Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in-person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

The Witness and Consumer Service provide telephone advice/support and/or face to face support across England and Wales. We are looking for an individual to fulfill the role of Business Analyst / Project Development Officer for the two services.

This role provides the business analysis and project development support on the ongoing improvement of the two services. You’ll work with the Project Development Manager and the operations managers to identify problems in each of the services and design user-centred solutions. You’ll then support with delivering those solutions, gaining buy-in from decision makers and stakeholders. You might also be involved in investigating funder priorities and developing service improvements to support the securing of future funding.

You don’t need to be an experienced Business Analyst for this role. 

We’re looking for someone who has exceptional communications skills, with experience in confidently facilitating workshops and/or meetings with stakeholders, particularly where they have conflicting priorities. You’ll be adept at building effective working relationships with stakeholders, and you’ll have experience of investigating service problems using, for example, stakeholder interviews, data analysis and desk-based research. You’ll be forward-thinking, anticipating potential business problems before they arise, and you’ll be able to see the bigger picture and understand how different business areas fit together. You’ll be comfortable managing your own workload and identifying and proposing opportunities for improvement

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Community Development Manager 

Part time 3 days a week, working hours to be negotiated

12-month Fixed Term Contract, with possibility of extension

Salary: £28,000 Full time equivalent

(£16,800 pro-rated) + 3% pension contribution

Home-based with regular meetings across London

Closing Date: Sunday 21 June 2020

At We Are Family Adoption (WAF), we are on a mission to ensure adoptive parents are part of peer-to-peer communities, offering each other mutual support through the highs and lows of parenting.

This is an exciting time for our organisation. We have ambitious plans to expand our membership and volunteer numbers, provide more of our existing services for more parents, design new services and raise income to support our organisation.

We are now recruiting a Community Development Manager to work with existing and new WAF volunteer-led groups to plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate our services. Join us and you will support local groups in practical ways and build a strong volunteering programme. You will achieve this by inspiring and coaching local volunteer teams to follow best practice as well as help them develop partnerships in their local settings. You will ensure our local activities and events, as well as our online community services, are resourced and deliver the greatest impact for members too.

You will also oversee ongoing compliance with legislation and policy, organise and manage inductions, create and deliver volunteer training and toolkit materials as well as maintain volunteer records. Important will be the ability to share learning, implement technology solutions and identify new service offerings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised ‘self-starting’ individual with experience of working with user-run communities in a volunteer-involving environment. Skilled in supporting volunteer led projects, you will be used to developing and maintaining policies and procedures for volunteers. Critically, you will be adept at collecting, analysing and using data to drive and improve services.

You will be energetic and proactive, as well as comfortable using your strong communication skills to engage and build a rapport with members and volunteers. Able to motivate teams and individuals, you will be results focused and comfortable prioritising projects and working on own initiative.

If the opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly growing new charity appeals to you as someone able to make a valuable contribution, please send your CV and a covering e-mail setting out why you would like to join us and how you meet the requirements set out above to us via the link no later than the closing date.

WAF is a diverse organisation whose members come from all of the different communities within the London area.  We seek to reflect this diversity in our organisation and therefore welcome applications from all candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.

Position Description

Starting Salary: £35,002 - £36,479 per annum

Job Profile

The International Programme Funding Officer (IPFO) works closely with programme and funding colleagues to develop high-quality programmes and projects that enable CAFOD and its partners to maximise income from institutional donors. Through this work s/he helps extend the reach and impact of CAFOD’s programmes in delivering positive and lasting change for some of the world’s poorest communities.

The IPFO is based within the International Programme Funding Unit (IPFU). S/he leads on establishing, maintaining and strengthening relationships with key global and/or UK-based donors; developing and driving donor funding engagement strategies; leading on proposal development and contract management; identifying new funding opportunities and fostering innovation and shared learning among colleagues and partners, including through the programme funding Community of Practice.

