing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) processes. * Collect, collate and coordinate project information as required. Sector and Subject Expertise * Contribute to the quality of project design and delivery through knowledge of the local context and education system. * Support the dissemination of project research and best practices to internal and external audiences. * Maintain up-to-date information on the partner landscape to support local strategy development. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) * Promote an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, recognising personal biases and taking action to address them. * Ensure people feel valued and are treated equitably, supporting well-being and mental health, particularly during periods of significant change. * Apply the British Council's approach to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in day-to-day work. * Actively engage in learning and development related to EDI and anti-racism. Role Specific Knowledge and Experience Minimum / Essential Requirements * Experience of managing projects from start to finish and familiarity with project life cycles. * Experience of managing external stakeholders. * Experience of using technology in project delivery. * Good understanding of and experience in supporting monitoring and evaluation. * Demonstrable knowledge of local school-level education systems. * First degree. Desirable Requirements * Experience of managing teacher education projects delivered online, face-to-face or through blended learning. * First degree in a subject relevant to the programme of work. * Foundation-level project management qualification. Language Requirements * Written and verbal proficiency in English is required. Additional Job Requirements * Candidates must meet the relevant right-to-work requirements for Libya. * Initial and continuing employment with the British Council is subject to an annual background check. * Candidates should demonstrate alignment with British Council values: Open and Committed; Expert and Inclusive; Optimistic and Bold. A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability, and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent and we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. Safeguarding Statement The British Council is committed 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 in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org