Rukhsana Asim

 To contribute to the achievement of the British Council’s objectives through the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of the Connecting Classroom (Schools) Project.
 To build and maintain key relationships and partnerships with ministries, including the Ministries of Education and other key stakeholders
 Manage and deliver all aspects of Education, Arts, creative economies and arts and development work in Punjab, including research, development, event and project management, monitoring and evaluation.
 To co-ordinate regular stakeholder meetings in-country, including a steering committee constituted of senior policy makers and ministry officials to review and monitor the implementation of the Connecting Classroom Country Delivery Plan in line with government priorities
 Develop and strengthen networks of Education, Arts, creative economies and development contacts in Punjab
 Build and manage partnerships with the corporate, development and government sectors to ensure sustainability of the project in the long term
 Agree an annual plan with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure effective marketing and customer service and to increase audience reach of all aspects of the work for which the post is responsible.
 Manage effective business risk and financial of all projects delegated to the post on a regular basis as defined in the project and programme
 to maintain existing and develop new professional relationships:
 Corporate, foundation and arts and community and social development organisation contacts British Council arts, education and global citizenship colleagues in Pakistan, South Asia and London
 To effectively manage project resources including delegated budgets and ensure that processes are accurately adhered to. This includes, producing timely activity, financial, monitoring and evaluation and risk management reports on an agreed and regular basis with British Council Senior Managers in Pakistan and the UK.

 To effectively line manage the Lahore delivery team in the absence of HOP and Project officer (specifically) resulting in enhanced team work, improved quality
 agreeing SMART deliverables that are aligned with higher level plans for each individual with feedback providers
 actively managing performance throughout the year, providing opportunities for regular dialogue supported by regular face-to-face meetings, at least quarterly
 address any underperformance issues quickly and effectively
 support relevant development of staff
 ensure all documentation and formal review meetings are completed on time
 all staff to have undertaken essential training and briefings including Equal opportunity and