The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.
 
FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies. 

We are looking to recruit a Communications and Engagement Manager whose role will include the following areas:

- Strategy and planning 
- Stakeholder management
- Content creation and management
- Website and social media
- Email communications
- Line management
- Monitoring and evaluation

(For further detail about this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification). 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Location: The role is based from FIGO House, Waterloo, London SE1 (although subject to temporary home working due to COVID-19 restrictions). FIGO staff will be working on a trial ‘hybrid’ basis from September 2021 i.e. with combined office and home working.

Want to use your skills in campaigning to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as our Head of Advocacy to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Global International Affairs team plays a leadership role on global advocacy across the WaterAid Federation to steer the influencing agenda for key donors, international and multilateral institutions to achieve SDG 6. We deliver an ambitious agenda, grounded in national level change and impact.

This is a full time, permanent role. Interested in the role, apply today!

How to Apply:
To see the full job description, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a Cover Letter into the same document in either Word Document or PDF format. Applications will close 23:59 on 15/08/2021.

Availability for interview is required for the first interview stage on 27th and 31st August 2021. This will be a two-stage interview process. Due to current office restrictions these will take place as video interviews.

As the Head of UK Advocacy, which internally will be referred to as UK Advocacy Team Lead, you will lead WaterAid's political influencing.

You will also:

• Work with policy experts to identify policy objectives as well as key advocacy and lobbying opportunities, provide strategic political insight and ensure systematic monitoring, analysis and dissemination of political intelligence.
• Lead WaterAid's contact with ministers, and senior civil servants to identify and create opportunities to influence processes, as well as managing relationships with relevant external lobby and campaigning groups.
• Be a strategic thinker, with significant operational experience of structures, processes and trends in the UK political system, as well as a track record of achieving political change.
• Have knowledge of international development, alongside experience of building relationships which lead to policy impact.
• An excellent communicator, you will be able to summarise and persuasively communicate complex information in written form to a range of target audiences.

Salary: £49,440 to £57,000 (subject to experience) with excellent benefits. For successful applicants who are not based in London, WaterAid's regional salary scale will apply which will be £46,309 - £55,000 with excellent benefits.

WaterAid benefits include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase scheme - up to 5 days
• Generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Flexible working offers - including part-time work, home-working, compressed hours
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Access to hundreds of retailer and gym membership discounts
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Additional Information:
WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London. Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. All aspects of this including how we are supporting homeworking and the office transition will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

Do you have experience in pushing for change through advocacy or policy work ? Do you have skills in designing or conducting research or writing compelling reports?  Are you committed to working towards a world where women have equal rights to men, and have the economic independence they need to participate fully in society?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic advocacy professional to join our workforce at an interesting, challenging, but extremely rewarding and exciting time as a Senior Advocacy Officer. The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated individual with great writing skills, some experience in advocacy and policy work and preferably some experience supporting or conducting policy research. Experience in capacity building work in low and middle income countries or programme coordination would also be beneficial.

If this sounds like the sort of challenge you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fixed term (12 months) and part-time (3-4 days a week) position with a salary range of £25,553 - 29,641 pro rata. You’ll be entitled to 28 days of annual leave (which includes 3 that must be taken at Christmas), and other benefits. We have a lively, friendly, passionate and hard-working team, with an international and collaborative culture.

To apply, please download the job description and send us the following:

• Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (1,000 words max)
• Current CV – no more than two pages

For more information please see the JD. 

Apply by 12:00pm BST, Monday 16th August, 2021. Interviews will be held via Zoom on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th of August, 2021.

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position – The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we particularly welcome BAME candidates to apply. All applicants should have the right to work in the UK. We are open to receiving applications from individuals who are interested in flexible or remote working options. Please let us know if you have any access requirements of which you would like us to be aware during this process.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.

Mothers’ Union is a Christian membership organisation with 4 million members in 83 countries and our members have been empowering communities to combat poverty, speak up for social justice and improve wellbeing of those around them for more than 140 years.

Mothers’ Union has always been active in campaigning for social justice, and in recent years has had a particularly strong focus on Gender Based Violence (GBV), for example, through being an accredited NGO for UNCSW, and by members participating each year in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. In 2019, the Worldwide Board approved “Gender Justice” as the overarching area within which MU wanted make an impact through Policy and Advocacy. The onset of the pandemic in 2020 revealed domestic violence in particular as being the “shadow pandemic” around the world, and this became the particular area of focus for MU, which coincided with the Domestic Abuse Bill progressing through the Houses of Parliament in the UK.