Donor lead responsibilities are a component of this role; the post-holder will hold and develop expertise on a portfolio of allocated donors. These will be reviewed regularly, although at present are likely to include Government donors (such as US Government, Dutch Government, Nordic Governments, etc), and Island donors (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man). S/he works with IPFU and funding colleagues within the International Development and Emergency Response Groups, as well as with programme staff, thematic advisers and colleagues in the Finance,  Fundraising and Advocacy and Education Groups, to help build CAFOD’s reputation and grow income across an agreed donor portfolio. The post-holder is expected to undertake some international travel to support overseas teams and partners with proposal development and contract management activities, most likely within African regions, as well as to meet with key donors and/or collaborate with INGOs and sister agencies within the Caritas Internationalis confederation.

The post-holder reports to the International Programme Funding Manager. S/he is not a budget holder but may carry out some supervision tasks for other staff members, consultants or volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

Donor engagement, proposal development and contract management (50%)

• Act as CAFOD’s donor lead for allocated donors (see above). In collaboration with programme and funding colleagues and in line with CAFOD’s Institutional Funding Strategy, support the development and coordination of donor funding engagement strategies and drive their implementation across CAFOD with other key stakeholders. This includes coordinating internal  project selection processes.

• Support or lead on corporate, regional or multi-country programme funding opportunities, including proposal development.

• Represent CAFOD externally with agreed priority donors, leading on strategic relationship management in liaison with programme and funding colleagues; this includes attending relevant external fora and leading on the management and review of donor registration processes and/or framework agreements where required.

• Support colleagues to develop high quality programmes and projects by providing donor-specific technical and compliance advice, working collaboratively to increase the quality of funding bids and contract management.

• Where appropriate, lead on the preparation and submission of reports and on contract management, including the preparation, review and timely submission of financial and narrative reports and facilitating external evaluations.

• Work closely with Finance, the International Operations team, and other colleagues to ensure CAFOD’s business systems and processes satisfy specific donor requirements, including on financial and supply chain management, document retention, audit, transparency and accountability.

Support to regional / country programme teams (20%)

• When required, participate in responses to surge requests from International Development or Emergency Response Groups; this may include temporary changes to contract portfolios and work-plan priorities.

• When required , undertake overseas trips to support country programmes in receipt of institutional funding or the subject of institutional funding applications.

Shared learning, new opportunities and innovation (15%)

• Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with allocated donors, carrying out research, proactively disseminating information on new funding opportunities and sharing donor updates with other programme and funding colleagues.

• Keep abreast of evolving donor-specific and thematic or sector-wide policies and trends by representing CAFOD externally in agreed external networks and groups, and through professional contacts within the sector; when required, represent CAFOD on working groups and share and disseminate learning through the programme funding Community of Practice.

• Lead on the periodic review of donor feedback and trends, particularly those relating allocated priority donors, where appropriate preparing learning documents and presentations for dissemination and sharing with other colleagues and partners.

• Support colleagues in programme teams to strengthen CAFOD’s and partner’s institutional funding capacities, e.g. on proposal writing, programme development, monitoring & evaluation, and ensure learning on this is captured and shared across the international programme, including through the programme funding Community of Practice.

• Collaborate in the development and implementation of the Institutional Funding policies, procedures and ways of working as an active member of CAFOD’s programme funding Community of Practice.

Strategy, planning, monitoring & reporting (15%)

• Contribute to the implementation of CAFOD’s Institutional Funding strategy, ensuring alignment with donor funding engagement strategies and responding to evolving donor trends.

• In collaboration with IPFU colleagues and those in programme teams, contribute to the annual planning process providing donor-specific data and analysis for annual income projections, cost recovery targets and country resource development plans, and contribute to country funding context analyses as part of CSP development.

• Effectively use CAFOD’s institutional funding information systems  to ensure project information and documentation is up-to-date and accessible.

• Support the IPFU team with monitoring the performance of IF contracts and by contributing to quarterly and annual team and consolidated Institutional Funding reports; where necessary support the consolidation of IF data from international programme group colleagues during annual planning and reporting, particularly for allocated priority donors.

