Please note, applying for this role requires both a recent CV and detailed covering letter showing how you meet the person specification. 

Background

The National LGBT Partnership is an England-wide group of LGBT voluntary and community organisations who are committed to reducing the health inequalities of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ communities and to challenging homophobia, biphobia and transphobia within public services.

The National LGBT Partnership is one of 20 Partners funded by the Department of Health, NHS England and Public Health England as part of the Health and Wellbeing Alliance.

This role is hosted by Consortium, the UKs umbrella body for LGBT+ voluntary and community organisations, on behalf of the National LGBT Partnership. The Partnership is led by the LGBT Foundation.

Role Purpose

The National LGBT Partnership want to recruit a community focused, self-starter to work across England to bring a range of stakeholders (e.g. Public Health, Adult Social Care, LGBT+ organisations, Commissioners) together to highlight and increase visibility of LGBT+ health inequalities and to develop appropriate resources to increase awareness.

All work of the National LGBT Partnership is designed to reduce health inequalities and improve access to services for LGBT+ people in localities across the country. Innovative ways of achieving this will be a key element within this role so we can achieve maximum impact within the health and social care environment.

The role will be accountable to the workplan developed by the National LGBT Partnership and provide opportunities to engage, network and share knowledge & resources.

It is expected that most work will now be conducted digitally but when safe to do so there will be some travel involved.

Main Duties

• Coordinate the logistics for the Partnership, including convening meetings and sharing / disseminating key information.
• Compile written responses to relevant consultations to provide LGBT+ points of view.
• Amplify the voices of diverse LGBT+ people and communities across the health and social care sector.
• Lead on the delivery of the National LGBT Partnership agreed workplan.
• Gather data and intelligence on LGBT+ health inequalities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Health and Wellbeing Alliance partners, raising LGBT+ issues and embedding LGBT+ voices.
• Liaise and engage with members of the National LGBT Partnership
• Build and maintain a strong network of external stakeholders, including diverse LGBT+ organisations across England and the National LGBT Health Advisor.
• Actively engage with Consortium’s Engagement Team.
• Produce and disseminate a monthly e-bulletin for stakeholders.
• Produce the quarterly monitoring report for the National LGBT Partnership
• Coordinate the Partnership’s social media platforms and central website
• Provide detailed monitoring information for the Partnership’s policy lead within our system partner
• Regular meetings with line manager and LGBT Foundation lead

General Duties

• To work as part of a remote team, embracing online communication and collaboration tools
• To be able to work effectively and efficiently in an unsupervised environment
• To be able to travel using public transport, at a time when it is safe to do so
• To act at all times in the best interest of Consortium, the National LGBT Partnership and its Members
• To prepare for and attend regular supervision sessions, conducted by the Chief Executive
• To carry out other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required                         

Person Specification

Essential

• Track record of developing strong stakeholder relationships
• Experience of delivering direct support to voluntary and community organisations
• Demonstrable knowledge of LGBT+ health policy
• Demonstrable knowledge of wider LGBT+ issues
• Experience of facilitating effective meetings
• Knowledge and experience of writing effective policy responses
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products
• An understanding of cross-cutting and intersecting issues for LGBT+ communities
• Ability to work well as part of a small remote team
• Ability to be self-motivated and ability to take initiative
• Ability to produce high-quality written reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of working within the LGBT+ voluntary sector
• Ability to motivate and engage hard to reach stakeholders
• Working knowledge of WordPress websites

These skills and competencies will be tested in the application process and subsequently within the interview process

Interviews will take place via a digital platform.

We particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups, including BAME (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) communities, women, trans and/or people who are older (50+).

* Trans is an umbrella and inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people.

For more information please contact Paul Roberts, Chief Executive at Consortium.

To Apply, send your CV and a covering letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining how you believe you meet the person specification along with details of any relevant experience. 

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tues 23rd June 2020. Interviews will take place digitally on Tues 30th June 2020.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Programme Support Officer to join our fast moving, ambitious organization as part of our Street Child Nigeria team. At Street Child, we believe that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. We have programmes in fourteen countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, priding ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places. We have been working in Nigeria since 2017, implementing major humanitarian programmes in the North East in response to the protection and education needs of children affected by the crisis.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who can provide excellent programme implementation and organizational growth support to our work in Nigeria. The successful candidate will have prior experience working in international development, ideally in a humanitarian setting, and will have demonstrable experience in proposal development, report writing and project management. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply following the steps outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation (50%)

