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Sightsavers is looking for an experienced and collaborative Global Technical Lead - who will join our team of Social Inclusion experts to provide technical support on inclusion and mainstreaming in the design of new projects.
Salary: £54,158 - £63,715
Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required and regular overseas travel
Contract: Permanent (UK)
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and lots of home working
Sightsavers' programming portfolio is growing, and we deliver a range of disability rights programming in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, which are designed to expand civic space and to make systems and processes more inclusive of people with a range of impairments.
Our social inclusion strategy covers four thematic areas: inclusive health, economic empowerment, citizenship, and political participation, and promoting the rights of women and girls with disabilities. Gender mainstreaming is a core commitment of our work and addressing stigma, negative stereotypes and discrimination is a priority. Similarly, climate action is a core organisational commitment, and all projects now have a climate-related component. Cross-cutting all our work is a strong influencing commitment to ensure that the SDGs, Disability Summit Commitments and UN treaties are implemented effectively, particularly those relating to disability (UNCRPD).
We seek a Global Technical Lead - Social Inclusion and Mainstreaming, with expertise in addressing inequalities, to join our team of social inclusion professionals. The post-holder will be responsible for providing technical support in the design of new projects, the provision of technical expertise to ongoing initiatives and will also play a role in shaping the strategic direction of Sightsavers' approach to disability inclusive decision-making, gender mainstreaming, and supporting our policy and global advocacy priorities.
The Global Technical Lead - will support the Deputy Technical Director, Social inclusion in delivering Sightsavers' work in inclusive decision-making. This will include working closely with country office staff to deliver our West Africa portfolio of projects addressing inclusive citizenship and political participation (CPP). Inclusive democracy is an area of growth for Sightsavers, and the post-holder will have a significant role in contributing to growing the portfolio.
Principal accountabilities will include:
- Providing Sightsavers staff and our partners, technical leadership, support and guidance in the area of disability inclusion across our thematic area of citizenship and political participation
- Identifying the capacity building needs of Sightsavers' staff and partners globally to deliver social inclusion programming
- Working with Global Technical Leads and other teams to identify new strategic initiatives and innovative approaches in social inclusion including in fragile environments and promoting locally led development.
- Developing tools and guidance around disability mainstreaming
- Representing Sightsavers externally and strengthening partnerships with relevant stakeholders
- Working with fundraisers to generate additional financial resources.
- Contributing to the design of new opportunities
- Actively engaging in the Social Inclusion Thematic Group
- Contributing to communications about our work - internally and externally
This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details
This is an ideal opportunity for someone enthusiastic about leading our efforts in disability mainstreaming across a number of key projects as well as designing new programmes in the future. To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Significant and demonstrable practical experience in a relevant field (social work/social inclusion; gender studies, disability studies, international development etc.)
- Knowledge of current issues and best practice in social inclusion, gender, disability and development
- Experience in social inclusion and rights-based programming in low-resource settings
- Experience in developing and adapting programme guidance tools and other resource materials.
- Experience in collating, synthesising and disseminating best practice guidance, research and programme learning.
- Demonstrable experience of supporting capacity strengthening initiatives and programmes with marginalised groups in low-resource settings
- Good knowledge of the key international networks and organisations working on social justice and inclusion
- Experience of representing an organisation at conferences and events
- Excellent oral and writing skills in English and French
- The ability to travel for up to 12 weeks a year
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) and attend in-person meetings on at least a quarterly basis. We anticipate that remote interviews will take place w/c Monday 29 April 2024 and the evaluation process will include a written exercise in English and French to be completed by shortlisted candidates in advance of this.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) administered by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
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Job purpose: This is a generalist post that ensures positive and effective volunteer engagement, ensuring that volunteers contribute effectively to the organisation’s mission. The postholder supports and coordinates operational activities to ensure the organisation delivers its core functions.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (will consider flexible working / 4 days per week)
Location: Remote with hybrid working style and expectation to attend regular in person team meetings, attendance at training weekends and events.
Salary: £33,056 FTE
Contract: This is a full time permanent position
Reports to: Head of Training
Matrix relationships: Volunteers, Standby team, Head of Geospatial Services, Head of Emergencies, Head of MEAL, Head of Communications, Innovation and Technical Team, Business Support Coordinator.
The Opportunity
MapAction has developed an exciting new strategy to make humanitarian response and disaster preparedness more effective. We need a dynamic, proactive individual for the role of Team Coordinator to support our volunteers who play a central role in MapAction’s work.
The postholder will work alongside our volunteer and staff team to ensure the effective support, coordination and engagement of volunteers as well as supporting training events and activities across the four pillars of MapAction’s work: emergency response, disaster preparedness, anticipatory action and training. This is a vital role, which underpins the resilience and effectiveness of our operational capability. It requires attention to detail, outstanding communication skills, a collaborative working approach and an ability to manage multiple work streams concurrently. The role also is a perfect opportunity for someone who would like to enter the humanitarian sector but does not have any experience in it yet.
