Do you want to help inspire and support biomedical and health researchers to fulfil their potential?

Developing talented researchers through funding and careers support is one of the Academy’s strategic challenges and at the heart of our vision to improve UK and global health through research. We are looking for a Programme Officer to join our Programmes Team to take forward our work in this area. Working as part of the team, the Programme Officer is responsible for the administration and delivery of the Academy’s career development programmes, including the delivery of a diverse range of career development events, workshops and conferences. This will involve working alongside the Programmes and wider Careers team with support from our Fellowship of world class researchers; interacting directly with researchers, facilitators and expert consultants.

Our career development portfolio includes the Academy’s flagship mentoring programme, the INSPIRE Programme to encourage medical, dental and veterinary students to consider a career in research, the SUSTAIN programme supporting women on their path to becoming research leaders, and FLIER a pioneering cross-sector leadership programme.

You will be educated to first degree level, and have experience of dealing with external organisations or individuals, working with various databases, and producing high-quality printed materials and digital content (including on social media). In addition, you will have some experience of event or programme management. You will be confident in working with people across all levels and in representing the team and the organisation both internally and externally. Excellent communication and team working skills are key attributes we are looking for, in addition to a desire to support the careers of the next generation of researchers.

The Academy’s benefits include: generous leave allowance, free staff lunches, Academy pension scheme, and travel assistance amongst others. The Academy is located in offices near Oxford circus.

CVs in isolation will not be accepted. No agencies please.

Closing date:  12 February 2020

Interview date:  25 February 2020

The Role

This is an exciting and challenging role for a professional with strong marketing experience in both strategy and implementation. Joining this small and growing charity, you will apply your skills to helping expand its local impact in a varied role, leading on all internal & external communications to its wide-ranging and diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective marketing strategies. A team player, you are comfortable working a social media account or writing copy alongside contributing to strategic discussions and developing campaigns. You need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, with a track record of achievement within a similar role. This role is new and part of the SMT (Senior Management Team).

This role would suit someone looking to move from corporate communications and marketing into the charity sector or someone already working in the sector and seeking a new challenge.

Interview Date: 11th or 12th February 2020

Do you want to be part of sharing the University’s life-changing support for students? Do you want to help generate time and funds to help researchers make world-changing breakthroughs? Can you deliver the communications that keeps alumni engaged with their University?

We are seeking a communications or marketing professional to help maximise alumni engagement with the University of Birmingham. This will involve writing for our alumni magazine, creating direct asks for alumni to support students or research, project managing communications projects such as thanking supporters, advising on and creating content for our social media and generating new ideas for how to keep our campaign fresh over the next five years. You will work closely with academics to understand their work and find the most accessible ways to present it to non-specialists, as part of a successful communications team.

Our University has a proud history of philanthropy stretching back to its foundation in 1900.  With a clear vision to change the lives of the people of Birmingham, Joseph Chamberlain raised the funds required to build the University from citizens and corporations based locally and around the globe. Since then philanthropy has continued to play an important role in shaping the University. This autumn we launched our new campaign, Birmingham In Action, which aims to transform lives for our generation and the next by tackling some of the world’s greatest challenges.  These challenges include access to education, cancer, youth mental health, the environment (including climate change and plastic pollution) and migration.  The campaign aims to raise £400 million and secure 1 million hours of volunteering, making it one of the largest campaigns in the UK Higher Education sector.

The University’s achievements include several partnerships with other leading universities around the world and with key local partners, being the first University to incorporate a Medical School, being ranked as one of the top 100 research-led universities globally, and producing 11 Nobel Prize winners including three who received their awards in 2016. 

Our student body is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. Our students come from nearly 150 countries and our flagship outreach programmes mean that almost 25% of our student population come from disadvantaged backgrounds, one of the highest proportions in the UK. 

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support this academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities.  The Office, which is comprised of 60 staff across five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni and individuals who are passionate about changing lives through funding various research trials, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships.

Senior Humanitarian Programme Officer

The role is permanent and can be based in any CBM Global office.

While the world is making progress in tackling poverty, people with disabilities are being left behind. Too many people with disabilities face poverty, stigma and isolation and are denied the chance to go to school or earn a living. In addition, large numbers of people lose the ability to see, hear or walk because of conditions that could easily be treated or prevented.

