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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£30,000 - £32,000 per year
Full-time
Contract or temporary (1-year, Maternity Cover)
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Ashinaga UK is recruiting a Programme Coordinator (Maternity Cover) to support the delivery of the Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) leadership scholarship programme for African Scholars studying in the UK. As part of a mission-driven global organisation, the coordinator will play a key role in ensuring smooth programme operations, student support, and administrative excellence throughout the annual Scholar cycle. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, proactive, and passionate about helping young leaders thrive. The coordinator will work closely with the Programme Manager to streamline processes, support events, maintain essential systems, and strengthen the overall Scholar experience across the year.
The Ashinaga movement was founded in Japan in the 1960s and has since expanded across the globe, empowering over 120,000 orphaned youth with access to education and support to achieve their full potential. The Ashinaga Africa Initiative was launched 11 years ago with the aim of equipping future leaders for Africa through undergraduate scholarships and leadership development opportunities. Ashinaga UK is proud to be part of this global movement, contributing to the mission of transforming lives and communities through education. Our work is primarily in the UK through collaboration with university partners and donors.
This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.
Programme Coordinator
- Location: Hybrid. Candidates must be willing to travel regularly for programme activities and team meetings.
- Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday with occasional work on weekends or evenings.
- Hiring Date: mid to end August 2026 (fixed term 12-month contract, Maternity Cover).
- Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 dependent on candidate’s experience.
- Pension: You will be enrolled in our Personal Pension Scheme and Ashinaga UK will match your contributions by up to 8% of your basic salary.
- Holiday allowance: 24 days per annum (pro rata - in addition to public holidays).
- Probation: The postholder will be subject to a three-month probation period.
- Right to Work: Ashinaga UK does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
- Deadline for applications: July 10th. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Coordination & Operations
- Support the end-to-end delivery of Ashinaga UK’s annual programme cycle (including university preparation camps, inductions, monthly calls, workshops, summits, and graduation activities).
- Deliver administrative logistics, schedules, venues, travel arrangements, and programme communications.
- Coordinate event speaker invitations, facilitator briefs, and session materials.
- Track Scholar attendance, progress and compliance across the year.
- Draft Scholar-facing policies to support effective delivery of the programme.
- Supporting with university admission processes and student visa applications.
Scholar Support
- Support Scholars in their academic, personal and professional development through the AAI leadership framework, including check-ins, coaching and progress tracking.
- Assist in the development, organisation, and delivery of student support programming such as leadership events, workshops, and one-on-one coaching call logistics.
- Support Scholars as they develop their Ashinaga Proposal social impact projects.
Data & Systems Management
- Maintain programme records, databases, and reporting tools (including through our Scholar App, CRM, and internal systems).
- Support line-manager in monitoring programme KPIs and documenting insights.
Communication
- Write articles, Scholar profiles, and programme updates for use on the Ashinaga UK website, newsletters, and external reports.
- Create multimedia content (photos, short videos, social media material) to showcase Scholar stories and impact
Essential qualifications, experience and skills:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Right to work in the UK
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the UK higher education system
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Values aligned with Ashinaga’s ethos, vision, and mission
- Ability to travel regularly in the UK.
Desired skills and experience:
- Experience working with university students or international students, particularly from sub-Saharan Africa
- Experience working with or volunteering in charities or NGOs
- Experience using data management systems
- Understanding of UK university admissions processes as well as UK student visa application processes
- Understanding of global development and current affairs
- Passion for social impact, leadership, and African development
- French or Portuguese language efficiency is a bonus.
Competencies and mindset:
- Proactive, self-driven mindset
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Comfort with logistics and project management
- Ability to build trust and supportive relationships with Scholars
- Passion for widening access to education
Organisation
Ashinaga Association in the UK
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Empowering orphaned youth from across the African continent with education & leadership opportunities to tackle community issues & promote development
Posted on: 12 June 2026
Closing date: 10 July 2026 at 13:47
Tags: International Development, Mentoring / Coaching, University
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Devon (On-site)
£19,435 - £24,726 FTE (actual = £1,650 - £2,100)
Part-time
Temporary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Overall Job Purpose:
Seeds of Peace is an organisation which inspires and cultivates new generations of global leaders in communities divided by conflict by providing them with the skills, relationships, and community to transform conflict into progress. This Seeds of Peace Camp brings together young people from across Egypt, India, Israel, Jordan, Pakistan, Palestine, and US and UK to work collaboratively with peers in a multi-national setting. The program provides a transformative journey of personal growth through dialogue and leadership exercises, equipping participants to become effective agents of change in their communities.
