Job Vacancy: Project Manager SIDP

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Project Manager SIDP

Job description: We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.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.Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021-22 we reached 650 million people.Project Manager SIDPRole PurposeThe Project Manager, Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation Programme (SIDP) is responsible for the successful implementation of the Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation Project in Nigeria. He/she will be responsible for the effective planning, management, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of the SIDP project in Nigeria.The post holder will also be actively involved in the nurturing and managing of relationships with different project stakeholders. Working under the guidance of the Director Programmes Nigeria, the post holder will be part of the SIDP project strategy team and will be involved in implementing the project deliverables and executing the strategy to achieve the project objectives in Nigeria.Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:Operational and Project Management:Responsible for planning, Coordination, managing, implementation, and quality assuring of the SIDP Project work in Nigeria as per the project management framework, Project plans, project management standards and client needs. This will include sound and effective programme management practices that deliver outstanding impact for the British Council and her partners.Identify opportunities for the project development and expansion; building on lessons learned, needs assessments, and coordination with key stakeholders.Responsible for ensuring project compliance with all the British Council internal processes and policies and where applicable the client processes, policies and procedures.Budget and financial management:To manage project budgets to corporate standards, ensuring prompt reporting and continuous monitoring of the project expenditure in line with the implementation plan.Meeting the agreed project financial spend targets.To ensure all procurement and contract for service are in line with corporate and client policy and that documentation is robust and stored appropriately for future reference.Communications:Where required, ensure that the project is marketed internally and externally to the highest standards in print (press, publications), digitally (websites, social media, TV, radio) and at events (conferences workshops, meetings). Working collaboratively with the Communications and Digital teams to showcase the impact of the project.Work collaboratively with colleagues across the SIDP project to share intelligence and opportunities that create added benefit to the project and partners.Monitoring and Evaluation:Support the development and implementation of M&E plans for the SIDP project (including databases and data collection; outcome and impact evaluation; success stories)Working closely with the project monitoring, evaluation consultants/teams to ensure proper documentation and clear reporting on progress against indicators and targets and determine corrective measures to improve project delivery.Equality, diversity and inclusion and Child Protection/Adults at Risk standards:Support the Director Programmes to ensure that the project delivery and activity reflect British Council EDI policy.Ensure that Child Protection/Adults at Risk Policy, standards and other Safeguarding measures/policies are followed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.Minimum requirement:Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.Minimum of 5 years in similar rolesRole specific knowledge and experience:Knowledge and experience of project management.Experience of delivering programmes in the local contextExtensive knowledge of stakeholder managementFinance and resources skillsReporting Writing and Presentation SkillsEvent leadership and management skillsExperience of working across matrix structure to drive and deliver agenda.Further InformationPay Band – BRC-6-GRemuneration: NGN 14, 297,766 per month plus benefitsContract Type -10 Months Fixed Term ContractDepartment: Cultural EngagementLocation: Kano, NigeriaLanguage requirements: English level C1Role holder must have existing rights to live and work in the country the role is based.Closing Date – 11 June 2024 applications will close 23:59 West Africa TimeA connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) StatementThe British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.If you have any problems with your application please emailPlease note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.

Location: Kano, Kano State

Job date: Thu, 30 May 2024 22:43:55 GMT

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