Driven by Christian values, CBM works in the world’s poorest places to reach those who are most left behind. Working in partnership with Governments and local partners, we create long-term positive change: supporting people with disabilities to access education and healthcare, earn a living and be included in their communities; and treating and preventing conditions that can lead to disability.

Main objective of the role:

Reporting to the Humanitarian Director, the job holder will support the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning of CBM’s emergency responses in close coordination with Country Teams and CBM Member Associations in allocated countries and in line with CBM Federation Strategy and Operation Model. This role will take a proactive approach in advising countries in the development their country preparedness and emergency response plans, as well as promote and support the delivery of CBM’s Inclusive Humanitarian Strategy at Country, Regional, and Global levels.

We are looking for someone who will…

· Take a lead role in rolling out CBM’s Humanitarian Strategy in key priority countries

· Engage in Country Strategic planning processes supporting the definition of realistic inclusive humanitarian action strategic objectives in coordination with Country Offices and Member Associations

· Monitor humanitarian crisis in specific countries and provide ongoing analysis to support crisis engagement decision making processes

· Carry out physical monitoring and support visits to allocated emergency responses as required

· Ensure robust MEAL frameworks are built in every crisis and promote the use of Real Time Evaluations as a learning, quality assurance and capacity building exercise

· Support the development of clear terms of reference for project financial audits and ensure that they are carried out by project partners

· Coach/support the Country Offices on disability inclusion in humanitarian action

· Identify needs for expert/ advisory visits to allocated countries in order to support the partners in project implementation in the identified technical areas

· Build strong and solid relationships with CBM Member Associations, Country Offices, global technical advisors and partners

· Coordinate and prepare timely reports in collaboration with countries (narrative, financial and communication aspects) from allocated response projects in order to facilitate internal and external reporting including three months after, six month after and annual reports

· Ensure that communication products such as human interest stories, pictures, videos, publications are produced and shared in a timely manner.

We are looking for someone who has…

· University degree in social sciences, humanitarian or development studies or any other relevant area

· Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management and strategic oversight with focus on emergency preparedness and response

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience delivering humanitarian assistance through national partners

· Proven experience coordinating humanitarian programmes with International partners (INGOs, UN Agencies..) and Donors

· Deep knowledge and understanding on the rights of persons with disabilities and challenges in the humanitarian and development context

· Excellent understanding of disability inclusion and related legal and programme frameworks and standards

· Profound cross-cultural communication and relationship building skills

· Analytical and forward thinking

· Theoretical and practical knowledge of the key humanitarian standards (i.e CHS, SPHERE, Humanitarian Inclusion Standards)

· Exposure in areas of Inclusive Health, Cash Programming, Protection and Humanitarian advocacy would be an asset

· Good Computer literacy (MS Office) specially working with Power Point presentations

· Professional proficiency in English. French and/or Spanish would be advantageous.

The future jobholder will adhere to CBM’s values and commits to CBM’s code of conduct and Safeguarding Policy.

CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position. If you feel that this role would be a good opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

Useful Information

Shortlisting and Interviews

CBM is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring all applications are treated fairly.

All applications are subject to our shortlisting process; if you are shortlisted, we will contact you and invite you to attend an interview. You will also be advised at this point if there will be any skills tasks to complete as part of the recruitment process.

Diversity Policy Statement

Everyone has the right to be treated with consideration and respect. CBM is committed to achieving a truly inclusive environment for all, by developing better working relationships that release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual.

CBM aims to ensure that all staff, volunteers, donors, partners, contractors, and the general public are treated fairly. This will be regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, or national origin), disability, medical status, age, religion or belief, political opinion, social or economic status, or ex-offender status.

Employment Checks

All applicants must have the right to work in the relevant country. All offers of employment are made subject to the following criteria: Proof of eligibility and satisfactory employment screening, and three references satisfactory to CBM.

History of CBM Global

Until now, the CBM federation has been made up of 10 Member Associations (MAs) providing the vital link between persons with disabilities in 25 of the poorest countries, and people that have the interest, capacities and resources to help.

