Ghana’s British Council Recruitment 2017

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Job Description

Job Title: Project Coordinator – Social Enterprise Programme

Purpose Of Job

To support the direct and indirect delivery of the Social Enterprise program in Ghana.

Accountabilities

To effectively deliver products, services, and networks to enable Ghana to achieve defined regional and local project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of project outputs by preparing schedules, costing and organization of events and logistics as agreed with the Project Delivery Manager and the Country Director and in collaboration with partners and external suppliers. Support in project design and liaising with external partners in delivering their work.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

In line with Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and other overarching corporate policies

Project Planning And Coordination

• To provide initiative for projects/products and organize project activities including quarterly business and dissemination seminars, policy dialogues, research and all related activities to a high standard and within a deadline.
• Responsible for coordinating logistics related to all events and training sessions
• To co-ordinate all logistics related to the project delivery on travels, accommodation and preparing programmes
• To ensure compliance with corporate standards in all project activities
• To be responsible for identification, procuring and co-ordinating of internal and external resources for all projects and activities
• To identify and report all risk surrounding the delivery of the project
• To identify and advise on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all project delivery and complete appropriate documentation in conformity with EDI procedure
• To provide support to the team by scheduling stakeholder meetings and follow-ups
• Liaising with partners contracted to deliver projects and services for the British Council
• Identify partnership and funding opportunities to grow the British Council Social Enterprise Programme
• Ensure the British Council brand is adequately represented in all internal and external communication
• Conduct basic research to support programme delivery

Line Management

• The post will line manage the project assistant/national service personnel and ensure effective performance management of the line managee

Procurement And Financial Administration

• To provide financial support to the project manager, including raising of purchase orders, getting quotes from suppliers, tracking payments to British Council corporate financial standards
• To ensure supplier and procurement standards are maintained in all transactions and project activity.
• To facilitate and follow up on all payments in relation to events organised and training delivered
• To assist with the preparation of financial reports
• To provide support in ensuring accurate budget and cash forecasts for projects and other skills hub related project

Marketing And Communications

• To ensure that projects are marketed to the highest standards in print (press, publications), digitally (websites, social media, TV, radio) and at events (conferences, workshops, meetings).
• To ensure that project documentation, agenda and correspondence are captured and stored safely.
• To develop and manage a comprehensive customer/stakeholder database for all projects
• Support in developing brand and communication materials she has the skills to support with

Scorecard, Monitoring, and Evaluation

• Responsible for the administration and analyzing of scorecard data for projects
• Effectively monitor, track and evaluate project impact and successes across all projects
• Responsible for compiling first level report on all project outcomes for submission to the project manager

Other administrative work: As required and delegated by the team members.

As required and delegated by the team members.

Special Requirements For The Job

Some unsocial hours, weekend work and travel may be required

Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in organizing events
• Media and Communication Management
• Conducting Market research
• Project Delivery
• Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of demanding stakeholders
• Experience of basic financial administration
• Degree from a recognized University