Job Profile
The EPO is a full-time position supporting the oversight of an existing humanitarian portfolio as well as monitoring and developing new partnerships and projects for rapid on-set emergencies.
The position has a multi-regional remit to contribute to the delivery of effective and high-quality humanitarian assistance to new and ongoing humanitarian crises. As part of CAFOD’s Emergency Response Group- the EPO provides programme management and support capacity to humanitarian programmes. Working with partners is central to CAFOD’s humanitarian response and the EPO will play an important role in identifying, and supporting partners to prepare for, mitigate the impact of, and respond to disasters and crises by providing support, knowledge and building long-term capacity. All roles undertaken by the EPO will have the aim of achieving peace, security and recovery in accordance with CAFOD’s mission and values.
The post will seek to support regional and national CAFOD staff as necessary. The building and maintenance of day to day relationships with partners is essential to the job. The role will be expected to work closely together with International Development Group (IDG) country teams when a disaster strikes and on other ongoing pieces of work.
Job Scope
A key component of this role is to be a part of CAFOD's Emergency Response Group (ERG) – providing immediate support to our humanitarian responses in Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Caribbean, as well as remote support for country teams. As a result of numerous rapid onset emergencies within these regions in recent years ERG has been working on a wide portfolio which has included several large programmes (Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Nepal earthquakes, Rohingya Refugee Crisis and Indonesia Tsunami and Earthquakes).
This role will be expected to be able to support a wide range of humanitarian responses with different thematic focus and in different areas of the world. The primary focus is expected to be on Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean rather than the Middle East. The post holder may be asked to support other regions on a needs basis.
The EPO in conjunction with regional teams supports ongoing humanitarian programmes and maintains, holds and supports key partnerships. The post holder will also function as the main contact person for partners and projects that do not fall under a country programme in the International Development Group but where CAFOD has emergency programmes/projects and/or a strategic engagement (For example: Nepal, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Haiti, Venezuela and Antilles).
A lot of work and effort has gone into building relationships with specific partners – this role requires a dedicated person to continue and maintain these relationships in a consistent and positive manner.
CAFOD’s humanitarian response comes before during and after emergencies. Our three core approaches are:
(a) Capacity building of partners, in areas such as emergency preparedness, safeguarding, programme management, protection, WASH, food security and financial management.
(b) Facilitation, in which we work alongside partners to help ensure the delivery of a programme. This is our most common way of working.
(c) Implementation, where CAFOD takes on a more direct implementation role in the delivery of a programme when local partners lack the capacity to scale up rapidly.
An important part of the EPO role is to provide support to CAFOD programmes, staff and national partners in the implementation of humanitarian programmes, including assessments, monitoring, reviews and evaluations.
Another element of the role includes the provision of support to the Head of Humanitarian Programmes (HHP) and to the Humanitarian Funding Team to enlarge humanitarian partners and donors’ portfolio for those regions.
The post holder will be expected to work closely together and in coordination with relevant IDG country teams, comms/media, and where relevant major donors.
The post holder will provide support in the development of regional humanitarian strategies as well as country level preparedness plans where relevant.
Accountability
The post holder is line managed by the Head of Humanitarian Programmes within the Emergency Response Group. The role does not have line management or budget responsibilities.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Humanitarian Funding team; particularly with regard to the technical review of institutional proposals and reports prior to submission to donors.
Key Responsibilities
This role will be required to undertake travel, sometimes at very short notice and to insecure environments.
Emergency programme support (60%)
- Play a lead role in providing programme management of humanitarian responses through remote or field level operational support, and other support as needed such as needs assessment, project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Support the planning and implementation of humanitarian programmes providing technical support and guidance to CAFOD programme staff and partner organisations to deliver high quality assistance in relief, rehabilitation and recovery phases of humanitarian response and preparedness
- Work with the emergency programme team to monitor new and chronic humanitarian crises, support corporate decision making on responses to these crises through timely provision of assessment information and support the development and design of humanitarian responses
- Identify opportunities for scaling up CAFOD’s humanitarian work and support the Humanitarian Funding Officer in the development of proposals for institutional funding and reporting to donors
- Identify, select and support the capacity building of new humanitarian partners in designated regions
Programme quality, systems and standards (30%)
- Support the development and implementation of guidance and policies and maintenance of systems and procedures, in line with CAFOD’s Ways of Working, for ensuring good practice and meeting sectoral standards on accountability and programme quality.