Globally, MU was able to attract funding in 2020 specifically to address the issue Domestic Abuse on the ground in Uganda, Myanmar, DRC and Tanzania. The work in Uganda was used as a practical example as part of UNCSW65. In 2021, MU is aiming to develop this work further into longer term, transformational work in 3 countries.

MU is looking for an expert in the field to be able to help Mothers’ Union shape the longer term direction, particularly in Britain and Ireland, as well as working with current staff and member-volunteers to take the “next step up” in engagement in 2021

Mothers’ Union objectives:

• First and foremost, to work towards a world where everyone can thrive, because they live in safety, in an environment of mutual respect
• Secondly, to uplift the voices of our membership to make a real difference, locally, nationally and globally
• Thirdly, by being more visible and proactive, to attract more members and supporters.

This is a 6 month, full-time assignment, with the following deliverables:

Primary focus – Britain and Ireland

• To assess the current situation within MU, and propose and implement a plan for 2021 which is practical in the timescale and enables a campaign across all members as part of 16 Days of activism, as well as a targeted pilot programme for a longer-term approach to begin in a small number of Dioceses/parishes.
• To work with the CEO, Communications and the Steering Group of members to develop an outline strategic and operational plan for the next 3 years (this is likely to be in parallel with the above).
• To assess partner options for campaigning, materials and training, and make recommendations on how these should be used for both short and longer-term actions.
• Either personally or as arranged through partners, to equip members as a whole to be prepared and engaged for the 16 Days of Activism in November, 2021.
• If it is agreed to undertake a pilot project, to scope this out, and work with the CEO to identify participants and set up any necessary training and a process for delivering with the membership.
• To highlight to the communications team opportunities for external messaging (for example aligned to the IC Change campaign)

Secondary focus – Worldwide

NOTE: Engagement in this area will depend on the workload to deliver the Britain and Ireland priorities.

• To help to prepare the October submission for UNCSW66, and to liaise with partners to assess and recommend an engagement strategy for 2022, including possible side and parallel events. This will require engaging also with the Development Team to understand where MU has stories and insights to share.
• To engage with the Development Team to help to shape the outcomes for programme work, when funded and linked to GBV.
• To provide expert support to the Global Advocacy and Policy Advisory group.

Skills & Experience

• Experience of running a programme for change in behaviours in a Church community in the area of VAWG.
• Excellent understanding of the issue of domestic abuse, and a proven ability to advocate against it.
• Strong understanding of the Church and key players in Britain and Ireland.
• An established network of individuals and organisations working in the field of VAWG, both for policy/advocacy and practical work on the ground.
• Commitment to the MU staff values.
• Willingness to work with the MU network of member-volunteers as well as staff to advocate for change.

Work Location

This role is primarily based at our head office in Central London. However, due to the current restrictions on movement, home working option is temporarily made available. Mothers’ Union is looking at a hybrid working solution where staff will be required to work a minimum two days from office in the future. However, there will be occasions where staff will need to work from office for more than the 2 day minimum due to operational requirements of Mothers’ Union.

How to Apply

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

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 04th August 2021. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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

Hospice UK is the national charity working for those experiencing dying, death and bereavement. We support more than 200 hospices and other end of life care providers nationwide, delivering care to around 300,000 people each year that is focused on the person and their family, combining medical, emotional, practical and spiritual support.

We help people and their families access the information they need, train nursing staff, improve palliative care in hospitals and care homes, and influence government decisions on death, dying and bereavement issues.

By driving innovation in care and tackling inequality in access, together we are making sure hospice and end of life care is available for everyone who needs it, wherever they are.

We are now looking for a Policy and Advocacy Officer. This is an important role for us at an exciting time in our development as we continue to deliver on our strategy to transform hospice and end of life care in the UK.

We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated and curious about problem solving in a policy environment, comfortable with developing ideas from a range of sources and materials. You’re keen to find new opportunities and work collaboratively across teams. You will work on a range of projects, often at the same time, sometimes as the project leader and sometimes helping others. This will include working on our priority around achieving equality in access to care, as well as expanding our reach to parliamentarians.

You may have experience in a policy, public affairs or research role and looking for the next step in your career in a thriving area, or have developed relevant skills that you are excited to bring to a new position.