There have for some time been fundamental differences over how CBM should best place itself to contribute to the wider disability agenda. Earlier this year, it was agreed that a new federation – CBM Global – would be formed with a simplified governance and a greater focus on disability inclusion. And while our excellent field programmes will continue there will be a greater emphasis on the interconnection between programme, advocacy and advisory work.

With an income of €43m, CBM Global is made up of 7 of the Member Associations (CBM Australia, CBM Ireland, CBM Kenya, CBM New Zealand, CBM South Africa, CBM Switzerland, and CBM UK) with programmes worldwide and Country Offices in 11 countries (Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Indonesia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Burkina, Nigeria, Madagascar and Bolivia).

There is widespread excitement about the opportunities the fresh federation affords. Coming with strong networks, substantial funds and a progressive approach to development, we now have the chance to configure ourselves to serve and thrive in the INGO context of the 2020s and beyond.

Are you a highly organised administrator with an interest in supporting grassroots VAWG charities in London? We are looking for an enthusiastic new full-time team member to provide support to MOPAC’s VAWG Grassroots Fund 3 days a week and provide Programme Officer support 2 days a week with The London Community Foundation. In this role you will be supporting the delivery of a £3m programme working closely with key stakeholders, as well as the opportunity to be involved in supporting a wide variety of other programmes and funds. You’ll be highly organised, love planning and administration, with a keen eye for detail. Ideally you’ll have some experience in grantmaking, but it’s not essential as training will be given. You’ll have strong written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to learn. If this sounds like you, please apply! We particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

 Salary £22k, with up to 10% pension and 25 days annual leave

About the Role

This exciting position will increase the profile of Circle through effective, marketing, communications, PR, collaborations and corporate partnerships. You will be directly line managed by the CEO and sit within the Senior Management Team (SMT). The SMT is led directly by the CEO and Director of Operations. The role will provide the post-holder with opportunities to deliver key strategic inputs to the organisation’s long-term strategy whilst also providing line management experience with a junior post-holder, secondees and volunteers. It will include both strategic and operational responsibilities across communications and organisational partnerships. You’ll also support the CEO to achieve the agreed annual Corporate partnership target through establishing a robust and sustainable pipeline of corporate prospects. 

About you

The role will require a creative-thinker and relationship builder with experience in delivering outstanding brand and partnerships growth. You will be a brilliant communicator, with a track record of creating mutually-beneficial partnerships. You have robust experience managing marketing/ brand strategies and partnerships and have a passion for supporting young people into work. Ideally, you will be an adaptable team player able to support the wider organisation when necessary whilst continuing to manage your own work load. 

Key responsibilities: 

Communications

• Use critical thinking, insights, historic data and marketing trends to create big-picture ideas and strategies across the marketing, PR and partnerships department
• Produce clear, consistent and creative content across digital, face-to-face and print for Circle’s existing social, funding and corporate networks 
• Use content management systems and data to deliver successful campaigns, maintaining growth of the social media accounts
• Content ideation, coordination of photo/video shoots and potentially some hands on content creation
• Design and management of organisational marketing collateral 
• Communications for funders, customers and corporates
• Line management of junior post-holder, secondees and volunteers
• Deliverables could include email mailers, press releases, marketing and advertising assets, promotional content, online blogs and fundraising collateral
• There may be times when content scheduling will be required.

Partnerships

• Identify and secure new corporate income by developing relationships and devising mutually beneficial partnerships 
• Oversee collaborative projects previous examples include working with retailers, designers, photographers as well as other charities/ non-profits
• Monitor, develop and maintain existing stakeholder relationships including maintaining corporate marketing plans and community/celebration events
• Secure in-kind support from corporate organisations as appropriate
• Conduct research on corporate prospects, including CSR and sponsorship strategies 
• Represent Circle at relevant networking events to deliver growth.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have…

• Excellent attention to detail 
• Held responsibility for marketing plans, content and client-facing partnership management
• knowledge and experience of a range of corporate partnership approaches such as sponsorship, cause related marketing, pro bono support, charity of the year schemes, strategic partnerships and short-term appeals
• Led a small team and delegated time-restricted workloads
• Interest in social welfare, young people and fashion
• Understanding of the social enterprise and non-profit sector.

