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Senior Programme ManagerEmployer British Council |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 23.04.2025 - 11.05.2025 |
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| Duties | Position: Senior Programme Manager Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan (hybrid office/remote working) Contract type: Service-provider/consultancy contract The monthly consultancy fee for this post is USD 2,100.00 paid in local currency, based on a full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Consultants are responsible for providing a tax registration number/statement issued by the tax authorities for individual entrepreneurs where applicable and are responsible for paying any taxes and Social Fund payments due. *Consultancy contract will be offered until 31 March 2026* Applicants must fully meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants should submit a covering letter outlining why they are suited for the role and motivation for the role and curriculum vitae (CV) to sadakat.khojaeva@britishcouncil.org by Sunday 11 May 2025, with the subject 'Senior Programme Manager recruitment' in the title. The British Council does not consider CVs without a covering letter and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. About the programme The project Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia focuses on the improvement of the quality of Initial English Language Teacher Education (IELTE) across the region, the modernisation of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) policies and practices, and promotion of inclusive educational practices and policies across the education system. The aim of the project is for English language teachers in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, to become more effective in teaching English at all levels. This should ultimately boost student attainment and result in more inclusive educational systems, driving improved student attainment and contributing significantly to the development of human capital and economic growth in Central Asian countries. Role Purpose The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for successful delivery of the Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia (AELLCA) project across five countries in Central Asia and will work closely with Project Managers in each country, the Education and English Leads in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan and the programme SRO. Main tasks and accountabilities • Overseeing the overall programme implementation; • Accountable for setting/improving standards/processes for programme delivery across the region (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan); • Facilitating progress in the project, including internal and external communication • Co-ordinating and fostering teamwork; • Responsible for setting up project procedures for the project to run smoothly; • Overseeing the preparation of detailed interim technical and financial reports in line with projects' contract conditions and indicators set; • Responsible for monitoring budget expenditures and proposing budget changes to enable full utilisation of project funds; • Controlling implementation of scope and budget changes following approval by the SRO; • Establishing formal reporting arrangements on programme progress; • Advising project manager in the resolution of challenges/issues during project implementation; • Receiving and reviewing detailed reports on the programme from the Project Coordinators; • Ensuring that Project Coordinators receive decisions made by the regional team timely • Advise project team on procurement and contractual compliance issues; • Responsible for review and approval of draft contracts with consultants and suppliers • Establishing, with the regional team a common approach to major issues that arise • Responsible for risk management related to operational issues; • Overseeing programme procurement policy |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | - |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | - |
| Education: | Higher |
| Professional requirements | Role-specific skills, knowledge and experience Minimum/essential • At least 5 years of project management experience in similar projects funded by FCDO or International donors/organisations • Minimum 2 years of working experience in managing donor projects in particular service contracts • Knowledge of contracting procedures in an international context • Sound financial management experience • Experience in client management, partner management and contract management • Experience in managing a wide range of stakeholders (Clients, partners, beneficiaries). • Understanding of MEL principles Desirable • Experience of working in the education sector Language Requirements The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required. At least C1 local language (spoken in one of the countries covered by the project). Education Academic background with a bachelor's or/and a master's degree, preferably in Project Management, Organisational Sciences, Economics, Business or Education. Professional Qualification and Certification Foundation-level Project Management qualification (in-house training or evidence of CPD in this area could be considered) |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Full |
| Salary offered | 2100 USD paid in local currency |
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