About you
You are a skilled and highly motivated individual with a background either as a volunteer or in volunteer coordination or community engagement. You are a people’s person who feels comfortable working in a central, liaison role with a focus on communications. . You share our ‘can-do’ attitude, rooted in our volunteer values. You relish a challenge and like us, feel excited about the future and what we can achieve together. You want to work in a diverse organisation that impacts critical decision making in international crisis situations, is concerned about minimising its environmental impact, and cares about everyone in the team. You have a keen interest in humanitarianism and how it will change in the future. You are excited to support the work of volunteers focussed on reducing disaster risks and responding to emergencies. Be assured, you will be supported in your role as you grow.
Why MapAction?
MapAction is a leading humanitarian mapping charity delivering information services and products to enhance decision making in disasters and conflicts. In collaboration with our partners, this mapped information helps responders understand vulnerabilities and target their response effectively, contributing to saving lives and minimising suffering. We work through a team of skilled volunteer technical professionals and a small paid staff team.
We have built a strong reputation in the humanitarian sector and are a technical partner of the United Nations, Non-Government Organisations, the Red Cross, Red Crescent Movement, regional entities and national authorities. MapAction has response and standby agreements with OCHA, UNDAC, and WHO and a long term agreement that includes emergency response with partner CartONG for Unicef.
At MapAction, training and team building are at the heart of our organisational culture. We have frequent meet-ups where staff and volunteers get together for training opportunities and skill-sharing as a peer network, in areas such as: mission management, emergency preparedness, technical development and working with partners.
The humanitarian sector is evolving, and technical expertise such as geospatial services (mapping, data processing and visualisation) is becoming increasingly sought after in order to ensure continuous improvement in humanitarian response. MapAction and our partners are uniquely positioned to provide this technical expertise, to ensure the most effective coordination of humanitarian efforts.
Main Responsibilities
This role is pivotal to MapAction being operationally ready. The postholder is responsible for coordinating the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement of highly skilled, specialist volunteers (MapAction currently has approx 100 in the UK, but plans to grow this and have a more globally diverse pool of volunteers). The role is established to ensure that volunteers feel valued, have access to relevant training that enables them to contribute in a meaningful way to the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer and Operational support
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Serve as the primary point of contact for staff seeking volunteer support. Plan, forecast and maintain records of volunteer engagement and workload.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers seeking support and information.
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Coordinate the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to attract and retain a diverse pool of volunteers, including outside of the UK.
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Establish and maintain open lines of communication with volunteers keeping them informed about organisational activities, addressing their questions, concerns, and feedback.
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Undertake training needs assessments, programme design and annual training planning (in partnership with Head of Training), training session coordination and facilitation e.g. timekeeping, icebreakers, team building exercises
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Gather feedback from volunteers to assess their experiences and identify areas for improvement.
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Maintain accurate records of volunteer information, including contact details, hours worked, and specific contributions.
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In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation team, develop metrics and generate reports to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the volunteer program.
Key Competencies
Essential
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Communication Skills (Oral and Written English): Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate the organisation's mission, values, and volunteer opportunities. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups of volunteers and staff.
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Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with volunteers, addressing their concerns, and fostering a sense of community and belonging.
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Organisational Skills: Effective organisational and multitasking abilities to manage volunteer schedules, events, and various tasks simultaneously.
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Recruitment and Outreach: Skills in recruiting and attracting volunteers through various channels, including social media, community events, and partnerships.
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Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrated empathy and cultural sensitivity to understand and respect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of volunteers.
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Experience in creating and using spreadsheets
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Ability to deal with ambiguity and use judgement in challenging circumstances
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Self-starter with experience of working to deadlines and demonstrable ability to use initiative, work independently, and prioritise a diverse workload effectively under pressure
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Positive team player and experience of collaborative working with ability to initiate, develop and sustain positive and productive working relationships with a wide range of people
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Good attention to detail, record keeping, analytical and reporting skills
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Strong commitment to MapAction’s mission and values
Desirable
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Training or community facilitation skills
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Experience of working with Salesforce software or willingness to learn
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Good IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office/Google applications, Confluence, Jira, Cloud Sharing
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Language skills: speakers of French, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish and other regional languages are particularly welcome
Additional Information
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This position is hybrid with regular visits to the office, the postholder will be required to travel to support training weekends.
