Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Brand Manager to manage the development of the Battersea brand to achieve Brand and Marketing objectives.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Marketing & Communications Team

Battersea’s Marketing & Communications department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation’s work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea’s reputation on a national and international scale. Our work involves everything from innovative integrated advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea’s online communities, offer brand guidance, deliver innovative digital activity, and manage internal communications, ensuring that staff and volunteers stay informed and engaged. The department’s ultimate goal is to raise awareness of Battersea’s work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

Brand team

Within the Marketing & Commercial department sits the Brand team. Guardians of the Battersea brand, we bring our purpose – to be here for every dog and cat – to life creatively. We also offer guidance as to how to use the brand effectively so we can raise awareness and encourage more people to support our cause. We are responsible for product licensing and affiliates, with the goal to generate as much commercial income as possible to go straight into the vital care of Battersea’s animals.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum

Start Date: 14 December 2020, or as soon as possible thereafter

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

We are seeking an experienced Media Relations Manager to continue to grow FFI’s profile in the media. This is a challenging and exciting role, with the chance to use your skills to make a real difference to FFI as we strive to protect threatened species and habitats around the world.

With substantial experience of working in PR, you will know how to build strong working relationships with journalists, understand how to communicate complex stories in an engaging way and be able to pitch these successfully to the press to achieve positive coverage for the organisation. You will have a passion for media relations, while understanding the complexities and challenges that this discipline entails.

You will enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 6 November 2020.

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. Therefore, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK.

Summary of Role

The Procurement & Logistics Coordinator will be a technical lead on procurement and logistic matters introducing, developing and implementing best practice at our UK Headquarters and offering technical support to our Country Offices. The role will aim to support Muslim Aid in its delivery of high quality, accessible and reliable humanitarian aid across UK Headquarters and Country Offices. It will encourage engagement as we further develop our procurement and logistics systems, policies and procedures and associated planning.

The post holder will manage the procurement and logistics framework and tools, in order to strengthen the capabilities and knowledge of all our stakeholders, ensuring we adopt best practice and industry standards across our global operations. The post holder will work closely with key stakeholders, help identify and develop a robust system and framework across our business operations to support ongoing logistics and procurement activities. You will also oversee all education and training delivered to staff, volunteers, consultants and those associated to Muslim Aid.

About the Role

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

• Develop and co-ordinate the procurement and logistics strategy for UK Headquarters and offer technical support to Country Offices with local strategy and planning aimed at strengthening local procurement capacity and resources.
• Help and support UK Headquarters, Country Office Focal Points and staff to establish and develop local procurement networks to support local implementation.
• Support effective auditing and certification of the Country Offices procurement systems and provide guidance to the countries on designing appropriate procurement frameworks and accompanying action plans. Oversee follow-up action in order to ensure maximum levels of compliance and competence.
• Review /adapt Muslim Aid’s Global Procurement policy and procedures, reporting mechanisms, risk registers and other procedures that are managed/supervised by UK Headquarters and Country Office teams and partners.
• Develop systems to anticipate, assess and manage risks and concerns raised across our UK Headquarters and Country Offices, ensuring that appropriate follow up is conducted and learning from implementing those processes is communicated across the organisation and embedded into its culture.

About You

To be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain, or other related field.
• Experience of procurement and logistics practices within developing countries.
• Proven experience designing, facilitating and evaluating procurement training programmes/workshops in different cultural and organisational contexts and at a range of levels.
• Solid experience of analysing, drafting, preparing and presenting comprehensive reports and assessments to audiences at a range of levels.
• Knowledge of procurement/supply chain and logistics regulations in local and international setting.
• Ability to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities and deliver results against demanding timetables and in the face of competing demands.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently and work within challenging environments, sometimes at short notice.

