International Development Jobs

Would you like to help send donated medicines around the world to those who do not have access to live-saving medicines? IHP is recruiting a Logistics Officer to become part of our growing logistics team who coordinate the safe and responsible donation of medical products to where the needs are greatest, so that people don’t suffer needlessly from treatable illnesses.

As a Logistics Officer you will play an integral role in IHP’s work arranging the shipping of donated medicines and medical supplies, for example our essential health packs and antibiotics, ensuring their secure transportation to diaster hit and vulnerable communities such as Sudan and Gaza.

Your responsibilites will include:

• ​Securing cost effective shipping quotes from some of the largest freightforwarders in the UK
• Preparing shipping documentation
• Ensuring shipping files are accurate and kept up to date
• Communicating regularly with our donor companies and receiving NGO partners
• Updating offers on our management system

Who you are:

- You'll have administrative/record keeping experience or demonstable transferable skills
- A dedicated team player who enjoys working well in a small team as well as autonomously
- Adaptable and can meet competing priorities, deadlines and tagets
- Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy and be numerically minded (Intermediate Excel skills desirable)
- IT literate in MS Office applications with experience of working with data and systems
- A natural problem solver, you'll have a good initative and be solutions focused
- Proficient communication skills, verbally and written with an ability to build strong working relationships
- Highly organised multi-tasker, with a personality that works calmly under pressure 
- Commited to upholding IHP's Christian ethos and values

For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

About IHP

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest. 

In the last three years, IHP have supported over 54 million patients and vulnerable communities around the world – places such as Yemen, Ukraine and Gaza. We’ve sent medicine worth well over £56 million, changing lives and impacting futures. We run multiple partnerships to support this work – with pharmaceutical companies who donate medicines, our logistics partners who help us warehouse and ship the medicines overseas and finally our valued NGO partners and individual medics delivering healthcare to those who need it.  Together these partnerships enable medicines to reach those in need.

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

IHP Staff Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if part-time)
• Specsavers eyecare vouchers
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
• Health and wellbeing support via Unum help@hand app
• Bike2work scheme
• Opportunities to get involved with our EDI working group
• Training and development opportunities
• Hybrid working/Modern office near Chancery Lane tube station

We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group.  Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'. 

Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard and you have the space to work independently and develop!

The Job

The Finance Officer will work closely with the Business & Operations Manager (BOM). GISF is funded by various donors on different projects with overlapping resources. The Finance Officer will ensure expenditure is allocated to relevant projects and donor funds and will assist in the preparation of GISF’s annual budget, proposal budgets, and implementing budgeting and grant forecasting systems with GISF’s leadership team and project managers. The role will is offered on a part time basis with the possibility of increasing number of hours worked if required.

Job Description

Finance

• Invoicing – reviewing and paying invoices, invoicing members – ensuring compliance, authorisation requirements, flagging and investigating discrepancies and responding to related queries
• Provide financial support to the procurement process, from raising requests to assessing tenders for value-for-money and compliance.
• Validate travel expenses in advance of staff travel, and process expenses on return.
• Maintain the filing system for financial documentation
• Ensure payment documents’ compliance with GISF internal financial procedures and donor regulations.
• Produce relevant financial reports on a regular basis.
• Fulfil daily accounting tasks and assist in coordinating financial functions and services.
• Be the point of contact for GISF’s external bookkeeper and Financial Accountant

Grants

• Provide clear and relevant financial guidance for the management of ongoing projects
• Ensure that all projects implemented by GISF comply with donor financial rules and regulations as well as GISF procedures.
• Prepare and update monthly reports on grant expenditures compared to Budget (BvA), including staffing and operational cost projections
• Work with programme managers to ensure programme projections are updated, and organise monthly meetings to review BvA and projections, to ensure programme implementation is aligned with expected budget consumption.
• Provide financial inputs to formal grant reporting.
• Prepare budgets to support GISF proposals for new funding.

