Project Officer, KAL (Kano Accelerated Learning) at British Council

Role Purpose

The successful post holder will provide administrative and financial support assistance across the full range of programme support functions as required of the Kano Accelerated Learning (KAL) project by ensuring quality and timeliness of delivery, good control of resources and compliance with agreed programme management systems and processes.

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

Role Specific Skills

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

Desirable requirements:

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

Additional Information:

• Travel to Programme state office and Local Government Areas (LGAs) where programme is delivered may be required
• Some unsocial hours, weekend work and travel may also be required 

Further Information

Pay Band – 4

Remuneration – Naira 6,154,368 per annum

Contract Duration – Fixed Term Contract 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.