Head of UAE Alumni Programme Jobs In Dubai - British Council

Description

Head of UAE Alumni Programme Jobs In Dubai | British CouncilFor More Top Organization Jobs Click HereTo develop an effective and efficient operating environment within the UAE that enables the country operation to deliver the Alumni contract as defined in the Description of Actions, aligned to the Cultural Engagement global business and Country Business Plan.

Role is responsible for the management and delivery of the Alumni Programme through the full life cycle of initiation, planning & design, delivery, closure and evaluation, engaging with all stakeholders needed to achieve the goals required for their success (including time, budget, quality, impact).

This role will typically require some technical expertise in Higher Education and Stakeholder relations.


Responsibilities:

Identify challenges/opportunities within the Alumni Programme and escalate these so that challenges are addressed and opportunities maximised to increase programme efficiencies and impactManage the relationship with the funding party and maintain fluid communication with the steering group.

Work with peers and colleagues across the Education Network.

Support the embedding of a culture of compliance within the programme, ensuring that the CE single assurance framework (including MCCs, ACC, deep dives etc), corporate policies and procedures, global standards, operating guidelines and local regulations are implemented, monitored and maintained across the regional portfolio.

As part of the above, support compliance with global standards on business development including pipeline management, adherence to due diligence processes and support to the business development approvals process.

Analyse and interpret data and insight on the quality of delivery, including MCC reports, using this information to share learning across programmes and projects and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements:

Language requirements:
Proficiency in English and ArabicUniversity degree or equivalent experienceExperience of managing programmes that include external stakeholdersDemonstrated experience in Education programmesGathering evidence to demonstrate assuranceBringing ideas and insight which informs more effective ways of workingExperience of supporting the delivery of training and development opportunitiesExperience managing reporting processesExperience of managing/supporting projectsKnowledge of good practice in one or more of these areas – programme/project/contract management, assurance frameworks or workforce planning

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