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UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) and our ambitious and successful Philanthropy team.

As Philanthropy Executive, you will be to support our team of fundraisers as they secure high value gifts to support UNICEF’s vital work. You will ensure that the team’s thanking, banking and data procedures work smoothly, and assist fundraisers both to recruit new supporters and offer excellent stewardship to existing ones.

To succeed, you will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills, a ‘can-do’ attitude and enthusiasm to start a career at the heart of a busy and motivated philanthropy team.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 5 November 2021.

Interview date: Thursday, 24 and Friday, 25 November 2021 via video conferencing.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.We are expecting to move to a hybrid approach (part home/part office based) when our office reopens.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact our Supporter Care Line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Part home/part office based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The newly formed Marketing Team at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) engages, attracts and retains our priority audiences.  The team is comprised of a diverse range of marketing skills, with special emphasis on digital. We work in cross-disciplinary teams to deliver against a wide range of objectives, spanning every stage of our supporters’ journeys - from initial brand awareness through to leaving a gift in a will.

As a Marketing Manager at UNICEF UK, you will deliver marketing campaigns and projects in our multi-disciplinary marketing teams. This is a varied and busy role and you can expect to work across a range of channels and products, often using agile methodologies on fast paced projects.

Right now, we are particularly looking for candidates with skills in web content and UX who:

• are well-versed in developing engaging and effective web content and experiences, ideally in an agile environment
• understand supporter journeys, user experience, and online content, and how these combine to create exceptional supporter-centric digital interactions
• have experience of content management platforms and tools

Please explain how your skills and experience meet these criteria in your covering letter.

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 2 November 2021.

Interview date: Tuesday, 16 November and Wednesday, 17 November 2021 via video conferencing.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy. We are expecting to move to a hybrid approach (part home/part office based) when our office reopens.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact our Supporter Care Line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Part home/part office based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The newly formed Marketing Team at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) engages, attracts and retains our priority audiences. The team is comprised of a diverse range of marketing skills, with special emphasis on digital. We work in cross-disciplinary teams to deliver against a wide range of objectives, spanning every stage of our supporters’ journeys - from initial brand awareness through to leaving a gift in a will.

As a Marketing Manager at UNICEF UK, you will deliver marketing campaigns and projects in our multi-disciplinary marketing teams. This is a varied and busy role and you can expect to work across a range of channels and products, often using agile methodologies on fast paced projects.

Right now, we are particularly looking for candidates with experience in Paid Social who will:

• run paid social campaigns, delivered either through in house expertise or via our agency partners
• support the strategy and delivery of our paid social activity
• have a strong understanding of the paid social landscape and support in diversifying our channel mix and implementing tech solutions
• have hands on experience of Facebook Ads Manager and experience with other paid social platforms including Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest

 Please explain how your skills and experience meet these criteria in your covering letter.

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 2 November 2021.

Interview date: Tuesday, 16 November and Wednesday, 17 November 2021 via video conferencing.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy. We are expecting to move to a hybrid approach (part home/part office based) when our office reopens.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact our Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

The Audit Committee Chair is a key governance role for the Royal Society of Biology RSB), a registered charity with nearly 18,000 individual members and 90 member organisations. The turn-over will be around £3m over the next three years. The Chair  has direct access to the Board of Trustees with a focus on the annual audit process, internal controls and risk management.

The position will commence in May 2022 (AGM) and the successful applicant will ideally shadow from 1 January 2022 (one meeting planned in February). Meetings may be virtual or physical at the discretion of the Chair and by agreement.

The role provides both a development opportunity and an insight and association with the UK’s national body for biology. Most of the global challenges we face have biology as part of their solution, from climate change to the burden of disease. The RSB is at the heart of contributing to national debate, policy formulation and supporting the bioscientists of the present and future.

You will ideally have experience of financial and risk management in the charity sector. A financial or accounting qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. A background in biology is not required but it is hoped the Chair will have a keen interest in the area.

The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the sector; at school and in higher education, in the workplace and training and development.  We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

To Apply

Please visit our website via the Apply button for further details.

Applications will close 23:00 BST on Sunday 24 October 2021.

Interviews will take place week commencing 1 November 2021.

Registration Authority Standards Committee Member (Voluntary)

About the organisation

The Science Council sets the standards for practising scientists and science technicians, through professional registration.   We license science professional bodies to award professional registration to their members.

It is an exciting time for the Science Council as we prepare to launch our new strategy for 2022-2025. Our Registration Authority (RA) plays a leading role in being the guardian of our standards, overseeing continuing professional development (CPD) and leading on peer review across the science professions.

 Who are we looking for?

