This can role can be based in any UK/Ireland Christian Aid office. If based in the London Office a London Allowance of £4,170 will be added to the yearly salary. 

This is an 18-month FTC starting by 1st April 2021. Please make sure to answer the question at the bottom of the advert in your application.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

The Programme Quality Manager leads the process and culture to set and embed quality standards and minimum requirements for programme practice across development, humanitarian and advocacy programming.  It is based in the Programme Quality and Operations Division in International Department and has management responsibility for Christian Aid's accreditation and adherence to the CHS, COMPASS (Christian Aid's complaints and feedback system), safeguarding, accountability as well as specific technical advisory capacity (GESI, cash and markets, resilience).   This is a senior role, line managing 6 advisory staff and overall responsibility for a team of 8, requires excellence in leadership, line management and strong organisational awareness to lead change and drive corporate performance   

About you

We are looking for someone with indepth knowledge of international development including building accountability for the Core Humanitarian Standards.  You will have a track record of of promoting organisational performance and learning and a passion for driving up quality and building capability for the same.  You will be an experienced leader and supportive line manager, leading a new team and setting a global culture of quality and performance.  Excellent written skills in English and ability to lead and work in teams across distance, in different cultural and geographic contexts. See the role profile for more details. 

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

All successful candidates will require either and Enhance  or Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency question

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving an answer to the following question:

Competency "Strive for Improvement"  Tell us about a time where you have improved programme quality in a development organisation.  What were the main challenges and opportunities, and what 3 key lessons would you share with Christian Aid. 

The Programme Partnerships department is looking for a Programme Manager (PM), who will act as the focal point in the interaction between Country Offices and Save the Children UK (SCUK), supporting the delivery and quality of in-country programmes.

In this occasion, we are looking to cover one vacant PM position by end of February 2020. However, as result of upcoming changes in the department, we are expecting additional Programme Manager positions will be available in March/April 2021. We encourage individuals who are interested in this role to apply now, as we will identify suitable candidates for future PM vacancies through this current recruitment process

As Programme Manager, you will oversee the implementation of SCUK-funded programming, in coordination with the Country Offices, acting as a donor liaison for key SCUK donors - institutional and/ or non-institutional including strategic corporate partnerships. You will be responsible for monitoring, ensuring donor compliance and providing quality assurance for projects and grants/contracts within specific assigned countries, as well as managing related risks. You will lead on the delivery of institutional and non-institutional proposals and reports, as well as evaluations and audits.

Your remit will either be region-based or programme-based, and it will vary over time, in line with changes and demands in SCUK’s overall international programmes funding portfolio. This role involves the direct management of programmes and related awards implemented in specific Country Offices or in support of strategic corporate donor(s). In addition, you will:

• Build strong and effective relationships with key staff and counterparts in Country Offices and coordinate the provision of appropriate support for the effective delivery of quality programmes.
• Contribute to the development of the overall portfolio, in support of Country Strategic Plans and donor partnership strategies.
• Develop a strong knowledge of donors/ partners priorities and interests in the country(ies) under your responsibility. Develop and maintain relevant donor relationships, serving as the focal point for HQ-level donor staff, for the countries, programmes or partnerships under your portfolio. 

To be successful you will have extensive experience in project and grant/contract management, particularly while working in a country office, and you will be knowledgeable of institutional and non-institutional donor requirements. You will have significant experience of working in the international aid sector, with significant financial and reporting skills. You will also have:

• Strong relationship development skills, particularly at a distance and with colleagues from different organisations, functions, and cultures.
• Extensive experience working with institutional donors such as FCDO, UNICEF, OCHA, ECHO/EuropeAid, including proposal development and report writing, and / or experience working with non-institutional donors (corporate, trust & foundations, etc.)
• A high degree of flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing needs and effectively address issues
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Please make sure your cover letter explains how you meet these essential requirements.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. 

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

Closing date: 31st January 2021

Are you passionate about international development and global health? Do you want to be instrumental in seeing an end to leprosy and associated discrimination across Africa and Asia? Are you experienced in meeting the financial needs of large donors and complex Programmes? Do you have the skills to facilitate the capacity development of partners in the global South in financial reporting and management? If so, we want to hear from you.