The Camp staff team consists of counselors, facilitators, activity leaders and a leadership team, all working together to create and implement the camp programme and contribute to an environment of harmony at Camp. The role of Counsellor is to guide and mentor campers in their day to day experience of camp. Counsellors are by campers' side throughout their journey, encouraging and supporting them along the way.
This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people while developing your own leadership, facilitation, and intercultural communication skills as part of a dedicated team.
Main responsibilities include:
Camper Support and Supervision
- Supervise campers in residential and activity groups, ensuring you know where campers are at all times.
- Get to know each camper individually and provide the support they need to help them have a safe and successful camp experience.
- Support campers in their day-to-day needs, including proactively supporting campers emotional and physical wellbeing and managing camper behaviour.
- Mentor and prioritise the well-being of campers at all times, while acting as a role model and offering guidance and support to campers.
- Collaborate with other staff to address complex issues and ensure camper well-being.
- Maintain open communication with campers to uphold a supportive atmosphere.
- Facilitation of cultural exchange and understanding amongst campers by embracing and celebrating the diverse backgrounds of campers.
Programming and Activities:
- Encourage active participation for campers in all camp activities.
Additional Camp Support
- Contribute to an atmosphere of communication, trust and respect on Camp.
- Collaborate with the Dialogue and Group Challenge team (Dialogue Lead and facilitators) in all aspects of camp life.
- Adhering to all Seeds of Peace policies and procedures, in order to create a Camp environment that is physically and emotionally safe.
- Commitment to professionalism in an informal educational space.
- Provide support and encouragement to other staff members and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for participants.
Prerequisite knowledge, skills and competencies:
Required
- Spoken and written fluency in English
- Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish strong relationships quickly
- Highly organised with an excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Excellent collaboration and team work skills
- Patience, flexibility, and creativity.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
- Sense of humour and adventure
- Comfort with travelling and working in a demanding residential environment
- Belief in the potential and brilliance of youth
Desirable
- Experience in working with young people in education, peacebuilding or other in residential settings
- Knowledge of Seeds of Peace camp philosophies and traditions
- Fluency in multiple languages
- Significant experience working in a multi-cultural environment - knowledge of cultural sensitivities regarding Seeds of Peace delegations
Notes
- This position is residential, meaning meals and accommodation are provided during camp and staff training. Furthermore, the cost of travel to and from camp and cost of Visa Application Fee (if applicable) is covered by Seeds of Peace.
- All staff are required to commit to the full duration of the session July 18th - August 10th and participate in a mandatory staff training held both online prior to camp and in person on camp July 10th - 17th
Must also:
- Be entitled to work in the UK
- Hold a DBS certificate or be willing to let Seeds of Peace undertake a check on your behalf
- Have a recent safeguarding qualification from a recognised provider or be willing to undertake additional training in this area
- Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality, data protection and reporting concerns to an appropriate person
Seeds of Peace values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity. We welcome all applicants from any race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, sexuality, or any other protected characteristic.
We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. Please let us know, by contacting us separately if you need any adjustments or changes to be made during the recruitment process because of a disability or long-term health condition.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 07 June 2026
Closing date: 22 June 2026 at 17:30
Job ref: Camp Counsellor Seeds of Peace
Tags: International Development, Training / Learning, Advocacy, Counselling, Conflict Resolution / Peace, Delivery, Education, Entry level / Graduate, Ethnic Minority / BAME, Faith-Based, Justice, Mental Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Physical Activity, Politics, Students / School, Victim Support, Youth / Children, Events / Activities
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Devon (On-site)
£19,435 - £24,726 FTE (actual = £1,650 - £2,100)
Part-time
Temporary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Seeds of Peace is an organisation which inspires and cultivates new generations of global leaders in communities divided by conflict by providing them with the skills, relationships, and community to transform conflict into progress. This Seeds of Peace Camp brings together young people from across Egypt, India, Israel, Jordan, Pakistan, Palestine, the US and the UK to work collaboratively with peers in a multi-national setting. The program provides a transformative journey of personal growth through dialogue and leadership exercises, equipping participants to become effective agents of change in their communities.