• Assist in developing and monitoring work plans and budgets, as well as associated deliverables and results/outputs
• Prepare, coordinate reviews, edit, and disseminate project-related reports and documents
• Support Programme Managers during implementation with regular field monitoring to check progress and identify gaps
• Support on internal capacity development of partner organisations as required, which may include short periods of time based at their offices
• Support the MEAL Manager to produce monthly, quarterly and completion reports

Organisation growth (50%)

• Support for driving Street Child Nigeria's partner development process, designing plans with partners, liaising with colleagues to implement the partner development plan
• Support the Head of Programmes by developing proposals aligned with context needs/gaps and with the organisation’s strategy
• Support the organisation and the partners in developing proposals for new funding opportunities
• Be the main point of contact for the UK team for communications and two way information sharing

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level or higher

Desirable

• Master’s degree in International Development or related field.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Prior work experience in international development
• Demonstrable experience in proposal development and report writing
• Experience in project management

Desirable

• Previous experience in a humanitarian setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Proven writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills;
• Ability to positively influence others;
• An energetic team player who can effectively collaborate; 
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Other

• Able to travel regularly, sometimes in insecure environments

Benefits

Attractive benefits are included with details available on request. Please note that this role is unaccompanied and not suitable for candidates looking for a family posting.

How to Apply

A completed Application Form should be submitted along with your CV by midnight on Friday 19th June 2020. Please click 'Apply' to access the contact information to submit your application. 

We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date. As this role is based in country, appropriate pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy.

Are you an Audit Senior, Assistant Manager, Audit Manager seeking a new and rewarding career with a little exotic travel, supporting truly worthwhile causes and perhaps the chance to use your 2nd language skills (not essential)? 

Our partner, specialists in International Grant Assurance are seeking outgoing auditors for a critical role; navigating a diverse group of grant recipients & donors, such as the UN & the World Bank worldwide (e.g. Malawi, Peru, Vietnam, Belgium, Oxford, Sierra Leone, Brazil, Fiji, Cameroon). You'll be London-based travelling 30+% per annum on assignments 1 to 2 weeks in length. 

These unique and extremely rewarding opportunities would suit experienced audit professionals that are outgoing, love diverse travel experiences, meeting and supporting a broad range of inspiring people and supporting very worthwhile causes. A great opportunity to take statutory audit to the next level - broadening skills into a much wider remit.

Overseas assignments could mean travel to one of over 100 countries/ territories. A fantastic opportunity to see the parts of the world you’d never otherwise  see, work with lovely people and pick up extremely relevant fieldwork experience; vital for anyone seeking a career in the international development NGO sector. 

Role overview

Complete grant audits of a extremely diverse range of projects funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health, education or infrastructure, to SME development or technical research. 

The role will use all your communication, problem-solving and analytical skills and will give you experience in working with major institutions all over the world. An example assignment might see you leading an audit opening meeting with a UN country office on the Monday morning, before heading off to spend a few days with a local NGO or government partners to audit the way they have spent UN funds. You will look at a sample of supporting documents to make sure the expenditure is genuine and for the purposes intended by UN, and review the internal controls of the NGO, making recommendations as to how these might be improved to strengthen the management of the UN resources. At the airport, you could even start drafting the formal report as you wait for your flight back to London. 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent(Finalists considered)
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• 'Ideally' fluency in a second language is preferable, especially in French, Spanish, German, Portuguese or Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. 
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Team worker
• Resilience and adaptability
• Internationally recognised audit qualification preferable.

​ Personal attributes:

• At least three years of audit experience 
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
• Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations for over 30% of the time

Candidates for permanent London based roles must have the right to work in the UK

About Us

AfID are leading specialists in supporting NGOs operating globally with their financial management capacity & recruitment needs, on both a 'pro-bono' & ,commercial' basis. For more opportunities in the international development sector (International & UK) or to find out more about how we can assist your non-profit organisation please visit the AfID website.

Developing a Career in International Development

We know it can be frustrating trying to develop a career in this much sought after sector, especially when organisations require prior experience; be it institutional donor management, fieldwork or capacity building of overseas recipients. Please don't let this put you off, we would strongly recommend considering a volunteer assignment as a way to gain this highly relevant experience. It’s no coincidence that 22% of AfID volunteers now work full-time in the charity sector, as even a short 2-3 week assignment will catch the eye and reassure these employers of your commitment and ability to navigate the diverse stakeholder contexts.  It’s worth noting all AfID's assignments are individually tailored to the volunteers own preferences, skills and availability. For FAQs please visit the afid website
 
Attending one of the AfID Workshops also offers invaluable insights, explaining sector jargon and demonstrating the ways accountants can navigate complex environments, in a fun and informative way. It also presents a great networking opportunity with 25 other like-minded accountants AfID’s founder and ex-Oxfam FD in attendance. 