The RA is looking to fill at least two positions with individuals who can help it deliver on its plans over the next few years.

Applicants are likely to have a background in setting professional standards and/or quality assurance. Previous committee experience is also desirable but not essential as support and development opportunities will be available. Knowledge and experience of the charitable/not-for-profit sector would be an advantage but is not essential.  

More information

A full copy of the role description and the terms of reference for the Committee can be found on our website along with more information about the Science Council.

The closing date for applications is the 5th November.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the 'Apply on website' button to be directed to our website. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Full or part time; 28–35 hours per week

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as our Governance Coordinator, responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Board of Trustees’ work.

In this role, you will provide robust and efficient governance support and advice, as well as coordinate and support the formal governance functions of UNICEF UK. These include the Board of Trustees meetings, the Audit & Risk Committee, and the other committee and governance-level working groups in which Trustees are involved. You will help to ensure the highest standards of governance are upheld and that UNICEF UK fulfils its legal and regulatory obligations. In addition, you will work closely with Executive Team to proactively support and coordinate their contributions to governance activities.

Our successful candidate will have experience in supporting the work of Boards of Trustees or governance committees and, preferably, of coordinating the entire governance function. You will have proven experience in planning or project management, as well as an understanding of good governance and best practice in the charity sector.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 24 October 2021.

Interview date: Thursday 4 November via video conferencing.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.We are expecting to move to a hybrid approach (part home/part office based) when our office reopens.

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Is this role for you?

• Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of co-operative/social housing residents?
• Can you help amplify the voice of those we work with through your personal or professional experience?
• Could you bring diversity to our board to make us more insightful and inclusive in our decision making?

About CDS

We exist to provide, support and promote co-op and community-led housing (CLH), and to champion co-operation as a business model that can help to alleviate hardship.

CDS was founded on co‐operation, which we believe can help people improve their opportunities and choices. We are passionate about helping people to make the most of their individual and collective opportunities and expect to show this in all our work, which covers three areas.

• Provider: we own around 830 general-needs, social-rented and shared-ownership leasehold homes in London, Kent and the Home Counties.
• Supporter: we provide managing agent services to around 35 housing co-ops to help them thrive.
• Promoter: we reinvest some of our surplus to promote mainstream growth in co-op and community-led housing.

We will try always to work in ways that promote trust, optimism and kindness as a springboard for releasing potential and creativity – and this applies to how we operate as a Board.

Being a Board member

Board members ensure that CDS is a well governed organisation, championing our vision and embodying our values. You will ensure that the work we do stays on track so that we can achieve our strategic goals and work towards our purpose. In doing so, you will contribute to the lives of people living in co-operative and CLH, through our work to support them to shape their housing, their lives and their communities. As a Board member you will support the team through bringing challenges and ideas in a way that is curious, creative, supportive and respectful. You will add value by putting who you are – your experience, your approach and collaborative and supportive style – to work, in pursuit of our goals.

About you

We aim to work towards having a board that reflects the diversity of our residents, so we especially want to hear from people of a wide range of ages, identities, geographical locations, backgrounds and ethnic groups; and/or who have a disability; or who have close experience of others with disabilities; and/or people who live in or have lived in co-operative/social housing.

In addition, these are some of the qualities, abilities and skills we are looking for in our new Board members and Treasurer Designate:

• Passion for our work, mission and values
• Enthusiasm and energy
• An interest in housing and/or co-operation and community action
• Willingness to share knowledge, information and thoughts
• High standards and integrity, and kindness
• An ability to thrive as part of a team

If you feel that we are describing you in any of the above, then we’d love to hear from you. Your interest would be greatly valued and appreciated.

Key Details

Term: Board members serve on an initial three-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for an additional consecutive term of three years.
Remuneration: Remuneration is currently £2,000 per annum, plus reimbursement of expenses (£3,000 for the Treasurer).
Meetings: Meetings are usually every two months, plus involvement in annual Strategy Day and occasional events. Board members are expected to join one sub-committee of the board. The Treasurer chairs the Finance and Audit Committee and is also a member of the Governance and Remuneration Committee.
Location: Meetings will be a mix of in-person and via Zoom. When attending, the location is Borough, London SE1. 

How to express your interest

Thank you for your interest in joining the CDS Board as a non-executive Board member.

Firstly, read more about CDS Co-operatives and becoming a Board Member in the attached Information Pack.

To express your interest in becoming a Board member, send your CV and a covering letter (as an attachment, max two sides A4) explaining why you are applying, how you meet the person specification in the Information Pack, and what in particular you would bring to CDS. The contact details are in the Information Pack.

