Location: Kampala, Sub Saharan Africa, UG
Company: British Council
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We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Test Day Delivery and Logistics Coordinator
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Exams. To manage Venue Supervisor engagement, relationship, and performance. To co-ordinate and manage any risk or issue resolution, including co-ordination of customer communication directly or through customer services. To be point of contact for Venues/Venue Supervisors on the day. This role will be required to work test days which will involve weekend work as part of the contracted hours.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
- Undertakes the related planning and delivery functions in preparation for Test Days in line with BC processes.
- Receives and responds to enquiries from/to customers and may be a specific point of reference on queries relating to an area of nominated expertise or responsibility. Identifies where more complex issues require resolution by others and refers them on accordingly.
- Supports continuous improvement in the efficiency/cost effectiveness/quality of service delivery/systems in the unit or department
- Undertakes contingency and risk management on the ground, liaises with Customer Service, Examiner or Venue Staff to ensure alignment on communications Leads in providing support related to compliance or investigations on Test Day and related issues.
- Uses standard procedures and templates, regularly records, analyses and reports on operational activity such as venue staff performance to support senior managers in making timely and effective business decisions that respond to operational needs.
- Plans and prioritises own work activities, which span across a range of different work streams, responding to changing and at times competing requirements to ensure effective delivery of responsibilities over a weekly/monthly time horizon.
Role specific knowledge and experience:
- Experience working in a busy operational environment delivering high levels of customer service.
- Ability to ensure compliance, risk and security standards are monitored and maintained.
Minimum requirements:
- University degree in any subject or relevant qualification
Desirable:
- Experience of supporting delivery of computer or paper-based exams
Further Information
- Pay Band – BRC-4-F
- Salary: UGX 3,199,036.00 plus benefits
- Contract Type – Indefinite Contract
- Location: Kampala, Uganda
- Language requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English
- Role holder must have existing rights to live and work in the country the role is based.
- Role holder may be required to work on weekends and to supervise in centres outside of primary base.
- Closing Date – 4 July 2023 applications will close 23:59 South Africa Time
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