Job description

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

Role

Play a key role in delivering impactful Non-Formal Education programmes in Lebanon, including Youth Connect, that create meaningful opportunities for young people and communities. Drive seamless programme delivery through strong partner collaboration, effective project coordination, and robust financial and operational management, ensuring quality, compliance, and lasting impact.

Role Accountabilities

Managing Self and Others

• Holding vendors and suppliers accountable for delivering services while maintaining effective working relationships.
• Working independently, managing priorities and workload to meet project deadlines.

Financial Support

• Planning, monitoring and reporting project budgets, expenditure and forecasts, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting effective budget management.
• Ensuring timely vendor payments and full compliance with British Council financial policies, procedures and audit requirements.

Project Management

• Managing data, reporting, compliance, grants administration, procurement, and monitoring activities to support successful programme delivery and funder requirements.
• Coordinating events, training and programme activities while contributing to diversity mainstreaming across NFE and Cultural Engagement programmes.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Building and managing effective relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders to support programme objectives.
• Managing vendor and supplier relationships, ensuring accountability for quality service delivery.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

• Fostering an inclusive and anti-racist culture by promoting equity, wellbeing and awareness of personal bias in all aspects of work.
• Embedding EDI principles across NFE projects and programmes, advancing gender equality, disability inclusion and social inclusion while actively supporting ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree or proven experience in one of British Council’s portfolio areas (Arts, Education, English)

Role specific skills

• Demonstrated experience of working in a supporting role on programmes or projects.
• Administrative and financial administration experience.
• Good understanding of basic concepts of monitoring and evaluation, and how they are central to good project management

Important Information:

Language Requirements: Proficient written and spoken English and Arabic
Location/Country: Beirut, Lebanon
Pay Band: 4 H
Department:  Education
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (2 years)
Working Arrangement: Onsite

Closing Date: 01 October 2026 at 11:59 PM IST and 01 October 2026 at 09:29 PM EEST

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.

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. Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.   

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.

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