THE DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY 27 OCTOBER. 

If you are interested in becoming the Resident Board Member or Treasurer Designate, please clearly indicate this in your letter.

We value diversity, equality and inclusivity. We appreciate and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, ethnicity and race, disability and mental health, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, social background and lived experience. People who bring diversity and lived experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Moving Minds Alliance is a multi-stakeholder partnership of 20+ organisations working to scale up the financing, policies, and leadership needed to effectively support the youngest children and families affected by crisis and displacement everywhere. The Moving Minds Alliance is hosted by the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

Four years since its inception, and having just updated its strategy, operational model and governance, Moving Minds Alliance is embarking on its next phase of activity with its expanding membership. Bringing on board and building collaborations with key stakeholders across sectors will be a key goal for this next phase, as well as shaping MMA as a platform for effective sharing and learning for the growing community working to support the children and families affected by crisis.

To lead the Moving Minds Alliance, we are looking for an enthusiastic changemaker who embodies our principes of being action-oriented, ambitious but practical, committed to sharing learning, and collaborative and inclusive.

The successful candidate will ideally have worked across more than one of the sectors represented in the Moving Minds Alliance (e.g. philanthropy, UN/non-profit, private sector), have experience in multi-stakeholder engagement and partnership-building for social change, and a proven track record in strategy development and implementation, team and project management, and operational oversight.

Note that funding for this role has been secured and is in the process of being transferred to the IRC.

Our Vision: Rebuilding resilience of the youngest refugees

Forced displacement worldwide is at a record high, and children are disproportionately represented among those fleeing from emergencies and crisis-affected contexts. One in four children around the world lives in contexts affected by conflict or disaster, and more than 30 million children have been displaced by conflict.

Given the protracted nature of modern displacement, most children born in displacement will go on to spend their entire childhoods away from home. Experiences during this period, in the very first years of life, shape the architecture of the brain and lay the foundation for future development, learning and physical and mental health.

Prolonged exposure to violence and toxic stress is associated with high levels of depression, anxiety, and in some cases post-traumatic stress disorder, which can have life-long negative effects on children’s development.

The good news is that evidence indicates early childhood services, including those that support and guide parents, caregivers, and families in times of crisis, can mitigate the negative effects of trauma and stress on young children and promote resilience and well-being for a lifetime.

While the international community has made significant efforts to ensure children have access to basic healthcare and nutrition, the provision of services for other critical areas of a young child’s development is severely lacking in crisis situations across the globe, as well as in communities hosting refugees and asylum-seekers. A 2018 review of active humanitarian response plans revealed that only 10 out of 38 plans included interventions specifically targeting the youngest children. A more recent MMA analysis of financing for early childhood in crisis contexts, found that only 2% of humanitarian aid, and 3% of development aid finds its way to supporting the needs of the youngest children and families in crisis contexts.

Coordinated action by the humanitarian community, donors, and policymakers is needed to raise the life prospects of millions of young children on the move.

About the Moving Minds Alliance

The Moving Minds Alliance came together to close the gap in support for the youngest children on the move and their families. It is multi-stakeholder partnership working to scale up the financing, policies, and leadership needed to effectively support young children and families affected by crisis and displacement everywhere.

Originally established in 2017 by a group of six philanthropic foundations, today it counts nearly 25 members including foundations, NGOs, UN agencies and academia. Members combine their programmatic, funding, and research expertise to support prioritization of the youngest refugees and their caregivers.

Moving Minds Alliance develops activities in the areas:

•  Joint Advocacy: Ensuring donors, humanitarian actors & networks, and country governments prioritize and champion early childhood development (ECD) in crisis settings;
•  Sharing & Learning: Establishing a thriving network that is sharing and applying insights effectively to deliver on its common agenda for change.

Moving Minds Alliance’s activities are focused on the areas described above; MMA does not provide funding for implementation of early childhood programs on the ground. Activities are taken forward collaboratively by its members, with support from the Secretariat (interim support is currently provided by consultants).

Operational costs and activities are financed by a sub-group of philanthropic foundations that is part of the overall MMA membership, through a combination of annual member fees and additional donations and grants. A Steering Committee provides overall strategic direction, while sub-groups (most notably the Joint Advocacy Group) are responsible for operationalizing specific areas of work. MMA’s Secretariat and pooled fund is transitioning to be held by the International Rescue Committee.

The Position and key working relationships

In the past year, several updates were made to Moving Minds Alliance’s strategy, governance, and operations, to be able to accommodate a growing group of member organisations at a new host organisation, and respond to shifts in the constantly evolving broader ecosystem of partnerships and initiatives.

