Project Manager (English Programme)

The British Council in Ukraine, a leading international and cultural organisation, is currently recruiting for a full-time post of the Project Manager for the English Programme team.

Main Accountabilities:

• Programme Implementation
• Partnership Development
• Relationship Building
• Programme Management
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Skills, experience and qualifications:

Essential:

• Knowledge of Ukrainian education system with particular reference to English teaching and learning.
• Fluent Ukrainian and Russian. English to C1 level.
• Experience in Project delivery.
• Experience in working for or in partnership with international organisations/institutions.
• University Degree or equivalent.

Desirable:

• Qualification in a sector relevant to the British Council's English programmes.
• Basic project management.
• Marketing and communications.
• Expertise/knowledge of educational sector in Ukraine.

What we offer:

• official employment
• 13th salary - annual bonus
• 14th salary as Terminal Gratuity
• Performance related annual bonus
• Medical insurance fully paid for employees + coverage for family members (upon probation period completion)
• 34 calendar days of annual leave
• Study leave, paid sick leave, special leave for volunteering
• 14 days of public holidays
• Eye-check policy
• 50% discount for family members to study English
• Opportunities for Learning and Development

Shortlisting will be done against required skills, experience and qualifications listed in the Role Profile.

Successful candidates will be invited for an English language testing and interview.

Please refer to British Council Behaviours Dictionary and Core Skills.doc before applying for the job.

Candidates wishing to apply should fill out the on-line application form.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 16 February 2020.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcomes 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.

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