Why you should Apply

If you are self-motivated, with the ability to be strategic and adaptable. If you understand the importance of reducing costs so that charity money can be spent where the need is greatest, then this is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Procurement & Logistics Coordinator.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

This is a demanding role that requires the individual to work with 10 wide-ranging AKDN multi-sector, profit and not-for-profit development and service agencies and institutions, present in 30+ countries. Working alongside them, the Senior Partnerships Manager facilitates the pursuit of new funding opportunities with European and Asian institutional donors, foundations and corporates.

Resource Mobilisation

•  Support the Partnerships team in brokering new relationships and strengthening existing ones with European and Asian institutional, foundations and corporate donors
• Lead the review and strengthening of concept notes and proposals across a wide array of sectors
• Develop and contribute to positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g. presentations, narrative overviews) to enable regular and effective engagement with donors
• Prepare donor briefs and talking points for donor meetings, referencing latest donor strategies, field-level discussions and possible donor/AKDN matches to consider positioning during meetings
• Establish close synergies with AKF’s North America units, AKF’s Head Office, AKF field units, relevant AKDN agencies and AKDN representatives
• Where appropriate, conduct donor or field visits to support discussions with new and existing strategic donors/partners ensuring consistent and coherent messaging

Grants management 

• Manage grants through regular coordination with relevant AKDN agencies/field units and AKF(UK)’s programme finance department to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget; proactively support the resolution of challenges as they arise
• Support the preparation, review and feedback process on donor reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and to a high standard
• Be an interface with donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants in order to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively

Networking and building public awareness

• Participate and actively engage in relevant networking events/conferences to build awareness of AKDN with the UK and European public more broadly
• Interface with the Communications team to identify opportunities and support the planning of events either directly targeting or planned jointly with AKF(UK)’s institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, KfW).

Leadership and People Management

• Play a leadership role in the unit by setting the example of consistently high standards
• Work with the Partnerships Officers to develop donor and inter-institutional relationships, develop and improve quality of concept notes/proposals and effectively manage grants
• Filter the team and unit's documents ensuring improvements in standards of writing, presentation, content and context

*Must have right to work in the UK

*Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field highly preferable

Skills

• Ability to set and lead vision in alignment with AKDN/AKF values and strategic plan
• Creativity, critical thinking and project management
• Must be an entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines
• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues, governance and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations, senior colleagues and community members
• Strong IT skills, including Office and Excel

Knowledge

• Strong proven understanding and knowledge of the UK/European donor landscape
• Knowledge and commitment to international development and improving knowledge of these issues a distinct advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of experience working in international organisations or donor agencies, including field-level implementation or management, and at least 6 total years of professional experience.
• Experience in resource mobilisation and developing relationships, including direct experience with European (EU/EC, Germany, Norway, Sweden, UK) or Asian donors
• Experience in developing and writing proposals and arguments, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources, and simultaneously managing a variety of relationships
• Proven experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Proven success in managing grants in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which fights for children every day? Then join us as Account Manager and contribute to, support and leverage our global partnership with the UK Government.

In our Global Programmes department, we fight for children every single day. We deliver humanitarian and development programmes. We build partnerships with institutional donors, including governments, multi-laterals and trusts. We drive lasting change. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.

One of our key Institutional Partners is the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) which was recently formed from the merger of Department of International Development (DFID) and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).  As Account Manager you will play a key role in the Institutional Partnerships team, particularly focusing on the UK Government and FCDO - with a support role to other institutional partners as required. You will also contribute to the development of the wider partnership strategic agenda and lead on cross team projects. In addition you will:

• Influence a complex network of internal and external stakeholders to optimize our engagement with the UK Government, particularly the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - both on shared strategic interests and in pursuit of specific partnership opportunities

• Secure the support and buy-in of key stakeholders from across the organisation to contribute to our engagement

• Explore new avenues of collaboration and new funding modalities to maximise income and return on investment

• Support the wider account team on the development and delivery of donor specific capacity building plans

• Work closely with the Donor Compliance team to identify risks, mitigating measures and setting adequate monitoring mechanisms to support wider award management processes.