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Required to attend weekend team trainings (time off in lieu is provided)
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30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) with a workplace pension and also paid training opportunities to help further your career
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Must have the right to live and work in the UK; MapAction is unable to consider candidates who do not already hold appropriate permissions
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Note: this is an operational role in a small, highly specialised charity and an appreciation of, and affinity with the humanitarian purpose of the charity is essential, as well as a willingness to take up additional tasks outside of the normal role when needed
Equal Opportunities Policy
MapAction is an Equal Opportunities employer. All employees have a personal responsibility to promote and support measures designed to create a working environment which is free from harassment or discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the Travelers community or HIV&AIDS status.
How to apply
Please apply via our website with a CV and a covering letter to be considered for this role. The closing date for applications i 2 April 2024. This is a rolling recruitment and we will review applications frequently and proceed to interview to secure someone at an early stage so we urge you to apply early so as not to miss out. For further discussion regarding the content of this role.
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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?
Our programmes work with the most marginalised groups in over 40 countries. This role will work across our programme delivery function to ensure we implement our programmes in a way that protects, secures and promotes the safety, rights and wellbeing of those groups – minimising operational risks to partners and strategic risks to the wider organisation and the Frontline AIDS partnership. It will also act as the central and strategic ‘lead’ on safeguarding within the organisation, providing analysis to and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board, providing guidance and support to relevant departments, and our broader partnership alliance, to fulfil their functions and duties in safeguarding.
Building on your senior safeguarding experience, as Lead: Safeguarding you will work with expertise inside and outside the organisation to further develop and enhance practical tools to guide and support colleagues and implementing partners to work in a safe and secure way. The role will be focused on providing leadership on the complex requirements of safeguarding our programme delivery and will directly engage with Programmes colleagues and partner representatives directly to provide mentorship and training, as well as ensuring compliance with International, organisational and donor standards. Where reporting to statutory bodies is required, such as the UK Charity Commission or Frontline AIDS donors, the Lead: Safeguarding will take the lead in ensuring timely, compliant and quality information is submitted.
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 using the button at the top of this page and upload your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are a great match for this role.
Closing Date is: 01 April 2024
Interview Date is: TBC
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
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Sightsavers is looking for a Governance & Safeguarding Coordinator - a new role within our expanding team to help us coordinate our governance and safeguarding systems, processes and frameworks
Salary: £24,045 - £28,288
Location: UK-based - with lots of working from home, occasional travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex when required plus some international travel
Contract: Permanent
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked
We are looking for an organised and effective coordinator to provide support to the the Controller of Governance and Assurance and the Global Head of Safeguarding. This will involve managing a portfolio of administrative responsibilities, including supporting key safeguarding stakeholders, Sightsavers global boards, as well as working with UK Board and sub committees, ensuring that they are provided with a comprehensive and efficient support service, enabling them to discharge their roles.
Key duties will include:
- Board administration
- Planning and coordination
- Trustees
- Insurance
- Governance and risk management
- Communications
- Supporting incident management
- Training administration and coordination
- Travel of up to four weeks per year is anticipated - in the UK and abroad (typically to Dubai but possibly also Kenya)
This will be a varied role. Please see the full for further details
This is an ideal opportunity to build on your existing coordination To succeed in this role you will need:
- Experience within an organisation in a relevant field such as governance, safeguarding, compliance, legal, finance or similar
- Experience implementing organisational policies and procedures
- Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders
- A practical understanding of safeguarding and how to create safe environments (this is desirable not essential)
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent administration, including letter, email and report writing and presentation
- Strong verbal communication
- The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
- An analytical approach with excellent attention to detail
- The ability to follow issues through to completion
- Effective time management
- The ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritise work to meet deadlines by working well with other team members
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people
- Experience with Microsoft Office products
Please read the full for further details
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London. This is a full time role but we can offer some flexibility around the hours worked. We consider that 10am to 3pm, five days per week will need to be the core hours for this position. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) at least once a month for team and other meetings although more frequently would be preferred.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in mid-April and the evaluation process will include a minute-taking task to be completed by shortlisted candidates in advance of the first interview.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply. Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) administered by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have a minimum of 10 years of proven leadership experience in a Technology Director or similar role?
Are you looking for your next challenge where you can make a difference in the organisation?
Do you feel passionate about the work Oxfam does in the world?
The Role:
Oxfam GB is looking to recruit an exceptional senior technology leader who will play a pivotal role in steering the organisation’s technology vision and ensuring it is aligned with our strategic objectives.
This role is responsible for the comprehensive management of Oxfam GB’s technology infrastructure, overseeing the design, development, and implementation of innovative technology solutions that enhance our impact and improve the way we do our work.
