English for Education Systems (EES) Programme Manager

British Council

The British Council has had a presence in Nepal since 1959. The British Council office in Nepal has been active in improving the teaching and learning of English, education sector projects and partnership programs, education promotion, UK examination and policy dialogue activities. British Council has also delivered range of Skills programmes in South Asia.

Details / requirements:

The British Council is hiring English for Education Systems ( EES) Programme Manager to contribute to the development of new Full Cost Recovery and Grant Funded projects within the English for Education Systems (EES) programme that work mostly with Government and Ministry of Education partners, to ensure effective management and implementation of current and planned EES activities to achieve maximum impact.  

The Programme Manager will be responsible for ensuring current EES projects reach targets, are delivered on time, on budget and in accordance with British Council project management standards and that new projects are planned in alignment with country and regional EAS priorities.    

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

The Nepal Operation

The British Council has been working in Nepal since 1959, starting with a Library at Kantipath and now offering services in 5 cities in Nepal. The main activities are Examinations and project management for development services. The latter involves programmes comprising teacher education (EL-TEP; Connecting Classrooms), school leadership and links with UK schools (Connecting Classrooms), empowerment projects for women and girls (EDGE), Skills (Dhakshyata) and Arts. British Council Nepal has a number of key partnerships with local and international organisations including, EU, VSO, GAN and several Government of Nepal and Ministry of Education, Science and Technology line agencies.    

If you are interested to apply, for further information please see the link below: 

External Link for External Applicants: 

http://bit.do/etVTD

Closing date:  UK time: 23:59, 22 August 2018

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. British Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its partners to share this commitment. In line with the British Council’s Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks. In the UK, and in other countries where appropriate systems exist, these include criminal records checks.

Job Overview

Category Administrative / Management
Openings 1
Experience Please check vacancy details.
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 09 Aug, 2018
Apply Before 22 Aug, 2018
City Kathmandu