What we offer in return

Due to the recent securing of long-term funding and a new pilot programme at Circle, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a unique role at a time of substantial growth. As a small organisation, we offer exceptional learning and development opportunities with mentoring available through our network. We also provide the scope for you to learn about additional areas of the business and to network with industry leaders in the non-profit, retail and fashion industries. In order to find the right person for the role, we are adaptable. The holiday package is 24 days' annual leave + bank holidays and we will provide you with an extra day off for your birthday!

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be willing to undertake a DBS check for the duration of their employment at Circle.

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.

We are seeking to grow our funding for our important work to strengthen health systems, and in particular to diversify funding from statutory and institutional donors. You will take responsibility for supporting high quality programme development and management of grants. This includes supporting proposal development for new grants and reporting to donors on existing grants; leading the development of donor engagement strategies; identifying new funding opportunities; liaising with colleagues across the partnerships and with the KCL Fundraising team. You will also play a role in strengthening systems to ensure that grants are managed effectively, accountably and in compliance with contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities of the role include to:

• Lead on the delivery of 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.

• Lead on development of high-quality grant and commercial tender submissions to institutional donors • 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

• Strengthen KGHP approaches to the development of proposals and grant management, by developing tools and resources, and promoting cross-partnership learning

• Support the development of new partnerships with donors and consortia partners at a UK and international level. Represent King’s Global Health Partnerships externally to donors and consortia partners.

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

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

• Ensure compliance across KGHP’s portfolio of grants, 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

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

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

Position Title: Programme Officer/ Senior Programme Officer – Women’s Rights, Sigrid Rausing Trust

Purpose of the role

To co-manage the Trust’s thematic programme on Women’s Rights, and to advise the trustees of the Sigrid Rausing Trust on their grantmaking.

Relationships and reporting lines

The Programme Officer/ Senior Programme Officer reports to a member of the Senior Management Team. Key relationships include interaction with trustees as well as closely working with the Programme Officer for Women’s Rights, collaboration with the Trust’s other programme officers and administrative staff.

Each programme officer has a particular responsibility for one of the Trust’s programmes (shared in the case of the largest programmes), but can be called on to assess applications and manage grantees across all programmes.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Co-manage and develop the strategic direction of the Women’s Rights programme;
• Identify potential grant applicants by researching organisations in the field, networking and attending events related to human rights;
• Provide expertise on women’s rights internally within the programme team;
• Review submitted applications, interview potential grantees, prepare analytical reports and develop grant-making recommendations to the Board of Trustees;
• Review reports submitted by grantees, evaluate and report on the impact of grants and sign off on grants;
• Manage the distribution of applicants to the programme to ensure an appropriate balance across the monthly grant-making meetings;
• Maintain relationships and regular communication with grantees, including site visits and attendance at grantee events;
• Keep informed of developments in programme area;
• Develop relationships with other donors and stakeholders in the field; and
• Represent the organisation externally at national and international conferences.

Other Duties:

• Carrying out similar duties for other programme areas as needed; 
• Conducting research into particular thematic or funding related issues relevant for the Trust as needed.
• Such other duties as the Trust may reasonably require.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in women’s rights and/or international human rights.

Essential Experience:

• At least seven to ten years’ relevant experience in human rights, ideally women’s rights.
• Experience of working in different national and regional contexts particularly the Trust’s priority regions of the Former Soviet Union, Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans or the Middle East, North Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa.
• Knowledge of working with international and regional human rights mechanisms as they pertain to women’s rights.
• Experience of developing and managing relationships with civil society and preferably with women’s rights organisations.
• Demonstrable interest in women’s rights and a commitment to supporting movements for women’s rights.
• Prior experience of working in the NGO, legal or donor sector ideally in women’s rights

Key Competences and Skills:

• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Organised, with an ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;
• Good judgment, demonstrating objectivity and self-awareness;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to think strategically about opportunities for grantmaking in women’s rights;
• Excellent research and analytical skills;
• Attention to detail;
• A strong understanding of good grantmaking practice, including due diligence, effective grants management, legal compliance and monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks;
• Collaborative, with good interpersonal skills;
• Takes initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance;
• Integrity, humility and a sense of humour.

SRT is only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The post will be based in London and will require travel up to a minimum of six weeks a year in the UK and internationally.