You’ll get the support that you need to enjoy your work and make a difference in an organisation that is focused in fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice as well as giving lifesaving support in times of crisis. When we are seeking new Oxfamers to join the team, we are focused on their energy, expertise, and empathy. And, if you’re ticking those boxes, then we’d love to hear from you.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will have:
Essential Criteria
- 10 years+ proven leadership experience in a Technology Director or similar role and ability to both manage and inspire a team of technology professionals responsible for the platforms that support over 16 countries and Oxfam GB’s retail shop network and fundraising.
- Deep understanding of various technologies, software, hardware and systems to enable Oxfam GB to make informed decisions and guide our technology strategy.
- Ability to think strategically and align technology initiatives with the organisation goals and objectives. Able to identify opportunities for technology advancements that can improve Oxfam GB’s operations and impact.
- Strong programme and project management skills and ability to oversee the implementation of technology projects ensuring they are delivered on time within budget and that they meet the organisations requirements.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with demonstrable ability to work closely with stakeholders and external partners. Should be able to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experienced in budget and resource allocation and management to ensure efficient and effective use of technology resources within the organisation
- Ability to identify and solve technology related problems, make informed decisions and adapt to changing circumstances to navigate challenges and drive innovation
- Experience in managing an organization’s IT activities to ensure data availability and network services with as little downtime as necessary
- Strong ethical awareness and understanding of data privacy security and responsible technology practises
- Committed to continuous learning and staying up to date with latest trends advancements and best practise in the field
- Genuine passion for Oxford is causing a desire to leverage technology to make a positive impact on society.
Desired criteria
- A bachelor’s degree in programming, computer science, computer engineering, or another related field with advanced course experience in mathematics, computer programming, and software development
- Experience of managing technology for a consumer retail business
- Several years’ experience managing employees within an technology environment
- Formal Prince II or equivalent project management certification.
We offer:
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.
From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.
Flexfam:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a hybrid working role, based occasionally at home.
How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
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Our partner is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to lead and undertake a series of UK-based as well as partner audits overseas. The expected audits are expected to cover financial controls, governance and IT system.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with significant post qualification in internal audit, including leading the internal audit function of an international organisation not for profit organisation.
- Demonstrable experience and understanding of governance, and working with international donors.
- Experience of undertaking partner governance audits, and in special investigations.
- Excellent communication & negotiation skills, experience of working with senior management, board members and Finance & Audit Committee members.
They are seeking someone to start as soon as possible. They anticipate the contract to be initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension or a longer-term arrangement. They are open to someone working part-time, a minimum of 3 days/week. This role is mostly home-based, with a requirement to attend meetings in the UK office, and for travel overseas to undertake partner audits in eastern and southern Africa.
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These unique and rewarding freelance audit opportunities would suit experienced experienced audit professionals that are flexible, love diverse travel experiences, supporting worthwhile causes and inspiring people. AfID is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in international NGO grant audit services for development donors such as the UN and the World Bank. Assignments would suit experienced qualified audit professionals with grant audit / management experience, ideally in a not-for-profit/ international development context
Role overview.
Complete international grant expenditure audits for a diverse range of projects (grant recipients) funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health or infrastructure or technical research. Assignments are 1-3 weeks in length and based across the European mainland and the developing world. These are offered on an assignment by assignment basis, one to two months in advance.
Contractors can be based outside the UK
Requirements
- Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent – 5+ years post qualified experience
- Grant management and audit and reporting experience with international institutions. Preference given to individuals that have worked on UN or EC grant assurance assignments
- Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
- A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
- Ideally but not essential fluency in a second language such as Spanish, German, French, Arabic & Portugese
- Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills in English.
- Resilience and adaptability
Personal attributes:
- At least 5-10+ years of relevant audit experience
- Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
- Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations. Individual must be prepared to travel to challenging locations when it is deemed safe to do so. Individuals must also be able to demonstrate effective past working practices when working remotely with a range of clients.
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Read moreUS Associate Director of Philanthropy
Location: Either USA remote, home-based (strong preference Eastern time zone/Northeastern US) OR UK Hybrid HQ-based (Godalming, Surrey)
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: commensurate with experience and location: USA up to $110,000 / UK up to £65,000 per annum
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the world, and believe in the power of philanthropy to enact real change? If so, we invite you to join us, as our US Associate Director of Philanthropy at Compassion in World Farming.
About us:
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of intensive factory farming. Over the past 50 years, we have made significant strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Our headquarters is in Godalming, Surrey, UK. Compassion in World Farming, Inc. is an important international presence for CIWF in the USA and celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. We have international representation in over 10 countries.
Our approach involves advocacy and campaigning, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare, human health, and environmental sustainability, and working with food businesses to drive significant change in their global supply chains. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with dignity and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.
Join us in our mission to create a more compassionate world for all beings.