- Engage with the Humanitarian Policy team to ensure CAFOD’s humanitarian policy and advocacy is coherent and effective, and informed by our experience and that of our partners.
- Engage with the External Communication team to ensure CAFOD’s communications for humanitarian programmes is coherent, effective and efficient.
Representation and communication (10%)
- As prioritised, represent CAFOD at interagency fora and build, strengthen relationships with Caritas Internationalis sister agencies, as well as with non-Caritas partners organisations, to promote and aid coordinated humanitarian response
- Develop supporter communications and work with the media, writing and undertaking interviews both on radio and TV
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.
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
- Actively supports CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and what we aim to achieve
- Commitment to and demonstrated experience of working with humanitarian standards and best practice (Humanitarian Charter, SPHERE, Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct, HAP)
Working together
- Proven successes in working with community-based organisations and local partners in the delivery of humanitarian programmes and capacity building, particularly in emergency preparedness and response
- Able to communicate clearly and in a concise manner
- Able to present complex issues simply and clearly in a multi-cultural working environment
Making change happen
- Proven experience of successfully delivering an operational emergency programmes overseas or in different humanitarian contexts; will tackle conflicts or problems in a balanced way
- Able to contribute towards the Emergency Group strategy and able to determine team plans and objectives and deliver against them in challenging circumstances
Job-specific competencies
Technical skills and experience:
- Master’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in international relief and development
- Experience of designing and leading Emergency Responses
- Proven expertise and understanding of emergency preparedness and response
- Proven successes in working with community-based organisations and local partners in the delivery of humanitarian programmes and capacity building
- Experience of proposal development
- Multi donors experience
- Experience in national partners selection and capacity building
Humanitarian Leadership and Coordination:
- High-level interpersonal and communications with the ability to effectively influence and liaise with key stakeholders on behalf of and in line with CAFOD’s principles.
- Ability to quickly establish and maintain effective relationships to achieve results in short timeframes
- The ability to work autonomously, take the initiative and proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively to make decisions with limited direct supervision.
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Operating safely in a pressured and changing environment:
- Proven experience in implementing security policy/protocols and ability to provide appropriate direction and support to team members in the event of a critical incident
- Demonstrated ability at being flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
- The ability to remain calm while dealing with conflicting priorities and working under pressure.
Other:
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Language skills in Spanish are highly desirable for this position
- Basic financial and budget management skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and implementing systems and procedures
Desirable Criteria
- Language skills in Arabic and French
- Experience of forecast based financing
- Experience of Cash programming
Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits
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
To read more and apply, please visit CAFOD website to begin, completing the application process.
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Job Title: Programme Manager - India
Salary: £29,500 - £31,140
Fixed term contract: 15 months
Full time - 35 hours a week
Closing Date: 10th March 2020
Interview Date: 16th March 2020
Prince's Trust International was created by HRH, The Prince of Wales, in 2015 to enable The Prince's Trust to build on its 40+ years of success in the UK, by sharing its experience and expertise with governments and NGOs around the World. Working sustainably with international partners to create innovative and impactful solutions for young people, we have a challenging target of reaching 100,000 young people globally over the next five years.
In India, Prince’s Trust International has been working in India and Pakistan for over a year on two programmes:
- Get Into programme with Magic Bus Foundation, which currently operates in three training centres in two cities. We plan to expand delivery to 24 centres across the country and 12,000 young people in the next four years.