More information about the role can be found in the Policy and Advocacy Officer job description and Supplementary Information document available on our website

How to apply

To apply for this role, click on the apply on website button to be redirected to our website to send us your CV along with your completed supporting statement form and equalities monitoring form by the closing date.

The closing date is 10am on Tuesday 3 August 2021. 

Interviews are scheduled to take place (virtually, using Zoom) between Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 August 2021.

Hospice UK values equality and diversity, and strives to be inclusive. We recognise the benefit and value of having people from a range of backgrounds, heritages, ages, experiences and skills in our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a background in policy advocacy, to contribute to growing International Alert’s organisational influence at both the country and global level on a diverse range of issues related to peacebuilding.

This position will provide high quality advice to teams across Africa, the Middle East and Asia, related to advocacy strategy, design, monitoring and evaluation. It will identify and engineer opportunities to advance country program influencing priorities and buildout the organisation’s advocacy skills set through training and accompaniment. The role will also involve cultivating relationships of influence with relevant institutional interlocutors and associated representational duties.

This position requires proven abilities in the development and delivery of advocacy strategies, policy formulation, representation and collaboration across teams delivering on-the-ground programming. The ideal candidate would possess strong existing networks with relevant national, regional and/or international actors, have strong interpersonal and communications skills. All applicants must be fluent in English and French (written and spoken).

All job applicants must already have the right to work in the country in the UK or Netherlands.

Note: The above include some of the requirements for the job. For the full job requirements, please read the job description.

Details

• Salary: £34,629
• Contract duration: Ongoing
• Location: London or Hague Office
• Closing date: 9 August 2021 (23:59 pm UK Time)

We are seeking a talented and passionate individual with experience in communications, campaigning and public affairs to help us to drive change for the youngest children.

The Parent-Infant Foundation is a small but powerful UK-wide charity. Our vision is that all babies have a sensitive, nurturing relationship to lay the foundation for lifelong mental and physical health. 

We support local parent-infant teams and campaign for policy change. We also coordinate the work of the First 1001 Days Movement, a campaigning alliance of nearly 200 organisations that work together to inspire, support and challenge national and local decision makers to value and invest in babies’ emotional wellbeing and development in the first 1001 days. 

This position is part of our new Policy and Communications Team.

This is the perfect role for an organised and enthusiastic individual with an interest in current affairs, a commitment to giving children the best start in life, and a belief in the value of campaigning to drive change. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with parliamentarians and leading organisations in the sector.

Please view the job decsription for more details about the role.

Independent Advocate

Home Based – working across Norfolk

Job Reference: 76

Contract Type: Fixed term for 1 year

Full-time – 37 hours, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Salary – £22,500 - £25,623.00 per annum dependent on experience + Training and Benefits

Giving people a voice – and making sure it’s heard – is something POhWER does every day. We’re all about promoting equality, challenging unfairness and giving disadvantaged and vulnerable people access to high quality information, advice and advocacy services. POhWER is a registered charity that provides a range of services across England.

We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.

We have a current vacancy for an Independent Advocate to join our Norfolk team working on our Mental Capacity Advocacy service across Norfolk.

You will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs, so you will have experience of this type of work, along with a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.

You will be a confident positive team player, able to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them. Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, Information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.

You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information, and in seeking support and supervision. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.

Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport.

Please note expenses for this role will only be paid from within the Norfolk border.

This is a high profile and exciting role at MRF reporting directly to the Chief Executive and leading on all aspects of advocacy, communications and support for the organisation.
The successful candidate will focus on communicating the progress we are making against meningitis in the UK and globally; advocating for policy change; and ensuring the charity supports people living with the after effects of meningitis in their lives, families and communities. The candidate will be equally adept at liaising with and representing the organisation in broadcast, digital and print media and engaging with members of the public, often at times of personal challenge

Community Advocate under the Care Act

Home Based: West Sussex

Job reference: 75

Contract type: Permanent

Full time: 37 hours, 5 days per week working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Salary: £20,000.00 - £22,438.00 per annum + Benefits (dependent on experience)

Giving people a voice – and making sure it’s heard – is something POhWER does every day. We’re all about promoting equality, challenging unfairness and giving disadvantaged and vulnerable people access to high quality information, advice and advocacy services. POhWER is a registered charity that provides a range of services across England.

We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Community Advocate which also includes Advocacy under the Care Act to join the South Coast team. The post will be home based working across West Sussex.

