Payband 7 Programme Manager Schools & English for Education Systems at The British Council (Abuja)

The British Council is the world's leading cultural relations organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.
We are recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Payband 7 Programme Manager Schools & English for Education Systems
Location: Abuja
Department: Education & Society
Job Category: Project Management
Pay Band: Pay Band 7
Duration: Two years Fixed Term Contract
Job Details
• The Programme Manager Schools and EES, is a new post.
• The post holder will be expected to integrate and head a team consisting of four individuals previously working in separate teams (Schools and EES) based across 2 locations (Lagos and Abuja).
• The post holder will manage the integration of expertise, products and approach and lead on stakeholder engagement management and business development
Requirements
• Working knowledge of Nigerian Education systems and donor environment.
• Experience of working with donor/grant/ client funds
• Knowledge and understanding  of sector  stakeholders at state and federal levels
• A Bachelor's degree is the minimum qualification.
• However, Post-graduate degree in Education, Humanities or Social Sciences is desirable.
Application Closing Date
15th June, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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