Corporate

• Assist in the preparation of GISF’s annual budget, including briefing the Treasurer and Board as required.
• Develop quarterly budget reports and forecasts for submission to the Board of Directors.
• Contribute to the update and development of GISF’s financial policies and procedures with the Business and Operations Manager
• Coordination with the Finance departments of GISF’s partner organisations.
• Support with all audit and compliance processes
• In addition to the above, the Finance Officer may be asked to carry out other duties requested by the senior leadership team

Person Specification

 Essential Skills/Experience

• Relevant qualification in accounting – AAT or equivalent
•  Knowledge and experience using Xero or similar platform
• Knowledge and experience of using an expense processing platform
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (e.g. ability to create and manipulate pivot tables and use functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF) (This will be assessed)
• Good communication skills and good written and spoken English
• An eye for detail and a systematic approach to work
• Ability to handle confidential information
• A team player, who relishes using their initiative and is excited to work in a rapidly growing organisation

Desirable

• Knowledge of CRM systems (GISF uses Salesforce)
• Knowledge/experience of DEXT
• Experience of working with multiple income streams from different donors
• Knowledge of donor compliance and regulations (USAID, ECHO, FCDO, etc)

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Employer Pension contributions
• A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training

We are thrilled to be seeking an incredible Events Manager to join the team at mothers2mothers, a dedicated organisation that strives to tackle the health care needs of children and families in Africa. Not only do they provide services on the frontline, but they also continue to build strong partnerships with governments and NGOs to amplify the impact they can make on the wellbeing of the local communities they serve.

As Events Manager, you will lead and manage the magnificent annual The Mother’s Ball, as well as other events such as Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day events and the launch of a series of cultivation and prospecting events. You will play a vital role in a fast-paced team, collaborating with all fundraising functions across the globe and acting as a thought leader to develop new events, unlock high-income revenue streams and bring new supporters to the organisation.

If you enjoy variety and working creatively, this is a wonderful opportunity to flex your skills and ideas and help m2m continue developing a portfolio of events whilst working with teams across the globe.

To be a successful Events Manager, you will need:

 

• Experience working in fundraising event functions, developing and delivering significant special events
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
• Experience leading the management of an event committee
   

Salary: £42,000 - £44,000
Contract: Permanent Full time
Location: Hybrid – London
Closing date: 8^th April

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

Global Ethical Checks Manager - Maternity Cover

Contract: 12 Months, Fixed Term Contract, Full time, Maternity Cover

Location: The role can be based in the UK, Canada, Germany, Sweden, or South Africa, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries.

Salary and Benefits: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below: 

UK, Grade 4: £43,668 - £45,851 with excellent benefits
Other countries: Competitive salary package depending on experience with benefits.

For the UK Location Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your ethical checks skills to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as a Global Ethical Checks Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:
The Global Assurance Team reports directly to the Chief Executive of WaterAid UK, with an independent reporting line to the Audit and Risk Committee. The team is made up of the following functions: Legal and Governance, Data Protection, Fundraising Compliance, Global Ethical Checks, and Internal Audit. The team is line managed by the Global Assurance Director.

About the Role:
You will play a critical role in managing risk at WaterAid by helping to deliver WaterAid's due diligence process, and ensuring that WaterAid partners, suppliers and contractors adhere to our Global Ethical Standards. You will provide a service to management and support the implementation and embedding of our ethical check process.
This enables us to:

• work with partners, suppliers and contractors who align with WaterAid values
• be globally compliant with our ethical check standards

In this role, you'll :
Ethical Research and Management

• You will lead on the management and implementation of our ethical check and due diligence process to support WaterAid's overall risk management.
• This includes:
• Researching third party suppliers, partners and donors to ensure they are aligned with WaterAid global ethical standards and do not pose unacceptable reputational risk
• Managing and developing the ethical check process across the WaterAid federation
• Continuing to embed WaterAid's Global Ethical Standards by ensuring that the ethical check process is understood and applied consistently across the WaterAid Federation

Compliance

• Keeping up to date with knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act, GDPR and ICO guidelines, as well as any other relevant legislation and guidelines and their impact on fundraising and charity law.
• Embedding best practice in all areas related to compliance, ensuring the effectiveness and accuracy of processes in accordance with the Data Protection Act, GDPR and other applicable legislation or regulation (alongside WaterAid's Fundraising Compliance Manager and the Data Protection Manager).

Relationship/stakeholder management and ways of working

• Collaborate with WaterAid teams in the UK and globally, including communications and fundraising teams, advocacy and country programme teams, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure WaterAid is delivering a robust due diligence process.
• Maintain productive working relationships across WaterAid to enable an effective due diligence process and delivery of research requirements.

