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Higher Education Project Support

The British Council is seeking to recruit the service of a Higher Education Project Support.

Role Purpose:

To provide administrative and logistical support to the Higher Education team in delivery of projects under the four programme pillars in Ghana.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To effectively deliver products, services and networks to enable Ghana to achieve defined regional and local project outcomes.

Event Support:

Provide the administrative and “hands-on” support to ensure Higher Education events are run in accordance with British Council expectations.
Ensure branding and communications are in place, and that audience feedback is gathered and subsequently recorded.
Keep an up-to-date database of Higher Education stakeholders, beneficiaries of projects and participants of events.

Marketing and Communications:

Work with the Regional Communications/Marketing Officer to ensure that Higher Education activities in Ghana, and across the British Council are communicated regularly and fully via digital platforms (website and social media).

Ensure that projects are marketed to the highest standards in print (press, publications), digitally (websites, social media, TV, radio) and at events (conferences, workshops, meetings).
Ensure that project documentation, agenda and correspondence are captured and stored safely.

Financial administration:

To provide financial support to the project managers, including raising of purchase orders, getting quotes from suppliers.

Administrative Support:

As required and delegated by the team members.

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Job requirements:

First degree or equivalent from a recognized university
Events management and projects delivery skills
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management skills
Learning and adaptability skills
Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Additional Information:

Duration: 12 months

Remuneration: Interns will receive a monthly stipend

Contract Type – Locally Engaged

Location – Accra, Ghana

Requirements – All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in the country of application.  The British Council will not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.