About the role:
As our US Associate Director of Philanthropy, you will join a talented, driven and passionate global fundraising team, and have a vital role in leading our philanthropy program in the US in support of our mission to end factory farming for the benefit of animals, people and the planet. We have come a long way in the past few years, establishing a professional integrated international philanthropy team with new investment to support our ambitious growth strategy. Working closely with our UK HQ and our global team, you'll craft and execute strategies that not only meet ambitious global income targets but also resonate with our supporters' values and beliefs.
As part of this pivotal role, you will cultivate relationships with major donors, trusts, and companies, in the US and the Americas, rallying support for our cause, in line with our ethical fundraising policy. With your strategic vision, you'll develop innovative prospect pipelines and engagement plans that inspire generosity and commitment, working closely with the Global Director of Fundraising, International Head of Philanthropy (co-leader) and US Executive Director. As a senior leader within Fundraising, you will empower and guide the US Philanthropy team, fostering an environment where everyone thrives and contributes to our shared goals. You will need hands-on experience in championing donor engagement, stewardship, and solicitation, leveraging your expertise and networks to secure substantial philanthropic gifts.
About you:
To succeed in this role, you will need to exhibit the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct, as the successful candidate you will have relevant qualifications and previous fundraising experience, including closing six-figure gifts. You will be adept at fostering relationships, securing high-level philanthropic contributions, and helping to propel the growth of our US philanthropy programme in support of our global mission. You will possess a well-defined strategic acumen and be adept at articulating and delivering a compelling vision, that will help to steer our philanthropy programme towards success.
You will need to have proven experience with mentoring and leading high-performing team members. You’ll have previous experience in budgetary management and be well-versed in IT applications, such as Microsoft Office and fundraising databases, experience working for an international non-profit, and/or in the animal welfare / environmental space would be an advantage. Your unwavering dedication and passion drive you to make a tangible difference in the world. Together, let us realise our mission to create a more compassionate world for all.
Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the personal specifications detailed in the Job Description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. No agencies, please. In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
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.
UK Based Benefits
- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
- MHFA support – 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking at HQ
- Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit Scheme.
- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying Excellent Development opportunities
- Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
- A defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
- Premium Subscription to Calm App
US Based Benefits Package: Compassion in World Farming provides one of the strongest benefits packages in the animal protection movement, which includes:
- A comprehensive, nationwide health insurance plan that covers individuals, spouses, and families, with CIWF covering 70% of basic plan costs.
- 20+ vacation days plus a winter holiday closure period to equal 25 days per year.
- Nine federal holidays and two additional floating holidays.
- Four weeks of sick leave.
- Paid parental leave, comprised of 12 weeks paid and an additional 12 weeks unpaid.
- A 403b retirement plan with a 2% employer base contribution.
- A remote work environment with flexible schedules.
- Monthly phone/internet stipend.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A welcoming and collaborative culture in a global organization spanning nine countries.
You may have experience in the following: Development Manager, Philanthropy Associate Director, Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Officer, Donor Relations Manager, Charitable Giving Director, Nonprofit Development Lead, Institutional Giving Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships Director, Resource Development.
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Come and join our growing and ambitious team. It is an exciting time to be part of Team Toybox as we continue to build our organisation and deliver our ambitious vision of a ‘just and fair world with no street children.’
Our strategy, quite simply, is to make the world a better place for street children. Despite the many challenges of Covid-19 and the current cost-of-living crisis, we are on track to grow this financial year, enabling us to continue to deliver this vital work.
As the Finance Officer, you will provide an outstanding support service to the whole organisation. Daily tasks will see you processing transactions, maintaining and improving systems as well as providing information for management reporting. You will be required to support the preparation of budgets (particularly in International Programmes) and monitoring and evaluating the financial reports of our overseas partners.
We are looking for a candidate who is flexible in how they work, who is skilled at proactively engaging and developing collaborative working relationships across all teams within the organisation.
The value you can add:
You will embrace innovation; constantly striving to improve current systems and adopt new approaches to ensure that the department fully supports the vision of the charity
Additional information
At Toybox we strive to hire the best. If you are driven to change the world for street children, you will fit right in. We are courageous in what we do, always looking to innovate and improve. We learn from our mistakes and celebrate our wins. Everyone is welcome - as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Toybox values diversity and therefore we encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds.
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please let us know and we will contact you to discuss how we can help.
We will only use the information you provide to process your application. For more information about how we use your information, see our Privacy Policy. In submitting an application for this role, we will deem that you have read and understood this Policy.
Toybox is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
To apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK.
When applying for this role, please ensure you submit a full CV, and a covering note of not more than two pages, summarising why you want to work for Toybox, and your proven ability related to the attached job description.
