Are you a confident organiser and communicator who would like to use your skills to promote peer support and the power of lived experience to make a difference to NHS services in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey?  Do you have your own lived experience of mental health issues? Are you interested in using your lived experience to create better services?

We are looking for an enthusiastic project assistant to join The Enablement Partnership, an exciting project working alongside Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust delivering services by Inclusion Barnet, a leading lived experience charity, led by people with lived experience of disability and mental health issues. 

You will be involved in delivering The Enablement Partnership, working with Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust in a partnership which embeds peer working within the practices of the Trust, in training, recruiting and supporting peer workers, developing staff with lived experience and ensuring that the theory and practice of Enablement is communicable and acted upon. You will support the project in co-designing and co-producing process change at a Trust level to create lasting change in the NHS. Day to day, you will be supported to deliver training packages, promote the programme, create case studies that demonstrate the impact of the work, and assist with administration, relationship management and reports.

You will be a natural at juggling multiple priorities and well organised as a strong member of a small team. You will be able to adjust your communication style to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, from NHS managers to staff on the ground, to peers and service users.  You will have a strong understanding of the value of peer support and lived experience, and be able to advocate for it in delivering training and communications – reports, presentations, on and offline - with a range of stakeholders.

In return, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.

The contract is for a full time post for one year. The role is based in Colindale, with frequent travel within Barnet, Enfield and Haringey, but with some flexibility for homeworking days.  The role is totally home based during lockdown.

To apply, please submit your CV and a full cover letter explaining how you would use your lived experience of mental health to inform your work, as well as detailing your organisational, comms and project assistant experience.

We are currently recruiting for a a Psychological Wellbeing Services Manager who will be responsible for the day to day management of the Psychological Wellbeing Services we provide for children, young people and adults with mental health needs in Mid and North East Essex.

Together with the Service Operations Manager, you will ensure the Psychological Wellbeing Services are compliant with the principles, service aims and service objectives contained within the contracts.

Within the role you will also support the Chief Executive, Marketing and Fundraising Manager, Service Operations Manager and Clinical Lead in promoting the Psychological Wellbeing Services.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional individual with a demonstrable record of policy and research work, ideally within an asylum or immigration detention context.

You will be responsible for the delivery of our policy, research and parliamentary work.  As part of your role you will gather evidence from our casework and elsewhere to prepare briefings, papers and research reports about the harm caused by immigration detention to alert the Home Office, NHS England, medical professional bodies, parliamentarians, and the courts to ongoing issues.

Influenced by our robust and unique evidence base, our credibility and effectiveness, as well as the expertise of our staff and volunteers, Medical Justice enjoys excellent collaboration with lawyers, other NGO’s in the field, medical professionals and parliamentarians.  Medical Justice is the only NGO consulted by NHS England on its Service Specifications for healthcare provision in Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs).  In 2019 Medical Justice became the secretariat for the newly formed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Immigration Detention.  In 2020 Medical Justice was granted Core Participant status in the Brook House IRC Public Inquiry which provides what is probably the best prospect there has ever been to expose ongoing systemic failures in immigration detention.

Working closely with the Director and the Casework Manager, and line managing the Parliamentary and Research Analyst, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring Medical Justice has the greatest possible impact on immigration detention policy and practice.

Though the full-time Policy, Research & Parliamentary Manager post is very much preferred, Medical Justice might alternatively consider a combination of a 3 day a week Policy Manager post plus a 2 or 3 day a week Researcher post – if you would be interested in either of those part-time roles, please express your interest as soon as possible.

Medical Justice is keen to look beyond the traditional review of your qualifications and work experience to what relevant knowledge and skills you may have acquired through your life experience. 

St Werburghs Community Association is in the final year of its current four year Business Plan. We are now working on organisational development, which includes Digital Project (commissioning of a new booking and service monitoring software), Strategy and Board Development, Marketing and Digital Inclusion Plan, Finance and HR training, as well as Team Building activities.

With current challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, such as loss of trading income and continuous demands on services we are looking for an experienced Strategy, Evaluation and Fundraising Associate to work with the Centre Team and Board of Trustees to complete an evaluation of existing work and plan for the imminent future assuring the Centre’s sustainability. The work will also include writing and submitting funding bids to ensure continuation of SWCA’s core services and further development of the organisation going into the next Business Plan period 2021-2025.