The Director is the first hire in this new set-up, and will be critical in ensuring a smooth transition, and delivering the vision and leadership to take the Alliance’s work and impact to the next level.

The Director will be expected to lead the Movings Minds Alliance, and will have considerable autonomy in shaping and implementing MMA’s strategy. In the short term, it is envisioned a senior advocacy specialist will be recruited specifically to support MMA’s joint advocacy activities. A project officer will be hired to support activities, administration, and communications. Both these positions will report to the Director. The Director is expected to lead on recruitment of the project officer.

The Director will work most closely with and under the oversight of the MMA Steering Committee (on which the Director will have an ex-oficio, non-voting seat). For administrative purposes the Director will formally report to a senior member of IRC staff.Funding for this role has been secured and is in the process of being transferred to the IRC.

Responsibilities of the Director will include:

Vision & Strategy

•  Oversee refinement of the MMA strategy and multi-year plan (in particular in the area of Sharing & Learning), in coordination with the Steering Committee and in consultation with MMA members
• Oversee the implementation of all aspects of the MMA strategy and activities, with other Secratariat staff and MMA members
• Oversee development of organization-wide budget and associated workplans for approval by the Steering Committee
• Oversee development of of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) plan for the Moving Minds Alliance and track progress toward indicators

Alliance Development and Outreach

• Maintain good relations with all MMA members, and ensure they are adequately supported to deliver on the group’s ambitious objectives
• Establish relations with high-level/influential leaders (inside and outside the membership) who can champion and support MMA’s objectives
• Serve as point of contact for Foundation group members (the philanthropic foundations who fund MMA’s activities) and the philanthropic community more broadly
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant networks and organisations (both known allies and more ‘unusual supsects’) for purposes of coordination and collaborationRepresent the Moving Minds Alliance in relevant meetings and conferences

Operations & Governance Oversight

• Support recruitment, oversee the work and support development of two other Secretariat staff (senior advocacy specialist, and a project officer), and build a strong team that embodies MMA’s values
• Provide overall oversight of the Alliance’s finances including development and monitoring of the annual budget, and authorizing expenditures
• Support resource mobilization for the Moving Minds Alliance in active collaboration with Steering Committee and MMA members
• Oversee development of materials (incl. Annual Reports) on all ongoing activities and report to Steering Committee on progress, management, and operations
• Work with the host agency on day-to-day financial transactions, grant management, HR, and legal issues
• Oversee development of a conflict of interest policy, shape and oversee the MMA brand and identity (incl. the MMA website)
• Manage and coordinate brand review & approval process (where needed involving the MMA Steering Committee)
• Recruit, brief, and manage consultants hired to support MMA’s work

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position has the following skills and experience:

•  Master’s Degree in public policy, organizational management, humanitarian assistance, international development, child development or another relevant field (or equivalent experience)
• Fluent in spoken and written English. French, Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, and/or knowledge of other languages desireable
• 12+ years professional experience in a strategic leadership/management role in international development/ humanitarian aid, social business, and/or philanthropy. Experience across more than one sector a plus
• Demonstrated experience in managing and motivating staff, and overseeing operations
• Prior experience leading (development/social change) partnerships informed by strong strategic vision
• Strong solutions- and result orientation, energized by thinking out of the box
• Excellent listening, communications and persuasive ability, proven track record in uniting people around a common goal
• Highly organized with strong project management skills
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively
• Able to efficiently analyze complex problems, identify risks, and propose solutions
• Passionate about social change, and driven to make a difference in the lives of young children on the move (early childhood knowledge not required)

Please include the following questions in your cover letter:

1.Please describe two opportunities and two challenges you see for Moving Minds Alliance to increase prioritization of early childhood development in crisis settings by major donors, humanitarian actors and host country governments.

2.What are three important values you would foster in a (mostly) remote, multi-stakeholder partnership, and why?

3.What are two concrete learnings/insights from leading a multi-stakeholder partnership in the past that you would bring to MMA?

MMA Secretariat staff will be on IRC staff contracts. The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Les employés du Secretariat MMA seront employés sur la base des contrats de IRC. IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles. 

The application deadline is 27th October 2021.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK or Switzerland. 

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination foralljobapplicantsandemployees,andweseekto ensureweachieve diversityinourworkforceregardlessofgender,race,religiousbeliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments. 

The Moving Minds Alliance is a multi-stakeholder partnership of 20+ organisations working to scale up the financing, policies, and leadership needed to effectively support young children and families affected by crisis and displacement everywhere.

