Dedication: full time
Temporary post: from 1 November 2012 to 28 February 2013.

Job Aim

To support the planning, promotion, management, delivery and evaluation of project outputs, working with partners, external service providers and stakeholders to meet the British Council's strategic objectives and engagement targets in the Americas region and in accordance with British Council values and Customer Service and Equal Opportunity and Diversity standards.

Among the different duties, the Project Officer will:

• Support the planning and the delivery of project outputs through partnerships to meet all projects, within financial compliance and other guidelines
• Support the delivery or regional/country agreed marketing and communications plans for outputs of specific projects as outlined in the Marketing and Communications plans for local and large scale projects
• Provide planned and agreed support to the delivery of activity
• Help identify potential partners and work effectively with already existing partners for projects

Special requirements:

• Project and Contract Management
• Proven experience in project delivery
• Ability to operate in English and Spanish at a good operational level

Benefits of working with the British Council include

• Training opportunities
• Flexible working
• Discount on English courses
• Comfortable working environment

How to apply

1. Read the Role Profile carefully
2. Here you can download the Behavioural Competency Dictionary and the Generic Skills (Marketing and Customer Service, Project and Contract Management)
3. Submit a completed CV application form (this document includes the Guidance Notes for completing application form) to recruitment@britishcouncil.org.ve
4. We will shortlist candidates based on the completed application form.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS 21 OCTOBER 2012. Only applications on the official application form will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

About the British Council

The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.