• Communicate with other teams within CAFOD to ensure institutionally funded programme are well understood, and that information is available for fundraising and communication needs. This may involve participation in sessions/events with supporters, internal working groups etc, as agreed with the relevant manager.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children and young people and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children, seeing these interests as paramount. 

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Understanding our context

A Understanding Catholic identity;  Commitment to and understanding of the role of the Catholic Church in development 

B Understanding CAFOD;  Shares and supports CAFOD’s values; able to communicate the differences in mission and approach between CAFOD and other agencies 

C Understanding international development;  Solid understanding of key issues in development funding across a diverse range of development, advocacy and humanitarian settings

Working together

D Managing ourselves;  Recognises what needs to be done and takes action to achieve results; shares knowledge and expertise with colleagues; open to challenge and able to adopt and adapt new ideas and concepts in a short timescale; shows drive and initiative.

E Working with others; Provides guidance and support to colleagues working towards shared outcomes and targets; builds and maintains collaborative relationships at all levels of the organisation to negotiate and ensure effective and mutually acceptable results; ability to influence others without direct authority, including at a distance

F Communicating;  Presents complex issues simply and clearly; delivers convincing proposals and reports internally and externally; shares knowledge and information across the organisation 

G Looking outwards;  Keeps abreast of developments in sector; builds co-operative, professional relationships with donors, partners, supporters, etc.

Making change happen

H Managing resources; Monitors budgets and spend in line with funding requirements; uses information systems and processes to ensure work is recorded and reported efficiently; offers ideas to improve monitoring, reporting and learning processes; finds ways to achieve more with the available resources.

I Achieving results; Makes clear what has to be achieved by colleagues and ready to help them get things done; identifies and develops better processes and ways of working to achieve results; anticipates risks and takes active steps to mitigate them

J Managing our performance;  Negotiates and monitors standards of performance across diverse settings through task management structures; takes timely action on performance issues; tackles problems or conflict in a balanced way; demonstrates high standards and attention to detail in all work.

K Taking the lead;  Provides a clear sense of direction and purpose for colleagues; builds close working relationships with leaders across the organisation; acts quickly to deal with emerging challenges; motivates others to get things done, takes a lead in identifying solutions and making change happen.

Job-specific competencies

I. Project and process management experience, including planning, M&E skills and familiarity with programme cycle management tools and methods.

II. Significant experience of working cross-organisationally - preferably including decentralised settings, with demonstrable ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally – including with senior managers.

III. Solid track record developing successful proposals and high quality reports for institutional donors – including on multi-sector/-country programmes.

IV. Willingness and ability to travel overseas for periods of 1-3 weeks up to 4 times a year.

Desirable

V. Experience of working on a broad range of development issues, including in programming, M&E or technical support/advisory roles.

VI. Experience of partnership-based development work overseas.

VII. Proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese.

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

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

Three Cs stands for 'Control and Choice in the Community' for people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health challenges. We support people to have control over and choice about their lives, and to contribute to the community as equal citizens.

As Area Development Manager you will be a member of Three Cs Executive Management Team, and will report to the Director of Services. You will be responsible for leading the development of Three Cs services north of the River Thames, and provide line management support to managers of current and new services in Hackney, Newham and Redbridge. You will promote Three Cs and pursue new business opportunities in existing and new markets, and will work with the rest of Three Cs Executive and wider management team to win new business. You will have a lead in the transformation and improvement of services, and embedding new services into Three Cs so that they reflect our vision, mission, values and culture.

If you have a wealth of experience within this industry and are excited about working at a senior level in a values-based organisation, this may well be the job for you.

The closing date for this role is 27th May 2020.

Area Development Manager | Care | Leadership | Senior Management | Development | Business Development | Operations | Mentoring | Coaching | Client Relationship | Compliance | Legislation | Service Improvement

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Essential Skills

• Management experience and someone who is passionate about developing and delivering truly person-centred services.
• Ability to work with managers to support them to lead and develop highly effective teams.
• Strong understanding of legislation, policy, practice and compliance.
• Ability to build strong relationships and partnerships.

