Region:South Asia

Country / Territory:Nepal

Location:Kathmandu

Department:Education & Society

Job Category:Finance

Pay Band:Contractor

Contract Duration: Three Years 

Contract Type:Consultancy

This post will lead all financial and administration activities for the ADB TA-9215 NEP:  Supporting School Sector Development Plan – Program Management, Coordination and Technical Support Team service contract package, which is expected to be implemented by the British Council. 

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

The Nepal Operation

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 Education and Skills programmes in South Asia.  

The Finance and Administration Manager is accountable for successful financial management of the service contract package for TA-9215 NEP:  Supporting School Sector Development Plan – Program Management, Coordination and Technical Support Team.   S/he is responsible for overseeing and managing all administrative and financial aspects of the project including financial planning, reporting and analysis for the British Council. 

This includes, but is not limited to, planning and budgeting, forecasting, financial control, development of financial protocols, procurement, financial risk management, cash flow forecasts, audit management, tax liaison, managing office costs, and client invoicing in accordance with both ADB requirements and British Council corporate standards.   

Experience, Skills and Qualification:

• Over 5 years’ work experience leading financial management on donor funded projects (preferably ADB funded projects).    
• Management experience and ability to line manage team of professional colleagues.    
• Proven experience of contract and procurement management. 
• Track record of leading finance functions in international/multinational organisation in similar context / project.
• Proven experience of managing partners and sub-contractors in delivering programme objectives and activities.
• Proven experience of stakeholder relationship management.     
• Professional qualification in finance and/or accounting or equivalent.

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

http://bit.do/eyFuX

Closing date:  UK time: 23:59, 28 October 2018

IMPORTANT NOTE: Confirmation of this role is contingent on the signature of the Contract for the TA service contract between Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the British Council. 

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.

Region:South Asia

Country / Territory:Nepal

Location:Kathmandu

Department:Education & Society

Job Category:Project 

Pay Band:Contractor

Contract Duration:Three Years 

Contract Type:Consultancy 

This post will ensure successful delivery of activities for the ADB TA-9215 NEP:  Supporting School Sector Development Plan – Program Management, Coordination and Technical Support Team service contract package, which is expected to be implemented by the British Council. 

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

The Nepal Operation

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 Education and Skills programmes in South Asia.    

The Sr. Project Manager is accountable to the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for successful delivery of service contract package for TA-9215 NEP:  Supporting School Sector Development Plan – Program Management, Coordination and Technical Support Team. 

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Accountable for the delivery and management of the programme /contract through all stages of implementation
• Ensuring that programme / contract is managed to ADB and British Council standards.
• Accountable for the definition and delivery of a detailed inception plan for the project
• Accountable for relationships with all stakeholders including the ADB and Ministry
• Managing theprogramme management team
• Overseeing the management of the project office 

We are looking for Individuals with 5 years of experience of:

• Managing large scale complex projects for international donors.
• Contract and client management for international donor agencies such as ADB or other agencies. 
• Financial planning and budget management of a large complex budget
• Effective team management in a variety of contexts
• Managing a project office and implementing and overseeing management systems and a University degree in Project Management or related field

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

http://bit.do/eyFqt

Closing date:  UK time: 23:59, 28 October 2018

IMPORTANT NOTE: Confirmation of this role is contingent on the signature of the Contract for the TA service contract between Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the British Council. 

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.

Region: South Asia

Country / Territory: Nepal

Location: Kathmandu

Department: Education & Society

Job Category: Administration, PA & Secretarial

Pay Band: Contractor

Contract Duration: Three Years 

Contract Type: Consultancy Contract

This post will assist in financial and administration activities for the ADB TA-9215 NEP:  Supporting School Sector Development Plan – Program Management, Coordination and Technical Support Team service contract package, which is expected to be implemented by the British Council.   

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

The Nepal Operation

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 Education and Skills programmes in South Asia.   