About You:

• Educated to degree-level/equivalent educational standard, or significant equivalent work experience
• Strong understanding of the role of research in can play in protecting the reputation and future proofing WaterAid
• Good knowledge and applied understanding of GDPR implications, ethical checks and other related compliance issues
• Experience maintaining confidentiality and ensuring information is recorded in compliance with GDPR
• Experience using a range of research methodologies and tools to complete due diligence checks, and manage WaterAid's resources for ethical and reputational risk
• Very strong research and analytical skills, including ability to produce detailed and insightful research
• Ability to analyse complex information and communicate clearly and credibly deliver simply for a variety of audiences in written reports, presentations and meetings
• Stakeholder management knowhow to build and maintain great working relationships at all levels, and influence, internally and externally

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Experience of working in an international organisation
• Experience of working with fundraising functions
• Understanding of overseas development issues
• Experience of managing volunteers

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 26^th April 2024. Availability for an interview is required week commencing from 9^th May 2024

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries.
All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment:

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.

Who we are

We’ve been on the frontline of the world’s response to HIV and AIDS for over 25 years, working with marginalised people who are denied HIV prevention and treatment simply because of who they are and where they live.

Set up in 1993 to work with community groups in the countries most affected by the global AIDS epidemic, we’ve continually adapted our approach, looking for innovative ways to break down the barriers that marginalise people living with, or at risk of acquiring, HIV. All with one goal in mind – a future free from AIDS for everyone, everywhere.

Everything we do is rooted in our two key beliefs:

• That the lives of all human beings are of equal value.
• That everyone has the right to access the HIV information and services they need for a healthy life.

Today, we work with communities in more than 40 countries, taking local, national and global action on HIV, health and human rights.

As a global partnership that is open to everyone, we can only do what we do – and achieve what we want to achieve – by working with partners from grassroots community groups to national governments. Our partners drive change where it matters, shaking up the status quo and making a noise on issues the world often chooses to ignore.

Are you the Candidate we’re looking for?

You are a committed team member with a clear focus on team objectives, as well as your own. You will promote best practice within your field of expertise and challenge ways of working to ensure the highest quality and levels of efficiency. Your actions will be aligned with Frontline AIDS vision and you will inspire the same behaviour in your peers. You are comfortable working in a matrix management environment.

How to apply

Find out more by downloading the full job description and person specification.  If you are excited by this opportunity and think it’s right for you, we’d love to hear from you so apply and upload your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are a great match for this role. 

Closing Date is: 26 April 2024

Interview Date is: TBA

Please note: Salaries shown are benchmarked locally. 

We have transitioned to a hybrid model of working.  We are currently working from home but you will also be required to spend time working alongside your team as appropriate.​The successful applicant will need to hold the right to work in the UK and /or South Africa.

Frontline AIDS is committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring approach.  We welcome applications from Black people, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people living with HIV and LGBTIQ+ and non-binary individuals.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a criminal records check. Having a criminal conviction and/or any other information divulged on the DBS/PVG or country equivalent check would not necessarily prevent you from working for the charity, but any recruitment decision will be dependent on the nature of the position sought and the circumstances and background of the offence(s).

​Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults

Frontline AIDS ​operates a rigorous recruitment and selection process that reflects our commitment to child protection.  The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy can be downloaded.

Mothers' Union is a global Christian movement working with people of all faiths and none to develop communities, strengthen families and advocate for change. Our members are active in 83 countries and work tirelessly to serve their communities to build a future where everyone thrives.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional online shopping experiences? Do you thrive on using data to drive growth through digital marketing? Do you have an eye for product design and developing new gift opportunities to achieve retail sales targets? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As the Retail & E-Commerce Manager, you'll be responsible for creating a seamless digital shopping experience and online customer journey that fosters loyalty through outstanding customer service and providing a range of gifts that meet the needs of current and future members and supporters.