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Sightsavers is looking for a highly organised and collaborative Digital Asset Manager to manage our vast library of content
Salary: £35,000
Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked (a minimum of four days) and lots of home working
About the role
Sightsavers' content and stories team has responsibility for developing creative concepts and content in response to communications briefs, as well as supporting the organisation with video and editorial services, and sourcing photography, video, audio and written stories from projects across Africa and South Asia. This work generates a huge volume of multimedia digital assets which need to be easily searchable by everyone in the organisation. We've recently moved to a new digital asset management system which requires an ongoing process of training and development.
We are looking for a Digital Asset Manager to be responsible for embedding and maintaining our new digital asset management system (Asset Bank), offering training and support to teams using and uploading assets. You'll work closely with content producers and story collectors to develop workflows preparing and uploading new content and you'll lead their implementation. As digital asset manager you'll inspire staff with available content, finding creative ways to make the organisation aware of the assets the team is producing. You'll need to make strategic decisions and plans for optimising and promoting the system and its contents, but you won't shy away from getting stuck into the day to day of preparing and uploading content.
Key duties will include:
* Ownership of digital asset storage systems with strategic decision making about process, structure and content
* Asset preparation, upload and categorisation - maintaining consistency and quality across systems
* Asset promotion
* System development and maintenance, with a focus on user experience and searchability
* System support and training
* Cross team collaboration and learning
We're looking for an organised individual with great communication skills. You'll need to be able to make strategic decisions and plans for optimising and promoting the system and its contents, but you won't shy away from getting stuck into the day to day of preparing and managing content.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Experience of developing and managing processes and systems
* Experience of working with digital asset management systems, preferably in an NGO
* Knowledge of Asset Bank highly desirable
* Proven experience of organising a wide array of assets and associated information at a high level, with accuracy and attention to detail and using a structured approach
* Proven understanding of digital image asset workflow and processes
* Proven experience of gathering and implementing user feedback
* Good analytics and reporting skills
* Excellent understanding of consent processes for image use
* Solid knowledge of GDPR
* Good understanding of user experience principles
* Proven experience of delivering training
* Knowledge and understanding of digital file formats (image, video, etc) and media usage rights terminology
* Ability to identify the qualities of good images and stories, and the detail needed to make a complete story
* Awareness of content ethics, in the context of international development
* Experience of Microsoft SharePoint highly desirable
Please see the job description for further details.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London. This role can be worked part time (a minimum of four days with a pro rata salary) or full time within the UK.
Please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. There will be an expectation that you can attend at least quarterly meetings at our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) or Brighton. We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in early/ mid-April and the evaluation process will include a role-specific task to be completed at the second stage of the interview process.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) administered by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
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About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)
Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.
Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible.
We undertake knowledge management, research and advocacy to support national governments, civil society, UN agencies, donors and academic organisations, and communities of practitioners. Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states.
ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, bilateral donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website.
What we do
Our Strategy aims to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning, building evidence and providing support and encouragement to practitioners and decision-makers involved in nutrition and related interventions.
ENN’s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their Mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded international publication, Field Exchange (FEX).
Our People
ENN’s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition, with decades of collective experience, and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.
We are proud that in our 2022 Employee Engagement Survey over 95 percent of our staff said they enjoy their work and that ENN is a flexible employer.
Terms and Conditions
- Hours of work: We are ideally looking for a full-time candidate (37.5 hours per week), however, applications for part time hours (i.e. a minimum of 0.6FTE / 22.5 hours per week) may also be considered
- Type of contract: Permanent
- Location: Office or home-based
- Holidays: 25 days plus UK bank holidays, increasing by one day per annum after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days per annum.
- Pension: Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5%
- Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (FTE) dependent on experience and suitability for the role
- Benefits: Dental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing contribution
- Eligibility to work: Must have the right to work in the UK. A relocation package is not available for this position.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Nutritionist will work across a range of ENN projects which will vary during the period of employment, but may include:
- Adolescent Nutrition
- Field Exchange (FEX)
- En-Net
- Management of small and nutritionally at-risk infants under 6 months and their mothers (MAMI)
- Infant Feeding in Emergencies (IFE)
- Global Nutrition Cluster: Technical Alliance (GNC-TA)
- Wasting and Stunting (WaSt)
- Women’s Nutrition
- Sector Leadership (LEAD)
A full list of our work areas and projects may be found on the ENN website.