Applicants should be available for a period of 30 days between February and July 2021 to support the organisation. The timeframe greatly depends on the grants proposals and deadlines. All preparation, strategy sessions with the Board and evaluation of services will need to happen before the end of March 2021, with fundraising focus from April to July 2021.

About St Werburghs Community Association

Established in 1971, St Werburghs Community Association aims to manage the Community Centre building, develop its services and ensure it meets the demands, and needs, of local people. In 1999 the Association took over the management of the Centre from the local authority and completed Asset Transfer and an over £1m Capital Project in 2010, which resulted in construction of a four-room eco-friendly annexe, doubling up on the lettable spaces and making the main Victorian building more energy efficient and fully accessible. The Centre is one of Bristol’s busiest, most loved and inclusive community buildings.

In the last 10 years the Centre has grown from strength to strength, developing the facilities, which now include six large multipurpose rooms available to hire on hourly basis, a catering kitchen, seven office spaces, an outdoor seating, growing and play area, an Open Access Computer lab, a café and a central Reception from which SWCA delivers a range of Signposting and Advice services. Services we offer to meet community needs includes weekly cooking and gardening courses, one to one computer support, employability support/advice, Tai Chi, stay and play and much more. Most recently due to Covid-19 we have a telephone befriending service, food bank and a community outreach programme. There are volunteering opportunities to build skills and promote inclusion, we support local people in taking actions on issues which matter to them and link people to the support they need enabling them to achieve their goals. The Centre is available for private, social and business hire.

As a membership organisation, we have 200 active member groups who use the Centre for faith and cultural activities, training and education, exercise, dance and hobbies, as well as personal development and voluntary and charitable sector members, who work with local people.

Role and responsibilities

The Strategy, Fundraising and Evaluation Associate will support SWCA in building a sustainable financial, business, engagement and development plan. Experience in organisational development, finance, fundraising, business evaluation and strategy are key to this role. Plus excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills; good knowledge of the community business and voluntary sectors and a sound understanding of the different protected groups, of social and community inclusion.

Specific responsibilities include:

• taking part in a half a day induction to familiarise yourself with the organisation

• facilitation and drawing on learning (Business Plan) from two to four sessions with the Board of

  Trustees, and Management Team to include:

  1. exploring our development trust status,

  2. forming meaningful alliances with other organisations,

  3. improving engagement with local residents,

  4. communications with groups,

  5. partnership working with other organisations and

  6. evaluation summary of community response/action.

• analysis of income streams and scenarios in liaison with Finance Manager(trading vs grants).

• looking at possible different membership structures: individual members, community member groups

  and associate members, also young members.

• evaluation of current service provision work in liaison with the Centre operational teams.

• creating a 3-page document / web content describing SWCA, its vision, aims and objectives based on the evaluation of services in liaison with the Digital Communications and Marketing Officer.

• fundraising in liaison with the Centre Director and Finance Manager to include writing and submitting bids, working to deadlines and in line with our fundraising strategy.

Person specification

Essential

Business and strategic planning. 

Ability to engage, communicate with and work with trustees, staff and partners at all levels.

Ability to evaluate and assess an organisation’s activities and performance and recommend detailed next steps.

Fundraising and bid writing to trusts and ufoundations.

The ability to read financial accounts and financial uprojections/ budgets.

Proficiency with IT and computer-based  information systems.

Ability to work independently. 

Excellent analytical, written and verbal ucommunication skills.

Commitment to equal opportunities and ability to exercise this in practice.

Sound understanding of the community business and voluntary based sectors.

Desirable

Understanding of membership organisations.

Knowledge of governance models, legal frameworks, and best practice in accountability and reporting. 

Deadline

Noon 22nd January 2021

Application process

For further information or informal conversation please contact the Centre Director, Goska Ong.

Applicants will be contacted by 26th January and contracts for successful applicants will be agreed by 29th January 2021. Successful applicant will attend a paid induction/meeting with staff and trustees week commencing 1st February 2021 TBA.

This post is supported by Power to Change Business Development Support Grant.

Wiltshire Citizens Advice is part of the network which delivers the Help to  Claim Service which offers end-to-end support to help people make a new Universal Credit claim and be ready for when their first payment arrives.