Four years since its inception, and having recently updated its strategy and operational set-up, Moving Minds Alliance is embarking on its next phase of activity with a growing membership. The Moving Minds Alliance is hosted by the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

To lead the Joint Advocacy pillar of Moving Minds Alliance’s strategy, we are looking for an enthusiastic changemaker, who has experience in shaping and managing partnerships that shift mindsets and priorities at a systems level.

Delivering the robust support structure needed to support the members’ joint advocacy activities, and bringing on board and building collaborations with ‘unusual suspects’ who can bring meaningful, positive change to displaced families’ lives will be key goals in this role.

The successful candidate will ideally have worked across more than one of the sectors represented in the Moving Minds Alliance (e.g. philanthropy, UN/non-profit, private sector), have an excellent understanding of the humanitarian response system, as well as  a track record of delivering tangible results through multi-stakeholder partnership. Prior experience working on early childhood development is not a requirement.

Note that funding for this role has been secured and is in the process of being transferred to the IRC.

Our Vision: Rebuilding resilience of the youngest refugees

Forced displacement worldwide is at a record high, and children are disproportionately represented among those fleeing from emergencies and crisis-affected contexts. One in four children around the world lives in contexts affected by conflict or disaster, and more than 30 million children have been displaced by conflict.

Given the protracted nature of modern displacement, most children born in displacement will go on to spend their entire childhoods away from home. Experiences during this period, in the very first years of life, shape the architecture of the brain and lay the foundation for future development, learning and physical and mental health.

Prolonged exposure to violence and toxic stress is associated with high levels of depression, anxiety, and in some cases post-traumatic stress disorder, which can have life-long negative effects on children’s development.

The good news is that evidence indicates early childhood services, including those that support and guide parents, caregivers, and families in times of crisis, can mitigate the negative effects of trauma and stress on young children and promote resilience and well-being for a lifetime.

While the international community has made significant efforts to ensure children have access to basic healthcare and nutrition, the provision of services for other critical areas of a young child’s development is severely lacking in crisis situations across the globe, as well as in communities hosting refugees and asylum-seekers. A 2018 review of active humanitarian response plans revealed that only 10 out of 38 plans included interventions specifically targeting the youngest children. A more recent MMA analysis of financing for early childhood in crisis contexts, found that only 2% of humanitarian aid, and 3% of development aid finds its way to supporting the needs of the youngest children and families in crisis contexts.

Coordinated action by the humanitarian community, donors, and policymakers is needed to raise the life prospects of millions of young children on the move.

About the Moving Minds Alliance

The Moving Minds Alliance came together to close the gap in support for the youngest children on the move and their families. It is multi-stakeholder partnership working to scale up the financing, policies, and leadership needed to effectively support young children and families affected by crisis and displacement everywhere.

Originally established in 2017 by a group of six philanthropic foundations, today it counts nearly 25 members including foundations, NGOs, UN agencies and academia. Members combine their programmatic, funding, and research expertise to support prioritization of the youngest refugees and their caregivers.

Moving Minds Alliance develops activities in the areas of:

• Joint Advocacy: Ensuring donors, humanitarian actors & networks, and country governments prioritize and champion early childhood development (ECD) in crisis settings;
• Sharing & Learning: Establishing a thriving network that is sharing and applying insights effectively to deliver on its common agenda for change.

Moving Minds Alliance’s activities are focused on the areas described above; MMA does not provide funding for implementation of early childhood programs on the ground. Activities are taken forward collaboratively by its members, with support from the Secretariat (interim support is currently provided by consultants).

Operational costs and activities are financed by a sub-group of philanthropic foundations that is part of the overall MMA membership, through a combination of annual member fees and additional donations and grants. A Steering Committee provides overall strategic direction, while sub-groups (most notably the Joint Advocacy Group) are responsible for operationalizing specific areas of work.

MMA’s Secretariat and pooled fund is transitioning to be held by the International Rescue Committee. As such, Secretariat staff will be on IRC contracts. MMA’s brand and identity will be separate from IRC, and this will be reflected in the Secretariat set-up (e.g. MMA Secretariat staff will receive MMA email addresses, business cards, etc.). As part of this newly established hosting arrangement, the MMA Secretariat will be able to make full use of IRC systems, and count on back office support from IRC’s legal, HR, finance team, etc.  

The Position

As part of the ‘Joint Advocacy’ pillar of MMA’s work, a group of 20+ organisations came together between September 2019 and April 2020 to develop a joint advocacy strategy for early childhood in crisis contexts. Through coordinated action and shared prioritization of efforts, the strategy’s overaching goal is to ensure donors, humanitarian actors & networks, and country governments prioritize and champion early childhood development in crisis settings.

