Project Manager, Skills Hub, Ghana
The job aim is to provide input into the development and manage the delivery of products and projects under the British Council Ghana’s skills hub to meet the British Council’s objectives and targets with respect to project outcomes, quality of delivery, income and customer satisfaction.
Details
| Location | Accra, Ghana |
|---|---|
| Salary | Pay Scale |
| Duration | Three years fixed term |
| Closing date | Friday 04 December 2015 |
Role overview
Outline of the Job
- To oversee the effective delivery of projects, courses and programmes in line with British Council standards and to the satisfaction of clients
- To support the business development team in the development of relevant products and services to run under the skills hub
- To manage the use of space and resources for projects, courses and programmes run under the Skills Hub
- To use project management tools and systems for projects and ensure budget and financial compliance, budget management and integrity of our projects
- To line manage staff working under various projects
- To ensure effective evaluation is carried of projects in line with project outcomes and expectations
- To effectively engage and build relationships with stakeholders (internal and external), customers and clients.
1. Delivery of projects and products: Accountable for successful delivery of Skills Hub projects and products to include resource and budget monitoring etc.
a) Responsible for ensuring projects are delivered to output and financial targets
- helping with the scheduling and resourcing of projects, programmes and courses
- implementing the evaluation of the projects and current programmes
- budget monitoring for project, products and services
2. Input into marketing and product development
- input into the marketing and promotion of courses and skills hub products
- input into the development of relevant products and services, and the improvement of existing products and services in line with market research and analysis
- knowledge of British Council on-line and face-to-face products
- gathering market intelligence to inform effective business decision-making
3. Monitoring and evaluation
- Effective information gathering for quality assurance and understanding of customer satisfaction
- Evaluation of projects during implantation and at completion using given tools
- Continuing evaluation of impact of activities and projects
4. Staff Management: Responsible for the effective management of the schools team; coach and support any individuals and teams involved in delivering outcomes
All will be in line with our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion; Child Protection and other overarching corporate policies.
Special requirements
Some late hours, some weekend work/unsocial hours and travel will be required.
Skills and Qualifications
One year’s work experience as a Project manager.
Knowledge of the education and training sector systems in Ghana
Education to First degree level or equivalent.