English Programmes Coordinator

Transformation has resulted in changes in skills requirements, roles, and numbers of roles required in the new operating model. The roles in the new operating model will be restricted to employees in the selection pool in the first instance. Selection for any jobs that remain unfilled following the agreed selection process will be conducted in line with the Global Recruitment policy.

• Job Title: English Programmes Coordinator
• Pay Band –  PB4
• Closing Date (Time) – 20th Jan 2026
• Location – Palestine
• This role is Part Time – 5 hours * 4 days
• Contract Type – Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
• Salary – ILS 4185

Purpose of job:

Supports the programme team in the implementation of English and School Education programmes in compliance with British Council policies and procedures including financial admin, reporting and data collection, marketing and communications, operational project delivery and managing relations with delivery partners.

Main opportunities/challenges for this role 

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:

Project Coordination

• Manage programme data including timely data entry, data quality assurance, and basic monitoring analysis.
• Develop accurate progress and donor reports in line with funder requirements.
• Support internal compliance processes including due diligence, records management, and secure data storage.
• Coordinate grants administration processes including selection, evaluation, and procurement.
• Plan and coordinate programme events, trainings, and workshops.
• Manage all logistical arrangements for project activities to ensure smooth delivery.
• Support the development and implementation of safeguarding action plans.
• Coordinate marketing and communications activities to enhance project visibility and impact.

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a key coordination point between project teams, partners, vendors, and beneficiaries.

Managing Self and Others

• Hold vendors and suppliers accountable for timely and quality service delivery.
• Work independently, managing multiple tasks and priorities to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members, partners, suppliers, and beneficiaries.

Commercial and Financial Support

• Support planning, monitoring, and reporting on project budgets, expenditure, and forecasts.
• Manage smaller project budgets and report financial updates to Programme Managers and senior leadership.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with audit and compliance requirements.
• Process vendor payments in a timely manner in accordance with FABS (SAP Finance) system guidelines.
• Ensure full compliance with British Council financial policies and external funder requirements.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

• Actively contribute to an inclusive, anti-racist organisational culture.
• Demonstrate awareness of personal bias and take steps to mitigate its impact.
• Promote equity, respect, well-being, and mental health within teams and partnerships.
• Apply the British Council’s EDI principles in day-to-day work and decision-making.
• Commit to ongoing learning and development in equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Language Requirement: B2 level of English and Arabic

Role specific knowledge and experience

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.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Experience in the education sector Experience with supporting the marketing and communications

We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We will support all employees to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment.  We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.