As part of this, there is a national network  of Best Practice Leads, to gather and share learning about how Universal Credit and the Help to Claim service is performing, develop relationships with relevant local stakeholders and share ideas and best practice. 

The role will work across a Jobcentre Plus district in Dorset, Hampshire, WIltshire and the Isle of Wight area to improve people’s experience of Universal Credit and Universal Support as well as feed into the wider Best Practice Lead network and work of national Citizens Advice.

You can be based anywhere in the region but must have the ability to travel to Wiltshire approximately 1 day per week. 

Ambitious College is London's only registered Specialist College dedicated to educating and training young people with a primary diagnosis of autism aged 16-25. The college is currently based on two permanent campuses co-located and in partnership with mainstream further education colleges.

Ambitious College is an award winning, Ofsted “Good” day college. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our person-centred educational approach ensures we focus on the individual learners requirements at all times. We are proud to be an inclusive college with a diverse co-hort that values difference.

If you are ambitious about making the ordinary possible for young adults with autism, can inspire, lead and innovate we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Deputy Head who has:

• High expectations of our learners achieving their goals and aspirations, along with a commitment to providing education that promotes excellent progress and improves life chances, ‘making the ordinary possible'.
• Experience of successfully leading and managing a transdisciplinary team to ensure young adults are prepared for adulthood.
• Experience of working in a culture of change.
• Extensive teaching experience with young adults with complex special education needs.
• Experience of ensuring the objectives outlined in the service development plan are realised through a regular cycle of development planning, implementation, review and evaluation.
• Experience of leading, managing and supporting the development of colleagues through coaching or mentoring.

What we offer:

• Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
• As a growing organisation there is opportunity to progress your career.
• Competitive annual salary paid over 52 weeks.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes and learning programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to physiotherapy.
• On-site parking. 

The position will require regular travel to both college sites.

Role Closes: Sunday 31st January 2021

Applicants informed of outcome: W/C 1st February 2021

First stage interviews: Thursday 11th February 2021

Second Stage Interview: W/C 15th February 2021

Start date: As soon as possible.

To find out more about this position please find attached the recruitment pack entailing the role details. For an informal discussion regarding this exciting senior leadership role, please follow the link to our website. 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

WHO WE ARE

City Hearts was founded in 2005, beginning with a single home to help women with life controlling issues, shortly after we welcomed our first survivor of modern slavery. Since then, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support women with life controlling issues. Our work has since expanded to address the cycle of crime, by offering support programmes to those who commit, as well as those who are victims of criminality. We are passionate about restoring the lives of those we support, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

ROLE SUMMARY

How this role fits into the vision and objectives of City Hearts

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Equality and Diversity Officer within City Hearts. Reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources, the role of this individual would be to champion and embed equality and diversity practices, and to help foster an inclusive culture that represents the charities values. The individual would also work closely with Senior Management to develop initiatives to promote diversity, and play an essential role in in shaping and enhancing policies and operational plans in relation to both staff and service delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To raise awareness and understanding of equality and diversity amongst staff, clients and stakeholders, interacting with people at all levels and from a range of backgrounds

• To research, apply and promote change, sharing best practice and promoting diversity initiatives.

• To promote allyship through employee diversity initiatives and events

• To assess the charity's needs and promote charity cohesion

• To work with the Head of Human Resources on ensuring compliance with and promotion of anti-discriminatory legislation in order to ensure the charity meets statutory requirements

• To work with Senior Management to write, implement and review policy and procedures at a strategic  level, with a particular focus on, but not limited to; The Safer Recruitment Policy and Procedures, Anti-Racism Policy, Equality and Diversity Policy, Grievance and Disciplinary Policies, and developing factsheets

• To be responsible for preparing and delivering Equality & Diversity Training, presentations and workshops to staff and other stakeholders

• To liaise with the Head of HR to identify and arrange external delivery of Equality and Diversity training, as and when appropriate

• To provide advice, guidance and support to staff at all levels on issues relating to equality and diversity.

• To work in partnership with the Head of HR to develop recruitment processes to maintain and encourage equal opportunities across recruitment, including internal promotional opportunities.

• To input into the appointment of all staff, including managers, through the development of assessment methods relating to equality and diversity.

