Project Manager India/UK Together

Job Description

Job descriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesRole Title: Project Manager India/UK TogetherClient British CouncilTenure: Fixed term contract for a tenure of 10 months.Location:Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
• The role will be on the third party payroll i.e. Orcapod services
• India/UK Together, a Season of Culture is a year-long celebration of the long-standing relationship between India and the UK. Celebrating Indias 75th Independence anniversary, the Season will see a vast programme of creative collaboration, education and cultural exchange take place online and in cities across both countries.
• Working with a number of partners and institutions in the field of Arts, Education and English, the British Council is developing a programme of cultural activity which will bring together people in both countries, raise awareness around key real world issues, and strengthen and celebrate the UK and Indias educational and cultural ties.
• As Project Manager, India/UK Together you will support the delivery of Arts projects as part of the India-UK Together Season of Culture, working with artists and organisations in the UK and India to ensure that project outcomes are achieved. The post holders(s) will provide on-the-ground support for project delivery in India, including planning, logistics, budget management, monitoring and evaluation.
• You can read more about the work of the British Council in India here:
https://www.britishcouncil.in/frequireProject Management
• Assume financial management and monitoring of projects, including supporting external partners to submit financial reports to the British Council which are timely and high quality
• Secure appropriate internal and external communications support for Arts projects
• Write communications copy, identifying key messages in both India and the UK
• Lead on the collection of data and data entry as part of the British Councils internal monitoring and evaluation framework
• Cultivate and model a compliance culture to ensure that operational procedures are met, risk is managed and programmes meet ODA criteria and financial deadlines
• Support with final monitoring and evaluation reporting internally and externally
• Ensure risk register and other project management documents are updated on a regular basis
• Support with trouble shooting, and appropriate escalation, for any issues with delivery
• Ensure coordination of events across British Council Arts, Education and English including guest lists and invitations with partners and across British Council and British High Commission; and where appropriate relevant Government of India stakeholders and sponsors
Sector/subject expertise
• Provide expert advice and support to external partners to ensure high quality programme content in major Arts projects based on a genuine understanding of the key British Council Arts priorities and best practice within the arts sector within India
• Apply own knowledge of the India arts and creative industries sector to support the delivery of Arts projects that meet the specific needs of the country while also providing value to UK arts and creative industry organisations.
Application and Assessment Process
• To apply for this position please submit:
• Youre CV/Resume, detailing experience relevant to this role. Please ensure documents are no more than 3 A4 pages and submitted as a Word Document or a PDF
• A short statement detailing your interest in the role and any relevant experience you would like to highlight. This statement should be a maximum of 500 words and submitted as a Word Document or a PDF
• Please submit both documents to hidden_email
• Application timeline:
• 3rd June 2022: applications close (11.59pm IST)
Experience: (5 to 10 years)
• Knowledge and understanding of the arts and creative industries context within India able to lead
• Digital events on basic platforms (Microsoft Teams) ensuring key standards are met, including those for accessibility and safeguarding
• Knowledge and understanding of the arts and creative industries context within the UK
• Experience of working on international arts projects
• An active and up-to-date network of diverse arts sector contacts in India
• An active commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Experience delivering projects within the arts and creative industries sector within India
• Project Management experience including financial reporting, monitoring and evaluation, partnership and relationship management
• Experience of delivering on-the-ground events
• Good English communication skills
Locations
• New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai

Keyskills :
project managementfinance researchproject coordination