The strategy is currently being implemented by members of MMA’s Joint Advocacy Group in five separate Working Groups, with interim support from consultancy firm Unbounded Associates. Public resources that have already been generated as part of the process include a baseline analysis of international aid levels for early childhood services in crisis contexts, and an issue brief developed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak to call attention to the double emergency faced by families already caught up in crisis contexts.

The Senior Engagement Manager will be responsible for shaping and supporting the group to deliver its ambitious workplan, and for developing the structure and processes underpinning the work. In addition, the succesful candidate will oversee external MMA communications, and monitor and pursue key developments and opportunities that align with the Joint Advocacy Group’s objectives.

This is a senior role which comes with considerable autonomy in shaping and implementing the work. The Senior Engagement Manager will report to the Moving Minds Alliance Director, who is also currently being recruited. At least one project officer will also be recruited in the short term, who will in part support the Senior Engagement Manager on coordination of the Joint Advocacy Group.

Responsibilities of the Senior Manager Engagement will include:

Strategy Development

• Lead refinement of the MMA advocacy strategy and multi-year workplan, in coordination with the Joint Advocacy Group (JAG) Team Leads, and in consultation with MMA members and the MMA Director
• Oversee development of budget and associated workplans for joint advocacy efforts, and feed into organization-wide budget prepared by the MMA Director
• Develop and oversee MMA’s external communications & social media strategy
• Track progress toward indicators of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) plan for the joint advocacy strategy

Joint Advocacy Group (JAG) Leadership

• Oversee implementation of the Joint Advocacy Strategy: Track progress against objectives, spot and fill gaps as needed, connect opportunities and ensure alignment across workstreams
• Build and maintain good relations with JAG members; develop a good understanding of their priorities and strengths
• Align JAG members with appropriate roles and responsibilities, and adequately guide and support the group to deliver on its ambitious objectives
• Recruit additional JAG members with expertise in key areas, including members from the Global South
• Facilitate meetings of the entire JAG (30+ individuals), the JAG Team Leads (4-6 individuals), and small, ad hoc groups of members as needed;
• Review and refine the processes and platforms underpinning the JAG’s work to optimally facilitate communication, knowledge sharing, and alignment across the groups
• Manage recruitment and selection and oversee contracts of any external contractors hired to support the work of the Joint Advocacy Group

Outreach & Communications

• Build and maintain relationships with relevant networks and organisations (both known allies and more ‘unusual suspects’); be proactive in pursuing opportunities for collaboration on, or amplification of MMA’s advocacy goals
• Use influential, high-level individuals within MMA organizations, draft talking points and messaging for MMA leadership and champions to promote the network and its goals in key fora
• In coordination with JAG members, identify and leverage global advocacy moments and events, and maintain a calendar of global opportunities
• Keep informed of key developments and players in the area of early childhood in crisis contexts
• Oversee content curation and development of the MMA quarterly newsletter
• Oversee day-to-day Twitter and LinkedIn postings by the Project Officer, and support his/her development in the area of communications
• With the MMA Director, oversee maintenance of the MMA website and ensure content is aligned across the various communication channels
• Engage in all aspects of the publication process for MMA publications, from conception to content development to finalization, launch, and dissemination.

Operations & Governance

• Review and refine plans for the establishment of a dedicated coordination/ governance structure for the JAG, in close collaboration with the MMA Director
• Manage budget forecasting and monitor spending for the joint advocacy workstream, and feed into ongoing overarching budget monitoring 
• Support resource mobilization for the Moving Minds Alliance Joint Advocacy workstream, in active collaboration with the Director and Steering Committee
• Support the Director to prepare materials on all ongoing advocacy and communications activities for the Steering Committee and the Annual Report

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate for this position has the following skills and experience:

• Master’s Degree in communications, advocacy, public policy, international affairs or another relevant field (or equivalent experience)
• Fluent in spoken and written English. French, Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, and/or knowledge of other languages desireable
• 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development/ humanitarian aid, social business, and/or philanthropy. Experience across more than one sector a plus
• Prior experience leading advocacy and communication efforts for multi-stakeholder partnerships for development/humanitarian innovation or other forms of social change
• Strong solutions- and result orientation, energized by thinking out of the box and by pursuing novel approaches to shifting mindsets
• Skilled at spotting and prioritizing opportunities and synergies, and effective in securing engagement around them from key players
• Experience in implementing and encouraging uptake of project management structures and processes to aid collaboration, communication, and reporting
• Excellent listening, communications and persuasive ability, proven track record in uniting people around a common goal
• Highly organized with strong project management skills
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively
• Passionate about social change, and driven to make a difference in the lives of young children on the move (early childhood knowledge not required)

Please include the following questions in your cover letter:

1. Please describe two opportunities and two challenges you see for Moving Minds Alliance to increase prioritization of early childhood development in crisis settings by major donors, humanitarian actors and host country governments.
2. What are three important values you would embody in a (mostly) remote, multi-stakeholder partnership, and why?
3. What are two concrete learnings/insights from leading advocacy and/or communication efforts for a multi-stakeholder partnership in the past that you would bring to MMA?

