Job title

Department/
location

Programme Manager

Agouza
Grade G

Job type
(full time; part time etc.)

Full time

Pay band

Line manager

Head of Society

Post-related
allowances

Start date

Immediate

Contact

Reham Magdy

Open To

External and Internal Candidates

Start date for receiving

Application

25 June 2015

Application Deadline

11July 2015

Application Sent to

http://bit.ly/1eRN5w1

Min Salary LE 9812

Max SalaryLE 17130

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates will be tested for their English level to assess core grammar,
vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking using several tests.
Extra Information

-Short listing including language tests for applicants will take place w/c 12
July 2012
-Interviews for applicants will take place w/c 26 July 2015
-Recruitment results will be announced end of July
Before applying you must read the role profile

British Council policy is to offer successful candidate the minimum of salary range
Additional Information for internal applicants
Successful internal staff would be offered the job on their existing contractual terms.

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Job Description

Role Profile

Job Title

Programme Manager

Directorate or Region

Egypt

Department/Country

Programmes

Location of post

Cairo Egypt

Pay Band

Reports to

Head of Society

Duration of job

1 year

Purpose of job:
To contribute to the achievement of British Council objectives through effective and efficient planning,
management, implementation and evaluation of My Right.
Context and environment: (e.g. dept description, region description, organogram)
The post holder will work as one of 7 Project Managers within the Egypts Programmes team which is
approx. 20 people, reporting to Head of Society Egypt and led by Deputy Director Egypt.
Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:
(including people management and finance)
1. Project Implementation & Evaluation
To plan, monitor & evaluate the high quality delivery grant funded Society Programmes:

To be responsible for the planning, implementation and quality control of an agreed set of project
activities at different stages of the project cycle
To be responsible for procuring and managing internal and external resources for specific activities

To work with Business Partners to ensure income targets are achieved and collaborations with
commercial partners are built into projects

To identify and report on risks related to project activities and to implement agreed action

To design activity plans, schedules and work breakdown structures

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To identify and implement improvements to project delivery and to share any successes and learning
points with other colleagues and teams

To be responsible for capturing and communicating the findings from feedback and scorecard on
project activities

To use scorecard questions to evaluate impact of each product delivered and to check appeal and
impact of agreed products delivered under plan.

To act as an expert resource for other project teams in advising on aspects of quality in the delivery of
their projects and events

Projects delivered according to aims, goals, objectives and scorecard targets within agreed timeframe
and budget using agreed regional project management methodology.

Project delivery is based on Equal Opportunity and Diversity principles and best practice

Positive feedback from clients, customers, partners and stakeholders.

Positive feedback from related sector leads and line-manager.

Risks are identified and reported to the satisfaction of the line manager on a monthly basis.
2. Relationship Management

To develop effective networks, strengthen the BCs role in networks, and exploit market opportunities in
order to advance the Programme / Project strategy
To maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders of projects, to enable effective project
delivery
To do this through effective relationship management through direct contact, high quality events, contacts
and exchanges.

A structured up-to-date set of relationships are managed and recorded in accordance with CRM
standards

Scorecard data on quality and impact of relationship captured and reported in accordance with
Country monitoring and evaluation schedule.

Media outputs defined in the Service Level Agreement with Marcoms team are met

Marketing approach and tools meet the impact defined in project and job plans
3. Team Working and Team Development
To contribute to the development of an efficient, flexible, creative and integrated Programmes Team,
which champions British Council values, meets all Performance Management and Professional
Development standards, works effectively with colleagues across all activity streams and builds effective
cultural relations between Egypt and UK in Society.
To proactively participate in the corporate Performance Management and Professional Development
system and keep professionally updated in related areas
To provide cover and support for Programmes colleagues as requested by Programme Management
Team in order to ensure that the Egypt Programme Team operates flexibly and efficiently
4. Financial & Planning and Monitoring
To plan and manage project financial plans (income and expenditure) for agreed Programme activity
ensuring appropriate budget monitoring and FABS reporting requirements
To ensure that exceptions for plans are reported in accordance with FCCF procedures
To carry out FABS duties in support of all Programme Team activities
1. Strategy and Planning

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To support, Deputy Director Egypt, Head of Programmes Society and the wider team on the development
of agreed strategies and plans for project delivery.
2. Products and Services:
To support Head of Programmes Society to develop, deliver, publicise and evaluate regional & local
products and services. Projects and services are delivered within budget, on time and to agreed quality
standards. Media coverage is received, monitoring and evaluation (including Scorecard and Storyboard)
is carried out to corporate standards and methodology and reports presented.
3. Networks & Relationship building
To develop and maintain active relationships and networks as agreed with Head of Programmes
(Education, Society and Arts) and Director Programmes. Database of contacts developed and
maintained; positive feedback from networks and stakeholders.
4. Team-working and knowledge-sharing
To support the development of a successful Projects Team with effective knowledge-sharing between the
team and with Regional colleagues and UK sector team and stakeholders. Ensure full and timely
communication with team members, maintain and update any relevant internal collaboration spaces and
other knowledge sharing tools.
5. Resources management
Active management of project staff, risks and finances. The post holder will line manage one Project
Officer and should ensure PMPD processes carried out effectively. Monitor budgets/effective use of SAP
to satisfaction of Head of Programmes (Education, Society and Arts). Active participation in Business
Risk Management according to corporate guidelines.
Key relationships: (include internal and external)
This is a key role, leading on My Right which is one of the main society projects in Egypt External
relationships including the British Embassy, the Ministry of Justice, civil society organisations in Egypt and the
UK and with external consultants from Egypt and the UK
Internally, the post holder will be part of the Egypt Programmes Team and will be expected to participate in
other cross-office teams in addition to working as part of regional society team.
Other important features or requirements of the job
(e.g. travel, unsocial/evening hours, restrictions on employment etc)
Hours are variable according to business needs and can include evening events and occasional
weekends. The role includes regularly visiting contacts on their premises, representing the British
Council at external events from time to time and occasional travel within Egypt and the MENA region. On
certain days it may be necessary to work longer hours to cater for externally imposed deadlines. TOIL is
not normally given to managers except for weekend working or to compensate for exceptionally long
hours worked to deliver an event.

Please specify any passport/visa

and/or nationality requirement.
Please indicate if any security or

Legal status to work in Egypt

Yes

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legal checks are required

for this role.

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Person Specification
Essential
Behaviours

Desirable

Assessment stage

1. Being Accountable (most

demanding)

Interview

2. Working together (most

demanding)
3. Connecting with Others
(more demanding)
4. Making it happen (more
demanding)
5. Creating Shared Purpose
(essential)
6. Shaping the future (more
demanding)
Skills and
Knowledge

1. Written and spoken

English B2 and Arabic
2. Managing Projects (level
4)

7. Relevant Sectoral
knowledge in
Education, society,
and/or Arts

3. Managing Finance and

resources. (level 3)

Short listing
& Interview
English will be
tested

4. Planning and organising

(Level 3)
5. Managing Risk (Level 2)
6. Using Technology (Level
1)
Experience

5 years of experience of working

on large scale, high value
projects, financial management
and reporting to external clients.

Experience of projects
which seek to combat
violence against women
girls.

Short listing
& Interview

Experience of working with an

International Organisation and
cross-cultural work
Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Submitted by

Doaa Hafez

Short listing

Date

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