- Entrepreneurial sessions with Aga Khan Foundation, which operates in Bihar and will soon start in Uttar Pradesh. We are also developing a community challenge programme to be delivered in Bihar for young women specifically.
This role is central to the growth of delivery in India and will be responsible for managing existing and potentially new partnerships. This will involve working closely with partner organisations, developing detailed implementation plans and associated project management tools, and conducting employer and stakeholder engagement activities, among others.
To learn more about the role, please visit our website.
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
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Are you a skilled programme manager with the ability to design, secure funding for and deliver outstanding programmes?
Are you an effective communicator and relationship builder with experience of working in partnership with community based organisations?
Do you have knowledge and understanding of community forestry and agroforestry to promote environmental and human well-being?
If your answer is ‘Yes’ to all these questions then this could be the role for you.
International Tree Foundation (ITF) is a charitable company that runs tree planting, forest conservation and tree education programmes in Africa and the UK. ITF supports community-led initiatives that protect, plant and promote trees and forests in order to preserve biodiversity and habitats, reverse deforestation, improve livelihoods and tackle climate change.
The Programmes Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of ITF’s grant giving and grant funded programmes.
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Vacancy Reference Number:
POO/P/UK-R1
Position title:
Programmes Operations Officer
Reports to:
Programmes Operations Manager
Location:
Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE
Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary guideline:
(Up to) £22,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Terms of Employment:
Permanent Full Time Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 1st March 2020
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
Interviews: W/C 9th March 2020 (should the advertisement campaign run its full course)
Start: ASAP thereafter
Note:
- Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
- Previous applicants need not apply.
Other Information:
Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide, with the head office based in Nottingham and the fundraising team based in Whitechapel, London. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate programmes operations officer to assist in the operations department. This role is based in Nottingham. This is an exciting period of growth and change, with ambitious plans to grow our activities within this area by 2020.
Main purpose of the Role:
Programmes operations officer will work closely with the programmes staff in the UK as well as the field/partner offices overseas, ensuring both have the right tools and the capacity to effectively implement Muslim Hands programmes. Working mainly with field/partner offices in as many as 25 countries, the programmes operations officer will ensure all partners and offices are compliant in MH policies and procedures, especially on governance and risk. Programmes operations officer will also ensure field offices HR issues are addressed as well keeping on top of general office administration. An important part of the role is being able to work remotely through telephone calls, emails and skype with the field and partner offices in various countries, understanding that all partners have varying degree of English proficiency and capacity. There will also be opportunities to travel to these locations, sometimes at short notice.
Main responsibilities
- Administrative Duties
- Carry out day to day administrative tasks for our field/partner offices
- Coordinate with project coordinators as well as field office and partners to ensure admin related issues are addressed within programmes
- Assist the line manager to ensure correct due diligence processes, policies and procedures are followed by projects staff and field/partner offices
- Communicate with the field offices and partners regarding risks and concerns raised by project coordinators
- Provide support and address field office HR issues
- Operational Duties
- Assist the programmes operations manager in disseminating programme management tools and templates
- Ensure all documents are appropriately communicated and recorded in MH systems
- Assist the project coordinators in effectively communicating with the field offices
- Act as a focal point for information in the absence of relevant project coordinators
- Programme Management System
- To manage users and their access levels within the project management system
- Ensure that the project management systems are used effectively by project coordinators and field offices
- Assist the field/partner offices in issues related to using the project management system
- Ensure that correct operational process and procedures within the programme management systems are adhered to
- To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
- To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
- To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
- To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional PracticesIn addition, the programmes operations officer will be required to undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by the line manager
- All employees are required to undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner
Essential: The Ideal Candidate will:
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK
- Must be able to either:
a. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
b. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role
- Must be able to commute / willing to relocate to Nottingham
- Must be educated to degree level
- Must possess good organisation and communication skills
- Be well versed in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other IT systems and applications.