Communications Officer, London 

c. £28.5k depending on experience, plus generous benefits 

Medical research has never been more important. 

The wellbeing of billions of people across the world depends on continual medical advances across all areas of health. And this challenge needs immense support, innovation and persistence.

Although scientists have tackled many diseases and conditions that affect human health, there are still areas of medical need that receive little or no support. That’s where we step in. 

Funding research is our sole purpose. As the charitable foundation of the Medical Research Council (MRC), we are inspired by the responsibility and independence that our donated income gives us. We are guided by the wealth of expertise available to us and are bold and ambitious in the science we choose to support. We fund and support the most promising new medical research, wherever we discover great opportunities that are not being pursued.

Our current research priorities are the threat of drug-resistant infections, adolescent mental health and pain research. These are key public health challenges requiring ground-breaking ideas from some of the UK’s leading scientists. 

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our small but expanding team in our central London offices. 

Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you will play a crucial role in telling the story of the Foundation, and that of the ground-breaking research and researchers we support. Your work will inspire potential supporters to help us fund even more cutting-edge medical research, and attract funding applications from emerging research leaders.

Working three days a week for the Foundation, the other two days will be split evenly between two of our linked charities: the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF).

GACD is an alliance of international public funding agencies, which supports research activities intended to improve the prevention and treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory problems, cancers and mental health issues. Their work focuses on the needs of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and key vulnerable populations, where 80 per cent of deaths from chronic diseases occur. 

AREF was established by the Medical Research Foundation in 2015, with the mission of improving the quality and impact of health research in Africa - by nurturing African-led research in and for the region. AREF’s vision is to grow a community of African researchers working in Africa, who lead world-class research that benefits patients, populations, policy makers and practitioners.

You will support the delivery and growth of proactive communications programmes across all three organisations, with the shared purpose of building their respective identities, reputations and profiles.

Who you are 

We need the very best people to help deliver our vision of advancing medical research, improving human health and changing people’s lives. We are inspired by our work and we will be looking for this in you too. Our team is proud to work for the Medical Research Foundation. We are ambitious for the Foundation and for ourselves. We are approachable - providing advice to everyone and explaining our work. We are dedicated and committed to achieving the most for our donors and our researchers.And we are involved – constantly looking for new ways to engage and improve.

What you can bring to the role

You will have some experience of communications in a health or science-focused organisation, supporting communications strategies across a range of channels, including traditional and social media. You will also have experience of producing creative communications content for a range of audiences, including translating complex scientific information for non-scientific audiences. 

You are able to communicate clearly with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders. You work in an organised manner and have the ability to respond flexibly and positively to unexpected changes or demands. You have a strong grasp of digital media, including photoshop, social media management software and Google Analytics. 

Our offer:

• A salary c. £28.5k, dependant on experience.
• Annual pay award, performance award scheme and other rewards.
• Generous pension contribution, with no qualifying period.
• 30 days annual leave each year, plus public holidays.
• 36 hour working week, usually worked over 5 days. 
• Flexi-time system and core working hours of 10am to 4pm.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Other health-related benefits.
• An opportunity to make a difference to human health.
• Fantastic colleagues.

How to apply:

• Provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, membership of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history.
• Provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification. The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process. Please note that CVs without a supporting statement will not be considered.
• Complete our equal opportunities monitoring form.
• Let us know if you are not able to make any of the assessment or interview dates (the pre-arranged dates can be found in the application pack).

A copy of the recruitment information pack and equal opportunities monitoring form are attached as separate documents for you to download.

Closing date for applications:  noon, Thursday 11th June 2020 

On-line testing:  19-24th June 2020

Interview and practical exercise:  29th June 2020 

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Campaigner/Resercher to join the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and develop our oceans programme in West Africa. You will be joining EJF’s growing international team that works to protect natural environments, wildlife and defend basic human rights. 

The campaigner/researcher will have shared responsibility for coordinating and implementing projects to document, expose and eradicate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and improve the sustainability and equity of fisheries and the protection of marine and coastal environments in our target countries.

The role will involve mentoring, supporting and evaluating local teams in West Africa who are responsible for research and documentation; devising and overseeing the outreach within communities and the wider public (including through local, national and international media); and ensuring that our advocacy with decision makers is influential, appropriate and effective. This role will work within EJF’s team of researchers and campaigners.