About Company

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview for this post.

This role will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Three Cs is a Disability Confident employer and has Investors in People Silver.

Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. We’re always on the hunt for curious, passionate, and innovative thinkers to join our team, to help us do what we do better. If that’s you, please read on.

Smile Train is an international charity headquartered in New York. Our mission is to transform the life of every person impacted by cleft lip and palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide free life-changing comprehensive cleft treatment to our beneficiaries. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries to date and we’re just getting started. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.

We are looking for a Development Manager to join our UK Team. This person will be responsible for all aspects of major gift fundraising, cultivating and managing relationships with individual major donors, trusts and foundations and legacy prospects. Working closely and with the support of UK Fundraising Director, the Development Manager will set and achieve annual fundraising goals. 

The Development Manager will report to the Director of Fundraising, UK. This is a full-time staff position based at our office in London, starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

Core responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate relationships with major individual donors
• Develop and manage relationships with trusts and foundations
• Organize and manage all aspects of UK donor fundraising and cultivation/stewardship events
• Develop marketing strategy for legacies

Additional details

Individual Major Donors

• Develop a plan for outreach to high net worth individuals, including developing and maintaining a donor prospect list
• Identify and research donors from within and outside our current database with the interest and capacity to make significant donations
• Cultivate relationships with major donors and prospects, with emphasis on personal meetings where possible to inform donors and prospects about Smile Train, identify their areas of interest and explore opportunities for funding
• Develop bespoke donor stewardship plans tailored to individual requirements and expectations

Trusts and Foundations

• Research, identify and develop a strategic plan for new and existing trust funders at all levels
• Develop and steward relationships with trusts and foundations
• Keep current foundations supporters engaged, by providing appropriate updates in a timely manner as necessary 

Events

• Identify potential event locations, conduct site visits and propose event concepts
• Propose invitation list, manage invitation and RSVP process
• Plan and execute all details of the event 

Legacy Fundraising

• Review and update legacy marketing materials
• Process bequests including acknowledgements to solicitors and family members
• Manage relationships with solicitors for potential future bequests
• Develop and manage the planned giving mass mailings
• Send out legacy brochures to donors and responding to incoming queries

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate has/is:

• Degree in a related field (such as fundraising, non-profit management)
• 4+ years of relevant experience in development or fundraising, ideally in a non-profit environment
• Success working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a strong ROI orientation 
• Strong strategic, analytical, and persuasive skills 
• Ability to network and leverage contacts and connections, and ability to prioritize while working under multiple deadlines
• Detail-oriented; ability to effectively collect, analyze, organize, distill and present information
• Superior verbal and written communication skills 
• Great customer service and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to maintain perspective and a sense of humor

Application information:

Smile Train is committed to diversity and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

To apply, please complete the application through the link below. Include your CV, and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Smile Train and this role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our central operations to head up our fantastic Twinnage division as the Head of Twinnage. Twinnage is our overseas aid division and the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the Twinnage development programme within budget ensuring full compliance. 

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 22.5 hours per week
Contract = Permanent
Location = Flexible on location but will require some travel
Salary = You will be paid £30,000.00 per annum (£50,000 FTE)
Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, buy and sell holidays, birthday reward, enhanced maternity pay and lots more.

The main duties as Head of Twinnage will involve:

• Develop and manage the strategic plan including budgets and deliver within budget to agreed timescales
• Manage the Twinnage team including the Twinnage Administration Officer and a number of volunteers
• Manage all funding requirements to ensure the need is real and report / monitor all grants to sure payments follow Society policies
• Promote Twinnage and Overseas Development internally and externally
• Build and enhance partnership links  with other Overseas development organisations and Social Justice teams
• Develop strong working relationship with internal Twinnage Officers and the 6 twin countries undertaking regular communication and visits
• Develop SVP Trading links with twinned countries so that produce made in those countries by the SVP local organisations is sold in England and Wales SVP shops
• Ensure that twinned countries have adequate safeguarding policies and procedures in place and in use
• Seek external funding to supplement Society raised funds for Twinnage projects in consultation with the fundraising team.
• Ensure that all requirements regarding the Charities Commission and the International Twinnage manual are understood, communicated and complied with.

