We're seeking an experienced manager to lead our Programmes team. As the national youth council of the UK, the British Youth Council brings young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change. As Head of Programmes you will be working across a range of programmes, such as the UK Youth Parliament and NHS England Youth Forum, as well as our membership engagement and events, to ensure that young people can use thier collective voice for positive change.

If you have a passion for youth participation, experience of managing and leading teams to deliver great results with and for young people, and are looking for a new challenge then this may be the job for you. 

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Funding Manager to help increase the reach and scale of our work, by working with our International Programmes and Policy & Research teams to identify and engage with institutional donors to secure grant funding for our work. This is an ideal role for someone with solid experience in institutional fundraising in international development or peacebuilding who is keen to progress to a more senior role.

We have a big ambition to change the way the international community responds to violent conflicts around the world, as well as to inspire the general public to support the work of local people on the ground who are working tirelessly to build peace. This is a very exciting time for Peace Direct, as we have been growing at a fast pace over the past few years and will be launching a new strategy in 2020 which will see us reach more people affected by violent conflict.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing institutional donor relationships, including experience of securing six figure grants. They will also have excellent research and communication skills, a solid background in line management and a high standard of written English. This role will work closely with our International Programmes team and our local partners to produce high quality applications and reports to new and existing institutional donors. Given the breadth of our work, you will be fundraising for a range of projects in different contexts ensuring a huge variety of work. This is an exciting role, suitable for people who can manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Finally, we are looking for someone who genuinely believes in our mission to stop violent conflict and build sustainable peace and who is excited by the prospect of joining a dynamic and growing international charity.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

The deadline for applications is 8th December 2019. However, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged although all applications will be given due consideration. Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. Application Form and Job Description are available on Peace Direct’s website. 

Peace Direct works hard to ensure its staff have a good work life balance and feel valued. Some of the benefits we have include:

• 25 days annual leave not including the office closing between Christmas and New Year.
• Stakeholder Pension with Peace Direct contributing 6%
• An interest free season ticket loan for the purchase of a commuter season ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay)
• Training budget available for all staff (we have secured ‘Investors in People’ accreditation and are committed to the development and support of all staff).
• A warm and friendly work environment!

King's Global Health Partnerships is looking for an ambitious self-starter to lead fundraising and grant management across our partnerships in Somaliland, Sierra Leone, DR Congo and Zambia.

Our 10-year strategy articulates an ambition to grow our funding, with a significant increase in funding from statutory and institutional donors (including research funders), as well as from trusts and foundations, corporates and major donors.

The postholder will take responsibility for supporting high quality project development and management of KGHP grants. This includes supporting proposal development for new grants and reporting to donors on existing grants; leading the diversification of our portfolio of donors by developing donor engagement strategies; identifying new funding opportunities; liaising with colleagues across the partnerships and with the KCL Fundraising team; encouraging learning among colleagues to ensure that we capitalise on funding opportunities. The postholder will also play a role in strengthening systems to ensure that grants are managed effectively, accountably and in compliance with contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Partnerships Director to deliver on KGHP’s funding strategy and support the development of plans to achieve funding objectives. Support colleagues in the development of country-specific funding strategies and in donor /consortium partner engagement

• Regularly monitor funding opportunities and maintain, share intelligence and develop plans relating to potential opportunities. Develop and share analysis and insights into trends, building a strong understanding of emerging funding opportunities and changes in the donor landscape.

• Strengthen KGHP approaches to the design and development of international development grant proposals and grant management, by developing tools and resources, and promoting crosspartnership learning among Programme Managers

• Work with the Partnerships Director to build and maintain strong relationships with key donors, partner NGOs and partner academic institutions. Research and support the development of new funding partnerships with donors and consortia partners at a UK and international level. Represent King’s Global Health Partnerships externally to donors and consortia partners and internally within the university.