The role will also support the development and strengthening of EJF’s fisheries information network in West Africa, which gathers, verifies and shares cases of illegal fishing with policymakers in the region and internationally.

The role requires key skills: strong project and people management; meticulous research, analysis and communications; media liaison and advocacy. 

This is an unusual opportunity to gain exceptional experience and insights within this international organisation. The role offers an unusual level of career development for the right person looking to excel and make a strong impact in international conservation and human rights.

Job spec and required skills and experience:

• A relevant degree and have demonstrable expertise in research and report-writing.
• Have a minimum of three years experience in project management and/or relevant professional work in Africa. You will have led and delivered high-quality development and/or conservation projects and implemented advocacy programmes that show measurable impact.
• Be a strong and dynamic leader able to work under pressure and remotely manage, mentor and motivate to get the best from EJF’s local teams and project partners. You will understand how to provide remote support to inspire a strong work ethic and secure consistent results.
• Have superb oral and written communication skills able to deliver winning presentations to diverse high-level audiences, media and local partners and communities.
• Be a superb negotiator, able to be diplomatic and tactful under pressure. You have good cross-cultural awareness and a genuine interest in working with communities to improve their lives and protect their environment.
• Have a comprehensive grasp of budgets, alongside the need for cost-efficient and transparent use of resources, and a meticulous eye for detail. Ideally you will understand the needs of institutional and private donors and grant reporting to show the impact of funding support.
• Be resourceful, adaptable, a strategic thinker and relationship manager capable of ensuring the long-term impact and durability of the programme.
• Share a genuine and demonstrable commitment to EJF, its Mission and goals of protecting people, wildlife and our shared planet.

Benefits:

• Private healthcare

• Generous pension rising with each completed year of service

• Generous personal leave entitlement increasing annually

• Home working 1 day per week

• Unique opportunities for career development within a high-impact international organization.

Applications:  please send your CV and a cover letter.

No other communications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

First interviews will take place by video conference with the Directors in June 2020.  

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

EJF is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.

We are looking for a maternity cover for a Policy Officer (Housing and Social Care) to join our small but influential Policy and Public Affairs Directorate, which also includes the Children’s Rights Alliance for England (CRAE). Using a child rights framework and evidence from the organisation’s direct practice, the Directorate undertakes influential lobbying work at a domestic and international level to ensure children’s rights are fully respected.

The successful candidate will have some experience of working on relevant policy issues relating to children and young people’s social care and/or housing. They will be instrumental in developing and implementing our ongoing campaigns to ensure homeless young people get the entitlements they deserve, which is now more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.

They will have a good understanding of the policy making process, how to influence decision makers at both a national and local level and how to work with young people affected by the issues to campaign for change. They will be extremely motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the CRAE Policy and Public Affairs Manager, the post holder will also be closely involved in our child rights monitoring work and support them in engaging CRAE’s members and drafting the civil society submission for the UK’s examination under the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child due in November. This role presents a unique opportunity to learn about international human rights treaty monitoring mechanisms and how to influence the process.

To apply, please complete (attached) application form.  CVs will not be accepted.

Closing time for all applications is 11.30pm on Monday, 22th June 2020.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st July 2020 via Zoom.

Employment information

Job title: Policy Officer (Housing and Social Care) Maternity Cover

Contract term: Fixed term – Maternity Cover of one year starting end of July 2020

Location: Central London

Hours: 35

Salary:  £28,000-£32,000

Pension: 5% per matching following probation. 4% matching during probation

Leave: A full time member of staff has 30 days annual leave which includes three days to be taken at Christmas in addition to bank holidays (usually 8)

Probation period: 6 months

Salary Payment method: Payment is made by electronic transfer on or shortly before the 28th of each calendar month covering payment for that same calendar month.

These details are provided for information only and do not form part of an employment contract or job offer.

The ITF is an international federation of transport workers’ trade unions recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve working lives, connecting trade unions from 150 countries that may otherwise be isolated and helping their members to secure rights, equality and justice. We are the voice for 20 million members working men and women across the world. The ITF Head Office is based in Borough, London. International offices include Amman, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Abidjan, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. 

The role would suit a leading project professional, with a strong Union background, with excellent communication skills, with proven experience in industrial relation at a global level. An extensive knowledge of the relevant industries and related trade union structures worldwide and proven field experience of organising and campaigns methodology. We are also seeking someone with sound organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure, readiness to acquire new skills, knowledge and experiences in a multi-cultural working environment and the ability at all times to exercise discretion, diplomacy, judgement and initiative.