- Demonstrate working experience of remote-management of staff overseas
- Be willing and able to travel overseas at short notice
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Possess exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable:
- Demonstrate relevant NGO/Charity experience
- Demonstrate experience of project management / knowledge of PMD Pro
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of project cycle management and familiarity of related documentation
- Demonstrate knowledge of risk management
- Demonstrate knowledge of Human Resources Administration
This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you, please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!
Deadline for applications is 1st March 2020 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.
NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.
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Job title: Country Programmes Coordinator
Location: UK with frequent travel to Africa and Asia
Contract type: Full Time 37.5 hrs, One Year Fixed Term
Reporting to: Country Programmes Manager
Responsible for: None
About the role
The Country Programmes Coordinator (CPC) will support the development, management and oversight of THET’s country programmes. The Country Programmes Coordinator post is UK-based and is a part of a growing Country Programmes Team at THET. The CPC reports to the Country Programmes Manager, and works closely with specific country teams across the six countries in Africa and Asia where we are currently active. CPCs play a critical role in ensuring the quality and sustainability of our work and are required to apply a range of skills: in proposal development, monitoring and evaluation, and programme delivery.
Accountability and Working relationships
The Country Programmes Coordinator is accountable to the Country Programmes Manager and will work closely with the other members of the Country Program team and Finance. In addition, this post has considerable interaction with members of the UK Head office and Country staff based overseas.
Main resposibilities
New programme development
- Contribute to the design of new projects and programmes.
- Lead proposal preparation and completion, including coordinating the production of specific proposals
- Develop proposals for a range of donor types (institutional, corporates, trusts and foundations) in relation to country programme projects.
- Contribute to the tracking of funding opportunities relevant to country programmes as appropriate.
- Develop and nurture relationships with potential and existing donors, partner organisations and consultants.
Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
- Support project monitoring and evaluation as requested by country teams.
- Lead on annual reviews of country programmes as required
- Contribute to project reports and programme reviews, as appropriate.
Programme delivery and management
- Partner the Country Directors in tracking the implementation of projects and programmes, ensuring that deadline are met and our responsibilities to donors fulfilled.
- Where appropriate, contribute to specific aspects of programme delivery or management in identified country programmes.
- Ensure each country programme has an adequate risk register and that risks are reviewed regularly.
- Partner Country Directors to deliver and report on the progress of the country offices in implementing the annual workplan and their Country Strategies,
- Ensure any concerns with programme delivery are raised with Head of Programmes and Development
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders.
Finance and procurement
- Liaise with the finance team and in-country team to ensure that effective financial management and reporting systems are in place and deadlines respected.
- Support equipment procurement for country programmes where required.
Development and implementation of quality programme management approaches
- Contribute to the development of organisational quality programme management approaches, involving the development of policies, tools and guidance.
- Support the implementation of the quality programme management policies.
- Support the periodic reviews of quality programme management policies and tools and adapt where necessary.
Country programmes representation and strategic alliances
- Represent Country Programmes in international or UK based discussions or events as required.
- Play a lead role in forming and maintaining working relationship with UK or internationally based partners, and / or INGOs with programmes or interests in our Country Programmes
General
- Act as a point of contact for Honorary Advisers engaged in specific countries and programmes.
- As part of the Country Programmes team, facilitate smooth operational, coordination and communication between THET’s head office in London and Country
- Facilitate learning and sharing of good practice across country programmes.
- Contribute to the development of strategic plans, policies and position paper.
- Support the Country Programmes team in updating security information and policies in the countries that the CPC works with.
- Contribute to cross-team activities as appropriate.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualification:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience:
Experience of working closely with country teams to deliver strategic plans and manage risks.
Experience of developing and cultivating relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders.
Project coordination, administration and the project management cycle.
Proposal development and donor tracking.
Donor liaison, including corporates.
Budget preparation, tracking or monitoring.
Knowledge
Understanding of international development and global health issues.
Knowledge of full project management cycle.
Awareness of Monitoring and Evaluation principles.
How to apply
To apply for this role please send your CV and a cover letter through the following link by midnight Wednesday 08th March 2020.
