Role Purpose

• Implementation of a large single country project or programme funded by British Council and other partners or clients in compliance with British Council policies and procedures.

• Under the supervision of the Country Director and with the support of Project Senior Responsible Officer based in the UK, the SRIII Programme Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of all necessary activities leading to the achievement of expected results of the programme in Northern Morocco in compliance with British Council process and contract signed with the FCDO.

Project Description

• Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and delivered by the British Council, Increased resilience II aims to strengthen young people’s resilience – their ability to “survive and thrive” whatever pressures and hazards they confront. It will be implemented over three years (2022-2025) in Northern Morocco

• Engages young people in at-risk areas through activities that interest them, such as Active Citizens, sports, education, local governance, and culture.

• Helps young people to identify local issues and trains them to develop the networks and skills to respond

• Mentors young people as they apply their skills to design and deliver social initiatives to enhance community life

• Trains CSOs to better communicate their work to young people and develop initiatives that create opportunities to engage local youth

Main Accountabilities

Leadership & Management

• Leadership role on large programme

• Manages delivery teams and the project team.

• Manages all EDI processes and ensures comprehensive use of internal tools in programme design and delivery. Act as an EDI focal point for Morocco.

• Relationship & Stakeholders

• Leads on relationships at a project/programme level.

• Holds delivery partners to account including supply chain management where applicable.

• Communicates internally and externally about a project’s success/challenges and lessons learned.

Commercial and Financial Management

• Manage and control the agreed budget, expenditure and income against plans, ensure accuracy of reports and ensure sound financial management and analysis across the portfolio through monthly finance reviews and quarterly business reviews.

• Ensure timely and accurate planning and forecasting, timely reporting of risks, including financial and identify opportunities and mitigation actions

Programme Management

• Ensures that the programme is compliant with all internal policies and processes (for example safeguarding, EDI, supply change management, social value and conflict sensitivity).

• Contributes to development of, owns and delivers, the Programme Management Plan

• Identifies risks in a project or programme and puts together mitigation strategies with SRO.

• Responsible for data management including timely data entry, quality assurance of data, undertaking basic analysis of monitoring data, and developing progress reports.

• Undertakes programme-specific data collection as needed and works with colleagues to identify indicators and tools for data collection, quality assures all data, and undertakes basic analysis.

• Supports the design of results-based programmes including development of basic M & E plans and results frameworks.

• Undertakes lessons learned and action-reporting and shares learning for future design.

• Manages, finance, procurement, compliance and reporting on a project/programme.

• Works closely with sources of digital skills and expertise to ensure high quality digital inputs on programmes and projects.

Business Development

• Supports the development and management of relationships with strategic clients and partners.

• Applies due diligence requirements to potential partners.

• Coordinates research in country/regional context such as analysis of client and partner trends and opportunities.

• Manages network of associate advisors, consultants and partners.

• Embeds effective processes, standards and tools to support pipeline and consultant/partner relationship management.

• Manages or supports the development of high-quality bids/ proposals.

• Participates in contract negotiations with partners and clients, and prepares agreements such as non-disclosure, pre-bid, contract and partner and consultant agreements.

• Ensures timely reporting and communication on externally funded contracts/grant funded initiatives.

• Participates in programme and project reviews and closure activities, helping to ensure learning is embedded in the development of new business.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

• To actively Contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people’s well-being and mental health.

• Understand the British Council’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to your role and make time for learning and development relating to EDI and anti-racism.

About You (essential Requirements For The Role)

• Professional use of French and English languages (minimum level : C1/B2 CEFR)

• Written and spoken Arabic

• Master degree in a relevant subject or Bachelor/licence level with significant experience;

• Foundation level Project Management qualification (in-house training or evidence of CPD in this area could be considered) or equivalent work experience.

• Experience of managing multi country or large in-country programmes that have met project closure and audit standards.

• Knowledge and/or experience of working with at least two types of funding sources within a structured compliance regime.

• Experience of client management, partner management and/or contract management.

• Experience of managing a wide range of stakeholders.

• Significant experience of managing projects or managing aspects of programmes.

• Experience in spotting risk in a project or programme and putting together successful risk mitigation with SRO

• Understanding of MEL principles

• Experience of managing teams.

• Experience of conducting lessons learned reviews/After action reviews to inform future programme design and management.

• Business development

Desirable Requirements

• Substantial experience of managing projects/programmes

• Experience of managing dispersed teams.

Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English.

• Lieu de travail Maroc| Rabat et région, Maroc
• Date d'expiration 24 Septembre
• Niveau de poste Confirmé / Expérimenté
• Secteur d'activité Services
• Nombre de postes 01