You'll manage the performance of our retail operations, ensuring net profit is maximised in line with Mothers’ Union's strategic objectives and values. This role will have a particular focus on developing new customer channels and requires a strong understanding of digital marketing and using data and insight to grow sales.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave (full time) plus up to 4 days of leave (full time) given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union
• Employer pension contribution of 7%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Two volunteering days per calendar year
• One away day per calendar year
• Enhanced sick pay
• Bereavement leave & Compassionate leave
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via CharityJob. The Cover Letter can follow the CV in the same document. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.

Please note – only applications with a cover letter, alongside a CV, will be considered.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 26th April 2024. 

Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to individually respond to each applicant. If we do not get in touch with you within 4 weeks from the application deadline, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline.

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Global Head of Campaigns and Advocacy (Animal Welfare)

Location: Hybrid flexible working in one of Compassion’s offices in either UK (Godalming), Paris, Brussels, Bologna. Please note as part of this role you will be expected to travel, including travel to the UK HQ. 
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum* (depending on skills and experience)

Are you ready to lead the change in ending factory farming worldwide? Compassion in World Farming are seeking a visionary Global Head of Campaigns and Advocacy (Animal Welfare) to spearhead our transformative campaigns. 

If you believe that our food system is broken and leads to cruel and unjust treatment of animals locked within cages, then help us drive impactful global campaigns, advocate for legislative change across EU, UK, and US, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to improve the lives for farmed animals. If you bring proven senior-level expertise, strategic acumen, leadership skills and have a strong campaign background, to seize this opportunity to help transform the lives of billions of animals by delivering exciting and impactful campaigns that shape a world free from factory farming. 

Join us in making a monumental impact. 

About us 

Compassion in World Farming is the leading global farm animal welfare organisation. We campaign to end factory farming worldwide and we are growing a movement of people concerned about how industrial agriculture mistreats animals, impacts people, and is destroying our planet.  

About the role 

The pivotal role of Global Head of Campaigns and Advocacy at Compassion in World Farming is dedicated help us achieve our mission of ending factory farming by spearheading transformative campaigns on a global scale. This role requires visionary leadership, strategic planning, and innovative thinking to orchestrate impactful public campaigns aligned with legislative advocacy efforts at EU level and globally. Responsible for managing a dedicated campaign team, this position involves collaborating closely with our Global Head of Campaigns (Animals and Environment) and diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, media, and business teams, to maximise campaign impact and elevate Compassion's public profile. The ideal candidate brings proven senior-level expertise in campaigning, a global perspective sensitive to diverse contexts and able to work across all our country offices at an international level, excellent communication and digital skills, and a background in either animal welfare, environmental and sustainability issues, or food and farming sectors. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to lead highly impactful campaigns together with our country offices, specifically focused on achieving animal welfare legislative changes throughout the EU, UK & US and to drive meaningful progress toward a world free from factory farming.  

About you 

We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Global Head of Campaigns and Advocacy (Animal Welfare), at CIWF. You will be an accomplished strategist, with a track record of impactful campaigning, adept at crafting visionary initiatives to support key legislative changes that support animal welfare and drive us towards an end to factory farming. Your expertise will include navigating complex global landscapes, collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders, and advocating for legislative change. With a background in either animal welfare, environmental issues, or food and farming sectors, you will be able to bring a wealth of experience, and a deep-seated commitment to driving improvements in animal welfare, as well as a commitment to transforming a broken food system. You’ll have exceptional leadership skills, be a strategic thinker, and have a fervent dedication to creating a world free from factory farming. 

To succeed in this role as the Global Head of Campaigns and Advocacy (Animal Welfare), a multifaceted skill set is paramount. You will need proven expertise in senior-level campaigning, showcasing strategic acumen and the ability to drive transformative initiatives. Leadership proficiency is essential to guide and inspire a dedicated team effectively. Strategic vision aligned with organisational goals and robust advocacy skills are key to effect legislative changes and engaging diverse stakeholders. Exceptional communication, especially with a diverse international team, a nuanced global perspective, and industry knowledge in animal welfare or related fields are fundamental for navigating complex international landscapes. You will need to be innovative and have a collaborative approach, where you believe in an unwavering commitment to animal welfare and sustainability, supporting and driving impactful change on a global scale. 

Applications 

Closing date for applications: 26th April 2024
1st Stage Interview: Thursday 2nd May or Friday 3rd May 
2nd Stage Interview: W/C 6th May 

Please complete the online application form to upload your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Flexible working is available but must be able to commit to hybrid working, usually two days per week at in one of Compassion’s offices 

Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. 
Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other. 

