British Council : Project Co-ordinator Higher Education (Education UK)

The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We operate in 110 countries. Our purpose is to create international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and build trust between them worldwide.

British Council invites applications for the position of Project Co-ordinator Higher Education (Education UK) in the British Council Programmes Team in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• liaise with Education UK Account Managers, UK institutions, local agents, local educational institutions and other stakeholders in delivering events and activities 
• direct, plan, delivery and evaluation of events and activities to achieve the required impact and income for the Education UK.
• support  in the identification of potential partners and expand Education UK delivery
• assist in running the Education UK budget management.

And will have the following skills and experience:

• A first degree
• Knowledge of the education system of UK

• Adequate knowledge of marketing and customer service
• Financial planning and management
• Language skills: Spoken and written English language skills (IELTS level 6)

We can offer:

• Monthly salary Tk 41,525.00 (consolidated)
• Transport allowance of Tk 4,500.00 per month plus other benefits according to the organisation’s policy
• Professional development opportunities
• Experience of working in an international organisation and good work life balance.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for interview. We will only shortlist applications submitted on a British Council application form. We will not respond to CVs.

To apply, please download the Role Profile and the application form fromwww.britishcouncil.org/bangladesh-about-us-jobs. Applications Forms can be submitted electronically to dhaka.recruitment@bd.britishcouncil.org. Please mention the Title of the post in the subject line.

Closing date: 12 December, 2013

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and we are keen to reflect diversity at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.