• Ensure effective coordination across the partnerships, maintaining an overview of funding, proposal submission and donor liaison

• Support decision making and risk assessment relating to new funding opportunities

• Ensure donor compliance across the portfolio, acting as a central source of knowledge and advice and ensuring alignment between partnership operations and School/ Faculty/ university systems

• Oversee contract negotiation and ensure that due diligence requirements are met, including due diligence on, and sub-contracting of, downstream partners liaising with the School’s Senior Operations Officer (Research) and the Research and Researchers Directorate where necessary

• Oversee timelines for financial and narrative reporting across the partnerships, working with colleagues to ensure that high quality and comprehensive narrative and financial reports are submitted in a timely fashion

• Provide hands-on support to the management of the larger and more complex grants across the partnerships

• Provide hands-on support to the development of proposals and budgets, working in particular to support the newer partnerships – with priority to DR Congo and Zambia – and new thematic areas of work

• Identify programmatic synergies between the Partnerships, seeking out opportunities for collaboration and cross-Partnership funding opportunities

• Work with the KGHP Operations Officer (Finance) to ensure that there are effective processes for the management of project funding across the partnerships, including comprehensive budgeting, forecasting and expenditure tracking, ensuring that all teams have high quality financial information for programmatic decision making

• Work closely with colleagues in KCL Fundraising team to develop projects which appeal to trusts and foundations, major donors and potential corporate partners.

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 22 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The IRC in Europe

Our European headquarters, IRC-UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base, build its profile and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. The IRC has expanded since then to become IRC Europe overseeing offices in Brussels, Berlin, Sweden, Bonn and Geneva, and programmes across Europe.

Director of Communications Europe 

The Director of Communications, Europe will join IRC at an exciting time as we drive forward IRC’s Europe Strategy to 2020 and develop the next phase of our strategy. The position holder will be a dynamic and important presence, leading on building IRC’s brand and profile in Europe as well as managing internal communications across a growing Europe network. This post will lead the Europe Communications team, which currently consists of twelve staff working across media, content and digital communications, based across the UK and Germany offices. As part of the Europe Senior Management Team, the post holder will work closely with the Senior Vice President for Europe, the Senior Director for Fundraising, the Director of Policy & Advocacy, Executive Directors of IRC offices across Europe, and communications team colleagues elsewhere in IRC.

Scope of work

• Updating and driving forward the communications strategy for the IRC in Europe, growing our profile successfully alongside our funding and policy impact.
•  Contribute to the development and implementation of wider strategic focus areas for the IRC in Europe, for example donor diversification and safeguarding best practice.
•  Manage a high-performing and a highly motivated Communications team, ensuring that they are meeting Key Performance Indicators, including share of voice in the media and engagement with digital audiences across Europe.
• Effectively represent the IRC externally as a writer, thinker, and speaker.
• Oversee internal communications for the IRC in Europe, liaising with colleagues in New York and globally to streamline activities and approach.
• Oversee the roll-out of a refreshed IRC brand in Europe, liaising with global colleagues.
• Develop and manage relationships with key donor communications contacts, in particular with DFID and ECHO, in order to contribute to a strengthened partnership with donors on communication and visibility of humanitarian programmes
• Manage the Communications budget including developing future budget proposals.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities 

Strategic oversight and delivery (50%)

• Ensure the successful development and implementation of the IRC’s communications strategy in Europe, measured through an increase in the IRC’s profile in Europe
• Work as part of cross organizational teams driving IRC’s influence, profile and funding in Europe, taking on strategic responsibility beyond communications where appropriate
• Act as focal point and liaise with the IRC-UK Board as required on communications strategy and delivery, including regular reporting at IRC-UK Board meetings
• Act as the IRC’s brand champion in Europe, including IRC-Deutschland and IRC Sweden, to ensure all output is consistent with IRC brand guidelines, culture and values, and ensuring that updates to the IRC’s brand are rolled out successfully across Europe
• Oversee IRC’s internal communications in Europe, liaising with global communications colleagues but ensuring the right approach for Europe
• Develop and manage the communications budget, including identifying new external and internal income streams as appropriate 
• Lead on emergency and crisis communications strategy in Europe as required
• Represent IRC Europe within global strategy processes and other forums, for communications and potentially more broadly

Team leadership and staff management (25%)

• Ensure a high performing, highly motivated communications team in Europe
• Identify and deliver cost-effective opportunities to expand the team as needed, for example in new European markets, including through use of consultants and interns
• Set clear objectives with all direct reports, and ensure strong support and supervision against clear deliverables. Carry out annual appraisals and mid-year reviews
• Ensure line managers are held accountable for performance management
• Ensure that the IRC Europe Communications team is networked into the global communications team and ensure integrated and collaborative working

Delivering communications content to raise the profile of IRC (25%)

