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English & School Education Project Manager
Pay Band: 6
Contract Type: Indefinite Contract
Location: Uganda
Closing Date: 17th Nov 2026 at 11:59 pm EAT time / 8:59 PM UK time
Please note that applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Uganda at the time of application. Visa sponsorship and relocation support are not available for this role.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated English & School Education Project Manager to support the delivery of impactful education programmes in Uganda.
You will lead the successful implementation of English and School Education projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery, effective stakeholder engagement, sound financial management, and compliance with British Council and donor requirements.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that strengthen education systems, improve learning outcomes, and expand equitable access to quality education.
About Our Work
The British Council’s English and School Education portfolio aims to improve teaching and learning within formal and non-formal education systems.
Our Work Is Delivered Through Three Global Programme Areas
English Connects
- Professional development opportunities for teachers, teacher educators and school leaders
- Online communities, events and educational resources
School Systems
- Language policy and practice
- Foundational learning
- Teacher professional development
- Education technology
- Girls’ education and equitable access to learning
Empowerment
- English language, digital and core skills development
- Support for girls and young women, displaced people, marginalised youth and disabled people
In Uganda, we work alongside government institutions, development partners and education stakeholders to address challenges in learning outcomes, teacher development and equitable access to quality education.
What You’ll Do
Project Delivery
- Lead the planning and implementation of English and School Education projects.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and delivery frameworks.
- Monitor progress and ensure projects are delivered on time and to agreed quality standards.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with contractual, donor and British Council requirements.
Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with project partners, suppliers and stakeholders.
- Manage communications with internal and external partners.
- Coordinate and monitor supplier and contractor performance.
- Lead small project teams to deliver agreed outputs.
Monitoring and Learning
- Support monitoring, evaluation and learning activities.
- Collect, analyse and report project data.
- Contribute to programme reporting and evidence generation.
- Ensure accurate and timely data management.
Finance and Compliance
- Support project budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Monitor expenditure and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
- Manage project procurement processes and documentation.
- Maintain robust project records and reporting systems.
Sector Engagement
- Contribute knowledge of the local education sector to programme delivery.
- Support the sharing of research, insights and best practice.
- Maintain awareness of developments within Uganda’s education landscape.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
- Experience managing projects from start to finish.
- Experience working with external partners and stakeholders.
- Experience using technology to support project delivery.
- Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning activities.
- Strong organisation and project coordination skills.
Desirable Experience
- Experience managing teacher education or professional development programmes.
- Experience delivering online, face-to-face or blended learning projects.
- Experience working on donor-funded education programmes.
Skills and Knowledge
You Will Bring
- Strong project management skills.
- Knowledge of Uganda’s school education system.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Data analysis and reporting capability.
- Effective communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage risks and ensure compliance.
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Degree in Education, English Language Teaching, International Development or a related field.
- Foundation-level project management qualification.
Language Requirement
The British Council’s systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.