To be successful you will have excellent experience of working directly with a wide range of institutional donor partners (experience of working with Department for International Development (DFID) or the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is highly desirable) with a degree in social science/international development or with equivalent relevant experience. Proactive and self-driven, you will be able to navigate the complexities of the donor governance and support problem solving with SC colleagues at different levels. In addition you will have:

• Strategic skills in partnership management and market assessment in relation to overall positioning with partners

• Experience, interest and knowledge of current thinking and future trends and thorough understanding of international development issues

• A strong understanding of project design, quality programming and effective delivery

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including senior level briefings and presentations, both for internal and external audiences.

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.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 28th October 2020

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

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Summary:

Our client is the leading international professional membership body dedicated to patient safety in aesthetic plastic surgery and the provision Aesthetic Education Worldwide ®. They do this by promoting and providing the highest quality education and training, providing lifelong learning, and developing opportunities for knowledge exchange.  They currently serve a growing membership of more-than 4,500 Board certified plastic surgeon members in 110 countries.

They now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Membership Manager to join their team.  You will play an instrumental role in supporting and developing the services to their international community of plastic surgeons and in furthering their mission to improve and provide education in aesthetic plastic surgery for the benefit and safety of patients.

This is an exciting time to join this organisation as they transition the organisation from its office in New Hampshire USA to a more global virtual office and staff structure. They have just established their UK entity to employ staff to work with their newly appointed Executive Director in London. 

The post provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced member services professional to develop their career within a growing organisation.  You will be working within a small but dedicated team to support their established international Society through its next stage of development.

The role will be home based in the first instance, but candidates will need to be willing to travel to and work from London as required, as well as to travel internationally, once current travel restrictions are lifted.
 

The duties of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the highest quality standards in all member communications and activities.
• Support the Executive Director and ISAPS staff team to deliver the Board’s strategic objectives for membership.
• Act as the first port of call for all member enquiries, including technical queries, and respond on a timely basis
• Facilitate and support new member applications, the applications review process, approvals, upgrades and membership renewals, on a timely basis.
• Maintain member records accurately and in line with GDPR
• Continuously and proactively strive to improve the systems, processes, and user journey for our members
• Liaise with our CRM system supplier (X-cd) on all areas of systems maintenance, testing and development
• Liaise with ISAPS National Secretaries and report to the Membership Committee Chair as required to facilitate member approvals and service improvements
• Communicate member updates, benefits and activities and liaise with other departments and external suppliers as necessary to do so.
• Promote membership and additional upgrade opportunities at meetings and events
• Support the set up and delivery of ISAPS core member services in events and education
• Update the membership areas of ISAPS website and ensure they remain current
• Produce reports for the Executive Director, Membership Committee Chair and Board as required
• Collaborate and communicate proactively with our small team to inform and update on all issues relating to our member services
• Travel to London for meetings and to represent the organisation and promote its membership offering at international events when needed
• Additional duties as may arise from time to time.

What we would like from you:

• Educated to degree level, with demonstrable experience in customer relationship management
• Previous experience within a membership organisation
• A strong customer focus with the highest quality outputs
• Exceptional organisational skills and self-motivation
• Ability to work to high standards with a broad and variable workload
• Ability to work to your own initiative and within a small team
• Proven ability to develop customer relationship management systems and processes
• A meticulous approach with proven ability to analyse and evaluate needs promptly and efficiently and a keen eye for detail
• Proactive, adaptable, diplomatic, solutions focused and culturally aware
• The ability to embrace and enjoy evaluating, improving and developing new systems and processes
• Good working knowledge of electronic communications
• Comfortable in managing your own workload with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work from home and travel to London for meetings
• Willingness to be available for out of hours meetings due to the international nature of the business
• Working with medical professionals, familiarity with applications review processes, and additional language fluencies would all be an advantage albeit not essential in this role.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours Monday to Friday.  The role is appointed on a temporary basis in the first instance to allow for effective handover of the role whilst the organisation is still in transition.  The role will be available as a permanent position once the transition is complete.