• Drive forward integrated media and digital communications campaigns to raise the profile of the IRC in Europe, in close collaboration with global communications colleagues, Europe Policy & Advocacy and Europe Fundraising teams
• Guide the team and support where required on delivery of communications work, including handling reputational issues in the media and writing opinion pieces
• Develop and champion strong knowledge management within IRC Europe, including the use of the intranet to provide materials, support and communications output
• Ensure management and delivery on visibility projects under ECHO and other donors
• Represent IRC at a senior level in communications and other relevant forums

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level
•  Significant experience of leading and managing a strategic communications function and team and of translating broad visions and strategies into specific objectives
• Significant experience of working with the media / press
• Significant experience of creating and delivering effective campaigns
• An excellent understanding of digital and social media platforms, and experience developing and using them for profile-raising purposes
• Experience of driving forward communications in support of fundraising objectives
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; strong presentation skills
• Capacity to build and maintain professional networks and channels of communication inside and outside the organisation
• Ability to work in close collaboration with colleagues and team members based remotely
• Commitment to team work
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Flexibility
• Good analytical skills and first-class attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel overseas, sometimes at short notice, to situations of conflict.

Desirable

• Qualification related to communications , media or marketing
•  Experience in the international not-for-profit sector
• Experience of working in a global organization with complex matrixed structures
• Knowledge of current debates on humanitarian/conflict issues and relevant institutions, including key donors in Europe
• Additional language, preferably German

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The application deadline is 5pm on 7th January 2020.

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.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Communications Executive to coordinate all CLP communications work across a range of mediums. The successful candidate will be directly connected with conservationists (CLP alumni) who are delivering ground-breaking projects to save threatened species around the world. CLP alumni have delivered some exceptional results which have grabbed headlines in the past: they have discovered new species, started their own non-governmental organisations and used their results to designate important conservation sites. Working in a huge array of different countries and landscapes, CLP alumni are able to provide insights into the contexts and challenges or delivering conservation action on the ground. Using their active voice, words and vivid photos, you will ensure that their field updates and achievements are retold to a growing audience who want to help overcome threats to our planet.

We are looking for a self-motivated and experienced communications professional with a good eye for a story and excellent people and project management skills to help us manage our communications activity strategically and increase the visibility of CLP’s amazing work among a global audience. You will source stories from CLP alumni and publish regular news items and blogs on CLP’s website, and will build CLP’s social media and online presence. You will do this independently for CLP but also constantly seek ways to make this relevant to the CLP partners: BirdLife International, FFI and the Wildlife Conservation Society.

As a good ‘all rounder’ you will have previous experience of designing and implementing effective communications activities and creating content tailored for the full spectrum of communications channels, from online and social media to press and print. You will also have experience of developing communications strategies, and growing an engaged following on social media. The successful candidate will have worked in a similar role in the past and will ideally have an interest in biodiversity conservation, environmental issues and capacity development. You will have excellent relationship management skills in order to work across this partnership programme and will enjoy working with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds.

You may have previous experience in the environmental sector, capacity building and / or grant management and a keen interest in conservation and supporting early-career professionals.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our small London office is located in a recently renovated historic building in a quiet location in central London close to Embankment and Charing Cross. The office is just a few minutes’ walk from some of the world’s best art galleries, Covent Garden and the River Thames.

Travel to FFI’s Head Office in Cambridge is expected approximately 1-2 times a month and some international travel may be possible.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 8 December 2019.

At St Ann’s, there’s one thing that motivates us, and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Have you got what it takes?

• Are you a communications professional looking to make a real difference with your work?
• Can you demonstrate a can-do attitude and appetite for creating campaigns that cut through the noise?
• You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague.
• Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motivated by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Dependent on the job role a DBS Check maybe required, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. St Ann’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.

Centre for London is a think tank and a and charity focused on London’s critical challenges. Through this opportunity you will gain a better understanding of how urban policy is created and shaped in a global city, how a successful events programme is run, as well as learning what is required to find and steward donors.

You will plan, deliver and fundraise for high-level conferences for London’s government, business and civic leaders, experts and citizens.In this role you will lead delivery of our flagship event, The London Conference, as well as developing and delivering other large and medium scale events. 

This role would best suit someone who already has a good level of experience in event management and is able to take on a high level of responsibility for projects.We will be ramping up our delivery of conferences in 2020-2021, so experience delivering large scale events is strongly desired. We don’t ask that you are an expert in London policy issues – though some understanding of would be helpful – but you will need to be able to learn quickly, think creatively and communicate effectively.