It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Experience in a senior management role involving managing a programme, change management, budget management and strategic development
• NGO experience
• Good knowledge of the International Aid Sector and safeguarding practices
• Willingness to travel inside and outside the UK
• Proficiency in various IT systems including Microsoft Office
• Understanding of financial reports and measures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisation skills, including the ability to plan and priorities tasks
• Sympathy with the Christian aims and purposes of the Association and demonstrated cultural sensitivity

Other attributes that would be desirable but not essential are:

• Experience in working with and managing volunteers
• Working experience in Risk Management, internal audits, fundraising and marketing

In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support and guidance to all members of staff.

As a partner in the award winning Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA), Standing Together Against Domestic Violence (STADV) seek to appoint a dynamic DAHA Development Manager for the Private Rented Sector (PRS) to develop best practice to address domestic abuse in this sector. The post holder will have sound knowledge of the Private Rented Sector and proven track record in project development and partnership working.

STADV coordinates the ground breaking coordinated community response to domestic violence in West London.  STADV are co-founders, alongside Peabody and Gentoo, in DAHA which was founded in 2014 to promote better practice, policy and research in relation to housing and domestic abuse.

This post will initiate and implement a range of activities to promote best practice to safely address domestic abuse within the private rented sector. You will continue driving forward DAHA’s business development and Whole Housing Approach delivery plan with the Private Rented Sector.

The post will be based either in STADV London office or home-based remote working (if outside of London). National travel will be required. 

Standing Together is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) or gender.

Salary:  £25,600 (FTE £32,000)

Contract: Part-time – 28 hours per week : 1 Year Fixed Term

Benefits: 20 days holiday and workplace pension scheme

Closing dates for completed applications:  9:00am on Monday, 8th June 2020 : Interview date:  Wednesday, 17th June 2020

To apply download the application pack from our website.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a leading environmental international charity ,who due to rapid growth has a new requirement for a Development Manager-Trust & Foundations

The organisation drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Working with 650 institutional investors with assets of US$87 trillion.

Joining a high performing team, you be required to implement creative plans to maximise donor engagement and income form Trust Funders.

This a senior role within the organisation and you will be required to work closely with the head of team and other department managers to actively contribute to the overall fundraising strategy.

You will need to have significant experience of securing 5-6 figure gifts from trusts and/or statutory sources. In addition, you will be a natural relationship builder that can maximise the value of existing and prospective supporters.

If you would like to receive further Information on this role, with details on how to apply, please send your cv to [email protected] or call Natalie at Harris Hill 0207 820 7336.

Due to current circumstances this role will initially be home based,

Please note; we will only be able to respond to suitable candidates.

Sector: Awards Management

Location: London UK, New York or Washington DC, USA

Job Description

The Program Development Advisor (PDA) will lead and/or support new business development efforts, from opportunity tracking and capture planning to proposal development, and submission. The PDA will serve in the Capture Manager and Proposal Manager or Proposal Coordinator roles on new business opportunities. The PDA will lead and/or support special internal initiatives aligned with IRC’s business development strategy. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of working on new business efforts in international development with USAID, DFID, ECHO, and/or other multilateral and bilateral donors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and assist in the identification, tracking and updating of new business opportunities across a variety of technical sectors, regions, and clients.
• Lead capture planning including facilitating technical brainstorming, competitive landscape analysis and win theme sessions with technical and country staff.
• Coordinating proposal work to include preparing timelines, ensuring the proposal team adheres to deadlines, supporting recruitment, assisting in budget development, ensuring document completion, organizing meetings and compiling notes, and drafting and proofreading proposal sections.
• Work with technical units, country offices, and other staff to support conceptualization and design of proposals for new project activities and/or amendments to current projects.
• Managing coordination, communication and inputs from subs or to our primes.
• Identifying partners, consultants, and other proposal development support as needed.
• Draft proposal pieces including Past Performance, Corporate Capabilities, Staffing and Management Plan, Country Context, CVs, etc.
• Compile inputs from proposal team members, including consultants and partners.
• Ensure responsiveness to and compliance with solicitation documents.
• Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Compliance support on proposals.
• Maintain accurate information in database and assist with conducting analysis of proposal development; and maintain accurate and timely electronic files.
• Advises by working collaboratively on organizational and system improvements; anticipating, identifying and proactively solving problems.
• Facilitates internal post-submission debrief sessions to glean lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, including international relations, political science, public administration, and communications; Master’s degree a plus.

