Position: Grants Officer - CSSPII

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: ETB 55,262.00

Application Deadline: December, 14/2022 

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefits for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realize their potential and participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, get a high-quality education and gain internationally recognized qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this job is to support the CSSP2 Grants Manager in contributing to the effective coordination and management of the Civil Society Support Programme’s (CSSP) grant funds, in line with programme’s strategic direction and in compliance with policies and requirements of CSSP2, the British Council and donors.

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:

• Adherence to British Council and DFID standards in the coordination and maintenance of office facilities, equipment, communication

• Completeness of supporting records, files and supporting documentation related to travel, procurement and logistics undertaken in Addis Ababa

• Quality of logistical and administrative support provided to visiting staff, consultants, partners and events

• Responsible for a full range of administrative tasks related to programme delivery and accountable for all office errands and logistics

Role-specific knowledge and experience:

• Project and Contract Management

• Financial management

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary and multi-organizational teams and partners to achieve common objectives in a complex matrix management structure

Minimum requirements:

• A first degree or comparable professional experience in Social Studies, CSO/third sector development or a similar discipline

Further Information

Pay Band – BRC-6-F

Salary: ETB 55,262.00

Contract Type – Fixed term contract ending 7 August 2023

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Language requirements: Fluency in English (C1 or IELTS 6.5 or equivalent), Amharic and/or a language spoken and used in one of the regional states of the country.

Role holders must have existing rights to live and work in the country in which the role is based.

Role could require some domestic and international travel

Closing Date – 14 December 2022 applications will close 23:59 South Africa Time

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behavior is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under-representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

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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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, and identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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