This is either a four day or full-time role; we are supportive of flexible working.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description. If you meet the criteria in the person specification and are excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from people without the right to work in the UK.  

Closing date Monday 13th January 9am. 

Safe Child Thailand

Programme and Partnerships Manager

Location: London, with occasional travel to Thailand

Line Manager: Chief Executive

Full time: Circa £36,000 - £40,000 pa

Main purpose of role

The Programme and Partnership Manager will develop and manage new and existing programmes in line with SCT’s operational strategy. Central to this is managing grants to our Thai partners and ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation is undertaken.  

Job Purpose:

• To manage the portfolio of SCTs in-country programmes and conduct ongoing monitoring to support, troubleshoot and evaluate activities against SCT’s programmatic aims.

• Develop new thematic programmes and write compelling concept notes enabling the Fundraising Team to seek funding opportunities.

• To work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders (in the UK and Thailand), to ensure the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of country programmes in accordance with legal and contractual obligations, client expectations, child protection policies and SCT values and standards.

• To oversee SCT’s grant-making process; ensuring that all grants are disbursed, spent and managed correctly and that impact can be measured to show progress towards SCT’s programmatic aims and organisational vision.

• To be a member of the Senior Management Team.

• To provide oversight, leadership and management accountability for all aspects of the delivery of current and future programming within SCT’s remit.

• To line manage programme staff.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop a programmatic strategy in line with SCT’s vision and mission, with clearly defined goals, measurable targets and deliverables and action points.

• Identify projects and foundations working in line with SCT’s programmatic strategy, including a review of current projects supported by SCT.

• Advise on adaptions of current programming processes based on a review of the budgets and operations of current projects.

• Develop and manage relationships with partner organisations in the field and act as key liaison for SCT.

• Carry out monitoring and evaluation of programme operations to ensure fulfilment of SCT goals – report quarterly to the CEO and adapt programmes where necessary.

• Research and develop MEAL systems to be implemented by all partners in Thailand

• Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls of all partner organisations.

• Manage the grant-making process from application stage to disbursement and impact evaluation to ensure donor ensure that donor requirements are achieved

• Work closely with the Management Accountant and Finance Officer

• Ensure compliance of the programmes with legal and contractual obligations and child protection policies.

• As part of the Senior Management Team represent SCT and its interests amongst the international development network in the UK and globally and to identify relevant sub-groups and organisations which may develop into partnerships and collaboration.

• Keep abreast of the current socio-economic and political climates in Thailand and the impact on social, economic and humanitarian issues facing people in Thailand and the wider ASEAN community.

Person Specification:

Qualifications and Experience: Essential

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in International Development or related discipline relevant to the work of SCT.

• Proven expertise in programme design, development, delivery, management, monitoring and evaluation.

• Experience of managing a portfolio of development/humanitarian projects.

• A proven track record in meeting targets and deadlines and showing accountability for your responsibilities.

• Experience of strategic planning and business development in cooperation with the Senior Management Team and Board members.

• Experience of having developed and maintained successful relationships and negotiated with donors, government bodies, other NGOs or local partners.

• Excellent project management and organisational skills with proven ability to support and manage at a distance.

• Experience of ensuring contract and legal compliance of all project activities.

• Capability to quality review proposals, budgets, reports and other communications for donors.

• Knowledge of and adeptness in accountancy and budgeting systems.

• Experience of managing staff.

Qualifications and Experience: Desirable

• Knowledge of Thailand and its surrounding countries and sensitivity to cultural attributes and issues.

• Experience of working within a small charity.

• Experience of working in a children’s charity.

• Experience of contributing to fundraising and partnership development.

Personal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding influencing and negotiating skills.

• Innovative, creative and proactive with an analytical and solution-oriented approach.

• Cross-cultural respect and sensitivity and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and contexts.

• Ability to think and act strategically and to make difficult decisions when required.

• Determined and committed to high quality standards and ethical best practice.

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

• Good public speaking skills with the confidence to represent SCT’s interests both within the UK and internationally.

• Committed to SCT’s strategic direction and core values and passionate about rights-based development as a vehicle for social change.

TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and Supporting Statement (No more than two sides of A4) addressing the Person Specification.

1st stage interviews will take place in our office on 13th December 19.

2nd stage interviews will take place w/c 16th December 19.

