Project Support Officer Arts and Culture

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.We connect. We inspire.Project Support Officer Arts and CultureThe RoleThe British Council would like to offer students / graduates an experiential learning opportunity to gain real world experience through a national service programme. The practical experience the project support person is expected to complement the theoretical knowledge he/she has gained during their studies. The project support person is expected to both learn from and contribute to the workplace during the service period in turn providing an opportunity to increase employability skills. An outcome being that graduates are more employable and successful because of the skills they acquire.Main Accountabilities But Not Limited To The FollowingUnder the overall guidance of Arts Project Manager, the project support person(s) duties will include:General support with organizing eventsData collection and reporting for events to support British Council corporate Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks.Updating and managing the contact database for all art contactsAssist in the completion of project reportsProject DeliveryProvides support for project and organise training events across country to a high standard and within deadline. To make arrangements for visitors, team members, including booking travel, accommodation and preparing programmes.Engages in monitoring and evaluation activities as directed by the Project Manager.Financial AdministrationTo provide financial support to the project managers, including raising of purchase orders, getting quotes from suppliers.ProcurementTo ensure supplier and procurement standards are maintained in all transactions and project activity.Marketing And CommunicationsTo ensure that projects are marketed to the highest standards in print (press, publications), digitally (websites, social media, TV, radio) and at trainings (conferences, workshops, meetings).To ensure that project documentation, agenda and correspondence are captured and stored safely on SharePoint.Requirements Of The RoleBsc/HNDEvents management and projects organisationExperience of organising exhibitions related projects and or other art events.Attention to detailInnovative relation creatives both in country and globallyHaving educational backgrounds in the Art, culture, communication and or literature/ related fieldsProficient in English (reading, writing, listening, speaking)DesirableExperience in development of statistics, charts in Excel and Web 2.0 tools.Experience in organising local and/or project support at national eventsExperience working with artists or within the arts spaceExperience in managing mailbox; attending to queries in a professional and timely mannerGraduate within the last 3 years seeking to do his/her national service with the councilClosing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 23 November 2025 South Africa Time / 22:59 UK TimeWe request that applications be submitted in EnglishYou must have the legal right to work in the country at the time of application.Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.Important InformationDepartment: ArtsContract Duration: Two (2) Years Fixed TermPay band: 2Basic Monthly Salary: GHC 3,839.00Location: Accra, GhanaBritish Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StatementWe are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.Safeguarding StatementThe British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org