Education & Arts Project Coordinator

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

Advisory, Policy and Expertise

Fixed Term Contract for 2 Years

Qatar

Min 5733 - Max 7,165 QAT/Monthly Gross

13th Oct 2026 at 11:59 pm Qatar time / 9:59 pm UK time

Supports the programme team in the implementation of programmes and projects in compliance with British Council policies and procedures. The role provides administrative, financial and operational support across projects and programmes, including financial administration, reporting and data collection, project delivery and managing relationships with delivery partners, clients, vendors and other stakeholders. The postholder will also contribute to business development planning and support the effective delivery of programme activities, ensuring that project deadlines, compliance requirements and relevant British Council standards are met.

This role sits within Cultural Engagement (CE). CE brings together the British Council's portfolio of work in arts, education, English and research. Our portfolio is delivered through a set of globally led programmes that position our work and impact within our strategic framework. These programmes contribute to the delivery of our key performance indicators and impact ambitions. Programme management roles deliver activities and projects within this global programme and strategic framework.

Our programmes are funded through the British Council's grant in aid, partnerships and external clients. The British Council has a contextualised programme and project management framework, with clear standards and procedures for programme management set out by the CE Centre of Excellence. This framework is aligned with the Cabinet Office Functional Standard for Project Delivery, the FCDO Operating Framework and the Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge.

• Hold vendors and suppliers to account for delivering agreed services.
• Work independently and manage workload effectively against project and programme deadlines.
• Contribute effectively to the programme team and support the successful delivery of project activities.

• Plan and report on project financial plans, budget expenditure and forecasting to Programme Managers and the Head of Programme Delivery.
• Manage smaller project budgets.
• Maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions in accordance with audit requirements.
• Maintain effective relationships with vendors and ensure payments are processed on time and in accordance with FABS online system (SAP Finance) guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with British Council financial policies and procedures.

• Manage project and programme data, including timely data entry, quality assurance and basic analysis of monitoring data.
• Develop progress reports to meet the requirements of funders.
• Support internal compliance activities, including due diligence, records management, data collection and data storage.
• Manage grants administration, including selection and evaluation processes.
• Manage procurement processes in accordance with relevant British Council standards and procedures.
• Manage event-based components and training activities within programmes.
• Support project and programme managers in implementing diversity mainstreaming action plans and contribute to their delivery.