Supporting Effective Dispute Resolution (SEDR) is a four-year project due to be implemented by the British Council with external funding support. The aim of the project is to strengthen dialogue between the people and the state, thereby contributing to the resolution of critical underlying causes of conflict and prevention of escalation of local disputes. 

The British Council wishes to invite applications from interested candidates for Team Leader consultancy position to successfully lead in the delivery of SEDR.

Details

Location Colombo, Sri Lanka (with regular travel, particularly to Northern, Eastern and Uva Provinces)
Duration Until 31 January 2024
Closing date Sunday 19 July 2020

Role overview

The team leader role purpose is to successfully lead in the delivery of SEDR in line with the programme’s stated objectives, SEDR’s collaborative approach across government and civil society actors, and in accordance with British Council and funder standards.

The Team Leader will serve as SEDR’s representative and key point of the technical contact for the British Council, our funding agency in Sri Lanka, all programme partners and other relevant stakeholders across the government and civil society sectors.  

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit a CV (maximum 4 pages) and cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining their suitability for the role with direct reference to the profile requirements to the following email address: justice@britishcouncil.org.

Please use the following subject line in your e-mail: Application SEDR Team Leader: (Your Name)

Applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted approximately two weeks after the closing date. We anticipate interviews for this role will take place in early August 2020.

The closing date for applications is 11.59 p.m. (UK time), on Sunday 19 July 2020.
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