English & School Education Project Officer

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. We connect. We inspire. ## Role Purpose Support the successful delivery of the Education portfolio in Brazil, including student mobility, tertiary education partnerships, non-formal education and client-funded programmes. Provide high-quality administrative, financial, logistical and project support, ensuring programmes are delivered effectively, on time and in line with British Council policies and external requirements. ## Role Accountabilities * Support the delivery of Education projects and programmes, including data management, reporting, procurement, grants administration and events. * Maintain accurate financial records, support budget monitoring and forecasting, and ensure timely processing of payments in line with British Council requirements. * Support project compliance, including due diligence, records management, data collection and storage. * Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, clients, partners and other stakeholders, ensuring effective delivery of services. * Support monitoring and evaluation activities, including data quality assurance, basic analysis and progress reporting. * Work independently to manage workloads, deadlines and competing priorities while contributing effectively to the wider Education and Cultural Engagement team. * Support the implementation of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) action plans and embed inclusive practices across Education projects and programmes. * Promote an inclusive and anti-racist working culture, recognising and addressing bias and supporting equitable ways of working. ## Experience · Essential * Experience of working in a supporting role on programmes or projects. * Experience in administrative and financial administration. * Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation and its role in effective project management. · Desirable * Experience supporting the delivery of education, cultural or international programmes. * Experience working with external partners, vendors or stakeholders. Work Mode This is an onsite role. We need candidates who are comfortable to work from office minimum of 3 days in a week. ## Language * Excellent written and spoken English Additional Job Requirement Proof of Identity & Right to Work- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is based at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Visa sponsorship, immigration support and relocation assistance are not provided for this role. Background Checks- Employment with the British Council is subject to satisfactory background checks, both before appointment and periodically during employment, as required. The nature and level of checks will depend on the role and applicable local laws. ## Important Information Location- Brazil Contract Type- IDC Pay Band- 4 Closing Date- 27TH August 23.59 IST 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