Due to the international aspects of the organisation’s work, a good working knowledge of another language would be an advantage. Proficient in using standard office equipment and other relevant software.

This role offers a starting salary of £57,911.00 plus per annum, plus a non-performance related, guaranteed bonus equating to 1/12th of your annual salary.

The ITF offers a highly competitive final pension salary scheme, flexible working as well as the opportunity to work in a state of the art modern office building in central London. For further information on the staff benefits that we provide please see our website.

If this sounds interesting to you, please apply by sending your CV and covering letter by midnight, Sunday 28 June 2020. Interviews will take place week commencing second week of July 2020.  Please note, due to COVID-19 all interviews will take place online.

Justice Studio is a values driven consultancy entering an exciting new phase of development in our mission to reduce social inequality.We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled colleague to manage our expanding portfolio of work.If you are dynamic, driven, and passionate about social justice, then please apply.

You will be in an exciting new leadership role as our organisation grows, helping us to set up new programme management systems, pursue new opportunities, and manage and expand our portfolio of projects.  Your roles and responsibilities will have the potential to grow as we grow. You will be key in facilitating this growth. 

We are based in London and work both in the UK and across the world for governments, charitable and not-for-profit organisations, and social enterprises that are striving to promote global social equality.Our work for them spans strategy, research, policy and advocacy and demonstrates impact. Since our establishment in May 2011 we have undertaken over 75 social justice consultancy and research projects for a range of clients in over 30 countries.

Job title: Head of Programmes
Salary Band: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum, pro-rata, depending on experience 
Hours: 3-4 days a week. We are happy to be flexible for the right candidate. 
Job Location: Caledonian Road, London, N7
Reports to: Managing Director
Line managing responsibilities: Senior Researchers
Anticipated Start Date: July 2020           

Overview

The Head of Programmes is a key strategic and technical role. You are the linchpin of the organisation with responsibility for leading our varied range of social justice consultancy projects in the UK and internationally. You will source and establish relationships with key new clients and partners, excelling at representing Justice Studio to our clients.

Roles & Responsibilities

Business development:

• Formulate strategies, new directions, and techniques to grow the company, and utilise networks with clients, consultants, and counterparts to advance successful new business opportunities. 
• Lead market positioning for contractual business opportunities, and actively lead the development of Justice Studio’s track record in the social justice sector.
• Apply in-depth technical expertise to new business efforts, and Justice Studio’s knowledge base. 
• Design, lead and supervise proposals and other relevant technical assignments for projects in the UK and internationally, including management of proposal writing teams to ensure that members are delivering high-quality, winning proposals, within designated timeframes, whilst effectively coordinating workloads. 
• Cultivate partnerships with international firms/organisations as well as local, in-country partners.
• Contribute to overall business strategy, improvement and innovation.

Leading Programmes: 

• Lead Justice Studio’s approach to programme management. 
• Work with the team to design and improve Justice Studio’s programme management systems.
• Provide leadership and oversight of Justice Studio’s portfolio of projects and programmes in the UK and internationally. 
• Manage a team of staff and consultants based in the in the UK and remotely. 
• Provide management, quality and technical advisory support to project teams to ensure achievement of project outcomes in respect to time, quality and cost, and the management of projects risks. 
• Develop effective and collaborative working relationships with our key clients, Partners, sub-contractors and consultants to ensure all stakeholder expectations are incorporated into project management decisions. 
• Monitor programmatic financial performance including expenditure against budgets and forecasts, including staff costs, operating expenses and procurements. 
• Support and oversee contractual compliance in all areas, including the team’s adherence to contract and reporting requirements as well as any relevant in-country regulations.
• Liaise with programme subcontractors; issue and manage contracts, oversee budgets and invoices, and assess deliverables to ensure they meet Justice Studio’s high technical and quality standards.
• Write, in-put into, review and provide commentary on project technical work and project reports. 
• Oversee liaison and communication with Justice Studios’ associates, identifying and recruiting new associates with technical expertise who may be available for short and long term assignments.
• Delegate, supervise, and evaluate performances for Justice Studio staff and consultants, providing regular, constructive, and courageous performance feedback and taking prompt action to resolve performance issues. 