Starting Salary: £36,929 - £38,666 p.a. (including mobility allowance and pension contribution)

Contract: 2 Year Contract, unaccompanied post

R&R every 12 weeks

Position Description

The post-holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with peers across the International Development Group, as well as with colleagues in the Emergency Response and Advocacy Groups, and the International Programme Funding Unit. This is in order to develop and maintain horizontal links between programmes, learning, innovation, good practice, and fundraising within and between regions or areas of work. The role has also a number of cross-divisional and cross-organisational functions linked to work with CAFOD’s Education, Communities & Supporters, Fundraising, Finance and Media teams.

While the DRC portfolio will be allocated to the post holder, a degree of flexibility is expected and therefore the post-holder may be required to support other programmes and colleagues during particularly busy times or emergencies. Furthermore, his/her portfolio of countries/sub-regions may change/evolve over time to meet CAFOD’s and partners’ needs.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake international travel for approximately 3 months a year. The post will be located in Goma DRC. 

Key Responsibilities

Programme development in line with the direction set by the DRC Country Strategy

• As guided by his/her line manager and taking into consideration his/her allocated portfolio), work with programme staff and partners in the design, development (and were appropriate, implementation) of high-quality programmes and projects in line with the DRC strategy and programme frameworks;
• Contribute to the development of resource development plans, as well as to identifying new funding opportunities through donor mapping exercises;
• Support regional or joint programme funding opportunities as necessary.
• Where necessary and in discussion with his/her line manager, participate in surge requests from other International Development or Emergency Response Groups;
• Keep up-to-date with donor policy developments and trends, both within the relevant country/sub-region/sector, and more generally, and represent CAFOD in funding review groups/networks in the countries/sub-regions as appropriate.

Programme funding and partners’ fundraising capacity 

• In agreement with partners and programme staff, assess existing partner capacities and systems to manage and implement institutionally funded programmes and, jointly develop programme and project funding proposals;
• Lead, co-ordinate or support the preparation of funding applications with donors such as: ECHO, DEC, DfID, EC, UN, Comic Relief, Big Lottery Fund, etc.;
• Contribute to investing in partners’ capacities, by jointly identifying funding needs, developing plans to strengthen capacities, e.g. proposal writing, programme development, monitoring & evaluation, etc., or identifying sources of support.
• Support partners in accessing the tools and support required to secure and effectively manage institutional funding, as well as strengthening partner capacity in donor mapping and developing donor engagement strategies;
• To work with CAFOD’s Country Representative and Programme Management on designing a partners’ institutional funding capacity strengthening initiative/strategy.
• The post holder will be expected to support the creation and maintenance of an enabling environment to ensure that CAFODs safeguarding policies are followed throughout their work 

Contract Management

• Working with programme staff and partners to manage various contracts, including financial and narrative reporting, and monitoring and evaluation (including facilitating external evaluations) of institutionally funded programmes, in line with jointly agreed standards (Programme Cycle Management), donor requirements, and CAFOD’s value of Stewardship;
• Responsible for reporting to donors – including financial reporting and ultimately responsible for the quality of those reports before submission.
• Support programme staff and partners on the development of plans, accounting frameworks and work plans, etc.

Internal and external representation

• In agreement with the Country Representative and programme management develop, nurture and manage relationships with donor organisations, and create opportunities to share CAFOD’s programme experiences with donor staff;
• Communicate with other teams within CAFOD to ensure that the programme is well understood, and that information is available for fundraising and communication needs. This may involve participation in sessions/events with supporters, communities of practice, working groups, etc., as agreed with the relevant manager;
• Where appropriate, liaise with the International Programme Funding Unit to ensure coherent donor engagement strategies are developed and maintained;
• Work with partners to regularly assess the quality of the relationship, ensuring that effective communication channels are in place, and that funding-related issues are timely addressed;
• In agreement with partners, contribute to raising the profile of partners’ work with relevant donors in the region and/or globally.

Systems and compliance

• Effectively use CAFOD’s programme management information systems to ensure programme and project information and documentation is up-to-date. This will include producing management information to support decision making;
• Ensure compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work, including liaising with IPFU donor leads on donor compliance requirements.

Notes:

1. This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification;
2. If considered useful and appropriate, specific percentages per function/areas of responsibility can be assigned by agreement between the post-holder and his/her line manager.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults 

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues.  If based in the UK, the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).  If the post is based outside the UK, the post holder will be subject to a different checking process.