About the Programmes Finance Officer role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer with a passion for social justice to join our dynamic Programmes team. Reporting to the Programmes Finance Manager, you will have at least two years financial management experience, ideally within an INGO setting, to include multi-currency accounting and reporting. In addition, you will have experience of grant management and working with donor institutions, excellent prioritisation skills and an ability to coordinate across multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

You will be able to deliver an effective financial management service, including budgets, reporting and compliance, enabling the achievement of strategic and country level objectives. As an excellent cross-cultural communicator and mentor, you will build financial capacity overseas, providing virtual and face-to-face support to TLM’s partners across Asia and Africa. You will have already worked internationally, with proven professional and facilitation skills and be willing to undertake overseas travel (COVID permitting) approximately 12 weeks per annum.

About The Leprosy Mission England and Wales

The Leprosy Mission England and Wales (TLMEW) is a leading international Christian development organisation with over 140 years’ experience and is part of the TLM worldwide family. TLMEW serves the poorest of the poor in 10 countries across Africa and Asia, raising funds and developing partner capacity to provide life-changing healthcare, training and job opportunities for people who have been excluded and rejected. TLMEW has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, our beneficiaries, staff and communities we come into contact with. Recruitment to roles within TLMEW includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. Safeguarding is our top priority in everything we do.

TLMEW is an explicitly Christian charity, empathy with the Christian ethos of the organisation is essential.

To apply and for more information on this role, together with the work of TLMEW, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 1 February 2021

Interview date: Thursday 11 February 2021 (Peterborough Office)

The Leprosy Mission, England and Wales is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply. Registered Charity number 1050327.

1 x Fixed term post for 6 months with possibility of extension

London WC1H (temporarily working remotely)

Are you an enthusiastic communicator with an excellent eye for detail and good organisational skills? If so, you could gain valuable experience as a Programme Assistant – International working in the International team within the Chevening Secretariat.

The Chevening Secretariat administers the global scholarship programme of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Established in 1983, Chevening Awards support study at UK universities – mostly at Master’s degree level – for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders and decision makers. Chevening Awards are currently offered in 160 countries and territories, in most regions of the world (except the European Union and the United States of America).

The Chevening programme supports FCDO public diplomacy objectives by attracting individuals who have demonstrated clear leadership potential in their home regions. Award holders are selected by British embassies/high commissions in their home countries, and encouraged to maintain contact with the UK throughout life. Over 50,000 alumni have held Chevening Awards since the inception of the programme, many returning home to reach positions of influence in a range of sectors. The Chevening Secretariat provides high-level support for existing award holders and applicants and promotes the programme globally. It is housed at the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

As a Programme Assistant working with the International team, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting all members of the International team in a range of administrative duties throughout the Chevening selection cycle. This may include assisting in areas such as the preparation of strategy & marketing plans and support for conferences organised by the international team.
• Overseeing country mailboxes and responding to enquiries from prospective Chevening applicants throughout the year.
• Providing assistance and support to the International team and other users of the online application system throughout the year.
• Assisting in the preparation of a number of support and guidance documentation for British embassies/high commissions including marketing materials, shortlisting guidance, interview guidance and pre-departure briefing and guidance.
• Providing administrative support on the Reading Committee assessment phase, including arranging the training module and assisting with other administrative tasks to coordinate the review of applications.
• A number of other administrative tasks including updating databases and spreadsheets throughout the year. Undertaking research and other tasks for the International team as required.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As Programme Assistant you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.