The applicant must have current and valid right to live and work in the UK.
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Plan International UK is looking for a Programme Specialist with expertise in both humanitarian aid and disaster risk reduction to join the Disaster Risk Management Unit (DRMU).
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We work to give every child the same chance in life. The Disaster Risk Management Unit (DRMU) works across the whole spectrum of disaster work from risk reduction, emergency response through to recovery, working in collaboration with many of the major NGOs in consortia and as a DEC and START Network member, dealing with rapid response, disaster risk reduction, and conflict sensitivity.
As a DRMU Programme Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting our country offices in quality programme development and delivery, assisting with the development of strong donor relationships and providing technical support for humanitarian and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) work
- Supporting the development of Plan International UK’s humanitarian and DRR portfolio, including programming that addresses disaster risk and strengthens community resilience
- Developing and managing a significant part of Plan International UK’s disasters grants portfolio
- Raising our profile as a humanitarian actor
You will identify opportunities and calls for proposals, support Country Offices in developing and submitting high quality proposals and negotiate and approve contracts. You will also monitor all aspects of project progress, e.g. via close communication with project staff and field trips. You’ll act as a resource for the international organisation, providing support to disaster response on a deployment basis if required. You will spend approximately 30% of your time in Country Offices.
As well as the required experience, we are looking for someone who has great communication and collaborative working skills and whose values and goals are genuinely aligned with ours. Some experience/knowledge of Child Protection in Emergencies would be an advantage but additional training in this area will be given if needed.
Please download the job profile for further detail of the role. You will need to refer to this during your application.
The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 9 March 2020.
Interviews will take place on 16/17 March 2020.
Due to the nature of our work with children and young people, we follow rigorous child safeguarding policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, some of our roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee or volunteer; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.
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The Wolfson Foundation is a charity that awards grants to support excellence in the fields of science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts, with education and research underpinning everything that we do. We are one of the country’s largest funding charities, and in 2019 we allocated some £40m in grants.
We are recruiting for an important and exciting role: our Programme Manager (Heritage, Arts and Schools).
The post reports directly to the Head of Funding, line manages a Programme Officer and delivers all of our grant programmes in these areas, in line with our new Strategic Framework which will be launched in spring 2020. The key areas of focus are heritage, museums & galleries, libraries & archives, performing arts, as well as secondary schools. The role also provides support on the administration of the Wolfson History Prize.
The successful applicant will have an enthusiasm for the sectors covered by this role, and it is expected that they will have at least three years of experience in one or more of the programme areas. Some experience of grant-making would be preferred, although we recognise that the role is also likely to appeal to individuals looking to build on their experience in the cultural or educational sectors and take their first step into a philanthropic organisation.
Essential skills include outstanding organisational and administrative skills, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly, managing a varied workload under pressure. The individual needs to be able to work effectively as part of a small team while also being capable of undertaking independent work. Creating and maintaining high quality relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority is critical.
The Foundation is able to offer £35,000-40,000 per annum as part of a competitive remuneration package, including private health insurance and pension contribution.
Further information about the role can be found in the job description
How to apply
To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a cover letter (addressed to the Chief Executive) which outlines why you are suited to this role and how you meet the skills and experience profile listed in the job description.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 11 March 2020.
It is expected that interviews will take place on Tuesday 24 March 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Peace Direct is looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to oversee all major projects which are part of the organisation’s international programmes portfolio and to ensure their effective management.
This is an exciting opportunity for somebody who is passionate about supporting locally led peacebuilding, has experience overseeing a complex portfolio of projects and is able to hit the ground running to take over the management of projects, as well as contribute to programme development.
As International Programmes Manager, you will be part of the International Programmes team and work with Programme Officers and partners to oversee and support effective peacebuilding projects. You will have oversight of several large projects, so we expect the successful candidate to have excellent project management and organisational skills, brilliant interpersonal skills and the ability to think creatively.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar or relevant role, as well as management experience. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for our mission to support local efforts to build peace.