Country Programmes Officer
Ref: A3081119
Location: The Lodge, Sandy / David Attenborough Building, Cambridge
Salary: £25,463 to £27,585 per annum - Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

The RSPB is one of the leading members of BirdLife International, a global partnership of more than 120 NGOs around the world working together to conserve birds and biodiversity. The BirdLife East Atlantic Flyway Initiative (EAFI) is a partner-led initiative that seeks to strengthen the collaboration for the conservation migratory birds in the flyway. Members of this initiative join efforts in identifying and addressing major threats to migratory birds, strengthening the capacity of weaker Partners along the flyway and taking bold actions based on BirdLife's local-to-global approach to conservation.

The RSPB has played a central role in developing the structure of EAFI, including putting in place a clear strategy to guide its priority work. We are committed to continue playing a leadership role along other BirdLife Partners on the EAFI Task Force as a contribution to the delivery of the BirdLife's Flyways Programme.
This position is to manage the RSPB's Flyway Programme work in certain countries, initially in Northern, Central and West Africa. This includes partner support, organisational capacity building, fundraising, conservation project management, and advocacy.

You will need to have extensive experience of the region and work experience in NGOs and organisational development. You must be able to work under minimal supervision and have excellent diplomatic, communication and negotiation skills. You will be expected to spend a significant number of nights and weekends overseas each year, the majority of which will be unaccompanied.

You will be a member of the RSPB Flyway Programme Team and participate in establishing its objectives and achieving its goals. The role may require providing support to other activities of the Global Land Department, the Global Conservation Directorate or the wider RSPB upon request. The post requires regular reporting to the RSPB, external policy makers and donors.

The ideal colleague should have experience living and working in relevant part of the Flyway; a good track record in developing funding proposals and managing conservation projects implemented through NGOs especially in Africa. Good knowledge of NGO governance and administration is essential. English will be the main working language for this post.

The ability to speak another international language spoken along the Flyway would be an advantage.

Closing date: 6 December 2019
Interview date: 13 December 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to the RSPB website where you can download the Role Profile and Application Details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A3081119 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.

The Programme

One Million Mentors, is a project within the charity UpRising Leadership, its mission is to transform the process of mentoring for all in the UK. Our ambition is to train, recruit and connect a million mentors to a million young people in order to increase youth employability, support social action and help break down social barriers.

The impetus for 1MM comes from the recognition that there is significant opportunity to widen the scope of mentoring, increase the provision of mentoring to areas across the UK and generally strengthen the mentoring network by connecting existing organisations through the shared online platform.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to strengthen our research, evaluation and monitoring work, being clear about who our key stakeholders are, the recipients and their demographics, the impact of mentoring on the mentor and mentee as well as the challenges and opportunities our offer presents.

The post-holder will promote 1MM, raising our profile and communicating the impact of our work and learning to different audiences through a variety of tools and channels. You will also work with the CEO to identify and apply for fundraising opportunities, as well as to maintain relationships with current funders, providing them with up to date information of our impact via evaluation reports.

Other responsibilities include producing blogs, tweets, social media; maintaining and developing internal communications and to our external audience and liaising with our tech team to ensure the continual development of the One Million Mentors platform.

We are looking for an experienced individual who is able to work well managing the multiple responsibilities outlined in the complete job description.  Applicants will need excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work in a fast moving environment with multiple deadlines. Please note this is a full time role offered on an initial 3-month contract.

For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay) and what we’d like from you in your application please download our job pack attached.

Important Application Details

Application deadline: 12 pm noon on Friday 6th December 2019. Please note, that we may be contacting suitable applicants before the deadline, so you are encouraged to apply early.

Interview date: Tuesday 10th December 2019 in Manchester.

To Apply 

Please submit a CV and cover letter.  Applications should include your notice period and two referees which we will only contact with your permission.

• CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies
• Cover Letter should highlight how you demonstrate three of the competencies in more detail, with the opportunity to demonstrate how you are working towards any competencies you feel you are lacking in. You may include voluntary, unpaid and paid work.  The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors (UpRising), and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4. 

We regret that we will only be able to offer feedback to shortlisted applicants.

About you

You’re a highly organised administrator as well as a good communicator and people-person. Behind the scenes you’re collaborative, efficient, self-motivated and can work well in a team. Comfortable with change and a good all-rounder, you’ll be equally happy organising grantholder events as you are taking minutes or building forms on our grants database.

You’re confident with communications, content creation, social media and are passionate about supporting young people’s lives in music.