• To regular attend and input into Senior Management strategic meetings

• To promote and carry out change within the charity and wider community

• To monitor data and gather feedback of a quantitative and qualitative nature, including via surveys or staff focus groups

• To develop an annual report on diversity statistics within the charity and formulate recommendations for improvement

• To input into concerns or grievances related to incidents of discrimination

• To be available as a point of contact for employees wanting to raise a query, provide feedback or raise a concern in relation to equality and diversity

• To investigate incidents alongside HR, particularly in relation to matters of discrimination

City Hearts is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our organisation. Therefore, it's important to us that this is reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.  We particularly welcome and encourage applications where we are under-represented in our workforce, particularly at management level. Currently, this includes people with disability, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

We are looking for a self motivated and organised Administrator helping to provide a professional service to Life Centre clients and staff, working primarily in the Crawley area. 

Possessing excellent IT and organisational skills, you will be responsible for the smooth running of our Client support, taking care of not just clients but all administration that comes with that. The successful applicant will need to have good organisational/people skills and the ability to multi-task.

Life Centre is a Christian Charity providing counselling services to survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of successful creative digital engagement, including managing social media tools and in the production of marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite and e-marketing platforms. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication and implementation skills, who will enjoy the challenge of working in a growing team at a time of transition. This role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and concern for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

The Communications Team sits within the External Engagement Department, ensuring a high level of content, quality, style and messaging for all the internal and external communications of SAT-7 UK. It manages all editorial and publication processes and a range of themed communications and campaigns to external channels, including digital, news, public relations and media. It also acts as a hub, developing and profiling resources and materials for all teams. The teams work together on various projects and activities to ensure that every aspect of the strategy is connected and delivers a coherent public brand, maximising every potential opportunity for engagement, influence and income.

The Digital Content & Communications Officer (DCCO) reports to the Communications Manager and has overall responsibility for digital content creation, digital marketing and social media.

• CONTENT: Create and deliver engaging and inspiring rich media content across a range of digital channels, including web, email, social media and other digital marketing platforms. 
• EMAILS: Work with colleagues in the Communications Team and across the organisation to build, test and send responsive email templates for all SAT-7 UK’s email requirements (meeting SAT-7’s brand guidelines and conforming to industry standards). Use Email marketing tool DotDigital to develop automated communications that strengthen supporter engagement and convert recipients into committed donors.
• SOCIAL MEDIA: Develop the strategy for and oversee all social media platforms, including reviewing insights and analytics for different platforms. Work closely with other team members to deliver strong social media content and engagement across various platforms, chiefly Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• MARKETING: Oversee digital marketing of SAT-7 resources and campaigns through social media advertising, external agencies and other channels as required, to engage more deeply with existing supporters and donors, acquire new supporters and to raise funds for SAT-7 UK.
• WEBSITE: Support the Digital Communications Officer in developing and updating SAT-7’s website as an inspiring platform to raise profile, income and engagement.

To apply you must submit your CV, Cover letter and application form

Please note that applications are welcome before the closing date and we may call for interviews and appoint earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

An exciting opportunity to manage and take responsibility for advocacy services in Wiltshire.

As Team Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of advocacy service contracts and projects which work with vulnerable adults. SWAN’s current Wiltshire services include the Living Well Advocacy Service and the Community Money Advice South Wiltshire project. 

This non-profit organisation is looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm, experience of managing teams, a passion for delivering excellent services and a commitment to the belief that everyone has a right to be heard, have choice and control and to be safe from harm and to live the life they choose.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge:

• Experience of providing or managing services for vulnerable people
• Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience of managing remote and diverse teams of staff and volunteers
• Mid-level experience of supervising people and resources
• Knowledge of community money advice services is desirable

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable charity, then please do not hesitate in applying with your CV and a cover letter which explains why you would like the position and how you fulfil the person specification in the job description. Your application will not be considered unless you have included your cover letter.

This position is home-based.

Applications close on Monday 15 February 2021

Applicants with a BME background and people with disabilities are welcome.

Interviews on Wednesday 24 February 2021.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions the recruitment process will be completed virtually over Skype/Microsoft Teams and this will consist of a short presentation and interview.  When making your application please state if you would need any technology support for this.