*Please note that the remuneration quoted is for a UK based employee. This may be adjusted for other European countries as appropriate and in line with our country office benchmarking.  

You may also have experience in the following: Advocate, Advocacy, Lobbying, Political Campaigning, Political Campaign, Global Strategy, Strategy Manager, Policy Manager, Policy Director, Head of Policy, Change Manager, Change Management, Nation Government Policy, Civil Service, Global, EMEA, Digital Campaigns, Campaign Management, Project Management, Programme Management, Digital Campaign Manager, Social Media, Animal Welfare, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc

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Salary: Please visit our website to see our Global Salary Scales for more information. This role will be paid at the rate for Grade F in these scales (salary for UK is shown but will vary if based in another country). We do not negotiate on starting salaries.

Location: Office based or remote working (or a combination of the two) from anywhere ADD has an office (Cambodia, Bangladesh, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan or UK). Applicants must have a right to work in the country they wish to be based.

Reports to: Director of Funding, Communications and Transformative Partnerships (based in the UK)

Contract: Full-time, permanent (though we are open to considering applications from those who want to work on a part-time or job-share basis)

As an organisation that works with disability justice activists in Africa and Asia we are clear that lived experience of disability is hugely important to our mission. Priority for this role will be given to disabled people.  We want to see you at your best and so please let us know if there are any adjustments at all that we can make to the recruitment process to ensure that it works for you. We are also committed to ensuring that we continue to review and make adjustments throughout your employment with ADD.  

Job Purpose

ADD is looking for a Head of Transformative Partnerships and Influencing to lead on nurturing and expanding relationships with institutional funders and partners so that more resources and opportunities can flow to disability justice movements in Africa and Asia.

This is a new role that will lead both our institutional fundraising and influencing work. This role will be responsible for raising significant funds from a range of institutional funders. This role will also lead on the development of a new influencing strategy to inspire funders and organisations in the disability and development sector, to increase funding for disability justice and to fund organisations led by people with disabilities directly.

Finally, this role will also ensure excellent stewardship of our existing strategic investments and partnerships.

Person specification

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about disability justice and disrupting traditional funding approaches. It would be a great opportunity for someone interested in transformation in the International Development sector with a commitment to shifting power and resources to organisations led by people with disabilities. We are looking for someone who can boldly challenge power asymmetries in the funding system and help build mutually beneficial partnerships with a wide range of people. The successful candidate will have strong influencing skills and be able to inspire people to understand the importance of disability justice and participatory grantmaking. You must also demonstrate a passion for ADD’s mission and a demonstrable commitment to the Social and Human Rights Models of Disability.

Specific things we would like you to have are:

• Extensive experience in relationship-based fundraising and building meaningful relationships with funders and partners
• Extensive experience of developing and delivering influencing and/or advocacy strategies
• Excellent influencing skills
• Excellent public speaking and networking skills
• A strong understanding of flexible funding and its benefits
• Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to translate ideas into strategy

Please see the attached job description or visit our website to see full details of the role and what we are looking for.

About the FCDO Centre of Expertise: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in partnership with Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) has established a Centre of Expertise (CoE) to serve as an authoritative source of expertise, insightful informational resources, analysis, evidence, and advice on “what works” to support democratic governance around the world.

Programme Manager - Centre of Expertise

The Programme Manager will work under the guidance of the Head of the Centre of Expertise to support the delivery of Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD’s) role in the Centre of Expertise, leading on the procurement, contracting, monitoring and management of WFD Experts. 

They will play an important and vital role within the team responsible for directly responding to requests from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) posts for expertise in democratic governance and for managing the deployment of experts where in-country visits are part of the terms of reference.

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About You

​To be successful in this position, you will be an experienced Programme Manager with the following skills and experience.

​​Strong Programme Management experience and skills: At least five years’ proven track record in programme management, or in procurement or contracts administration with a background ideally in the international development sector.

• ​Previous experience working with the FCDO or on an FCDO-funded programme.
• Confidence in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Good understanding of business processes including the outsource of procured services.
• Experience of implementing or strengthening processes to improve efficiency.
• Experience of and strong abilities in financial administration.
• Experience of working and supporting teams working remotely and cross-collaboration between multiple departments.
• Excellent time management, including ability to prioritise tasks and working to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good working relationships.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent technical knowledge of Microsoft 365 Platform.