You’ll be able to spot places where we can do better, implementing changes to improve our systems and processes.

About the role

Working within our Grants and Learning Team you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our grants programme by providing administrative support from application right through to grant reporting. You’ll be helping us to implement lots of exciting new developments in 2020, as we expand the breadth and scope of our work and make our programme more accessible.

As well as administration and systems support, you’ll also be involved in internal and external communications – ensuring that the learning, content and stories we receive are disseminated through a variety of networks and channels.

About Youth Music

Youth Music funds music-making projects across England that help children and young people aged 0-25 to develop personally and socially as well as musically. We work particularly with those who don’t get to make music because of who they are, where they live, or what they’re going through.

Deadline for applications: 10am Monday 6 January 2020

Fixed term: 2 years (extension subject to funding)

Are you passionate about the role research and evidence plays in the humanitarian sector? Do you have experience managing grants, analysing reports and providing support to grant holders to enable them to deliver their objectives? Are you a talented communicator, able to synthesise complex information and re-package it for use by different audiences? Do you have experience facilitating interactive discussions and workshops?

We are looking for an experienced grant manager who is ready to apply their expertise and develop their skills further within a fast-paced and creative team.

Elrha is a leading actor in the humanitarian system focused on research and innovation. We work to improve outcomes for those affected by crises by ensuring that humanitarian practice is based on evidence of what works, and tools and techniques used are continually improved through innovation. We fund and support research and innovation projects around the world, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, the international research community, the private sector and other actors engaged in research and innovation.   

This post requires an individual looking for a challenging role, who is ready to take on this exciting and varied opportunity within Elrha’s busy and ambitious Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) team. You will need to have experience of managing grant relationships, ideally in a humanitarian or research setting. Inspired by Elrha’s mission and values, you will:

• Manage relationships within the R2HC portfolio of research grants, analyse and review narrative and financial reports, and communicate sensitively to provide feedback to our grantees
• Contribute to the delivery of R2HC’s support package for grantees, enabling them to manage project risks and identify routes to achieve impact
• Support the delivery of R2HC’s calls for proposals, managing relationships with our independent Funding Committee and expert reviewers to ensure applications are rigorously and fairly reviewed
• Synthesise research outputs to make findings accessible to multiple audiences, and support the development of external communications regarding the R2HC programme
• Collect data and conduct analysis to help demonstrate and articulate the impact of the R2HC programme on humanitarian outcomes.  

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.    

If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.    

Interview dates: Tuesday, 17 or Wednesday, 18 December, Cardiff

Prince's Trust International

International Programmes Manager, Caribbean

Contract type: Fixed term 12 months

Hours: Full time 35 hours a week

Location: London (Approximately 30% of time spent abroad on project visits with an additional 3 months spent in-region within the first year to lead on project implementation. Location may be negotiable after 6 months in post)

Prince's Trust International was created by HRH, The Prince of Wales' in 2015 to enable The Prince's Trust to build on its 40+ years of success in the UK, by sharing its experience and expertise with governments and NGOs around the World who are similarly seeking to tackle youth unemployment and its related challenges.Working sustainably with international partners to create innovative and impactful solutions, we have a challenging target of reaching 100,000 young people globally over the next five years.

As part of our new 5-year strategy,we are committed to working across the English-speaking Caribbean to support organisations reach under-served young people across the region. In this first year we will look beyond the three countries we currently work in (Jamaica,Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago) to explore potential for working across the Eastern Caribbean.

This role is central to the growth of our activities and you will be responsible for leading the scoping work across the Eastern Caribbean. Once scoping is complete you will lead the implementation and managing of projects. This will involve working closely with identified partner organisations, other stakeholders, and our partners in neighbouring Barbados to develop a new model of working across the sub-region.Additionally, creating detailed project implementation plans and associated project management tools, delivering training and support, conducting employer and stakeholder engagement activities, and supporting project staff.

With excellent planning and organisational skills, you will be a resilient, enthusiastic, self-starter with a strong understanding of the challenges facing young people in the Caribbean,and the ability to deliver results under challenging and varied circumstances.

You will primarily be based in the UK with regular overseas travel (there is an expectation that you will be based in the region for approximately 3 months at project implementation stage).

To learn more about the role, please download the job description.

Prince's Trust International is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at Prince's Trust International will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince's Trust/Prince's Trust International Behavioural Framework.

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The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15 December 2019.