Closing date: 8th feb 2021 (12pm)

Interview date: 22nd Feb

Start date: As soon as possible

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

In September 2020 the Board of Trustees agreed on the longer-term vision for the FNF. Key to this strategy was the digital transformation of our leadership programmes enabling an international programme of activity which would extend the influence and reach of the Foundation to a global audience. This international programme of activity includes the development of leadership programmes and scholarships for nurses and midwives working across the world and the extension of our Academy membership to international senior nurses and midwives. An international board will be convened by Professor Greta Westwood, FNF CEO to provide strategic direction to this programme of activity. The Global Programme Lead will work within the leadership of the CEO and Director of Academy to operationalise this strategy. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in-country scoping to assess and develop opportunities for new delivery of FNF international leadership and scholarship programmes and Academy membership via in-country delivery partners or direct digital methods. 
• Scope and assess feasibility of programme delivery in new markets, researching and writing detailed and concise reports and recommendations on a country-by-country basis. 
• Work with stakeholders and potential partners to develop detailed project proposals or respond to tenders including costing and budget management. 
• Identify and complete required due diligence on potential delivery partners, stakeholders and associates. 
• Manage and monitor budgets, ensuring maximising draw down on funding whilst delivering efficient use of resources. 
• Provide quarterly reports if activity to the CEO and Director of Academy for presentation at Board meetings.
• Responsible for accurate and up to date financial reporting for internal and external purposes. 
• Work with the Communications, Marketing and Events team to manage external communication of the programmes and Academy membership to key stakeholders and all interested parties. Ensure accurate project information is communicated on the FNF International website, any stakeholder, funder and project partner websites or publications, and in press releases. 
• Keep up to date with developments in with relevant global issues for nurses and midwives, with special focus on current affairs and policy developments in target countries being scoped, especially in relation to potential opportunities to develop or enhance FNF’s International programmes and projects. 
• Lead the input of project-specific information to support new funding bids and opportunities, including the preparation of budgets. 
• Work collaboratively with Academy team members to ensure the successful delivery of international programmes and Academy membership including:
• Leadership Development Team 
• Digital Learning Technicians
• Academy Membership and Alumni Manager
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by FNF, when required

Position:  Programmes Coordinator (Temporary)

Location:  London

Status:  Full-time, temporary (9 months, with a possibility of extending to 12 months)

Reports to:  Chief Programmes Officer (CPO)

Deadline to Apply:  28 January 2021

I. Position Summary:

The Programmes Coordinator provides extensive support to the Chief Programmes Officer (CPO) and the wider Programmes Department. Key responsibilities include providing support to the CPO with scheduling, travel, expense reports, as well as administering critical aspects of Malala Fund’s Programmes Department, project managing special initiatives, facilitating departmental coordination (including meeting management), providing logistical support for physical and virtual meetings with grantees and programme participants and corresponding with internal and external parties.

Excellent communication skills, time and priority management, strong attention to detail and discretion are essential for this role.

II.  Responsibilities:

Executive Support 

• Plans and coordinates diary scheduling for the Chief Programmes Officer (CPO).

• Compiles and helps prepare pre-read documents, interview briefs and trip information to ensure the CPO is well prepared for all meetings and events. 

• Manages critical deadlines and special projects for the CPO to ensure smooth implementation.

• Supports other members of the department’s Senior Leadership Team with logistical support for special projects. 

• Provides logistical support for travel, including booking air travel, hotels, visas and preparing expense reports. 

• Performs other administrative functions as necessary to best facilitate the CPO’s ability to effectively lead the Programmes Department and support Malala Fund’s Executive Leadership Team. 

Departmental Administration and Coordination

• Manages the Programmes team’s meeting schedule and agenda, takes notes, tracks departmental decisions and action items and prioritises conflicting needs to follow projects through to successful completion. Works cross-departmentally to ensure coordination across projects.

• Builds, maintains and manages excellent relationships with all members of the Programmes and Executive Leadership Team, grantees and other stakeholders. 

• Leads on logistics for group events and supports the Programmes Team in trip scheduling and event logistics, including booking travel and securing visas. 

• Coordinate and administer all departmental contracts, invoices, translations and consultant recruitment.

• Ensures key Programmes contacts are captured and recorded in a Salesforce database. 

• Compiles Programmes data as written summaries for internal and external stakeholders. 

• Helps facilitate onboarding of new Programmes Team staff members. 

Programmes Support

• As directed by the department’s Senior Leadership Team, project-manages projects for the Programmes department to ensure quality and timely delivery of objectives. 

• Develops and implements streamlined processes for furthering efficiencies in team systems.