MMA Secretariat staff will be on IRC staff contracts. The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Les employés du Secretariat MMA seront employés sur la base des contrats de IRC. IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles. 

Candidates must have the righ to work in the UK or Switzerland.

The application deadline is 27th October 2021.

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for  all  job  applicants  and  employees,  and  we  seek  to ensure  we  achieve diversity  in  our  workforce  regardless  of  gender,  race,  religious  beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments. 

Do you have a track record working in inner city communities.

Are you committed to helping young people develop their own futures.

Can you fundraise?

Can you lead a small team?

Can you manage a charity?

Help young people in Hackney get the best in life and come and lead the Laburnum Boat Club into a new future!

Our co-ordinator has retired and we are looking for the leadership and supporting skills to take this community based project forward and to build on the sense of family that binds Laburnum Boat Club together.

About us:

Located on the Regent’s Canal, the Laburnum Boat Club has, for over 38 years, provided a safe, supportive environment where young people, adults and families from the local community can access a range of water based activities including the use of our canoes, narrowboats, open space and a climbing wall.

“We are not just a boat club; We are not just a youth club; We provide a safe and enjoyable environment  using the medium of water sports to challenge, inspire and to achieve social and personal growth.”

Can you demonstrate your skills?

–Working with young people and their families in a ‘safeguarding’ environment

–With a track record of delivering

–Real experience of most of the key tasks listed in the person specification

–Listening, learning, responding

–Developing a vision and helping others deliver it

–Diplomacy and dedication

The role:

1. Leadership:

•To provide the leadership and management of the organisation to ensure that it continues to deliver, from its site, a range of inclusive services that responds to the needs of the young people, adults and families who we support.

•The Club is proud of the services that it delivers, and your primary role is to maintain and build upon the ethos of the club as a successful provider of services that welcome the young people, adults and families who come to us, working with staff, parents and carers, in a happy and supportive environment and with the support of funding partners.

•You will be responsible for the development, planning and delivery of the services provided at the Club, and will lead the planning and implementation of a programme of services and activities to meet the objects of the charity as outlined in the mission statement: “ … to provide opportunities for the personal development of young people and their families in the local community through participation in a range of water-based activities.  We aim to be a positive force for changing lives in a safe and supportive environment.”

•Ensure that in all of its functions the Club retains its core values as a facility that: Welcomes and serves all children, young people and other users, regardless of ability, ethnicity or gender. In particular the Club has a successful and established strategy for engaging with and supporting those with a range of differing needs. This is to be sustained and developed.

•This commitment to inclusion puts the emphasis on engaging those disadvantaged and hard-to-reach young people and their families who can most benefit from its service.

•Enthuse our team – two senior fulltime staff, an intern, 8 skilled and trained part time and sessional staff providing youthwork and sports instruction, and a part ime adminstrator.

2. Governance

•You will work with the Management Committee to develop and maintain a strategic plan and a business plan for the Club, together with regular reporting on all critical issues to the Committee, and as appropriate to its two sub-committees – for finance and for employment. From time to time review the governance of the organisation.

3. Fundraising and external relationships

•Represent the Club (and be its voice) at local government, business, community and voluntary sector levels. Among others this will include the L.B. Hackney, youth work agencies, water sports bodies, the Canal and Rivers Trust and in particular the adjacent Bridge Academy and its sponsors.

•Be responsible for developing and implementing a fund-raising strategy with a target of covering annual costs and building up reserves.

4. Management

• You will be the named responsible person, working with designated staff members and committee members as appropriate, to ensure all regulatory requirements as a charity serving a wide section of the community are met, with particular emphasis on the safeguarding of young and vulnerable individuals
• Working with the staff team you will provide a co-ordinated service bringing together staffing, fundraising, the activities and programming, the site and buildings, publicity and external relations. For all matters you will both liaise with and report to the Committee and Officers.
• The Boat Club is open for 7 days a week, with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions at the Club plus trips within the UK and abroad. You will be able to be flexible in how you use the contract hours to be able to have an overview of all club activities.