If you are interested in applying, please apply with your CV and covering letter, giving an indication of your current remuneration and explaining your suitability of the role.

The initial closing date will be the 2nd October 2020 with the possibility of extension; however, since the position is immediately available, the organisation reserves the right to conduct interviews and appoint prior to the closing date dependent on the calibre of applications received. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of our closing date, you may assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is seeking a Head of Policy to join the Senior Management Team and lead the design and delivery of a high-profile programme of policy work and engagement that will underpin key parts of the IOP's five-year strategy.

Working with a talented policy team, colleagues from across the organisation and IOP members, the Head of Policy will spearhead the IOP's efforts to inform and influence decision makers and opinion formers in the UK and Ireland, to build strategic partnerships and to increase the visibility and impact of the IOP's policy work. The Head of Policy will play a central role in the development of ambitious new programmes and large scale projects with the aim of fostering national debate and long-lasting societal and economic impact. 

The role

This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Director of Policy and Public Affairs and working closely with other members of the Executive Team.  The Head will lead and manage the policy team and work with colleagues from across the organisation (including other Heads and Policy Managers in Scotland, Ireland and Wales) to design and deliver projects and activities that bring the IOP's five-year strategy to life through an ambitious set of programmes.  The Head will also work with other Heads of department around the UK and Ireland to ensure the whole organisation is run efficiently.

They will be responsible for ensuring that there is excellent engagement with our membership, for making sure that policy projects and activities are high quality, high impact and consistent with the IOP’s strategy and business plan.

The person

We are seeking candidates who are dependable, strategic thinkers with leadership experience and excellent people management skills.

They must also be able to bring clear insight and creative, incisive thinking to bear on complex problems, be adept at analysing and using evidence to explore new solutions to major challenges and be able to provide intellectual leadership and direction to teams, individuals, programmes and projects. They will have a talent for bringing ideas to life with clear expression, first class presentation skills and vivid, compelling writing.

A demonstrable understanding of the social and economic importance of education, research and innovation and familiarity with UK and/or Irish science policy would be advantageous. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in policy, science, research and/or innovation.

This is an influential, leadership role, requiring the experience and confidence to work with a high degree of autonomy, but also the ability to work with colleagues across the organisation. The proven ability to achieve systemic change by influencing stakeholders will be key, with the ability to manage the ambiguity that comes from a changing environment essential. 

Experience will come from having led teams, contributing to senior organisational management, designing and delivering work plans, programmes and projects, working closely with members and/or partners and advising senior stakeholders, internal and external.

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics is one of the world’s largest professional bodies and learned societies for physics. It is the national body for the UK and Ireland and also has a seat at international bodies including the UN.  Our members come from across the physics community whether in industry, academia, the classroom, technician roles or in training programmes as apprentices or students.  We are a world-leading science publisher and are proud to be a trusted and valued voice for the physics community.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. We seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious strategy and you’ll play a part in helping us to deliver it.  There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP!

As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? As Philanthropy Manager - Trusts you will manage a portfolio of relationships with an aspiration to secure five and six figure gifts from Trusts and Foundations.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.

You will be a key member of our growing Trusts team, working as part of the larger Major Giving & Trusts team. This role will help drive and implement an ambitious strategy to grow Trusts and Foundation income, to help achieve the Partnerships & Philanthropy Department's ambition to raise £250m by 2020. You will cultivate, grow and steward relationships Trusts and Foundations, ensuring a tailored, inspiring and personalised journey with Save the Children.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of trusts and foundations

• Actively drive new business by working with our prospect research team, and seeking opportunities to network and attending internal and external events

• Develop and implement strategic, creative and bespoke donor plans

• Produce high quality written proposals, making verbal presentations tailored specifically to inspire and captivate donors.

To be successful you will have outstanding interpersonal skills and a passion for the international development sector.  You will need to have experience in navigating complex organisations, as well as of building and managing relationships with high-level stakeholders. As someone with a strong understanding of the principles of major gift fundraising you will also have:

• Experience of working in a trust fundraising environment or similar experience of working with potential high-level funders and supporters.