• Conducts desk research as necessary to advance programme development and expansion. 

• Provides scheduling support to senior members of the team as required. 

Organisational Culture

• Upholds the values of Malala Fund.

• Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas. 

• Maintains behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.

• Acts as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

III. About the Ideal Candidate 

Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Experience managing communications for high-level political, business and non-profit officials in the UK and/or the US and preferably internationally.

• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion.

• Familiarity of project management, including planning, coordination and monitoring. 

• Experience planning and managing events, including facilities and external vendor contracts. 

• Experience managing complicated domestic and international logistics – ideally with experience securing travel visas.

Skills and Knowledge (Desirable)

• Formal certification in project management such as PRINCE2 or similar.

Experience and Qualifications (Essential)

• Superior organisation, prioritisation and project management skills with high attention to detail.

• Resourcefulness and ability to work independently and with excellent judgment, taking ownership of a wide range of responsibilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Availability to occasionally travel both domestically and internationally as needed.

• Pre-existing authorisation to work in the United Kingdom (given temporary nature of position).

Experience and Qualifications (Desirable)

• Experience of operating in international settings, especially any of Malala Fund’s programmatic countries.

• Experience  with any of the following would be a plus: budget management, large event management, or travel security protocols. 

Behaviours

• Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values.

• Strong commitment to gender equality, racial justice and other social justice issues. 

• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning. 

• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders. 

IV. About Malala Fund

Registered as a public charity in the U.K. and U.S., Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn for 12 years and lead without fear. We advocate for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves — and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in developing country education leaders and frontline organizations — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We amplify girls’ voices. Malala Fund is building a movement of young education activists who, like Malala, speak truth to power around the world.
 

V. How to Apply

Before 28 January 2021, please submit your resume and covering letter, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, through the “Programmes Coordinator” position on Malala Fund’s hiring page.

Please note that due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

Malala Fund is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation. Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.

Where we are in our journey 

SMK is in an exciting place right now. A few years ago, we agreed an ambition to become known as experts in social change. Our Social Power report, published in 2018, describes how social change is happening today. The tools in the report are being used widely – by change-makers, funders and policy-makers – to challenge their thinking and develop new approaches. We want to help them go further and are ambitious for what we can achieve, and how we need to grow. 

We are unrelentingly curious, tracking and analysing the way that social change is shifting and sharing that knowledge so that it can be used across civil society. What we learn is built into our training and consultancy, and we learn in turn from everyone we work with. All the while, we stand up for campaigners, working to ensure they are able to shape their world. 

About the role 

This is a pivotal role, managing the operational engine room at the heart of the organisation. Working closely with the wider team, the Programmes & Events manager will be responsible for the efficient administration of SMK’s training and consultancy services. SMK is well-known as a leading trainer of campaigners, and we have recently launched a new flexible, online training product called the ‘Campaigning Carousel’. In addition, we have a programme of open training courses, and a rapidly growing consultancy service supported by a network of Associates.

In addition, you will provide operational and administrative support to our events programme, including our headline SMK National Campaigner Awards, sharing this responsibility with others across SMK. And as a small and busy charity you will also be expected to help out with operational responsibilities across the organisation where capacity allows. 

There is plenty of opportunity to develop in this role. Whether it’s getting involved with business development and marketing, using your initiative to improve the way we work, or contributing to developing new products and services.

How to apply

Deadline for applications is 9am 9th February 2021. Interviews are expected to take place 15th and 16th February 2021 via Zoom. 

The preference is for this role to be London Office based (in line with Government Guidelines during the pandemic). However, for the right candidate we may consider this post to be based in any of our UK Offices. Please be advised that London Weighting advertised only applies to London Office based candidates. 

Please make sure to address and answer the competency questions listed at the bottom of the advert in your application. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

This role is responsible for growing Christian Aid’s institutional funding portfolio in our Francophone programmes specifically in Haiti, Burkina Faso and Sahel, and in support of the DRC and Burundi, and other country programmes to ensure strong contract management on their funds from institutional donors. The post holder will work closely with Country Managers and programme colleagues to initiate new donor engagements and sustain relationships with current donors; to coordinate the development of funding applications, and to advise and provide support on the delivery of on-going contracts ensuring compliance with donors’ and Christian Aid’s regulations.