The applicant must be fluent in written and spoken English and French.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28th February 2020.
Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered.
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At Depaul International (DPI) we currently have an exciting opportunity for an Programmes Officer to come and join our team here in the Central London. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £24,000 pa + pension & other benefits.
Depaul International (DPI) is the parent body of a global Group of charities responding to homelessness in several countries. DPI leads and manages the governance and strategy of the global Group, as well as co-ordinating work on standards, outcomes and quality and providing ongoing capacity building support to individual subsidiaries as needed. DPI also manages the process of adding new members to the Group, either existing organisations or new start-ups, and raises funds for subsidiaries working in challenging contexts.
In return as our Programmes Officer, we can offer you:
- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation
- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday, including bank holidays pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest free Annual Season Ticket Loan
- Four Weeks Paternity Leave
The Programmes Officer role:
We are currently recruiting for an exciting new role as the Programmes Officer to join our small team at Depaul International. This broad, entry-level role is ideal for recent university graduates and focuses on developing, supporting and coordinating three different initiatives within the Depaul Group.
What makes this role exciting?
- An opportunity to work across different countries and cultures, and in challenging environments
- Some international travel
- A full induction to the Depaul Group and training for the role, with ongoing opportunities for professional development
- Continuous support and supervision, including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills
What will ideally support your success in the Programmes Officer role?
- Ability to research, write and present complex information to varied audiences
- Strong relationship management and influencing skills
- Flexibility, initiative and good problem-solving skills
So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Programmes Officer then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date – Tuesday 3rd March at 12:00pm
An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.
Do you want to change the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people in Sub-Saharan Africa? We do. And, we need your help to do it.
We exist to transform the lives of those who are affected by deafness, hearing loss and other disabilities, giving them the same access to education, health, inclusion and long-term life choices.
We require a programme officer with a passion for international development and supporting people with disabilities. We are looking for an excellent communicator and organised professional who will support the International Programmes Manager to shape the development of our projects with our local partners in Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia.
You will have an outstanding track record of ensuring the smooth operation of projects, whilst being a part of supportive and effective teams. You will also be a pro-active, helpful and adaptable team member with the ability and the capacity to take on responsibility within a very small but ambitious team.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the smooth running of our international programmes, by providing support to the International Programmes Manager.
- To be a key team member who is willing is take on additional responsibilities (e.g. when other team members are abroad).
Communications
- To build and maintain relationships with partners, beneficiaries, supporters and other stakeholders.
- To identify target audiences and implement strategies to effectively engage with them.
- Ensure digital marketing content aligns with our brand’s identity and message, and assist with marketing campaigns as needed.
Administration
- To ensure smooth and consistent administrative operations and processes.
- Handle administrative requests and queries from the International Programmes Manager.
- Act as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, and when appropriate organise meetings.
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports and tasks.
Person Specification and Skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, trouble-shoot, and to meet short- and long-term deadlines.
Communications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of digital marketing tactics, including social media engagement.
- Excellent critical and creative thinking and analytical skills.
Administration
- Thorough familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and project scheduling applications.
- Knowledge of project funding procedures and guidelines.
- Experience in programme administration, operating procedures, oversight and monitoring.
These responsibilities & skills aren’t prioritised in any particular order. If you don’t think you tick all the boxes highlighted here, but you believe you bring something different to the table that can fulfil the role, then we still want to hear from you!
What the Role Offers
- Opportunity to contribute to make a real difference for people living with hearing loss, deafness and other disabilities in our countries of operation
- Contributory pension following probationary period
- 25 days’ (pro rata) annual leave entitlement
- Based in Signal’s head office, Shrewsbury
To apply, please submit your CV via CharityJob no later than 23:59 on Sunday 1st March 2020. Applications will not be accepted after this time.
Interviews are expected to take place in early/mid-March.