We offer -  Remote Working. 4 wellbeing days per calendar year [pro-rata for part-time staff], plus annual leave and public holidays entitlement. (Eligibility for the Civil Service pension scheme option employer contribution up to 28.97%)

Apply: Visit our website - this vacancy will close on 14th April 2024. 

Project Accountant 
Salary: £47,000 - £50,000
12 month fixed-term contract
Flexible hybrid working
Start date: ASAP, subject to notice period
Office based in Shoreditch

My client is a major brand in the international development sector, fighting for human rights. As part of the organisation’s ongoing growth plans, they are currently in the process of a large scale Process improvement programme. This has led to a need to recruit a project accountant in support of this ambitious plan. As the Project Accountant you will work closely with the regional teams to ensure a more comprehensive purchase order system.

Key areas of responsibilities;

• Engage with and consider the needs of a broad range of stakeholders, to develop timely, accurate and efficient financial management information.
• Consider current technical functionality and whether any additional software is required to meet the financial reporting needs of the organisation.
• Enable project-based reporting, working in collaboration with the Head of Planning and the Data and Insight Team to integrate financial data with information on staff time and qualitive information to support analysis of how resources are employed to achieve impact in our work.
• Develop purchase order functionality and workflows within X-Ledger.
• Review and update the suite of financial policy and procedures impacted by the change including Procurement, Contract Approval and Financial Delegations.
• Engage with stakeholders to launch the purchase order system and support the wider organisation through this period of change.

Who are we looking for?

• A formally qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience accountant with relevant experience of accounting gained in a large, complex organisation (this could be commercial, Not-for-Profit or practice) 
• An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation 
• Analytical with good judgement and decision making capability

My client offers hybrid working with established training and team practices to ensure full support and engagement at all times. If you are looking to develop your career in charity finance or change sectors, then this is the position for you.

• Full time: 35 hrs per week
• Permanent contract
• Full time salary: £44,928 - £47,202 annum
• Location: Office in Rivington Street EC2A 3AY, with opportunity for blended working
• Full time: 35 hrs per week

About us

Transparency International is a global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government politics, business and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Transparency International UK is the UK national chapter of this movement. We work with the British government, parliamentarians, civil society and the private sector to tackle corruption at home, addressing the UK’s global corruption footprint and helping multinational companies prevent corruption by operating with integrity. We are also home to two major global programmes tackling corruption in the Defence and Security sector and Global Health on behalf of the wider Transparency International movement.

Transparency International – Defence & Security (TI-DS) is one of TI’s global programmes and is committed to tackling corruption in the global defence and security sector. Located in London and hosted by Transparency International’s UK chapter, the programme works with defence institutions, governments, defence industry, civil society and international organisations worldwide to strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight systems in a traditionally opaque and secretive sector. We contribute to broad-based coalitions and collective action working with reform-minded actors to bring about change.

Transparency International - Global Health (TI GH) is another of TI’s global programmes and works to ensure that health systems around the world are free from corruption, allowing people to access the health care they need. Our work focusses on tackling corruption, and improving transparency at three key points in the health value chain - medical research and development, procurement, and at the point of service delivery.

About the role

As Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and reporting on impact of the international programmes (TI Defence and Security programme 90%, TI Global Health 10%). You will provide the technical and functional support to the programmes by capturing, analysing and reporting project results as well documenting and sharing project learnings from within the TI and global chapter programmes.

In addition to this role, you will:

Monitoring (40%)

• Be responsible for rolling out the results monitoring framework and results reporting strategy by gathering and analysing outcome and impact data via day-to-day monitoring and quarterly simplified outcome harvesting exercises.
• Present findings to the Programme Management team and donors.
• Lead on devising, coordinating, and conducting regular data-quality assurance initiatives
• Play a key role in designing Theories of Change for TI and global chapters.
• Drive MEL system acceptance and strengthen a ‘MEL culture’ within the team. 
• Review and advise on improvements to the Theory of Change and logframe to ensure relevance and measurable pathway to impact

Learning (40%)

• Develop processes to ensure learning is identified and captured across all areas of the programme.
• Lead the creation of regular learning briefs, including brainstorming key topics, gathering evidence from key TI chapters around the world, reporting on lessons learned, and presenting findings internally and externally.
• Collect, analyse, synthesise, and present on the latest evidence on ‘what works’ in anticorruption sector.
• Facilitate regular learning sessions within the team to institutionalise key knowledge and skills.