Examples of the types of responsibilities the postholder will hold, depending on the specific project requirements and their experience, may include:
- Coordination and collaboration (internal/external, multi-agency, working groups and forums)
- Network development within and across communities of practice/specialities
- Publications – support and development of content, editing, liaising with stakeholders and suppliers
- Project Indicator development and management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Research, e.g., scoping reviews, systematic reviews
- External Representation
- Contribute to project strategies and plans
- Development and updates of technical resources, e.g., briefs, summaries, guidance materials
- Knowledge management
- Project Reporting
- Contribution to project proposals
- Development of case studies
- Communications
- Synthesising and disseminating information from technical meetings
- Events engagement
- Line/contract management of nutritionists and/or consultants
- Support the development of learning agenda
Person Specification
Essential requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in Nutrition/Community Nutrition or Public Health or Medicine discipline
- Demonstrable field/applicable experience across several relevant aspects of nutrition programming in low- and middle- income countries, e.g. CMAM, MAMI, IYCF, Maternal Nutrition, Adolescent Nutrition, Nutrition Information Systems
- Experience of in-depth knowledge management, and / or projects that focus on ‘learning’
- Strong knowledge of the current key topics and challenges in the nutrition sector, including MAMI, Adolescent, IFE, maternal and beyond
- Sub-editing / Editing experience / experience in producing high quality publications
- Excellent communication, presentation, written and analytical skills
- Experience of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at national and global level
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to synthesise and make sense of complex data and information, including experience of secondary data analyses, systematic literature reviews and report-writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills, motivated, takes initiative, innovates and drives progress
- Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Good cross-cultural awareness
- Ability to independently manage a diverse and busy workload, prioritising effectively, and able to work both autonomously and as a member of a dispersed and diverse team
- Experience managing a workpiece/sub-project from start to finish, including supporting other members of the team within that project
- Demonstrable experience of working on projects funded by government and international donors
Desirable requirements
- Post graduate level qualification (or equivalent extensive experience) in a relevant area would be a significant advantage
- Experience in research uptake or translating academic research into programme-relevant communications
- Experience of developing and delivering teaching/orientation materials for graduate/postgraduate level
- Experience of supporting health programmes/system strengthening in developing contexts
- Nutrition/nutrition-related primary research experience
- Currently part of the ‘humanitarian community’ with own professional network of contacts
- French speaker or another relevant language to our portfolio would be an advantage
- Line management experience (staff or consultants) would be an advantage
Reporting Lines:
The Senior Nutritionist will report to a Senior Technical Associate. Working on multiple projects will also involve reporting into different project leads.
Eligibility to work:
Must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. A relocation package is not available for this position.
Application process:
Please submit a Cover Letter (no more than one page which explains why you are interested in the role and how your experience satisfies the Person Specification) along with your CV. Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to conclude the process before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Please include your preferred working pattern details in your application where your application is for part time hours (i.e. a minimum of 0.6FTE / 22.5 hours per week).
Closing date for applications: 23:59 Sunday 31st March 2024
ENN are committed to equality and diversity throughout our organisation and further expects all employees to comply with its codes of conduct, safeguarding policies and high ethical and professional standards.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian mission organisation using light aircraft to deliver help, hope and healing in over 25 countries. For more than 75 years, MAF aircraft have been overcoming inaccessible terrain transporting mission and development agency staff and delivering urgent aid and medical supplies to transform the lives of remote and isolated communities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and creative Philanthropy Writer to join our team with a focus on the development of relationships with high-net-worth individuals, a wide variety of trusts/foundations and corporate supporters. In this role you will make a key contribution in producing engaging written communications to grow both restricted and unrestricted income.
You will produce impactful and effective publicity materials and brochures. Using MAF’s tools, databases and platforms, including PowerBI, Bynder (media library) you will illustrate written reports with compelling visual support. In addition you will have a key role in researching and writing funding proposals/applications for individuals, trusts and foundations as well as liaising regularly with Relationship Managers to produce tailored reports and communications for individual donors and prospects. There will also be the opportunity for you to participate in a wide range of events to help cultivate new donors.
You will need to be educated to degree level with a focus on English communications/marketing. Recent experience of researching complex issues and financial information to produce compelling written reports is essential, as is multi-tasking, managing deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
While this role is base at the MAF UK Offices in Folkestone, Kent, we are open to potential hybrid working in line with our flexible working policy, the needs of the business, the requirements of the role and your location. This will be discussed at interview.
Our working hours are at least 36 hours per week, with 1 hour for lunch daily unpaid. Hours should be agreed with line manager.
Terms and Benefits
We are happy to offer the successful candidate:
· Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year and 8 paid public holidays per year
· Pension Scheme: Non-contributory (10% of salary)
· Probation and Notice Period: 3 months each
· A salary of £33,500 per annum
Deadline for applications: Friday, 5th April 2024 at 12noon.
Please note it is our hope to be able to conduct interviews as follows:
· Informal introductory on-line interview 12th April
· Formal face to face interview at the Folkestone office 24th April
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We are seeking a seasoned fundraising professional with a passion for making a meaningful impact on some of the poorest children in the world. We are on the lookout for an experienced, organised and well-networked individual to join our team and drive our growth by identifying and securing grants from a diverse range of Trusts and Foundations in excess of £120,000 per annum.
