Fwd: FW: British Council vacancy: Head of Programmes
AMOS WANYIRI
From: Amos Wanyiri <A-Wa...@dfid.gov.uk>
Date: Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 3:02 PM
Subject: FW: British Council vacancy: Head of Programmes
To: awan...@gmail.com
From: Mark.Po...@fco.gov.uk [mailto:Mark.Po...@fco.gov.uk]
Sent: 15 August 2011 12:32
To: DarASB...@fco.gov.uk
Subject: British Council vacancy: Head of Programmes
Forwarded on behalf of the British Council:
The British Council is still looking for some one to fill the post of Head of Programmes. This post will provide oversight and direction to a country portfolio of operational programmes and to generate new project proposals, partnerships and business, in support of the British Council’s overall purpose. The post holder will manage a small team of experienced project managers.
The British Council is committed to providing excellent management and leadership, supporting all staff to realise their potential, creating a safe healthy workplace and developing efficient, effective people processes. As well as job satisfaction, we offer a dynamic, professional working environment, and a competitive pay and benefits package.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We work to ensure that people are not unjustifiably discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant grounds. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Please see below the qualifications and the responsibilities of the post (a detailed job description is attached)
Qualifications, skills and experience
· A first degree in education, social sciences or business related discipline
· A postgraduate qualification in a governance or education related discipline desirable
· At least 7 years relevant working experience in reputable, busy and client focused organisations.
· Good knowledge and hands-on experience of project design and management and process analysis
· Good knowledge and hands-on experience of strategic leadership, staff and team management
· Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of networking at high levels,
· Demonstrable good written and presentation skills
Duties
· To design, manage and/or deliver the regional and local programmes in leadership, education and the arts with high quality events and project outcomes. To manage programme expenditure budgets to target
· To lead and manage the programmes team to ensure effective delivery of services to our clients, programme participants and partners
· To develop networks, contacts and partnerships in relevant ministries, partner institutions and target audiences
· Contribute to the planning, management and implementation of the wider directorate’s strategic plans, taking responsibility to lead on agreed initiatives, to ensure outputs are achieved and targets and standards are met
· To generate income to target for our programmes through sponsorship and partnership
How to apply
If you believe you are the right candidate, please send a 2 page CV/resume to aluswe....@britishcouncil.or.tz . Deadline: Friday 26 August 2011.
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