BOTSWANA - PROJECT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES MANAGER

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We require a well-qualified, professionally confident, committed and flexible team-player to join our team in Gaborone, Botswana.

The post holder will a) manage the British Council, Botswana Resources (including finance, premises and business support services) and b) will provide support to project delivery as required. The post is available immediately and the probation period is three months. The duration of the contract is initially one year, with a possibility for extension.

Qualifications

• Financial management

Skills

• Communication skills
• Generic management skills

Experience

• At least 4 years experience in financial management
• At least 2 years previous experience in the use of SAP
• Marketing and public relations experience desirable

Essential Behaviours

• Creating a shared purpose
• Connecting with others
• Working together
• Being accountable
• Making it happen
• Shaping the future

A detailed job profile for the post, an application form, and a guide for the required behaviours can be requested from our office via email or accessed through the links. Please send your request togeneral.enquiries@britishcouncil.org.bw stating which post you are interested in.

Completed application forms and any required accompanying documents can be submitted to general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org.bw or hand delivered to our office at The British Council, British High Commission Building, Queen’s Road, The Mall, Gaborone Botswana on or before 12 noon, 3 August 2012.

A competitive package will be offered to the right candidate.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We work to ensure that people are not unjustifiably discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant grounds. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.