This is a senior role that is expected to engage at strategic levels both at the country and corporate levels to influence Christian Aid’s business models and the way we deliver our programmes. The role will be critical to supporting the relevant Country and Regional Managers in representing the organization to donors and other external stakeholders, and to improving Christian Aid’s in-country visibility.

About you

Candidates should have a good knowledge and expertise in working with institutional donors, which may include the UN, DFID/FCDO, USAID, European Union / ECHO, with a deep understanding of the humanitarian cycles in-country, as well as the humanitarian-development nexus. They will have proven experience of successful bid leadership across development and humanitarian grants, alongside excellent communication and networking skills.

The role also requires fluency in English and French, and knowledge of Project Cycle Management and monitoring, evaluation and learning methodologies.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

All successful candidates will require either and Enhance  or Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions 

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions in your supporting statement:

Build Partnerships

Tell us about a time when you had to build and maintain relationships with others in order to secure significant restricted income that will help to reach the goals of your organization.

Steward Resources

Tell us about a time when you have been involved in the development of a funding strategy for an organisation or programme?

Communicate Effectively

Tell us about a time when you had to communicate a complex issue to a donor in writing and convince them that your way to approach the issue was the best way to achieve common objectives

Disability Programme Officer – Zambia

• International, Zambia, Chinsali – Muchinga province

Sightsavers is seeking to recruit a skilled Programme Officer/specialist with extensive experience in Disability Inclusion and Education, to support a European Union funded inclusive education project in Chinsali, Muchinga Province.

Contract: 2 year Fixed Term Contract (with the aim of renewing)
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Sightsavers is seeking to recruit a skilled Programme Officer/specialist with extensive experience in Disability Inclusion and Education, to support a European Union funded inclusive education project in Chinsali, Muchinga Province. The project will ensure that children with disabilities have increased access to a continuum of quality, inclusive education. The Disability Programme Officer will work to enhance the quality of the Tusambilile Chapamo project, by working closely with partners and the programme delivery team.

As Disability Programme Officer you will be responsible for providing technical assistance and for ensuring that activities are planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated to the highest possible technical standards through close collaboration with colleagues, partners and others to identify areas for programme growth and development.

About the Disability Programme Officer role

You will have overall responsibility for facilitating the design, facilitation and monitoring of activities from ECDE through to tertiary level, working with trainers, caregivers, outreach workers, parents of children with disabilities, children with disabilities, community members and other disability personnel. You will work closely with representatives from the Ministry of Education. The Disability Programme Officer will be supported by a Programme Manager.

You will build partner relationships and support partners and stakeholders through all aspects of the project cycle, disseminating information and advocating for the programme’s goals as well as assist with financial and resource management.

 About you

You will be experienced in all aspects of the programme and project cycle, including planning, implementation, partner support and monitoring and evaluation. You will have excellent knowledge of Inclusive Education and of the Zambia Education system.

Knowledge, skills and experience for Disability Programme Officer

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or above, or relevant experience, in Education or related field. E.g. International Development, Inclusion, Disability Studies, Social Work
• Demonstrable experience in inclusive education and disability issues including dealing with children with disabilities, skills training/development and partner engagement.
• First-hand experience of working with children with disabilities
• Knowledge of national education and disability and policies (as well as human rights).
• Significant experience in implementing programmes, including experience of the disability sector and gender mainstreaming.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
• An understanding of and commitment to the realization of the rights of people with disabilities
• Knowledge of local languages.
• Availability to work in Chinsali and to travel to programme areas and offices

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues and best practices in disability, SDGs, UNCRPD, the country’s legislation and framework on education is desirable.

The Disability Programme Officer is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Closing date: Sunday 31 January 2021

Interviews are likely to take place mid-February.