We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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Human Resources Officer (Programmes)
Manchester City Centre
Starting salary for this position is £25,272 per annum (plus contributory pension)
MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.
We are seeking an HR Officer to join our Human Resources team, which provides support and advice to MAG’s employees working in over 25 countries across the world. This is an exciting and dynamic role, where your HR skills and experience will help us make a real difference, supporting our lifesaving work across the globe, all from a fantastic office in Manchester city centre!
Based in our Manchester HQ office, but working with managers based overseas, one of your key challenges will be to source, recruit and deploy staff to meet project needs. You will also have responsibility for providing generalist HR advice on terms and conditions and the application of HR policy. You will also have the opportunity to use your HR skills and knowledge in developing and implementing new HR projects and initiatives. This is a fast-paced role in a dynamic HR team, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills and give you the opportunity to use your HR experience for an international charity.
Ideally you will be a graduate member of the CIPD or working towards it, with experience in a generalist HR role. You will need to have experience of providing an efficient recruitment service and providing advice on a range of HR issues. Previous experience of working in international HR is not necessary, but you will need to rely on your varied HR resourcing experience and sound principles of people management. Above all, you will need to be approachable, flexible, have a good eye for detail and be ready to work in a busy and varied role in a fast-paced environment. You will also recognise that good HR practice can make a real difference to MAG’s success in saving lives and building futures.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to MAG. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles, we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website by the closing date of 1st March 2020. Although we do reserve the right to call qualified candidates to interview before this date, so please apply as soon as possible.
Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.
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Our partner is a leading humanitarian organisation, who has been working in the country in the aftermath of the civil war to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They have a specific focus on women’s empowerment in Angola. Their in-country programmes are going through rapid expansion with support from the Angolan government, and they are seeking a Country Finance Manager to develop and strengthen their controls, and accounting, financial management and reporting systems, and support with building a finance team in spread across different locations in the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the programmes and fundraising teams in developing budgets for proposals, and in monitoring the annual business plan.
- Develop tools & processes for better budget management and reporting; and preparing budget vs. actual analysis and commentaries.
- Lead on grants compliance, monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
- Ensure adequate cash and banking provisions are made, and manage the cashflow requirements and forecasts.
- Oversight of the finance function across all locations, including supervising and reviewing work of the finance team, providing guidance as required.
- Lead in the preparation of financial statements, donor reports, and in preparing for external and internal audits.
- Ensure that the programme office meets all statutory, regulatory and grant compliance requirements, and the financial policies and procedures are followed as per the organisational guidelines and expectations.
- Work with the grants team to oversee the financial management of delivery partner contracts.
- Support in building the finance team, ensure the staffing capacity fits the need of the programme, and develop the capacity of local staff.
- Work with the logistics function, ensuring that procurement policies and procedures are adhered to an internally audited on a regular basis; and the transfer and delivery of goods is monitored accurately.
Requirements
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, reporting & MsExcel skills. Experience of developing processes and systems in a growing programmes.
- Analytical & financial modelling skills, able to critically review complex financial data
- Strong business partner and excellent communication skills, demonstrable experience of working effectively with finance and non-finance staff.
- Experience of working in a management position, and overseeing staff in person and remotely.
- Resilient and culturally sensitive, with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in Africa.
- Previous experience of working in a finance role in a humanitarian context is highly desirable.
- Portuguese is highly desirable
This role will be based in Angola with travel to in-country offices. The role offers a competitive salary, and a generous relocation package, allowances and benefits.
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Prospectus is excited to be working with Prospect Burma as they recruit a Programmes Funding Manager on an eight month contract to work three days a week. Prospect Burma is an organisation that is dedicated to investing in education so that people from Myanmar are able to gain skills and expertise to shape the country they choose to live in.
They began life in 1989 following the pro-democracy uprising of the previous year and focused on supporting refugees who had been forced to flee the country. Since then they've grown substantially, focusing on equipping people from Myanmar with the skills and education they need to change their country for the better. In the long term, they are helping to build a qualified, internationally-minded population with a passion for changing Myanmar's future.