The Office Assistant will be responsible for handling the project office reception and provide administration and logistics support to the project team.   The specific duties comprise, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Assist in setting up project office including in office lay-out to make sure office space is effectively used
• Maintain project office assets inventory and coordinate periodic maintenance of project office and office equipment.  Maintain stock regularly (monthly) and prepare monthly stock requisition 
• Manage vehicle log books and coordinate office vehicle booking
• Manage tickets, visa and other logistics, if any, for international consultants assigned in the project as per British Council policy
• Provide administrative and logistics support for accommodation of Team Leader and short-term international consultants
• Assist to manage tickets, visa and other logistics for international travel of project staff or external delegates
• Provide necessary logistics support in the project events including for workshops, seminars, trainings and study tours and attend events as required
• Manage telephone Calls and visitors by receiving and screening incoming calls and visitors. Direct calls and visitors to relevant staff
• Support in document formatting, Nepali typing, preparing multimedia presentation and notes
• Provide general office support in scanning, printing, typing, translation, fax, email etc
• Assist in maintaining the proper filing system
• Schedule appointments for meetings and keep calendar / diary
• Coordinate with vendors / suppliers to book accommodation and venue, and order supplies 
• Assist Finance and Administration Manager in other project logistics
• Perform other secretarial duties as requested by Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader / Sr. Project Manager

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

Essential

• Strong ability to use MS Office packages.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Over 3 years’ work experience in office administration and secretarial roles.
• Proven experience of providing logistics support for events like workshops, trainings, seminars or study tours.
• University degree in Management or related field.

Desirable

• Nepali typing skills.
• Knowledge on office IT system and basic troubleshooting of networking, hardware and software.
• Over 3 years’ work experience in office administration and secretarial roles indonor funded projects.
• If you are interested to apply, for further information please follow the link:

http://bit.do/eyFye

Closing date:  UK time: 23:59, 28 October 2018

IMPORTANT NOTE: Confirmation of this role is contingent on the signature of the Contract for the TA service contract between Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the British Council. 

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.

Vacancy Announcement:

The Communications Officer will create and deliver outputs related to internal and external communication, planning and delivery including press releases, stakeholder communications within the country. These outputs will reinforce the British Council’s position as a cultural relations organisation with high quality products and services that positively change lives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN DUTIES

1. Prepare publicity material, including press releases, and proactively seek coverage of the British Council activities in print and broadcast media, recording these for monitoring purposes. 
2. Identify and developed stories, case studies from all areas of operation for wider communication and sharing, internally and externally. 
3. Website management with accurate, up to date and correct information.
4. Nepal content management in internal intranet with accurate, update and correct information.
5. Collect contents for the monthly e-newsletter and sent to contacts on time. 
6. Manage all social media following BC’s guidelines. 
7. Manage basic designing of communication materials using photoshop e.g social media posts, web banners etc. 
8. Ensure that brand values are embedded in all programmes, projects, products and services
9. Ensure coordination and cooperation with the all team with regard to shared interests 
10. Ensure that the FABS system is followed for any procurement under the assigned budget.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Relevant degree e.g. communications, journalism, or equivalent level of experience 
• Demonstrable experience in creating communications outputs for different audiences across different platforms 
• Demonstrable experience in managing social media platforms with experience of running digital campaigns and promotion.
• Excellent spoken and written Nepali and English language skills

Desirable:

• Experience in supporting communication campaigns across sectors, products and services including promoting messages relating to value propositions 
• Demonstrable experience in adaptation and systematically managing content for different communication platforms.

For detail job description please go through the link below:

http://bit.ly/2QDKKYw

Application Form is available on the link below:

http://bit.ly/2Plcocd

To apply:

Please submit your CV and Application Form to recruitment@britishcouncil.org.np latest by Sunday October 21, 2018 by 5:00 PM Nepali Standard Time. Please note that late applications will not be considered. Kindly put your email subject as “Application for Communication Officer” 

Selected individual is expected to start from November 1, 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.