British Council Job Vacancy – Project Coordinator

Pay band: 4

Remuneration: SLL 39,761,130 per annum

Post Location: Freetown

Department: Education and Skills

Contract type: Locally Engaged

Duration: 12-month fixed term

Role Purpose:

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for project and operational support to the Project Manager. He / She will also support the implementation of trainings and delivery of projects in the Education and Skills portfolio.

Main opportunities/challenges for this role:

Given the scale and scope of the project, the Project Coordinator will be expected work in a very pragmatic, effective and dynamic way to support the implementation of project activities, coordinating trainings and workshops across Sierra Leone and provide assurance of quality impact.

Requirements

Essential:

• Fluency in written and spoken English
• First degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with supporting project administration
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with coordinating project activities from planning to implementation
• Knowledge of basic financial administration
• Good communication skills
• Sound knowledge of Media and Communication Management
• Experience with conducting market research
• Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of demanding stakeholders

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Krio
• Project Management qualification
• Project Management in an international context
• Knowledge of education system in Sierra Leone

Additional Information: All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Sierra Leone.

Closing Date: 10 March 2021 applications will close 23:59 South Africa time