• Proven experience of producing high quality written communication material.

• Proven track record of delivering against agreed targets, timescales and objectives.

• Computer literacy: ability to undertake word processing and to access and update databases.

• Exceptional influencing skills with the ability to be credible and persuasive at all levels internally and externally.

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.

Closing date: 31st October 2020

To apply please visit our website.

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

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Islamic Relief Worldwide are an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.

Islamic Relief Worldwide are currently recruiting for the position of a ‘Field Development and Operations Manager’. The post holder will also be expected to set strategic direction, manage and oversee all local fundraising initiatives and support in the development of the establishment of the Fundraising focus area of the field office.

Furthermore, the selected individual will be in charge of managing local risk management within the unit and ensuring compliance.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Good knowledge of Fundraising Models and Risk Management
• Excellent and proven fundraising and senior management skills and experience
• Proven experience of managing and motivating staff and/or volunteers at a senior level
• Senior level experience of successfully setting, managing and delivering on targets
• Experience of generating positive publicity from local media

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 12/11/2020.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and talented Operations Director to oversee, manage, and deliver the operational strategy for School Partnerships. This role is responsible for providing line management and development of the two Associate Directors that head up the Enquiries and Applications & Operations Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of, and be responsible for, the B2B and B2C strategy across the whole of Ambition Institute.

Based in one of our London, Birmingham, or Manchester offices, and reporting to the Chief Recruitment Director, you’ll be responsible for delivering operational strategic direction and support to the School Partnerships department. You will lead the Sales Operations and Enquiries teams to achieve against their strategic priorities for improving our operational efficiency, converting all interested applicants into a sale, and ensuring an overall excellent applicant experience.  You will work collaboratively with our School Partnerships area teams to meet stretching recruitment targets, and to continually improve our practise across the department. You’ll need to match a keen eye for operational effectiveness delivering business as usual, with a clear vision for future direction and the strategic insight to deliver it.

This exciting role is varied and complex, and will require a robust, agile, and strategic individual to fulfil the needs of the organisation. It is essential that you have a strong commitment to education and extensive experience in sales/partnerships environment. You must drive and adhere to best practice, whilst being innovative and collaborative in your approach. The person in this role should be at the forefront of driving the Sales strategy and must be a passionate advocate of change and advancement in the organisation.

Who are Ambition Institute?

Ambition Institute has one purpose: to help educators serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds to keep getting better. With our new organisation, and more than ten years of collective experience in working with educators at all levels, we believe that exciting opportunities lie ahead. We are a graduate school for educators, and we apply academic rigour to our learning design, drawing on frontline insights from schools into what works in practice. Our programmes leverage the latest evidence from international experts, which means we think carefully about what is taught, how, and in what sequence. We work collaboratively to enable school improvement for the benefit of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our offer

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager
• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays
• 2 additional annual leave days for 1 day booked during December over the festive period
• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate)
• Competitive salary rates
• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development

How to apply

All applications must be received by the closing date, midnight on 1st November 2020. Interviews are expected to take place the week beginning 9th November 2020.

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website.

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.

The Opportunity

GlobalGiving seeks a highly skilled project manager to organise and coordinate a multi-stakeholder, action research programme. The programme is focused on exploring civil society structures and approaches to encourage philanthropy that is community-led. You will have experience of project managing high value aid projects, ideally with USAID (or similar) funding, and have excellent communication skills to lead on partner liaison, content creation and dissemination of learning. You’ll need to be adaptable (especially considering the context of COVID-19) with a sharp focus on achieving defined results. You’ll manage an innovative programme that will be primarily implemented by a local team in the Philippines, and work with at least two consortium partners, the USAID Mission in the Philippines, and GlobalGiving’s project team. The Senior Programme and Consortium Manager will interact with GlobalGiving’s wider teams in the Philippines, London and Washington DC, particularly with the Evidence and Learning team. 

