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

Lead impactful non-formal. Manages end-to-end delivery of non-formal education programmes that empower young people and strengthen communities, such as Youth Connect. The role will oversee stakeholder engagement, project plans, reporting, compliance, and funded programme delivery to ensure high-quality outcomes and sustainable impact in Lebanon.

Role Accountabilities

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, delivery partners and suppliers, while supporting procurement and contract delivery.
• Holding suppliers accountable for delivering against contractual commitments and agreed outcomes.
• Developing strong internal relationships and networks to enable effective collaboration.
  

Commercial & Financial Management

• Ensuring robust financial planning, forecasting and budget management in partnership with finance teams, supported by SAP reporting, variance analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitoring expenditure, P2P compliance, commitments, mis-postings and journals to ensure financial accuracy and control.
• Delivering timely, high-quality British Council, client and partner reporting in compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Project Management

• Contributing to project management plans, risk mitigation, procurement, contracting, compliance and reporting to support successful delivery.
• Ensuring high-quality reporting from grant recipients, consultants and external providers, while managing procurement in line with required standards.
• Leading data management, quality assurance, monitoring, analysis and progress reporting to meet programme and funding requirements.

Business Development

• Supporting the development of commercial proposals, embedding EDI principles and gender-sensitive programming.
• Working with business support teams to ensure accurate costing and pricing of proposals.
• Ensuring timely reporting and communication for externally funded contracts, grant-funded initiatives and internal reporting requirements.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Fostering an inclusive and anti-racist culture by promoting equity, wellbeing and awareness of personal biases.
• Applying and continuously developing knowledge of the British Council’s EDI and anti-racism approach within the role.
• Embedding EDI best practice across NFE projects and programmes, advancing gender equality, disability inclusion and social inclusion.

Qualifications

Education: Degree and/or equivalent experience

Professional Qualifications

Project management or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience

Role Specific Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects across the full project lifecycle, from initiation through to successful delivery.
• Strong knowledge of project procurement, evaluation and reporting requirements.
• Proven capability in managing project budgets, financial planning and expenditure.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse groups.
• Established capability in project or programme management, balancing multiple priorities and delivering outcomes.
• Proficiency in using technology and digital tools to support effective project delivery.
• Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
  

Desirable

• Strong knowledge of the youth skills and/or international development sectors, with the ability to apply sector insights in practice.
• Project management qualification is desirable.

Important Information:

Language Requirements: Proficient written and spoken English and Arabic
Location/Country: Beirut, Lebanon
Pay Band: 6 G
Department: Education
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (2 years)
Working Arrangement: Onsite, with frequent field visits and possibility of working outside office hours
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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