Evaluation (10%)

• Assist TI and chapter programme teams in the design and roll out of programme evaluations.
• Facilitate the implementation of programme evaluations by recruiting external consultants and coordinating with donors, stakeholders, and other TI chapters.

Data and Knowledge Management (5%)

• Act as DS point of contact for the M&E lead to capture, disseminate project learning and ensure that this is fed into future TI and partner work.
• Ensure that learning from work is used to tailor and adjust the project approach to maximise impact.
• Be a key member of the Evidence and Impact working group, work with group to further develop TI UK’s overall E&I approach.

Other (5%)

• Assist or lead the design and development of programme concept notes, bids or proposals.
• Assist wider MEL efforts within the TI-UK team where needed.

About you

To be successful in the role you will have/will be:

• Proven experience of the design and implementing of Monitoring and Learning frameworks in international programmes (ideally covering Fragile and Conflict Affected States)
• Applied training in or experience working with research methods (quantitative and qualitative)
• Strong data reporting skills with proven ability to engage with and manage donor formal reporting and ad-hoc requests;
• Excellent communicator, with a demonstrated ability to build networks and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at different levels of seniority;
• An ability to see both the big (strategic) picture, identifying opportunities for innovation and value addition, as well as keeping alert to programme delivery risks linked to the monitoring and learning aspect of the programme;
• Demonstrable skills in communicating and transforming technical/analytical information into non-technical and compelling stories
• Proficient in managing databases
• Excellent data analysis, interpretation, and presentation skills 
• Experience in conducting quality assurance and critical review of organisation-wide data within international development

 Benefits

In exchange we will offer:

• A competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced sickness and family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A flexible and friendly working environment, with the opportunity for blended working (more details of this can be found on our website)

WHAT IS START NETWORK?

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.

Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.

OUR SOLUTIONS

DECENTRAISLING & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations.

EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises.

COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises.

For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website. 

OUR VALUES

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.

JOB PURPOSE

The role will support the research activities of Start Network and its programmes and initiatives.

Working within the Evidence & Learning team, the Research Officer will conduct research, interpret data and communicate findings across of a range of programmes and initiatives which support evidencing the impact and learning of Start Network activities. These could involve supporting in the design and administration of data collection projects; as well as cleaning, processing, and analysing primary data and literature and desk reviews. The successful applicant will require basic research skills and additional skills will be learned on the job through guidance provided by the other members of the Evidence & Learning team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Research

• Lead and support with undertaking research, including desk reviews, conducting landscape analyses and literature reviews using a range of materials and sources, including online platforms.

• Support with the design and implementation of data collection tools for primary data (e.g., surveys, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews) and secondary data collection.

• Work with both qualitative and quantitative data, including interview transcription, data cleaning, processing, and analysis.

• Support key teams with research and analysis for their programme and initiative areas.

• Work with a range of staff across key initiatives to formulate and test research ideas.

• Assist with managing and supporting external consultants

• Support with Presenting Research Findings

• Develop, and co-develop, technical reports, PowerPoint presentations, and other written pieces for a range of audiences and platforms, both internally and externally.

• Create relevant graphics and visualisations to present qualitative and quantitative information.

• Present, and work alongside others to present, information to a range of key stakeholders including donors, Start Network member organisations and academics in formal and informal settings.

Information Management

• Work alongside others in the team to establish and maintain libraries of relevant information related to stakeholders and partners.

• Create tools related to information management (e.g., informed consent forms) and in obtaining consent and permissions for various research projects and products from member representatives and other key stakeholders.

START NETWORK CULTURE

• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children

• A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach

• The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.