You will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs, so you will have experience of this type of work, along with a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.

Ideally, you will have a working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.  You will also have experience of working with vulnerable adults who are affected by significant health and social care issues, who find it difficult to speak up for themselves and have experience of providing persuasive verbal and written representations.

You will be a confident positive team player, able to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of Client’s needs and wishes by listening, exploring options and ensuring their views are heard. Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, information and advice or a similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.

You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.

Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport. Travel expenses will only be paid once in West Sussex.

Community Advocate

Home Based: Hertfordshire

Job reference: 87

Contract: Permanent

Part time: 22.2 hours, 3 days per week working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (days to be agreed at interview)

Salary: £12,000 - £13,462.80 – (full time equivalent £20,000.00 to £22,438.00 + Benefits (dependent on experience)

Giving people a voice – and making sure it’s heard – is something POhWER does every day. We’re all about promoting equality, challenging unfairness and giving disadvantaged and vulnerable people access to high quality information, advice and advocacy services. POhWER is a registered charity that provides a range of services across England.

We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Community Advocate to join our Hertfordshire team working on our contracts across the county. 

You will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs, so you will have experience of this type of work, along with a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.

Ideally, you will have strong experience working with vulnerable adults who are affected by significant health and social care issues who find it difficult to speak up for themselves; and experience providing persuasive verbal and written representations.

You will be a confident positive team player, able to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them. Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.

You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.

Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport. Travel expenses will only be paid once in the Hertfordshire border.

NHS Complaints Advocate

Home based: - working across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

Job reference: 85

Contract: - Fixed term for 12 months

Full-time – 37 hours, 5 days a week, working Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Salary – £20,000 to £22,438.00 dependent on experience per annum + benefits

Giving people a voice – and making sure it’s heard – is something POhWER does every day. We’re all about promoting equality, challenging unfairness and giving disadvantaged and vulnerable people access to high quality information, advice and advocacy services. POhWER is a registered charity that provides a range of services across England.

We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.

We have a current vacancy for an NHS Complaints Advocate to join our East Midlands team working on our NHS Complaints service across the areas Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland.

You will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable people with sometimes profound and multiple needs, so ideally you will have experience of this type of work, along with a good working knowledge of voluntary organisations.

You will be a confident positive team player, able to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them. Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, Information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.

You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information, and in seeking support and supervision. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.

Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport. Travel expenses will be paid once in the borders specified.

HERSANA CIC is recruiting an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advocate/Advisor to be part of our dynamic team in Sussex.

Being an IDVA at HERSANA

As an experienced IDVA you will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of Black femme survivors informs every stage of the process. Working as part of a team you will support a range of clients, making proactive contact and providing high quality advocacy and support which is led by client needs and risk assessment. We have a strong commitment to community and partnership working which means you may also have the opportunity to get involved in delivering training and outreach work.

You will ideally hold an IDVA accreditation and have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children, and of best practice within the domestic abuse sector. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, you will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with femme survivors of domestic violence and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated, and passionate about ending gender-based violence and creating safe spaces for Black femmes. You will have a “can-do? approach and demonstrable commitment to HERSANA CIC's feminist approach to supporting Black femmes and their children to be safer.

For more information about HERSANA CIC, the role and what we are looking for, please download the attached Application Pack.

Marketing and Communications Officer

As the leading kidney patient support charity in the UK, Kidney Care UK provides practical, financial and emotional support for kidney patients and their families, and campaigns to improve kidney health and care services across the UK.

Following a period of significant transformation, the Charity has recently launched its new five-year strategy and is looking to continue its growth and development and take the organisation to the next level. It is looking to expand its vital marketing and communications function and is seeking a positive, enthusiastic team player to join the department as Marketing and Communications Officer on an initial 12-month contract. There is the possibility of a permanent role after 12 months.

You will be a key player in the department as it grows our reach and engagement. You will support the team in planning and delivering our marketing and communications activity across a broad range of disciplines, including digital, print, and social media communications, community engagement, events, brand and services marketing.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive team player, with broad experience across the marketing and communication disciplines, who is looking to take on more responsibility and develop their career. You will have excellent people skills, able to build relationships internally with colleagues as well as external partners and a truly collaborative approach, with the drive to deliver significant results.

If you have the qualities, we are looking for and would like to play a key role in Kidney Care UK’s future, please e-mail your CV and Covering Letter to Tina Seaton. Applications will be reviewed as and when they are received, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th August 2021