Safeguarding Lead:

• Actively embody Justice Studios values and ethics, fostering a workplace culture that is respectful, collaborative, trusting and open.
• Oversee and manage the reporting, recording and escalation of safeguarding risks within our projects, programmes and the organisation as a whole. 
• Be Justice Studio’s safeguarding focal point, providing oversight and recording of safeguarding issues and risks; training and building the capacity of our staff and consultants; keeping abreast of any relevant safeguarding legal and policy developments and updates.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree in relevant subject, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of technically relevant work in project and programme management in the consulting sector. 
• Understanding and fluency in programme administrative, accounting, and management systems with an ability to instigate systems. 
• Relevant experience of business development within the consulting sector including designing and leading tender submissions and bid teams.
• Interest in both the UK and international social justice contexts and projects.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. 
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. 
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage working relationships with clients, partners, and technical experts.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Fluency in English
• The right to work in the UK 

Desirable:

• Technical experience in one or more of the following fields: safeguarding; child and social protection; criminal justice; disability; gender, masculinities, and women’s rights; housing and homelessness; race and ethnic minority discrimination; older people and social care. 
• Experience managing projects for the Department for International Development (DFID) or other large UK government departments.
• Relevant staff supervisory experience.
• Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, or French. 

Theatre for a Change (TfaC) UK is currently recruiting a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) specialist to lead on the design and delivery of MEL systems and tools as part of the development of TfaC’s new Online Blended Learning Platform (OBLP).

The OBLP aims to provide online training and technical support to partner staff and facilitators in the use of TfaC’s methodology as part of TfaC’s New Partnerships Programme. The OBLP will be developed and piloted with partners in multiple countries worldwide over the next three years.

For more information, including how to apply, please see the attached Terms of Reference.

Application deadline: Tuesday 30th June 2020

Are you inspired by birds and nature and passionate about science? 

The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is seeking a new CEO to lead this vibrant organisation, champion its values and deliver its vision of ‘a world inspired by birds and informed by science’.

You will take overall responsibility for design and execution of the BTO strategic vision, building our thriving organisational culture, and providing leadership to our people and network of volunteers who deliver world-class science, engagement and communication.

We seek a CEO with a participative leadership style, capable of providing clear direction, being a confident advocate for the BTO vision and a first-class communicator.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in strategic leadership, the development of successful organisational culture and partnership-working, skills in communication to a wide range of audiences, and knowledge of science and wildlife conservation.

The Chief Executive is accountable to the Board for delivering the mission of BTO.  You will report to the Chair of the Board, Professor Jenny Gill, and be supported by department Directors and 130 committed and hard-working staff, based at our headquarters in Norfolk, our country offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Porzana in East Sussex.

The post of CEO of the BTO will become vacant on the retirement ofDr Andy Clements in December 2020.

‘This is an extremely exciting opportunity to lead a wonderful charity, in which skilled professionals and volunteers work together to deliver world-class science, outreach and impact. The BTO has a clear vision and goals, underpinned by the shared passion and commitment of staff, trustees, members and volunteers, and has been skilfully led by our exceptional outgoing CEO, Dr Andy Clements. The response of the BTO to the current pandemic has been agile and innovative, and the charity has continued to grow and develop during these unprecedented times. It is a pleasure and privilege to serve as Chair of BTO Board of Trustees, and I look forward to supporting the next CEO in helping the BTO continue to flourish’ (Professor Jenny Gill, Chair of BTO Board).

For further information about BTO and the role see the attached role description. 

MAKING AN APPLICATION

Your application should consist of a CV and covering letter responding to the following questions:

1. The BTO is reaching the end of the 2015-2020 strategy period. How would you approach the next strategy period? 500 words.

2. Think about a time when you were involved in the introduction of a new system or process. How did you bring people together to make it successful and resolve issues? 300 words.

3. Imagine you are talking to a potential donor. How would you explain the role of BTO? 200 words.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on Friday 5 June.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held remotely on Wednesday 8 July

Charity No. 216652 (E&W); SC039193 (Scotland)

Policy Advisor

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation with a thriving international community of over 50,000 members in over 100 countries. They are an internationally renowned publisher of high quality chemical science knowledge and the professional body for chemists in the UK, with a reputation as an influential champion for the chemical sciences.

Position: Policy Advisor
Location: London, Cambridge or Home-Based
Job type: Full Time or Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 28 - 35 hours per week
Salary: £40,828 - £45,363 (plus £4,041 allowances if based at their London office) per annum plus benefits
Benefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car / motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at work scheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office), Litmus reward gateway benefits and more.

Closing Date: 14 June 2020

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work on topical policy issues and commission cutting-edge policy research to connect the world of science and advance chemical knowledge for a better future.