PERSON PROFILE

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Experience in research skills including literature reviews and data analysis.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint necessary, experience with standard data analysis, graphics, and presentation tools and packages preferred

• Familiar with best practices and practical application of both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis

• Some experience in questionnaire and survey design and basic statistics

• Strong communication skills, including being able to communicate ideas clearly across a range of mediums and professionally to a range of stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills, being able to work across the Start Network team, with members, consultants, and other stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail

• Good organisational skills, being able to handle and manage multiple projects and datasets while working to deadlines.

• Degree in a quantitative or social science field

DESIRABLE

• Experience in social research (desirable).

• Experience using Salesforce (desirable).

• Relevant language skills, particularly in French and/or Spanish (desirable).…

KEY COMPETENCIES

Communication:

• Promote different ways to engage different audiences, working with others on how to maximise impact.

• Build trust by doing what you say you will do and admitting when you don’t know something or when you have made a mistake.

Strategic Thinking:

• Actively seeking to understand how your role fits into the work of the team and network by asking questions and working on cross-team initiatives.

• Able to plan and deliver flexibly to take account of changing internal and/or external factors by reprioritising and asking for help.

Collaboration:

• Actively promote collaboration by spotting and breaking down barriers to siloed working, connecting colleagues, teams and initiatives

• Build networks internally and externally by showing curiosity and learning from others.

Leadership of self and others:

• Understand own strengths and shadows and how these interrelated with others through review and reflection.

• Open and responsive to feedback

• Seek to understand and act upon own areas for growth, reflecting and learning from things that have not gone so well by showing vulnerability and openness to change

Ability to adapt and learn:

• Seek to learn lessons and apply the learning to future work by actively asking questions, being honest, curious, and brave to abandon things that are not working.

• Able to reprioritise and shift focus in response to changing needs of the organisation or network by being aware of how your role sits in the system.

• Balance the need to follow systems and processes with the courage, identifying when systems and processes do not align with the mission, suggesting alternatives

Getting things done the Start Network way:

• Overcome obstacles by taking initiatives to identify issues, seeking help to address them and escalating appropriately.

Are you an enthusiastic and personable individual, with excellent people skills? Do you want to work with a vibrant network of non-governmental organisations, committed to transforming the humanitarian sector?

Join Start Network as a Membership Engagement Advisor and help support members from across our network to realise the full potential of their membership.

About Start Network

We are a growing humanitarian network of over 80 local, national and international organisations, tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the sector faces. Start Network’s vision is for a locally led humanitarian system that is accountable to people affected by and at-risk of crises. Our approach involves local empowerment, innovation, and swift financing so that people on the frontline of crisis can themselves provide early, effective responses when and before crises strike.

The role

As a Membership Engagement Advisor, you will be responsible for ensuring that our members can maximise and improve their engagement with their network. You will help implement our member engagement strategy, developing creative yet simple solutions to improve engagement, whilst considering individual member needs and objectives.

This is an externally facing role, where you will proactively build relationships with individual members and member organisations regularly and at senior levels. You will help create spaces for members to connect with each other, delivering roundtables, events, webinars or digitally enabled communities of practice, to promote collaboration and learning exchange.

This is an important time to join Start Network, as we look to shift to a decentralised and devolved membership model. Our membership functions and services are set to devolve to the hub level over the coming years and you will be expected to support members in making this transition.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a committed and collaborative individual, with previous experience of working in a membership focused role within a network or membership organisation. You will demonstrate previous experience of building and maintaining multi-stakeholder relationships and partnerships, as well as experience of designing and managing events or conferences. Knowledge of client relationship management (CRM) systems such as Salesforce is essential.

You will exhibit excellent communication skills, with the ability advise, feedback and coach a variety of people, as well as to actively listen and engage with audiences effectively. Strong strategic thinking, collaborative and team working skills are also essential.

In return:

Along with providing you with a job with real purpose our core benefits include:

· 25 days holiday plus 2 company days over the end of year period

· A contributory pension

· Life assurance

· Family-friendly policies

· Learning and development opportunities

All our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us for a conversation about possibilities. Start Network operates a hybrid approach to working from our offices, with the expectation that staff will be in the office once per week or 4-5 days per month.

For more information and to apply please click the apply button.

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What we offer

• Flexible working opportunities – hybrid working with ability to work from home
• Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Training and development opportunities to personally grow and learn in the role
• A salary sacrifice pension scheme
• A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support
• A fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.