Operations Officer, KAL at British Council

Role Purpose

The Operations Officer will support business delivery of the Kano Accelerated Learning (KAL) programme. The post holder will provide support to the project team in the delivery of all programme related processes and deliverables.

Role specific knowledge and experience:

The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are:

• Ability to operate in English (both written and spoken) at a demanding business and cultural level (equivalent to CEF level C1 or IELTS 7)
• Relevant undergraduate degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 1-year experience in project delivery support
• Experience organising and managing events/meetings/workshops with internal stakeholders/external partners
• Experience working as part of a successful team/function
• Basic IT skills including MS Word and Excel

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with donor funded programmes
• Experience of operating in a complex, multi-cultural context
• Experience working in FCDO-funded or related projects.

Role Specific Skills:

• Strong organisational skills and be detail oriented
• Ability to work effectively within tight deadlines
• Project management

Further Information

Pay Band – 4

Contract Type – Fixed Term ending September 2023  

Requirements – All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in country of application.  The British Council will not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.