To apply

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

Closing Date: 31 January, 2021

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Programme Officer– Non-Discrimination

Location: The Trust’s office in West London

Reporting to: A Programme Manager

Management

responsibility: None

Grade and salary:  Grade D, £48,719

Contract terms: Permanent, 37.5 hours a week

About the Trust

The Sigrid Rausing Trust is a grant-making foundation based in London. Founded in 1995, its purpose is to promote the values and principles of human rights, equality and the rule of law, and to preserve nature from further degradation.

In pursuit of these goals, the Trust has given away approximately £397 million to organisations all over the world. Its current annual budget is approximately £47 million. The Trust is led by nine Trustees and currently employs 25 staff. 

Purpose of the role

To advise the Trustees of the Sigrid Rausing Trust on grant-making related to non-discrimination. The Programme Officer will work across the Women’s Rights, LGBTI and Xenophobia and Intolerance programmes, and will also advise other Trust programmes on integrating non-discrimination in their work and how different forms of discrimination intersect to create exclusion. 

The Women’s Rights Programme supports organisations working to uphold women's rights and promote gender equality in three areas: ending gender-based violence, protecting sexual and reproductive rights and securing women's land and property rights. We also support national, regional and international women's funds.

The LGBTI programme aims to improve the legal standing and social acceptance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people in our focus regions. We support organisations working to address discriminatory laws, homophobia and violence.

The Xenophobia and Intolerance Programme supports organisations in our focus regions defending the rights of people who are discriminated against, subject to hate speech and demonisation or denied access to justice due to their ethnic identity or refugee status.

Relationships and reporting lines

The Programme Officer will report to a Programme Manager, and will work closely with other members of the programmes team, as well as the Executive and Deputy Executive Directors on matters of strategy. Additional key relationships include interaction with Trustees, as well as collaboration with the Trust’s other programme officers and operations staff.

Working for the Trust

The Trust is committed to staff development. We offer various opportunities for staff to learn and develop, including an individual training budget, and management devoted to coaching and development as a grant maker. We encourage staff to attend events such as conferences, expert and donor meetings, to keep abreast of the developments in the human rights and philanthropic fields. The Trust is committed to being a good practice employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and are currently undertaking a wide-ranging review of staff benefits.

It is important to us that our organisation is diverse, so we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

Main duties and responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to manage all stages of the grant making process, from invitation to application, award and reporting.

Programme Officer Duties:

• Making a contribution to the strategic direction of the programmes;
• Liaising with staff and Trustees on the overall approach to the portfolios they work on;
• Identifying potential grant applicants by researching organisations in fields of interest to the Trust, networking and attending relevant events;
• Providing expertise on the issues covered in the programmes they work on;
• Reviewing submitted applications, interviewing potential grantees, undertaking due diligence and preparing analytical reports and recommendations to the Trustees;
• Reviewing reports submitted by grantees, evaluating and reporting on the impact of grants and signing off on grant payments;
• Managing the grant making pipeline to ensure efficiency of processes and an appropriate balance of recommendations across the Trust’s grant making meetings;
• Maintaining relationships and regular communication with grantees, including site visits and attendance at grantee events;
• Keeping informed of developments in relevant fields and in the Trust’s focus countries;
• Developing relationships with other donors and stakeholders in the field;
• Representing the Trust 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;
• Supporting learning across the Trust on how we can better address discrimination including intersectional discrimination in our grant-making;
• Such other duties as the Trust may reasonably require.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Experience:

• At least seven to ten years of experience, on issues of equality and non-discrimination;
• Demonstrable experience of working across issues of discrimination and applying an intersectional approach;
• Experience of working in some of the Trust’s geographic focus areas;
• Demonstrable commitment to furthering the Trust’s vision;
• Knowledge of working with international and regional human rights mechanisms as they pertain to the issues addressed by the portfolios they work on;
• Experience of developing and managing relationships with civil society;
• Demonstrable interest, knowledge and experience of the issues addressed in the portfolios they work on;
• Prior experience of working in the civil society, legal or donor sector ideally on the issues in the portfolio.
• Experience of grantmaking is desirable.

