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Arts Project Officer

British Council
📍 RwandaCDI🗓️ 3 days ago

Job Description

Rwanda
CDI

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As an esteemed member of the British Council, you play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to foster peace and prosperity by fostering meaningful connections, mutual understanding, and trust between individuals in the UK and across the globe. For nearly a century, we have been at the forefront of shaping brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and innovation, operating in over 200 countries and territories, with a presence in more than 100 nations. Our work is rooted in connection and inspiration. Role Purpose This position provides essential support to the Arts & Culture program team, facilitating the execution of programs and contracts in strict adherence to British Council policies and procedures. Responsibilities include financial administration, reporting, data collection, evaluation, operational project delivery, and fostering relationships with delivery partners. Role Accountabilities You will oversee the full lifecycle of project and program management, encompassing data management, compliance, grant administration, procurement, event coordination, and training delivery. The role demands meticulous data collection and analysis, maintaining compliant records, supporting due diligence processes, and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within programs. Building and sustaining strong partnerships with clients, stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers is critical to ensuring service delivery meets agreed standards and performance benchmarks. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, you will drive successful program outcomes while upholding accountability and organizational policies. From a financial perspective, you will monitor project budgets, track expenditures, assist in financial forecasting, maintain precise financial records, and facilitate timely vendor payments in line with SAP Finance and British Council guidelines. Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and external funder requirements is a fundamental aspect of this role. The position calls for self-motivation, the ability to prioritize competing demands, and a commitment to meeting project deadlines. Additionally, you will foster an inclusive, anti-racist, and equitable work environment by supporting colleagues’ well-being, valuing diversity, and contributing actively to the organization’s equality, diversity, and inclusion objectives. Essentials A bachelor’s degree is mandatory, along with demonstrated experience in an arts-related field. Desirable attributes include prior involvement in program or contract support roles, administrative and financial management expertise, and a solid grasp of monitoring and evaluation principles as they relate to effective project management. Experience collaborating with external partners and stakeholders is highly advantageous. Important Information – British Council Pay Band: 4 – Department: Cultural Engagement –

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