We are a team of passionate volunteers in the UK and Tanzania who are dedicated to alleviating the extreme poverty that thousands of children in our partner communities face. In 10 years, our team of volunteers have fundraised over £700,000 (approximately 50% of which has come from Trusts and Foundations) and empowered over 25,000 children through our work.
The need for our support in Tanzania, whether that’s constructing new classrooms, delivering menstruation programmes or installing clean water, is growing. We have active partnerships with 9 rural government schools with engaged communities and have several projects planned at each school. We need help from the Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to raise the funds to implement these projects over the next few years alongside our other sources of income.
Specific responsibilities:
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Managing our existing portfolio consisting primarily of Trusts and Foundations giving between £5k-£50k
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Write compelling, concise, well-presented, tailored grant applications in Google Docs.
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Research and develop new trusts, foundations and corporates.
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Report on progress of current prospects through the fundraising cycle
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Work with the Founding Director with reporting to Trust and Foundation funders that you’ve had success.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all fundraising activity, including proposals, applications, and donor interactions
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Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the charity’s activities and programmes to be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders and potential funders
Knowledge, skills & experience required
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in a grant fundraising role, with a successful track record of regularly securing 4 and 5-figure grants.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Knowledge of funding databases and other sources of potential funders
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Proven organisational skills with experience in managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively.
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Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters.
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Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating skills.
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Ability to deal with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds.
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Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player
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Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with the capability to use initiative and seize opportunities.
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Strong IT literacy and adept in making funding applications online. Training will be provided in Slack/Canva but must be familiar with MS Office and Google Suites
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Fluency in written and spoken English.
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Interest in international work that supports children living in extreme poverty.
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Experience of developing fundraising budgets.
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What we are looking for
This is a 6 month role to support improvement of regular finance processes. The Financial Planning Analyst will work alongside our Financial Accountant to provide financial analysis and develop easy-to-use templates that support monthly accounting processes and financial modelling. This is a great opportunity to use your people and finance skills to help an organisation aimed at building a more sustainable world to become more financially sustainable.
We are looking for somebody who can understand and respond to user needs. You will be experienced in drawing out narrative and insights from financial data to support decision-making. You will have excellent spreadsheeting skills and be proficient in both Microsoft Excel and Google sheets. You will also have experience of using these skills to develop user-friendly templates that streamline budgeting and reporting.
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About AREF:
The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is dedicated to nurturing, mentoring, and supporting a community of researchers across Africa to become leaders in tackling global health challenges. Our focus is on supporting emerging health researchers within the first six years post-PhD to foster Africa as a hub for global science and research.
Role Overview:
As a Trusts and Major Gifts Fundraising Officer, you will play a pivotal role in increasing engagement, interest, and financial support from trusts, foundations, and major donors. You will manage and cultivate existing relationships while also identifying and developing new opportunities to secure funding for AREF’s impactful work.
Key Responsibilities:
Trusts and Foundations (70%):
• Manage and expand the portfolio of five and six-figure trust and foundation supporters, fostering personal relationships where possible.
• Research and identify potential trust and foundation partners aligned with AREF’s mission.
• Develop high-quality written proposals to secure both restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely submission of proposals, budgets, and reports.
• Implement stewardship plans to thank donors and maintain strong relationships.
Major Donors (20%):
• Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising to identify and cultivate potential major donors.
• Develop bespoke cultivation and stewardship plans for major donors.
• Support the delivery of updates, reports, and events to engage high net-worth individuals.
Strategic Support (5%):
• Maintain donor database and filing systems to enable data-driven decisions.
• Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting processes.
• Monitor income against targets and KPIs, providing regular updates to management.
• Stay informed about developments and trends in fundraising.
Person Specification:
Skills and Experience:
• Proficiency in fundraising principles and methods for trusts, foundations, and/or major donors.
• Strong prospect research and donor stewardship skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Financial management skills and familiarity with budgeting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Working Style:
• Collaborative, supportive, and enthusiastic team player.
• Flexible, proactive, and resilient in a changing environment.
• Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills.
• Organised, reliable, and detail-oriented.
General:
• Passionate about AREF’s mission and values.
• Logical thinker with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing demands.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines.
Additional Desirable Experience:
• Experience with Salesforce or other fundraising databases.
• Previous work in a busy fundraising team.
• Experience in an international development organization.
If you believe you possess the necessary skills and experience and are passionate about making a difference in global health research, we encourage you to apply.
Salary: upto £35,638 (depending on experience)
Location: Home working with occasional travel to London for meetings
Previous applicants need not apply. AREF reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date and will arrange interviews when they receive strong applications.
Application Deadline: noon, Wednesday 20th March, 2024
To find out more about AREF and the role, please download a copy of the recruitment information pack.
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