British Council-Director - Education and Society

Director Education and Society 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 Director Education and Society. (Pay band 8 / Grade-E) The successful applicant will be expected to: provide strategic leadership for British Council Education and Society programme areas in Bangladesh, increasing the scale of income and impact across both these strategic business areas. ensure that financial and operational targets are achieved in a timely manner by the strategic business areas through accurate planning, financial management and reporting.   develop and manage strategic relationship with the key partners, donors, Govt. of Bangladesh, etc. identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership, positioning British Council for major donor-funded projects, building new partnerships and securing funding to support Education and Society strategies.  ensure continuous project improvement through monitoring and evaluation and reporting on project outcomes to internal and external clients and customers provide professional expertise and thought leadership on behalf of British Council in Bangladesh. And will have the following skills and experience: Specialist knowledge of Bangladesh Education infrastructure and good awareness of governance and youth-oriented society sectors. Very good knowledge and understanding of major donors’ priorities in Education and Society sector in Bangladesh. At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position in Education or Society sectors. Proven track record of designing and developing education or society programmes and evidence of success in developing and sustaining high level, strategic partnerships and relationships. Excellent skills and proven track record of delivering national level large scale project. Masters level qualification. Excellent presentation, interpersonal and team leadership skills. Excellent spoken and written English language skills. We can offer: Monthly salary range of Tk 121,025 – 163,125.00 (consolidated) but higher salary will be considered depending on skills and experience of the individual. Transport allowance of Tk 7,500.00 per month plus other benefits according to the organisation’s policy. Professional development opportunities and world class working environment. 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 the British Council Jobs portal. We will not respond to CVs. To apply, please click on the following link that will take you to the Jobs portal of British Council, Director Education and Society-Bangladesh Applications must be submitted electronically through the jobs portal of British Council only!! Closing date: 20 January 2015 (11:59 pm) 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.