The Camp staff team consists of counselors, facilitators and a leadership team, all working together to create and implement the camp programme and contribute to an environment of harmony at Camp. The role of Activity Leader is to create activities that are intentional in featuring dialogic elements which complement the Camp dialogue curriculum and are fun, engaging and inclusive.
This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people while developing your own leadership, facilitation, and intercultural communication skills as part of a dedicated team.
Main Responsibilities Include:
Camp Programming and Activities
- Design and lead activities as part of the arts, sports, or group challenge activity team.
- Running activities that complement the camp Dialogue programme and contain dialogic elements in line with the Dialogue curriculum.
- Plan, create and implement all camp programming for 120 campers.
- Developing a resource base of activities that meet the goals and objectives of the programme
- Preparing rainy day back up programmes which can be implemented at short notice
- Design, plan and run ‘Colour Games’ - a two day phase of camp with various individual and group activities.
- Creating an environment of fun, engagement and inclusivity in all activities
Additional Camp Support
- Contribute to an atmosphere of communication, trust and respect on Camp.
- Supporting Counsellors with bunk responsibilities after the camp day’s activities.
- Collaborate with the Dialogue team (Dialogue Lead and facilitators) in all aspects of camp life.
- Adhering to all Seeds of Peace policies and procedures, in order to create a Camp environment that is physically and emotionally safe.
- Commitment to professionalism in an informal educational space.
- Assisting with night patrol duties
Prerequisite knowledge, skills and competencies:
Required
- Spoken and written fluency in English
- Track record of running engaging activities with youth
- Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish strong relationships quickly
- Highly organised with an excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Excellent collaboration and team work skills
- Patience, flexibility, and creativity.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn.
- Sense of humour and adventure
- Comfort with travelling and working in a demanding residential environment
- Belief in the potential and brilliance of youth.
Desirable
- Specialist activity expertise and significant experience offering and leading specific activities (instruction, direction of activities).
- Experience in working with young people in education, peacebuilding or other in residential settings.
- Knowledge of Seeds of Peace camp philosophies and traditions
- Fluency in multiple languages
- Significant experience working in a multi-cultural environment - knowledge of cultural sensitivities regarding Seeds of Peace delegations
Notes
- This position is residential, meaning meals and accommodation are provided during camp and staff training. Furthermore, the cost of travel to and from camp and cost of Visa Application Fee (if applicable) is covered by Seeds of Peace.
- All staff are required to commit to the full duration of the session July 18th - August 10th and participate in mandatory staff training held both online prior to camp and in person on camp July 10th - 17th.
Must also:
- Be entitled to work in the UK
- Hold a DBS certificate or be willing to let Seeds of Peace undertake a check on your behalf
- Have a recent safeguarding qualification from a recognised provider or be willing to undertake additional training in this area
- Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality, data protection and reporting concerns to an appropriate person
Seeds of Peace values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity. We welcome all applicants from any race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, sexuality, or any other protected characteristic.
We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. Please let us know, by contacting us separately if you need any adjustments or changes to be made during the recruitment process because of a disability or long-term health condition.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 07 June 2026
Closing date: 22 June 2026 at 17:30
Job ref: Activity Leader Seeds of Peace
Tags: International Development, Training / Learning, Advocacy, Conflict Resolution / Peace, Delivery, Education, Employment, Entry level / Graduate, Ethnic Minority / BAME, Faith-Based, Human Rights, Justice, Mentoring / Coaching, Physical Activity, Politics, Victim Support, Wellbeing, Youth / Children
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