Key Competences and Skills:

• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;
• Ability to think strategically about opportunities for grantmaking in the given fields;
• Ability to work closely and sensitively with other team members;
• Good judgement, demonstrating objectivity and self-awareness;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Analytical, with excellent research skills;
• An understanding of good grant making practice, including due diligence, effective grants management, legal compliance and monitoring and evaluation;
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks;
• Attention to detail;
• 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.

How to apply:

Please submit a two page CV and two page cover letter to apply. Please either use the word document template as a cover letter, or write a speerate cover letter (maximum 2 pages) to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. 

Closing date for applications is midnight on 21st February 2021.

We expect to hold first round interviews during the week of 8th March.

Sightsavers are recruiting an experienced Programme Officer who will ensure that all Social Inclusion programmes and projects are planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated to the highest possible standards.

Contract: 2 year Fixed Term Contract (with the aim of renewing)
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

About the Programme Officer Social Inclusion role

The Social Inclusion Programme Officer will be experienced in all aspects of the programme and project cycle, including planning, implementation, partner support and monitoring and evaluation. You will work to enhance the quality of Sightsavers Social Inclusion programmes, to achieve priorities of social inclusion of people with visual impairment and the equality of opportunities for people with disabilities, through both service delivery and advocacy work.

About you

As Programme Officer, you will support partners and stakeholders through all aspects of the project cycle and lead in certain programmatic areas to ensure the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programmes and projects.

You will assist with financial and resource management by preparing budgets, monitoring expenditure and resources and liaising with partners regarding their financial returns and audits as well as compiling reports and developing strategic plans.

As Social Inclusion Programme Officer, you will confidently communicate relevant information throughout the organisation and to partners, participate in PR activities, represent Sightsavers at various forums and advocate for Sightsavers philosophy, policies and work.

Knowledge, skills and experience for Programme Officer Social Inclusion

Required

• Proven experience implementing programmes in developing country contexts, including experience in social development, rights and empowerment
• Experience of all aspects of project management in community development programmes
• Experience of designing/managing programmes designed to facilitate inclusion of marginalised groups and promote their empowerment at the local, national or international levels.
• Experience of policy and advocacy work in social inclusion, particularly in relation to disability rights, UNCRPD, SDGs, inclusion or social protection.
• Good knowledge of the key international networks and organisations working on social inclusion and disability.
• Experience of partner and stakeholders engagement and support
• Familiarity with international legislation and policies in the field of disability and human rights – in particular the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

• Understanding of international development issues and a commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities
• Strong communication skills in English and French

Desirable

• A postgraduate qualification, or equivalent experience, in a relevant field e.g social work/gender, disability studies, international development, law, etc.

 The Programme Officer for Social Inclusion is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Interviews are likely to take place mid-February and will consist of a written task, followed by an oral interview, taking place over two days.

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

To apply, and for further details about the role, please click Apply Here

1 x Fixed term post for 6 months with possibility of extension

London WC1H (temporarily working remotely)

Are you interested in enhancing the reputation of the UK and supporting mid-career professionals and future leaders through tailored short courses, research, or professional placements? Can you demonstrate a strong track record in customer service and a background in programme administration, communications, and engagement? If so, you could gain experience as a Programme Officer-Fellowships at the Chevening Secretariat.

Chevening Fellowships are a smaller strand of awards within the wider Chevening Programme, offering opportunities to mid-career leaders and influencers. Fellows are of significant standing in their home countries, having already completed some element(s) of tertiary education and/or will have a minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience. Fellowships offer dynamic professional development opportunities for individuals to spend time engaging on a defined subject area relevant to their professional interests and the UK’s international strategic priorities.

To support fellowships, the Chevening Secretariat seeks an effective communicator and administrator with a commitment to customer service to join the small fellowships team. Your previous experience within higher education will be utilised in the delivery of a high-quality experience for fellows in the UK. Good teamwork and relationship management skills are essential, along with innovative thinking and attention to detail. You will work alongside a range of stakeholders based at fellowship host institutions and you will be the main contact for 80-100 fellows per year.