This is a part-time, eight month maternity cover contract with the option to extend to twelve months, and pays a salary of £28,000 to £35,000 full time equivalent based on skills and experience. We are looking to submit candidates on March 25th with interviews to take place w/c 30th, and a proposed start date of Monday 11th May.
This role is divided between fundraising through trusts and foundations and programme management. In this three day a week role, two days will be spent on managing the trusts and foundations process. This will involve researching potential funders and writing compelling, concise proposals, as well as producing regular and timely progress reports. As well as this, you will oversee two core programmes; the scholarship programme run by the Myanmar office, in close collaboration with the Scholarships Committee, and the programme cycle management of Prospect Burma's Access to Learning programme.
They are ideally looking for someone who has previous experience managing international programmes and writing funding proposals for them. The person who will thrive in this position will have a desire to help rebuild Myanmar and have a passion for international development.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.
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£50,340 (plus contributory pension)
Maternity contract to August 2020.
Manchester City Centre
MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.
We are seeking a fully qualified (interim) Head of Programme Finance to lead our Programmes Finance team, which provides day-to-day financial support and advice to MAG’s programmes in countries across the globe. This is an exciting and dynamic role, influence local, regional and global stakeholders, with the overriding objective of delivering strong financial control for MAG’s global programmes.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance you will be responsible for managing the UK based programmes finance team, providing financial advice, support and assurance in the development and monitoring of MAG’s international programme activities as well as overseeing financial planning, analysis and reporting across our global programmes. You will also foster a culture of financial business partnering with operational teams adding value that will assist in decision making and the delivery of MAG’s lifesaving work.
You will be based in MAG’s HQ in Manchester, managing your team, overseeing MAG’s financial control, monitoring and reporting for MAG’s global programmes. You will occasionally be required to travel to support our programmes overseas; potentially seeing a weekly visit in the contract to our programmes in Southeast Asia, the Middle East or Africa.
For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website before the closing date of Sunday 8th March 2020
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within three weeks of your application, it means that your application has not been successful.
Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.
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Background
Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.
In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research.
Led by President, Professor Sir Paul Curran, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.
The Centre for Charity Effectiveness (Cass CCE) is located within the Faculty of Management at Cass Business School and is a leading nonprofit and philanthropy centre in the UK. We aspire to see a voluntary, community and social enterprise sector constantly extending its own knowledge boundaries and driving performance excellence – whilst developing and inspiring the next generation of leaders. For more than 10 years, Cass CCE has been enhancing performance across the nonprofit sector through Education, Knowledge Sharing, Research and Independent Advice.
Responsibilities
The role holder will provide administrative support to the Centre team and its clients; taking a lead in the planning and organisation of the CCE professional development programme and ‘on the day’ management of consultancy events (seminars, workshops, and internal team meetings). In addition, they will deal with consultancy enquiries via email and telephone and ensure that records for events and projects are kept up to date. Administration of the Centre’s E-store shop is required, ensuring that courses are advertised in good time together with the maintenance of the database of contacts used by Cass CCE. They will take the lead with future event planning, scheduling events up to two years in advance and liaise with the Cass Marketing team to produce programme flyers, materials and regular Centre newsletters. Maintenance of the Centre website will be required to ensure that programme information is correct.
Person Specification
The role holder will be educated to A level standard or with equivalent experience. Whilst a degree would be beneficial it is not essential. Some knowledge of the nonprofit and/or education sector would be desirable.
They will be able to work on their own initiative and also as part of an effective team with excellent organisation skills and the ability to balance a busy workload under pressure; prioritising tasks in order to meet deadlines.
The role holder will be numerate with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A willingness to be flexible is essential as the role will include some early mornings and evening work to cover events.
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Closing date for applications: 11.59pm 8th March 2020
Interviews are likely to be held 17th or 18th March 2020
Actively working to promote equal opportunity and diversity
Academic excellence for business and the professions
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