Fundraising & Engagement Assistant

(Full-time, permanent)

£27,648.03 rising on an annual incremental basis. War on Want also offers

a 6% contributory pension scheme

Based in London office or home based depending on Covid-19 restrictions

War on Want is a dynamic, radical organisation that runs hard-hitting campaigns against the root causes of poverty and human rights violation. We work in partnership and active solidarity with grassroots groups around the world, as part of the movement for global justice.

We are seeking a Fundraising & Engagement Assistant to provide support across the Income and Engagement team and help to boost our activities. The successful candidate will work across a range of exciting new projects, and support the roll out of new systems for supporter engagement and data management. The Assistant will take on leadership of crucial day to day supporter care and supporter data management processes; help us to research and approach new potential major funders; and have the opportunity to contribute to the management of War on Want’s external communications activities and social media channels.

This an opportunity for a committed non-profit professional early in their career to gain experience of a wide range of fundraising and communications functions in the context of an international human rights organisation. The post-holder will have significant opportunities for professional development, and will play a vital role in driving forward War on Want’s work for human rights around the world.

Application deadline:  12 noon, Friday 12 February 2021

Date for interviews:  Expected w/c 22nd Feb, but applications will be reviewed on rolling basis

War on Want welcomes applications from all members of the community. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.  We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.

All posts at the WEA will support the vision for "A better world - equal, democratic and just; through adult education the WEA challenges and inspires individuals, communities and society.”

To plan, prepare and teach online (initially) courses for adults within the WEA programme of work, as agreed with the appropriate Education Coordinator. To carry out the administrative tasks required in each programme area. To provide appropriate student feedback and support and educational advice and information where necessary, and to create an appropriate and welcoming atmosphere for students.

You will initially be required to deliver level 1 Introduction to Early Years Settings. There are likely to be other courses in the future.

As a Sessional Tutor you are required to carry out the following duties in the context of the WEA’s policies and practices, particularly Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and Data Protection, and those of any host organisations, including informing students of their obligations:

1. Plan, deliver (online using Zoom) and report on your course, using methods and materials appropriate to the student group and course content. A scheme of work, course outline and lesson plans should be used for this and made available to the Education Coordinator, class visitor or inspector when required;
2. Prepare/adapt appropriate teaching materials on Canvas (the WEA’s virtual learning environment)  (N.B Preparation time is implicit in calculations of tutor remuneration) - Training on our virtual learning platform will be provided;
3. Identify/assess the needs of students and if necessary adapt course content and delivery style to meet these needs. Where a course is inappropriate for a student direct them to another course or provider. Deal appropriately with individual student support needs, using the appropriate forms and recording the required evidence as per the guidelines provided. Advice or assistance can be provided by the Education Coordinator, Education Support Assistant or the Tutor Support Team in the relevant Support Centre;
4. Comply with the WEA policy on Equality and Diversity so that all students are treated with respect and dignity in an environment in which a diversity of backgrounds and experience is valued. Deal with any harassment or discrimination issues that arise;
5. Discuss Learning Outcomes or Moderation Requirements with students as the course proceeds;
6. Enable your students to participate in the WEA by affording time for distribution of any relevant notices or information, and ensuring they know about the organisation and how they can become a voluntary member;
7. Liaise with Branch/Centre Head/Caretaker to be aware of venue, resources and administration, including procedures in case of fire and other health and safety issues;
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of learning. Assess students’ work. Keep records of students’ progress and ensure students are given feedback on their progress;
9. Offer advice on further learning and progression opportunities to students as required;
10. Ensure that all required paperwork, including enrolment forms, learning outcomes forms, Tell Us About It! forms, awarding body paperwork and other registration forms and course registers, including the Tutor’s Report and Claim Forms are returned to the relevant Support Centre, within two weeks of the end of the course (It is vital for funding purposes that these documents are received promptly) - The tutor will collate this information on Canvas.
11. Undertake continuing professional development required to maintain your professional status. Attend relevant induction and training meetings as required by the WEA. It is essential that you attend at least one briefing event per year;
12. Where appropriate, attend moderation meetings;
13. Maintain contact with your Education Coordinator, and inform her/him immediately of any changes, cancellations, or other significant problems. In an emergency, please contact the Tutor Support Team in the relevant Support Centre. Maintain contact and liaise with Branch or Partner organisation, where appropriate;
14. Represent the WEA throughout the course;
15. Any other duty, which, from time to time, may reasonably be required to meet the needs of the WEA and the funders and is within the remit of this post.