Person Specification 

Essential Criteria

Understanding our context

• Understanding international development:  Understanding and experience of international development and emergency work and programme management and quality standards within this context

Working together

• Communicating; Able to communicate with colleagues and partners at a distance
• Looking outwards; Understanding of effective and values-based partnership work between northern and southern organisations and communities.

Making change happen

• Managing resources: the ability to prepare and monitor budgets, contribute to assessing the appropriateness of partner financial systems, and ensure compliance with, knowledge and understanding of financial
• Achieving results; experience of developing successful funding applications for institutional donors; experience of participatory project design, and use of analytical tools.
• Managing our performance: experience of developing and implementing monitoring systems to track the effectiveness of programmes.

Job-specific competencies

• Experience of working with complex emergencies or protracted crisis.
• Fluent written and spoken French is a requirement for this post
• Fluent written and spoken English is a requirement for this post 
• Understanding and first-hand experience of institutional funding work/projects, priorities, trends and donor conditions within the international development sector; ideally with first-hand experience of working with the EC;
• Experience of using programme cycle management tools effectively to deliver work within an agreed programme framework;
• Able and committed to working with and strengthen or complementing the capacity of partner organisations and colleagues;
• Finance management and budgeting understanding and experience.
• Thematic experience in one or more of CAFOD DRC key thematic areas (Livelihoods & Food security, Participatory Governance, and WASH

Desirable Criteria

• First-hand work experience with a values-based partnership approach (between northern and southern organisations and communities).
• Previous work experience in the region.
• Experience or knowledge of Cash programming

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Communications Officer

They are looking for a Communications Officer to work closely with the Communications Manager and with colleagues in the Fundraising and Programmes teams. You will also be in regular contact with Communications colleagues in other offices in Europe, North America, and Africa.

This is a new position, meaning that the successful applicant can really make it their own.

Communications Officer Responsibilities:

- Work with the Communications Manager to develop and deliver UK’s social media strategy.
- Manage our client’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts, with the support and input of the Communications Manager.
- Create engaging content that’s tailored to a range of audiences.
- Write compelling copy for the website and social media, complying with Amref UK’s editorial standards.
- With the support of the Communications Manager, ensure the website is regularly updated. You will be responsible for consistency and quality control.

Communications Officer Requirements:

- A bachelor’s degree in communications / marketing or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience in communications / marketing.
- Strong writing and editing skills; excellent attention to detail; experience of writing for the web.
- Experience of social media and community management, and of adapting a message to different audiences.
- Experience of website management.
- A sound understanding of the principles of SEO, and the ability to apply them.
- Working knowledge of Google Analytics and Google AdWords.

About our client:

Our client’s leading health charity. They work with women and girls to secure the right to health and break the cycle of poverty. Headquartered in Nairobi, they are a truly African organisation, partnering with communities in 35 countries to create lasting change.

Our client is one of eleven offices in Europe and North America. Their team of 18 is composed of Programmes, Fundraising and Communications, and Finance and Administration functions. They manage a portfolio of innovative health programmes funded by a range of donors including institutions, corporates, trusts and foundations, and individual supporters. Their programmes address four crucial and complementary themes: Maternal, New-born and Child Health; Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); and Health Worker Training. As the world strives to meet the Sustainable Development Goal of Universal Health Coverage by 2030, our client is committed to removing the barriers that impede access to healthcare - ensuring that no-one is left behind.

Our client champions inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity in every aspect of their work. They appoint their staff on merit, respecting and valuing the wide range of ways in which they are able to demonstrate the potential, experience and skills they seek.

Location: The Angel, London N1 9PD

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Benefits: They offer an attractive and competitive salary, a commitment to employee development, high levels of engagement and involvement, time off in lieu (TOIL) for work outside of standard hours, flexible working opportunities, travel to their projects in Africa and other offices in Europe as appropriate, generous pension scheme, holiday allowance (25 days + bank holidays + 3 additional days at Christmas), season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme.

You may have experience of the following: Communications Officer, Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Animal Welfare, Communications Manager, Marketing Communications, Campaign Manager, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 91493

Programme Manager

Salary: Up to £30,000 p.a.