The Senior Programme and Consortium Manager will be responsible for coordinating the inception, start-up, implementation and evaluation of the two year USAID funded project called Assets, Agency and Trust, that is the culmination of a project designed with two consortium partners (Global Fund for Community Foundations and Nonprofit Finance Fund), the USAID Mission in the Philippines and others. Through the duration of the project, you’ll ensure the project is delivered to a high standard, develop engaging content and disseminate learning to ensure research impact is sustained beyond the life of the project. 

The Programme: Assets, Agency and Trust

GlobalGiving (the consortium lead) and its consortium partners (Global Fund for Community Foundations and Nonprofit Finance Fund) strongly believe that community ownership is key to sustainable development and that resources generated by and for a community can create durable and thriving societies. Assets, Agency and Trust aims to explore existing and emergent forms of Civil Society domestic resource mobilisation in the Philippines through the lens of Community-Led Philanthropy. Through action research, networking and dialogue, fundraising and philanthropy pilots, and institution strengthening, we aim to generate evidence on how different civil society actors can change in order to encourage locally-owned development solutions. This programme is funded by USAID as part of its Local Works initiative. 

The Role

The Senior Programme and Consortium Manager will provide programme governance coordination in collaboration with the in-country Chief of Party Program Lead (who will be based in the Philippines and who will provide day-to-day field-based project management and be the primary point of contact with the USAID Philippines Mission), work with the project team to produce and disseminate high quality research content, and develop external communications strategies. The Senior Programme and Consortium Manager will report to the Executive Lead (who is the Global Lead for Evidence and Learning at GlobalGiving).

Main Responsibilities:

Project and Consortium Management

• Provide in depth programme oversight and ensure effective programme operations, including consultant hiring and project management processes

• Ensure effective coordination of the consortium members so that the programme is implemented in an efficient manner and delivers a coherent and useful body of evidence and learning

• Work closely with the in-country Program Lead (Chief of Party) to ensure they are set up to manage and account for all research, meetings and technical activities in country

• Provide line management to the Research and Learning Specialist for this programme

• Support the recruitment of suitable consultants as required

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of community philanthropy, fundraising, within the project context and broadly, and remain active in wider sector dialogue on these topics

• Engage with other consortium partners and stakeholders to deliver activities.

• Support the authorship of action research reports and ensure they meet required standards

Programme Governance

• Coordinate and lead international steering committee meetings, attend project meetings and ensure excellent project management documentation 

• Ensure high quality narrative and financial work plans and reports, grant management, monitoring and evaluation, linking and learning, and financial management - in collaboration with other team members

• Work with colleagues, ensure all necessary partner due diligence is completed and recorded

• Ensure all contractual obligations are being met including, for example, that safeguarding training is conducted for all staff working on the project

• Be the primary internal contact point for the programme at GlobalGiving and attend and present at staff meetings to share progress, learning and challenges

• Prepare regular progress reports for key stakeholders 

• Be responsible for effective internal communications to ensure key project learning feeds into GlobalGiving’s wider strategy to deliver on its mission to transform aid and philanthropy to accelerate community-led change

• Coordinate with other departments within the organization to ensure project and funder administration is delivered with excellence 

Strategic Communications

• Develop and implement an external communications strategy for the programme 

• Contribute to reports and other external communications

• Produce engaging content for external audiences

• Be an external spokesperson for the project, representing GlobalGiving and the programme at meetings, events and conferences 

• Ensure strategic connectivity between this programme and other sector initiatives to increase the programme’s impact

Other

• Support colleagues (in London and globally) on other activities from time to time

Person Specification:

We are looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented and passionate person to join the team. Specifically, we are looking for someone who has had experience of setting up and working on programmes funded by aid agencies, who can also be creative, flexible and down-to-earth when it comes to project delivery. You’ll be working with stakeholders in different countries so cultural sensitivity and understanding is a must. Please note the qualities we are looking for below and make reference to your experience and skills in your cover letter and application questions.