• Three to five years’ experience writing grants and developing funding proposals.

• Experience working with US Government (USAID, OFDA, BPRM, etc.), DFID, EU institutions (ECHO, DG), and/or other European donors. 

• Experience in proposal budgeting a plus.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment;

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and diverse teams, including as team leader for proposals;

• The ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment;

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively;

• Ability to travel internationally; (up to 20% of time)

• Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one other language (French and/or Spanish) is highly desirable.

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview on a rolling basis.

Candidates must have the right to work in the country for which they are applying.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

Background

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

IRC-UK was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC-UK comprises approximately 120 staff.

The IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit with the responsibility for identifying, securing, and managing all funding from statutory/government donors. The unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Programme and Grant Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training.

The AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle for all restricted funding from global government sources.

The unit operates within a matrix management system across teams in Germany, the US and the UK, driving functional integration between all relevant units and staff, in collaboration with the Senior Vice President AMU, Vice President, AMU, and the Senior Vice President for Europe in relation to overarching issues with European donors.

The Purpose of the Role

As Senior Program Development Advisor you will lead IRC’s new business development efforts by engaging with global, regional, country, and technical staff through the proposal development cycle from opportunity tracking and capture planning to proposal development, and submission.

You will primarily serve as proposal manager, and will also train and mentor staff throughout the department on topics relevant to business development. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of leading new business efforts in international development with DFID and other multilateral and bilateral donors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the process of development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to key SQ/ITTs. This includes writing and coordinating proposal elements (e.g. past performance, management plan, etc.), ensuring appropriate technical review and quality assurance.
• Lead proposal development in response to requests for proposals, including those for field based projects and large global opportunities. This will involve management of proposal teams, calendars, and deadlines; strategy development with technical staff; partner identification and negotiations; recruiting; writing and ensuring a strong commercial/budget response for DFID contracts.
• Lead on advising other IRC departments when required on DFID contract terms and implications for structuring proposal budgets, milestones/PBR, and deliverables.
• Build the capacity of other IRC staff—including IRC country and regional teams—to identify opportunities and develop strong program designs and proposals.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of DFID and other donor funding priorities, in geographical interests relevant to IRC’s area of work.
• Provide IRC’s country, regional, and technical teams with guidance on DFID, and other donor policies and prepare standard language for proposals to ensure alignment with donor policies.
• Contribute to business development systems, tools, and process improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience of successfully working on DFID commercial contracts, writing grants, and/or developing funding proposals for a for-profit and/or non-profit organization.
• Experience working with UK Government, in particular with DFID.
• Substantial experience and a successful track record leading large proposal teams on complex subject, multi-year, multi-partner proposals with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of UK donor client requirements and preferred methods of business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and diverse teams, including as team leader for proposals.
• The ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Flexible work attitude: the ability to work in a team environment and independently and ability to meet unexpected demands.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 20% of time).

Desirable

• Degree in relevant field, including international relations, political science, public administration, and communications preferred.
• Experience of working with FCO, EU institutions (EUTF), and other European donors desirable. 

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview on a rolling basis.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

Community Development Worker

We are working in partnership with a Charity who provide support to women and girls across London who have been affected by gender violence to recruit a Community Development Worker. This is a great opportunity to help shape the service as they are looking for an expert to help expand their delivery across London.

The successful candidate will cover a wide rage of duties including:

- Training professionals across London in sexual violence

- Building a Pan London expert by experience group

- Carrying out groups and workshops

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply ASAP!