Location:  Home, with travel to deliver outcomes assigned to the role.  In addition it is expected that travel to London will be required twice per month.

Job type:  Full time (37.5 hrs per week), Fixed term contract to 31st March 2021

The Programme Manager will be responsible for the setup, management, delivery and evaluation of programmes designed to equip young people with crucial financial, enterprise and employability skills.

The role will be responsible for the programme management of our Wales Pathfinder project. The project involves working with our education consultants and other stakeholders to develop and deliver a face to face and online training package designed to equip teachers with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to deliver effective financial education to young people. This post will lead on the coordination of the project ensuring the various aspects of the project are completed on time and to budget.

There will be a need for some travel throughout Wales, particularly in the initial phase of the project, to engage with project stakeholders and to monitor delivery of the project outcomes.

The Programme Manager will also have responsibility for the maintenance and development of content for our three one-day programmes – LauchPad, Learn to Earn and Employability Masterclass. The programmes are delivered in school by our field staff, and have been designed to improve the financial, enterprise and employability skills of young people in secondary schools.

Across all programmes the Programme Manager will need to maintain regular communications with stakeholders and be confident in reporting progress, both face to face and in written report form.

If you meet the criteria and would like to apply for this role please send your current CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability (no more than 2 sides of A4) by no later than midday on Friday 7th February 2020.  Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 13th February.

Communications Officer
Location: London, W10
Starting salary: £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience
Permanent, Full-time
Hours of work: 35 hours per week, generous holidays

This is an exciting opportunity to work for two affiliated charities changing the outlook for people with scoliosis (curvature of the spine). SAUK’s aims are to provide advice, support, and information to people affected by scoliosis and their families and raise awareness of scoliosis amongst the general public and healthcare professionals. The BSRF is the only charity that exists solely to promote and fund research into the treatment of scoliosis in the UK. The BSRF also holds international symposiums to disseminate scoliosis research.

Since we are a small team, you will learn how a small charity is run and be able to support those affected by the condition.

About the role 
We're looking for an experienced Communications Officer to support the development and delivery of our marketing communications programme. You'll work on a range of communications campaigns, publications, and projects to help us deliver a great service.  We are looking for a candidate to design, write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, and print and online marketing materials.

You will also be required to assist with our Helpline enquiries and with the organisation of all meetings hosted or attended, including the biennial international Phillip Zorab Symposium.

Knowledge and skills required

• Excellent copywriting, editing, and proof-reading skills
• Degree level or equivalent
• Ability to use social media
• 1-2 years’ experience in marketing and/or communication roles
• Proactive approach to generating interesting and informative articles
• IT proficient with basic to intermediate level desktop design (InDesign and Photoshop)
• Experience of delivering projects and campaigns using a range of methods and tactics (e.g. creative design, email marketing, publications, media relations)

Closing date: 3rd February 2020

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us. A job desciption has been attached to help with your application.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Pharmacist Support – the pharmacy profession’s independent charity – is looking to recruit an experienced Marketing and Communications Officer with a passion for creating positive impact.

You will help the charity drive forward our new approach to marketing and communications by contributing to the development and implementation of an innovative and effective strategy that builds on existing relationships and engages with new audiences. You will work with the Marketing & Communications Manager, Senior Fundraising Officer and services team to support the development and implementation of marketing campaigns that maximise the impact and profile of our work and build awareness, our supporter base and raise income.

You will oversee and analyse online tools to measure and evaluate the charity’s marketing and communications activities and ensure high-quality, accurate data and messaging, including case studies, infographics and imagery.

As Communications and Marketing Officer you will provide support across the charity and work on a variety of projects, events and campaigns. In addition, you will also support internal communications to ensure staff and volunteer engagement.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a creative individual with excellent written and verbal communications skills, experience across the full marketing and communications mix and with a track record in partnership working.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a similar marketing and communications role, be compassionate and fair and able to communicate effectively with a variety of people using a range of communications channels. A strong working knowledge of social media platforms, and an enthusiastic, positive and organised approach to work is essential.

About us

As a national charity Pharmacist Support provides free and confidential services to pharmacists and their families, former pharmacists and pharmacy students across GB. Support includes an information and enquiry service, stress helpline, wellbeing service, financial assistance, specialist advice in the areas of debt, benefits and employment law and addiction support. As a charity we listen, without judgement and encourage and empower people to create positive change. Each year we provide thousands of acts of support – we make good things happen.

