Role Purpose:

To oversee the delivery of and act as contract manager for a STEM, Social Enterprise and Civic Development project in Atyrau, Western Kazakhstan, delivered in partnership with Chevron. 

Details

Location Almaty
Salary 541,667 gross
Duration 2 years, with possibility of extension
Closing date Thursday 20 February 2020

Role overview

Main opportunities/challenges for this role: 

•Acting as the main contact and liaison point between the British Council and Chevron for the project
•Leading effective internal and external planning, procurement, reporting, financial and compliance processes and ensuring client requirements (internal or external client) are met and corporate and regional standards for programme management are achieved 
•Liaison with internal stakeholders to coordinate and negotiate inputs to support programme delivery particularly at Regional and Country levels 
•Ensuring effective processes are in place to monitor and evaluate the programme delivery on both a quantitative and qualitative level, demonstrating impact both for clients, UK partners, in-country partners and stakeholders and British Council 
•Undertaking partnership/ business development work to attract other organisations to provide support for the project
•Line managing the project team (four people based in Atyrau)
 

Details of the responsibilities and duties of the post, as well as the person specification, are indicated in the Role Profile (please see attached) 

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for the job, please register at the British Council global e-recruitment portal and complete the British Council application form in English. 

Closing date for applications: 20 February 2020 at 23:59 UK time.