Project Manager at British Council

Lilongwe, Lilongwe, Malawi -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

2000000.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Business Development, Financial Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Arts, Education, Skills, Data Collection, Compliance, Contract Management, Proposal Development, Networking, Reporting, Analysis

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. We connect. We inspire. Project Manager The Role: The role will be responsible for the implementation of projects funded by British Council or by another client or funding mechanism. The post holder will lead the successful delivery of a range of Cultural Engagement projects (Arts and Education – including TVET/Skills) from start to finish including managing the contract or project plan, managing client or internal stakeholders, successfully achieving reporting and meeting compliance standards. This could be through working within a larger programme or multi country programme on a particular component. Main accountabilities but not limited to the following: Project Management Contributes to development of, owns, and delivers on Project Management Plan Identifies risks in a project or programme and puts together mitigation strategies with SRO Responsible for internal and client, procurement, contracting, compliance and reporting Checks on and reports on compliance Business Development Utilises stakeholder network to support the identification of new business opportunities. Supports the development of proposals for new business opportunities Commercial and Financial Management Ensure sound financial planning, working closely with finance teams to ensure British Council and client financial year plans are up to date. Ensure accurate and timely monthly (re)forecasting is in place, by running regular reports in the SAP system on actuals, monitoring outstanding purchase orders, reviewing commitments, analysing and commenting on reasons for variances to plan and recommending corrective actions. Monitoring monthly finances, including correct expenditure, ensuring the P2P process is being followed and correcting any mis-postings or journals needed. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Undertaking programme-specific data collection as needed. This includes working with colleagues to identify indicators and tools for data collection, quality assuring all data, and undertaking basic analysis. Track, monitor, and identify learning based on the project’s performance Tracking the project/programme’s performance and results including generating and utilizing evidence to improve the effectiveness of the projet/programme Relationship and Stakeholder management Has relationships with delivery partners and stakeholders within country and is able to procure services and contract delivery partners. Holds suppliers to account for delivering against contract. Build strong internal and external relationships and networks Working collaboratively in support of project and organizational objectives, and competently presenting projects to stakeholders Risks and Issues Management Leading on managing project delivery risks Proactively identify challenges and issues and recommend remedial action as appropriate and escalating risks and issues as appropriate Requirements of the role: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Project Management or any relevant field with a minimum of 5 year’s experience. Strong knowledge of and experience working in Arts, Education, and/or Skills Experience of successfully managing small to medium scale donor-funded projects in Malawi or another country with a similar operating environment Desirable: Project management qualification Practical knowledge and experience of Malawi’s Arts, Education, and/or TVET sector or that of a country with a similar context Experience with client-funded Arts, Education, and/or Employability focused projects Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 19 December 2025 South Africa Time / 21:59 UK Time ***We request that applications be submitted in English You must have the legal right to work in the country at the time of application. Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided. Important Information: Department: Education Contract Duration: One (1) Year Fixed Term (renewable) Gross Monthly Salary: MWK 2000 000 Location: Lilongwe, Malawi British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview. A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. Safeguarding Statement The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation and successful delivery of Cultural Engagement projects, managing contracts, stakeholders, and compliance standards. They will also identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure financial planning and reporting are accurate.