How to apply

To apply for the above position, you must submit a completed application form (NB CVs will not be accepted).

We would be grateful if you could also complete the diversity monitoring form in order to ensure that our equal opportunities policy is adhered to.

Interviews will be held in Manchester on Monday 24th February 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday 17th February 2020.  

To download an application form and job description click on the links below. 

FIGO’s Projects Department is currently expanding. We are looking to recruit an Advocacy and Communications Specialist to join our Safe Abortion Advocacy Team.

The most recent addition to the department is the Advocating for Safe Abortion (ASA) Project with a newly hired team of 8 HQ staff who will be responsible for the implementation of a three year, multi-country capacity building project. The goal of the project is for FIGO to strengthen the capacity of ten of its Member Societies to become key actors in safe abortion advocacy and national leaders in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for women.

(N.B. This is a fixed term appointment (to March 2022) subject to performance review and continued project funding. Please see `additional documents’ section at the bottom of the advert for full Job Description and Person Specification. Please also note that appointment is subject to final confirmation of funding from our donor).

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO’s) vision is that women of the world achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives. The organisation leads on global programme activities, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and South East Asia.

FIGO advocates on a global stage, especially in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) pertaining to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and non-communicable diseases (SDG3). We also work to raise the status of women and enable their active participation to achieve their reproductive and sexual rights, including addressing FGM and gender based violence (SDG5).

The ASA team sits within the projects department and is responsible for the implementation of a three year, multi-country capacity building project. The goal of the project is for FIGO to strengthen the capacity of ten of its Member Associations (MAs) to become key actors in safe abortion advocacy and national leaders in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for women.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

General and professional education

Essential

Relevant postgraduate degree (development studies, social sciences, public health) or relevant work experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Good, relevant communication and advocacy experience preferably on large multi-country projects in low-resource countries in Africa and/or Latin America and preferably on a women’s sexual and reproductive health agenda
• Good understanding of women’s rights issues in developing countries
• Demonstrable experience of implementing a successful, culturally appropriate, messaging campaign, including leveraging authentic voices and collating data and evidence to successfully advocate 
• Proven experience in collaborative capacity building across sub-Saharan Africa / Latin America, including experience of designing and implementing in-person workshops and webinar-based trainings to promote organisational learning and knowledge sharing
• Understanding of how to use case studies, data, campaigning, communications and alliance-building to influence
• Experience of developing messaging, position statements and understanding of media, policy and NGO coordination mechanisms
• Experience in implementation of detailed work plan
• Demonstrable experience of successful advocacy work with stakeholders at national and global levels
• Experience of developing advocacy partnerships and working in networks or coalitions
• Experience of working both independently and as part of a team, exercising autonomy and personal authority as needed

Desirable

• Hands on experience in drafting an integrated advocacy and communications strategy
• Experience working on abortion or SRHR related campaigns
• Knowledge and experience of delivering programmes aligned to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including set targets

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Fluency in written and spoken English, excellent writing and communication skills
• Proactive attitude and ability to identify new, more effective and innovative ways of doing things
• Strong social media and IT skills including confident use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Proactive planning and forward thinking
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work with a diverse and cross-cultural range of stakeholders
• Flexible and creative problem solver

Desirable

• Fluency in French and/or Spanish would be a distinct advantage
• Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud (including video) and / or other design programs

Any other requirements applicable

Essential

• Willing to travel internationally up to four to eight times a year for periods of five to ten days at a time

Benefits (following successful completion of probation period)

•Generous life assurance & optional income protection available

•Pension - Up to 10% employer contribution available

•Season ticket loan available / Dental and health optional benefits

Plus

•25 days annual leave (plus Bank and Statutory holidays and any working days between Christmas Day and the first working day in January) & other days e.g. Moving Day.

•Flexible working hours

•Employee assistance programme

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please send your CV and one page cover letter outlining your experience via the Apply Now button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Please note that only those  candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

•Closing Date for applications : 11pm on Thursday 30th January

•N.B. Interviews will take place on 11th February in Waterloo, London.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK, SO WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION).