Programme Support & Administrative Officer – CARA, ECD, New Delhi

About the role

The British High Commission in New Delhi is recruiting a Programme Support and Administrative Officer (Grade AO) for the Climate Action for a Resilient Asia (CARA) programme, now under the Energy and Climate Directorate (ECD). The postholder supports the CARA Programme Manager and gives administrative and programme management support to other ECD programmes, including Communities of Expertise. The role is full-time, permanent, with a start date of 25 January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Administer meetings, diaries and logistics, draft agendas, take minutes and coordinate workshops, visits and programme reviews
• Maintain programme records, track milestones, actions, risks and issues, and support compliance with the Programme Operating Framework (PrOF)
• Process invoices, monitor payment schedules, support budget monitoring and forecasting, and help prepare management reports
• Maintain monitoring information, support progress reports and capture lessons learned
• Take part in the CREAD Portfolio Assurance Hub, helping other teams check compliance with PrOF across procurement, commercial, financial and safeguarding matters

Required profile

• Graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. finance, project management, business administration, international development) and at least 2-3 years' experience managing projects or programmes in bilateral/multilateral agencies, civil society or government
• Proficiency in English, spoken, read and written
• Experience in climate programmes is desirable
• OCI cardholders must hold a valid special work permit from the Government of India; the BHC cannot sponsor work visas

Required skills

• Good knowledge of computer programmes, especially MS Office and Excel
• Numeracy and accuracy in forecasting and managing expenditure
• Teamwork, flexibility and ability to follow corporate procedures

What we offer

• Salary of INR 57,461 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation Fund
• Domiciliary medical cover and a group hospitalisation scheme for family members
• Annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave, paid sick leave and a 5-day working week
• Performance-linked increments and staff bonuses
• No relocation or travel costs provided