Project Coordinator, Education

Job Profile : Project Coordinator, Education

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Pay Band: 4/H

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, with the possibility of extension

Closing date : 16th Nov 2026 at 21:59 IST Time

Role purpose

Support the delivery of programmes and projects by coordinating financial administration, reporting, data management, operational activities, and partner engagement, ensuring compliance with British Council policies and procedures.

Role context

This role is part of the Cultural Engagement (CE) Strategic Business Unit, which delivers global programmes across arts, education, English, and research. The role supports projects funded through grants, partnerships, and external clients, following British Council programme and project management standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Programme Support

• Support programme delivery, monitoring, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Manage data collection, quality assurance, basic analysis, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate due diligence, records management, grants administration, procurement, and event/training delivery.
• Contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives within programmes.

Financial Management

• Assist with budget planning, expenditure tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure audit compliance.
• Process vendor payments and manage supplier relationships in line with SAP Finance (FABS) procedures.
• Ensure compliance with British Council financial policies.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build and manage relationships with partners, stakeholders, suppliers, and vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely, quality service delivery.

Self-Management

• Work independently, manage priorities effectively, and deliver against project deadlines.

Language Requirement: Native Ukrainian, C1 English

Minimum/Essential:

• Experience of working in a supporting role on programmes or projects.
• Administrative and financial administration experience.
• Good understanding of basic concepts of monitoring and evaluation, and how they are central to good project management.