Location: Hackney, London E2

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Enhanced DBS required

How to apply

Laburnum Boat Club is committed to equality and diversity of opportunity, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

To apply : confirm that you are eligible to be employed in this role in the UK

And

Submit a CV and a maximum two-page covering letter explaining:

- your interest in applying for the role, and

- your relevant experience particularly over the last 5 years per the person specification attached.

Closing Date: 22th October 2021

Shortlisting: week of 25th October 2021

Interviews:  week of 8th November 2021

As Head of Programmes you will be leading the team that works with young people and partners to plan and deliver engagement opportunities that enable young people to find their collective voice and use it for social and political change.

As the national youth council of the UK, we bring young people together through our membership network and a range of partner programmes to advocate with and for young people. We are a small but ambitious charity working across the UK to empower young people and to use our national mandate to influence UK Parliament and the Government.

You will be an experienced leader with experience of working with young people, ideally within a youth participation setting. You will bring your passion for youth work and youth engagement to help the British Youth Council to increase our reach and impact, ensuring that all our activity is delivered in a way that is equitable and inclusive, and that puts young people front and centre.

As part of the leadeship team you will be shaping the charity and working closely with our Board who are all young people.  As Head of Programmes you will also be the lead for safeguarding within the charity.

The British Youth Council is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safe recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working across our services.

A great opportunity has arisen for an Event Manager for a leading children charity in order to lead a portfolio of high value fundraising and stewardship events, maintaining strong relationships with some of the charity s closest and most important supporters. Delivering both existing events and driving forward new initiatives which maximise vital unrestricted income and generate committed long-term engagement and opportunities from a high value audience.

Please Apply ASAP!

Key responsibilities:

Lead a schedule of events, maximising existing high value volunteer board and committee-led events and lead the creative development of new fundraising and stewardship event opportunities both externally and internally.
Lead and develop relationships with high value volunteer event boards, committee members, senior staff, and senior corporate contacts, maximising their support through providing outstanding donor care, and securing high level buy in and support for new and existing events
Devise, test, and drive forward the strategy for high value event concepts to maximise income and opportunities for growth
Provide line management and development support for Senior Event Officers and Event Officers
Accountable for income targets and expenditure

Person specification:

Substantial experience of project managing complex fundraising events to meet or exceed agreed income targets in excess of 100k.
Proven experience of developing and stewarding excellent relationships with senior level supporters.
Experience of working with and managing fundraising committees or boards.
Experience of managing external suppliers and understanding agreements and contracts.
Proficient in the use of Raiser s Edge or equivalent database.
Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills
Able to build rapport and influence High-net-worth individuals, senior stakeholders, and organisations
Confident IT skills - Microsoft Office

The University of East London Students' Union is a membership organisation set up to ensure students are empowered to have a full university experience. We offer our members opportunities to meet new people, explore interests and establish mechanisms to improve their course and University.

The new head of finance and administration will lead the strategic and operational finance function to ensure effective financial management. This will involve modernising the service offer, systems, policies and procedures, including bringing back in house the accounting and payroll functions. They will play a key role in developing the financial literacy and skills of staff, student officers and student groups.

Ideally, you will be CCAB/CIMA qualified. However, we will consider applicants from CCAB/CIMA part-qualified applicants with at least five years’ experience. You will have significant experience in a finance role including preparation of budgets, monthly management accounts, forecasts, year-end financial statements and other reports. It would be helpful if some of this was in a charity or social enterprise. Students’ Union experience is not essential.

This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE, three days).

Depaul UK has worked with homeless people for more than 30 years and supported over 65,000 beneficiaries. Our Mission is to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.

Depaul has grown into an international family of charities with a focus on helping people in crisis.

Depaul UK provides services and programmes across the UK - from education programmes in schools and emergency accommodation through the Nightstop network, to providing housing and support as well as reach into prison services. The charity is passionate about the difference we make, particularly for young people.

Treasurer

Meetings are usually held in London

Unremunerated, reasonable expenses will be paid

At this important time with a new ambitious strategic plan launched in February 2021, and with homelessness increasing in the UK, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, Depaul UK are looking for a Treasurer that shares a commitment to our mission.

As Treasurer, you will join a motivated, talented and committed Board underpinned by strong governance. You will bring experience of operating at a strategic level providing financial oversight, and have charity experience, either through an executive or previous Trustee role. This individual will bring credibility, strong interpersonal skills and share our values.

Depaul is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

For more information about the organisation and this opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please find the appointment brief below.

Deadline for applications: 1st November 2021

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 8th November 2021

Final Panel Interviews with Depaul UK: w/c 28th November 2021

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.