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Role purpose:
Supports successful delivery of the NFE portfolio in Ukraine through implementation of NFE programmes and projects, including Youth Connect for Ukraine, in compliance with British Council policies and procedures. Responsible for financial administration, reporting and data collection, operational project delivery and managing relations with delivery partners.
Role Accountabilities:
This role involves independently managing project activities, vendor relationships, and workload to ensure timely delivery against project deadlines. It includes holding vendors and suppliers accountable for service delivery, maintaining effective stakeholder relationships, and supporting programme implementation through efficient coordination, event management, training delivery, and procurement processes.
The position also has significant financial and administrative responsibilities, including planning and monitoring project budgets, forecasting expenditure, maintaining accurate financial records for audit purposes, processing vendor payments in compliance with British Council policies, and ensuring adherence to financial management standards. Additionally, the role manages grant administration, due diligence, data collection, records management, and monitoring activities, including data quality assurance, basic analysis, and progress reporting for funders.
A key aspect of the role is fostering strong partnerships with clients, partners, suppliers, and stakeholders while supporting the wider team in delivering non-formal education and cultural engagement programmes. The role contributes to diversity mainstreaming initiatives and ensures projects are implemented effectively and inclusively.
The role also requires a strong commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), actively promoting an inclusive and anti-racist culture, supporting employee well-being, and embedding EDI principles across all projects and programmes. This includes contributing to improved gender equality, disability inclusion, and broader social inclusion outcomes through programme design and delivery.
Requirements of the role:
Important Information
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and 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. 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.
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We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We uniquely combine the UK’s deep expertise in arts and culture, education and the English language, our global presence and relationships in over 100 countries, our unparalleled access to young people and influencers and our creative sparkle.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
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