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Starting Salary: £35,002 -  £36,479 p.a

Contract: Fixed Term 6.5 months (Maternity cover)

 Position Description

Job Purpose

To support CAFOD’s programme in Asia and the Middle East (AME) in line with agreed strategies, by working closely with colleagues and partners in programme development, securing institutional funding for CAFOD supported programmes and partnerships and management of contracts with donors. The scope of the post falls into the following broad functions:

• Programme development in line with Country and Sub-regional Strategies: in co-operation with partners and programme colleagues, support the design, development and, where appropriate, also implementation of CAFOD supported long-term development programmes.
• Programme funding & partner fundraising capacity: lead, facilitate or support preparation of funding applications to institutional donors in close co-operation with programme staff and partners. This includes keeping up-to-date with donor strategies and priorities, raising awareness of donor requirements and partner obligations to fulfil these as well as supporting partners to strengthen their capacity to fundraise.
• Contract Management: lead on reporting, monitoring and evaluating institutionally funded programmes, in line with CAFOD and donor standards. 
• Internal and external representation: as appropriate and in coordination with the Country Representative / Head of Region, liaise and manage relations with donors. Furthermore, engage with internal stakeholders, including working groups and communities of practice on cross-organisational work, particularly with the International Programme Funding Unit on donor engagement strategies;
• Systems and compliance: ensure the effective use of CAFOD’s systems to share knowledge and inform decision making and implementation. This includes ensuring compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work and donor contracts;
• Donor focus: where appropriate, in co-ordination with the International Programme Funding Unit, support the development of specific donor engagement strategies, including, where appropriate, assuming “donor lead” responsibilities for specific donor/s.

 

Job Scope

The post-holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with colleagues in the Asia & Middle East country teams, with other PDFOs across the International Development Group, as well as with colleagues in the Emergency Response and Advocacy Groups, and the International Programme Funding Unit. The role has cross-organisational functions linked to work with CAFOD’s Education, Fundraising, Finance and Communications teams.

Whilst this post is focused on Asia and the Middle East, the post-holder may be required to support other programmes and colleagues during particularly busy times or emergencies. The post-holder will be expected to undertake international travel for approximately 2-3 months a year (actual travel varies depending on work priorities but recently has averaged just under 2 months per year).

Accountability

The post-holder reports to the Head of Region. He/she is not a budget holder but may carry out some supervision tasks for staff members.

To read more and apply, visit CAFOD's website to begin completing the application process.

Do you want to be part of an organisation that fights for children every single day? Then join us as Organisational Development Partner, working with colleagues across Human Resources and the wider organisation, to support the continuous improvement of capability development, culture change and performance monitoring.

In our Support Services department, we fight for children every single day. We provide leadership and direction in the business of running an efficient organisation. We ensure our resources are used to maximum effect. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

The HR team at Save the Children UK is going through an exciting period of change. The Organisational Development Partner will have the opportunity to develop impactful interventions to improve performance and capability and to drive culture change to make sure we are in the best possible shape to deliver our priorities for children. You will also take a lead role in delivery of people and organisational development strategies and the management of change in support of the organisation’s strategic and operational plans, providing information, advice and services as required. In addition you will:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the People & Culture Strategy, specifically but not limited to the Organisational Development, Talent & Learning aspects of the strategy

• Lead the business in identifying the key organisational capabilities which will enable SCUK to deliver its strategic goals, identifying gaps in organisational capability and devising strategies to address these

• Liaise with a range of stakeholders to help shape and implement initiatives related to embedding high standards of skills and behaviours which support our organisational culture, values and principles

• Regularly review the ongoing application and effectiveness of relevant policies, ensuring that they are monitored, issues are identified, and improvements proactively developed, within the context of future service requirements

• Effectively monitor and evaluate organisational development initiatives to ensure return on investment and quality and support the department, divisions or organisation to make informed decisions on changes needs in this space.