As Programme Officer-Fellowships, your responsibilities include:

• Overseeing a portfolio of 15-20 Chevening Fellowships based at universities around the UK
• Supporting the effective administration of all Chevening Fellowships by working towards different programme timelines within the academic year
• Organising and attending events tailored to each fellowship
• Acting as a point of contact for relevant, timely and appropriate fellowship-specific support
• Enhancing the system of procedures and policies for this stream of work
• Working with teams within the Secretariat to enhance the profile of fellowships and support fellow engagement opportunities while on award

You will be degree educated with proven experience in higher education. You will also have:

• A strong commitment to customer service through professional and timely administration
• The ability to prioritise during busy periods without compromising record-keeping and customer service
• A willingness to work independently while updating the Senior Programme Officer-Fellowships on aspects of fellowships and escalating concerns as appropriate
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including writing and understanding of audiences of different cultural contexts.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As Programme Officer, Fellowships you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.         

Closing date: 29th Jan 12pm

Interview date: 10th feb

Start date: As soon as possible

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

Right to Succeed is a fast-growing national charity, working to deliver place-based and educational change in the most disadvantaged communities. Together, alongside their local and national partners, Right to Succeed delivers coordinated, impactful programmes aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, their families and wider communities. We are now recruiting an inspiring new Programme Manager to manage day to day implementation of the discovery phase of a whole system improvement programme in two of Liverpool City Region’s most left behind communities.

As a Programme Manager in the Liverpool City Region, you will work with the Programme Director on the initial discovery phase of the programme, working alongside multiple agencies, research professionals and stakeholder groups to create and maintain the conditions required for an effective, collective place-based change approach.

Together with the team, you will support and build the capacity of residents in selected communities, in order to develop a long-term, place-based vision designed to improve children’s capability, wellbeing and access to opportunities.

To apply for this imporant role, you must have significant experience of developing and delivering impactful programmes and interventions, ideally working collectively with colleagues in the community and public sector spaces. You must be an excellent communicator, skilled at building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders, including those at a senior level. With strong facilitation skills and proven effective line management experience, you will support the Programme Director to monitor and evaluate complex programmes and report key outcomes to funders. Overall, you will be passionate about ensuring high quality programmes to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people, families and communities.  

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please initially submit a word-formatted version of your CV and a 2-page maximum supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements on the Person Specification in the Recruitment Pack.

Please note this is initially a 12 month fixed term contract, subject to funding.

Depending on Covid-19 restrictions, this role may initially need to be home-based but will be based with the team in the Merseyside area, location to be confirmed.

Title: Programme Officer – Eye Health

Location: Dakar, Senegal

Contract: 2 year Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Local terms and conditions will apply

Sightsavers is excited to be recruiting a Programme Officer to manage the daily activities and execution of Sightsavers Senegal Country Office health programmes in collaboration with eye health project partners.

As the Programme Officer you will support partners and stakeholders by managing all aspects of the project cycle, including planning, implementation and monitoring & evaluation. You will work with partners to ensure that all documentation and reports are made available in a timely and accessible way and identify needs to technical support.

You will work to achieve the organisation’s strategic priorities of the prevention of avoidable blindness through both service delivery and advocacy work, assist partners in the preparation of budgets, monitor expenditure of project financial resources, lead in certain programmatic areas within the Country programme team, and ensure that the fund-raising and communication department in the UK receive appropriate materials and information as required especially if restricted funding that supports projects may have special reporting requirements.

As the successful candidate you will have a degree (or equivalent) in Medicine, Development Studies, Public Health, eye health, or other relevant field and possess extensive experience of implementing programmes in developing country contexts, including experience of the health / eye health sector, ideally within an NGO. You will have a background in all aspects of project management within community development programmes, have previously worked with national governments and international institutions, and hold experience of designing/managing eye health or health systems strengthening programmes at district, national or international levels.

The above details are not an exhaustive list of principle accountabilities or requirements, for the complete list please read the full Job Description of this position.

Closing date: 31st January 2021

Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities participate equally in society.

We are truly committed to creating an inclusive culture which values and recognises diversity as something that will only ever make an organisation better. We encourage anyone to apply who possesses the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they have the propensity to learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds.

Sightsavers does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.