Project Manager NFE

As a valued employee of the British Council, you already help us deliver our mission to support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

You are part of our organisation in over 200 countries and territories and where we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

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Role Purpose

Leads the successful delivery of a range of non-formal education projects including Youth Connect and other externally funded projects and programmes as required. Ensures high-quality delivery of projects and programmes from start to finish including managing the contract or project plan, managing client or internal stakeholders, successfully achieving reporting and meeting compliance standards.

Role Accountabilities

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with delivery partners, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Procure services and manage delivery partners to support successful programme implementation.
• Hold suppliers accountable for delivering contractual commitments and agreed performance standards.
• Develop strong internal networks and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Support effective stakeholder engagement to ensure programme objectives are achieved.

Commercial and Financial Management

• Ensure robust financial planning in collaboration with Finance teams.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial year plans aligned with organisational priorities.
• Conduct timely monthly forecasting and reforecasting through regular SAP reporting and financial analysis.
• Monitor expenditure, outstanding purchase orders, and financial commitments.
• Analyse variances against plans and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Ensure expenditure is accurately recorded and compliant with established processes.
• Lead and coordinate client, partner, and organisational reporting requirements, including financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with organisational financial policies, procedures, and governance standards .

Project Management

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Project Management Plans.
• Identify project and programme risks and support the development of effective mitigation strategies.
• Manage procurement, contracting, compliance, and reporting requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure reports submitted by grant recipients, consultants, and external partners are accurate, comprehensive, and of high quality.
• Oversee procurement activities in line with organisational standards and procedures.
• Manage project data, ensuring timely data entry, quality assurance, and accurate record keeping.
• Undertake basic analysis of monitoring data and prepare progress reports to support funding and reporting requirements.
• Support programme-specific data collection activities, including the development of indicators and data collection tools.
• Produce high-quality reports that support evidence-based decision-making and donor compliance.

Business Development

• Support the development of high-quality commercial proposals and funding opportunities.
• Ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles are embedded throughout proposal development and programme design.
• Collaborate with relevant business support teams to develop accurate costings and pricing models.
• Ensure timely reporting and communication for externally funded contracts, grant-funded initiatives, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the identification and development of new business opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Actively contribute to an inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist organisational culture.
• Promote a workplace environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported.
• Demonstrate awareness of personal biases and take action to mitigate them.
• Support wellbeing and positive mental health across teams and programmes.
• Engage in continuous learning and development relating to EDI and anti-racism.
• Embed inclusive practices across projects and programmes, ensuring positive outcomes for gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion.
• Champion diversity and inclusion in programme design, delivery, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications and Work Experience

Qualifications

• Degree and/or equivalent experience

Professional Qualification and Certification

• Project management or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience

Work Experience

Essentials:

• Experience of managing projects from start to finish and familiarity with project life cycles.
• Understanding of procurement, evaluation and reporting requirements of projects.
• Proven experience of managing project finances.
• Experience of managing stakeholders
• Project management qualification desirable.

• More than 2 years working in project or programme management.
• Experience of using technology in project delivery.
• Good understanding and experience of supporting monitoring and evaluation

Desirable:

• Experience and understanding of the youth skills and/or the international development sectors.

Important Information

• Language requirements: The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English and Albanian is required.
• Pay Band: Grade 6
• Department: Cultural Engagement
• Contract type: Indefinite Contract
• Working location: Albania
• Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country: Candidates should ensure they have the pre-existing legal right to live and work in the country where the role is based. Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Closing Date of Applications:
• 18 October 2026 (23:59 IST/ 20:29 CEST)

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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.

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