To be successful you will be a Chartered CIPD member (or equivalent) who is passionate about making continuous improvements to our organisation’s culture, processes and ways of working. A good knowledge of organisational development theory and practice, with evidence of creating and delivering bespoke OD solutions is also essential. In addition you will have:

• A track record in delivering agreed outcomes to time, within budgets and ensure that interventions achieve learning objectives and required standards

• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and the ability to influence a range of people professionals and stakeholders

• Experience of implementing the end to end processes associated with performance management and staff development

• The ability to deliver, present and facilitate workshops or briefings to a range of different audiences

• Excellent organisational skills and practical experience of applying good Project Management practices.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you. 

To apply please visit our website. 

Closing date: 12th June 2020

Full-time, but with some flexibility possible • One-year fixed term contract with a likelihood of becoming permanent

Background

ShareAction is a charity and campaigning organisation working to unleash the power of the financial system to drive social progress and protect our environment. We focus on transforming the investment system, using it as a lever to generate positive social and environmental impact in the real world.

We do this by:

• Educating and working with investors to improve their practices;
• Influencing the policy-makers and industry regulators that can ensure the investment system serves society’s interests in the long-term;
• Campaigning to unlock the power of investors, as shareholders in companies, to change corporate behaviour (on issues such as climate change, good work and human rights, sustainable food and public health);
• Mobilising ordinary people, who have a stake in the investment system through their pensions and savings, to demand a change in how their money is invested;
• Collaborating with other civil society organisations who share our vision.

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Project Officer to support delivery of our climate change corporate engagement programme. This includes the Investor Decarbonisation Initiative (IDI), which brings together institutional investors to encourage companies to set ambitious climate targets in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. This is a critically important project to support ever more ambitious global action to tackle climate change. Beyond IDI, the job holder will have the opportunity to shape and be part of ShareAction’s future climate change corporate engagement campaigns. We are currently exploring areas for new campaigns, which could include hard to abate sectors, transport and biomass.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Although your role will be varied and open to some change in the activities you will undertake, below are the types of activities that you can expect to be doing:

• Plan and deliver campaign activity of the Investor Decarbonisation Initiative (IDI) with a range of activities, including researching targets, drafting letters, and arranging meetings with investors, companies and other stakeholders;
• Support investor engagement activity with target companies, managing relationships with both investors and companies, and facilitating engagement meetings and follow-up as appropriate;
• Support administration and recordkeeping for IDI, using the Salesforce CRM system;
• Where appropriate, manage relationships with external organisations, including funders and other partners involved in IDI;
• Provide input to climate change team efforts to develop new programmes, including contributing to funding bids;
• Play a role in wider team and cross-ShareAction activity related to climate change, to foster collaboration and partnership.

Person Specification

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Understanding of current developments and global efforts to tackle climate change, particularly as this relates to the role of business and to science-based targets;
• Ability to analyse complex technical materials (including data) and make concise, relevant recommendations;
• Strong communication skills—both written and spoken English—and confidence interacting with a range of different types of stakeholder
• Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to manage competing demands on time while still meeting deadlines;
• Very strong attention to detail, able to deliver work of a high standard;
• Highly motivated, able to self-start and proactively seek guidance or direction where required;
• Team player with commitment to collaborative working and ShareAction’s values of accountability and transparency;
• Ability and comfort flexing between different areas of work.

DESIRABLE

• Understanding of responsible investment, responsible business and ESG issues;
• Experience in campaigning and making change happen, ideally in a corporate environment;
• Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders;
• Good understanding of GDPR;
• Proficiency with common office software including Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint;
• Experience of using Salesforce CRM system.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (see and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available- such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Due to Covid-19 all interviews will take place online and you will be required to work from home for the foreseeable future. 

How to apply

Please send an up to date CV and cover letter by Monday 15 June 2020 at 9am. Please ensure that your cover letter is no more than one side of A4 and that you address all of the criteria in the person specification by giving details of work experience (paid or voluntary), skills and achievements relevant to this post, and any other information to support your application.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Note that all personal information will be removed from applications prior to shortlisting.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 15 June 2020.