As a Policy Advisor for their organisation you will manage commissioned research, analyse a range of evidence, manage relationships, develop and communicate policies. You will develop good relationships with like-minded organisations and decision-makers in governments and parliaments, working closely with colleagues in their organisation. You will work on some of the hottest topics such as SME growth, skills, chemistry and economic policy, future trade agreements and science funding post-COVID.

Our client's science policy activities cover issues that affect chemistry research and innovation and areas such as regulation and environment where it is crucial that policy is informed by scientific evidence.

About you:

They are looking for a policy advisor who understands how the UK Government, European Union and other key decision-makers develop policies affecting science and the practice of chemistry.

Our client will support your development and reward your contribution with competitive benefits, including excellent training, employee empowerment and the chance to make a positive difference to society.

Location could be negotiated around being home-based or based at either their Cambridge or London office, provided you can efficiently and frequently travel within the UK, mainly in London. The role will involve some weekend and evening work, with scope for flexible working (particularly around start and finish times and some home-working) to meet business needs.

If you are an excellent communicator who quickly grasps both the big picture and the detail of a range of science policy issues affecting chemistry and can respond to new problems by effectively collaborating with others to solve them, they would love to hear from you.

You may have experience of the following: Policy Advisor, Policy Adviser, Political Finance, Political Finance Regulation, Policy Officer, Regulatory Officer, Policy Executive, Policy Analyst, Public Affairs, Policy Research, Senior Policy Adviser, Project Management, etc.

Ref: 93129

Global Canopy is looking for a Part Time/Flexible Finance Sector Communications Lead to support sustainability and stop deforestation by leading the development and implementation of our Finance Sector communications and marketing strategy

Global Canopy

Global Canopy brings unprecedented transparency to the supply chains of commodities that drive the majority of deforestation worldwide – and to the trillions of dollars in investment and lending that finance them.

Our work with the finance sector

We produce powerful new data and insights for the finance sector and for other key players working towards a more sustainable financial system. We identify sustainability risks and opportunities for financial institutions, and assess their progress against global sustainability targets. 

What we do:

• We produce innovative and open data on finance sector impacts and dependencies on nature, supporting the business case for action and improving transparency and accountability for all.
• We enable leading financial institutions to identify and better manage deforestation and other natural capital risks in their loan and investment portfolios.
• We work directly and indirectly with investors and international and regional banks to better understand their data needs and to help them to integrate our tools and data into their decision-making processes.  
• We assess the policies and performance of key financial institutions against their sustainability targets, and produce reports on progress of the sector as a whole.

We collaborate with a range of public, private and civil society networks to promote policy development and drive the transition towards a more sustainable financial system.

The role: Finance sector communications lead

Drawing on our unique deforestation and natural capital data, and working closely with our finance and research teams, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of Global Canopy’s finance sector communications and marketing strategy.
• Lead on media engagement and management across the finance programme; identifying targets, building relationships and converting potential opportunities to raise awareness of our work and drive impact. 
• Develop key messages to ensure our unique data is understood and used by third parties to achieve change.
• Write and create content that maximises the reach of our data through innovative methods.
• Plan and implement effective communications around key external events.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and develop the finance programme’s network of influencers and decision-makers. 
• Work with the wider communications team to support Global Canopy’s mission. 
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of your work and key pieces of content.

About you

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter most:

Skills & Experience:

• Adept at developing communications strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and experience producing a range of media materials.
• Previous experience engaging financial sector media. 
• Understanding of environmental and sustainability issues. 
• Experience of working in multiple teams, with externals partners, and with a range of stakeholders. 

Behavioural competencies:

• Independent thinker with team orientation, who owns tasks and is accountable to colleagues.
• Effective communicator with emotional intelligence.
• Action-oriented and pragmatic problem solver.
• Able to work effectively to tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Strong university degree

We actively seek applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits

Salary :
Competitive

Nature of contract

Part time 3 days/week, We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Base

Home-based until Covid-19 restrictions lift. Then at least one day a week in Global Canopy’s office in central Oxford, with flexibility on which days and remote working.

Holidays

28 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to the maximum of 5 additional days for a full time member of staff. Pro rata to 60% for this 3 day/week role

Pension

Employer pension contribution of 5%.

Healthcare cashback plan

Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, massages, physio, chiropody and much more – for you and any children. 

Employee Assistance Programme

Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other

Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.

How to apply

Please read the full job-pack available to download from the Global Canopy website before you apply

To submit your application, send an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the  person specification. (Please no more than 2 sides  A4, mentioning where you first saw the role advertised).

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd June 2020 at 9am (UK time)

Interviews are provisionally planned for Tuesday 9th June.

Interviews will be conducted remotely via a video call.

