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Education & Society Manager - Peru

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Americas

Country

Peru

Location

Lima

Department

Education & Society

Job Category

Education (non-teaching)

Pay Band

Locally appointed Grade F

Vacancy Description

Pay Band: F / Location: Lima / Contract: Fixed Term (1 year, renewable) / Monthly Gross Salary: S/ 8,908 / Post holder must already have the right to work in Peru.

 

ABOUT THE JOB 

As our next Education & Society Manager you will be responsible for developing large-scale programmes with Ministries, regional and local governments, international donor organisations and/or private and third sector entities, drawing on the wealth of UK expertise in education and social development in order to implement sustainable and impactful programmes. 

Initial emphasis will be on education-related programmes (both basic and higher education) with a thematic focus including: continuous professional development for school leaders and teachers, core skills, internationalisation of higher education, and policy work and influence in the education sector. 

The post holder will also lay the groundwork and build future programmes in themes that may include the empowerment of women and children, civil society and governance and youth empowerment, or other themes in response to UK and Peruvian priorities 

ABOUT US  
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.  
 

ABOUT YOUR BEHAVIOURS OR COMPETENCIES 

Performing successfully in this position will require much more than a suitable academic and working background, therefore, we are looking for you to demonstrate the behaviours (competencies) that are key to our organisation, such as: Making it happen, Working Together, Connecting with others,  Creating Shared Purpose, Being Accountable and Shaping the Future.  

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB (for a complete list of requirements, please review the documents attached below):

 You should have: 

• At least 3 years of experience in programme and contract management 
• At least 2 years experience of attracting sponsorship and funding from donors and other funders across private and/or public sector and/or building large-scale partnerships.
• Proven active and up-to-date network of middle and senior level contacts and relationships in education and society sectors
• Spanish and English language skills: Fluency in both languages equivalent to C1 level (Common European Framework) across all 4 language competencies (reading, writing, listening, speaking).
• A university degree in related area.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?  

Because you will be joining an organisation that works with a 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. In the Americas, we have offices in 13 countries.
 
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?   
Role Profile Education & Society Manager
BC Behaviours
BC Core skills

HOW TO APPLY?  
Click on the apply button, and follow the instructions. 

WHAT IS YOUR DEADLINE? 
Make sure to apply before the closing date: April 22, 2018 at 23:59 UK time.

HOW LONG DOES THIS PROCESS TAKE?   
After reviewing applications, you could be shortlisted for an interview or not. In either case you will be notified.  After the 1st interview, there could be a second interview stage or assessment. Once that is done, the panel makes a decision, we run a reference check process and then an offer is extended. In every stage we provide feedback via e-mail. We thank you in advance for your patience.  
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. In line with the British Council’s Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks. In the UK, and in other countries where appropriate systems exist, these include criminal records checks.   

The British Council believes that all children have potential and that every child matters - everywhere in the world. The British Council affirms the position that all children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse as set out in article 19, UNCRC, 1989.