We are looking for highly motivated and suitably qualified individual to work as a project manager in Baghdad to manage effectively Education, English, and Society projects, and identifying and growing networks, to enable British Council Iraq to achieve project outcomes.

Details

Reference number Band 6 / Grade G
Location Erbil
Salary $1,982 basic salary + $200 security allowance
Duration Indefinite
Working hours Sunday - Thursday (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Annual leave 20 days a year
Closing date Monday, 18 May 2015

Role overview

  • Projects and services are delivered within budget, on time and to agreed quality standards to satisfaction of Director Programmes/Director Erbil and Regional Programme  Managers
  • Actively manage project risks and resources
  • Monitor budgets and effective use of SAP finance system
  • Identify, develop and maintain active relationships and networks as agreed with Director Programmes/Director Erbil.
  • Maintain market knowledge and awareness in order to identify potential opportunities 
  • In cooperation with Marketing Manager ensure that activities are publicised and receive media coverage
  • Monitoring and evaluation is carried out to corporate standards and methodology and reports presented.
  • Develop and maintain database of contacts.
  • Support the development of a successful Projects team with effective knowledge-sharing and full and timely communication with team members.
  • Explore and identify opportunities to support the BC’s Equal Opportunity and Diversity strategy.
  • Full compliance with British Council policies, processes and standards.

How to apply

1- Please download the documents (see below):

  • Role Profile, 
  • British Council Behaviours
  • Application Form, 

2- After you have downloaded and read the documents, please fill in the Application Form.

3- Send your application to: iraq@britishcouncil.org

British Council will contact shortlisted candidates for interview only. Requests for information on the status of applications will not be entertained.

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