Please note that COVID-19 will not impact the successful candidate’s start date. Global Canopy is working remotely until our Oxford office re-opens.

If you have any questions about the position, then please contact: Zuzka Majcova. The email address can be found on our website.

Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy which is available on our website.

Social and Behavioural Change Specialist

Salary: Competitive
Location: UK
Level: Technical

Deadline: 22/06/2020 23:59
Hours: 35.00
Benefits: National
Job Type: Indefinite

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Social and Behavioural Change Specialist to join our team in London.

As a member of Malaria Consortium’s Global Technical Team, the SBC Specialist will provide technical assistance and guidance to country and multi-country programmes by supporting establishment of standards and quality of Malaria Consortium’s demand generation and community engagement activities. The position holder will lead the design and implementation of demand creation work, including results measurements. An important aspect of the role is to build the organisational capacity in community engagement and behaviour change and provide thought leadership that helps to position the organisation as one that is grounded in the theory and practice of social determinants of health and behaviour change. They will lead, quality assure and contribute to implementation research related to SBCC, including the community dialogue approach.

They will lead formative research and other qualitative studies on SBC and community engagement. The position holder will contribute to the evidence base and support peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, conferences and presentations. In addition, the SBC Specialist will contribute to the improvement of approaches in demand generation. He/she will also initiate and carry out relevant capacity strengthening of our key stakeholders such as Ministries of Health, related to demand generation.

The successful candidate will have:

- A postgraduate degree or equivalent in a communications, marketing, public health or related field
- Significant experience in applying a range of behaviour change theories in the development sector or private sector
- Experience of measuring results of demand generation activities, for example value for money
- Demonstrable experience of working in demand generation programmes in the health sector
- Experience of providing technical support to project teams remotely and physically, while meeting high standards
- Experience of working with quality improvement approaches

If we receive high volumes of applications, we may close the position early, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

We need to keep beneficiaries safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice on our website.

To apply for the role of Social and Behavioural Change Specialist, please apply via the button shown. 

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Social and Behavioural Change Officer, Communications Officer, Behavioural Change Project Manager, or Communications Executive.

Policy Advisor - Climate Change and Sustainability

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation with a thriving international community of over 50,000 members in over 100 countries. They are an internationally renowned publisher of high quality chemical science knowledge and the professional body for chemists in the UK, with a reputation as an influential champion for the chemical sciences.

Position: Policy Advisor, Climate Change and Sustainability
Location: London, Cambridge or Home-Based
Job type: Full Time or Part Time, Contract
Hours: 28 - 35 hours per week
Salary: £40,828 - £45,363 (plus £4,041 allowances if based at their London office) per annum plus benefits
Benefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car / motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at work scheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office), Litmus reward gateway benefits and more.

Closing Date: 14 June 2020

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a climate change professional with an interest in science to make a difference in policy and organisational practice.

As a Policy Advisor for Climate Change and Sustainability for their organisation your role will be to influence the public policy decisions on climate change and sustainability most relevant to the chemical sciences. You will deliver parts of a project aiming to make sure we demonstrate good practice on environmental sustainability in their operations, so they can confidently be a thought leader in this area.

Our client's science policy activities cover issues that affect chemistry research and innovation and areas such as regulation and environment where it is crucial that policy is informed by scientific evidence.

About you:

They  are looking for someone with expertise and experience in climate change and sustainability policy and knowledge of how to make sure an organisation contributes to environmental sustainability. An understanding of the role the chemical sciences play in mitigating climate change and enabling more sustainable practices would be an advantage.

Our client will support your development and reward your contribution with competitive benefits, including excellent training, employee empowerment and the chance to make a positive difference to society.

Location could be negotiated around being home-based or based at either their Cambridge or London office, provided you can efficiently and frequently travel within the UK, mainly in London. The role will involve some weekend and evening work, with scope for flexible working (particularly around start and finish times and some home-working) to meet business needs.

If you are an excellent communicator who quickly grasps both the big picture and the detail of climate change and sustainability policy and can respond to new problems by effectively collaborating with others to solve them, they would love to hear from you.

You may have experience of the following: Policy Advisor, Policy Adviser, Political Finance, Political Finance Regulation, Policy Officer, Regulatory Officer, Policy Executive, Policy Analyst, Public Affairs, Policy Research, Senior Policy Adviser, Policy Manager, Project Management, Climate Change Officer, Climate Change Consultant, Climate Change Specialist, Sustainability Officer, Sustainability Consultant, Principal Consultant, Environment, Environmental Officer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Manager etc.

Ref: 93130