The successful candidate must have occupational knowledge of childcare, a level 5 Childcare qualification and level 5 Teaching qualification.

The successful candidate must be IT literate and will have some experience of teaching online. Training will be given in teaching using Zoom and Canvas which are the platforms used by the WEA.

Coaching Lead

Hours: full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary band: £27,742 - £30,451

Responsible to: Head of Services

Location: Chorley, with extensive travel across Lancashire

Do you feel passionately about leading pioneering programmes of work across the third sector?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Coaching Lead to join our team. This role builds on our proven track record of reaching people across the county to help them overcome barriers to mental wellbeing.

You will have overall responsibility for the development, delivery and evaluation of several projects that support people back into education, employment and training. Two multi-partner projects, Age of Opportunity and Changing Futures, are funded by The European Social Fund and matched by The National Lottery Community Fund through the Building Better Opportunities Programme for Lancashire.

A central aspect of the role is to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver against project targets. The role involves a significant amount of data collection and evaluation along with reporting to commissioners. The role has line management responsibility for a team of coaches.

To be successful, you will have experience:

• In a coaching role with knowledge of supporting people back into education, employment and training
• Implementing and managing programmes of contracted work
• Leading and supporting teams across a dispersed area
• Working in collaboration with partners to deliver an effective and quality service

We are looking for an experienced, driven and organised individual who has the right skills and knowledge to lead and develop this area of work.  

Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly candidates with a lived experience of mental health conditions who fulfil all the criteria within the person specification.

Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Deadline for applications: 9am on 1 February 2021

Interviews: will be held on 10 and 11 February via Zoom

Request for Expressions of Interest:

Consultant for Tusambilile Chapamo Project, Zambia

Sightsavers is seeking to recruit a national consultant to support a European Union funded inclusive education project in Chinsali zone, Muchinga Province, Zambia.

Context

Sightsavers is a disability-focused UK-based international non-governmental organisation working in the fields of health, education and social inclusion. The Tusambilile Chapamo Project will ensure children with disabilities have increased access to a continuum of quality, inclusive education. It will be implemented in in the 18 demonstration centres of learning – two Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) centres, nine primary schools, three community schools, three secondary schools, and one youth resource centre.

Areas of responsibility

The consultant will be expected to contribute to the successful implementation of the project. Working with Sightsavers Country Office, Zambia and UK based technical staff, the consultant will develop a workplan identifying ways they can contribute to the following areas of activity:

• General project management support as stipulated by Country Director (CD) and Global Technical Leads (GTLs).
• Technical support on issues pertaining to inclusive education and disability.
• Support in the production of donor reports and other project documentation.
• Working with Zambia Country Office and local education stakeholders,  design and develop social behaviour change (SBC) materials for teachers and other stakeholders
• The design and delivery of trainings
• Participation in project meetings, including quarterly programme review and oversight (PRO) meetings 

Deliverables

1. Completion of an annual workplan (2021-2022)  
2. Contributions to project outputs: donor reports, SBC materials etc.
3. Other necessary documentation.

Consultant specifications

Essential

1. Fluency in English
2. Proactivity and adaptability
3. Good team player
4. Ability to work independently with minimal external supervision
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and high levels of cultural sensitivity
6. Excellent IT skills (including familiarity with Word) 
7. Expertise and experience in inclusive education
8. Report-writing expertise, including the ability to write succinctly, relevantly and clearly
9. Commitment to person-centred, context-sensitive, participatory international development

Desirable

1. Experience working in Zambia
2. Experience working with children with disabilities
3. Experience working with health and education systems

This is a highly varied and involved piece of work and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. For further information please refer to the Terms of Reference.

Timeframe

The successful candidate will be offered a one-year consultancy contract, renewable annually over the course of the four-year project.

The consultancy will be part time – 20% per year (52 days) per annum.

Terms and conditions will be finalised after discussions with the consultant.

How to express your interest:

To express your interest to undertake this assignment, please complete our Expression of Interest Form and Budget Template available as you complete the application.  

As an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Level 3 employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: Midnight (UK time) 7 February 2021