Experience:

1. 10+ years project management experience: setting up, managing and monitoring high value, complex social sector projects.

2. Experience working on projects funded by aid agencies with a strong familiarity of government mechanisms, policies, guidelines and restrictions (ideally with USAID).

3. Experience working in partnership or multi-agency consortia with demonstrable interpersonal skills.

4. Experience working with remote teams and using digital tools as the project will require regular contact with people in the US, the UK, South Africa and the Philippines, and line managing staff, ensuring they deliver their best and grow professionally.

5. Experience managing or working on action research projects for social change and/or in the philanthropy space is an advantage.

Capabilities:

1. An exceptional project manager who can work at pace, bringing a diverse group of people and organisations together to effectively implement a complex project.

2. Demonstrable ability in administration, financial management, award compliance and sub-award management, and tracking activity performance and costs.

3. An eye for detail who can develop and keep meticulous records and documentation, with the ability to analyse written and numerical data to draw out insights effectively.

4. A problem solver who is undaunted by complex projects and issues that may arise, who is able to resolve issues swiftly and collaboratively.

5. Knowledge of the international development, charity, or social sectors more broadly.

6. A passion for the project concept of community-led change, ideally with an understanding and experience of the philanthropy sector.

7. A strategic communicator able to develop effective strategies to reach diverse audiences, produce engaging content and reach into networks to ensure content is disseminated.

8. An excellent writer, fluent in English, able to produce engaging research reports for the intended audiences, edit writing, and provide constructive feedback.

9. Comfortable with digital technology for communication and management.

10. Able and willing to travel internationally (the Philippines and the US) 

11. Willing to work flexible hours to ensure connection with colleagues in the Philippines, UK and USA.

12. Ability to communicate in Filipino will be beneficial.

About GlobalGiving

GlobalGiving exists to transform aid and philanthropy to accelerate community-led change. Our aim is to develop an alternative model for philanthropy and development that put communities in the lead. You should be motivated by our mission to do development differently. We are driven by our values: to never settle, remain always open, commit to wow our partners, and listen, act, learn so we innovate and strive for the best.

You will be part of a small but mighty team based in London, with colleagues based in the United States and China and consultants in Mexico, China, Tanzania and the Philippines. We care about using our time, talents, and energy to change the development system by putting people first. We use technology to connect resources and people globally and nurture social connections formed both online and in person.

To apply, complete the questions and submit your CV and a one page cover letter that addresses why you are interested in this role and your suitability, including examples from your experience. 

The deadline to apply is 2nd November 2020 at 9am BST. The first round of interviews will take place from 12th - 16th November, followed by the second team Interviews from 23rd - 24th November and the final meeting with the CEO on 27th November 2020. Please state in your application if you are unable to make any of these days for an interview. 

Note: Candidates must already have the full legal right to work in the UK without restriction prior to application and be present in the UK for the duration of the term of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Founded in 1963, we operate as an independent charity with a vision to make a real difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of mathematics education and learning.

We are passionate about mathematics and mathematics education, and the users of our services are at the centre of what we do. We offer professional development for teachers and innovative resources for teachers and students, and are recognised national experts in mathematics curriculum development. We find our work hugely rewarding and stimulating, and our innovative and collaborative work with a range of partners, including government, enables us to deliver flagship mathematics education development programmes for teachers, as well as informing national policy. We run some government contracts, in partnership with others, where we believe they are consistent with our charitable objects. We also promote innovation through ground-breaking development work and awareness raising.

We work at the forefront of innovation in education. To maintain and build on this innovation and leadership we hope to work with a wider range of donors who share our aspirations for improved maths education for everyone. The fundraising trustee is a new role to help us steer this new ambition.

If you have the experience to support us, and you are passionate about the development of the next generation, we would love to have you on board!

We are looking for a Trustee with experience of fundraising with corporate funders and high net worth individuals. In addition to the standard trustee responsibilities of setting strategy and policy for the organisation while ensuring that it is operating efficiently and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, the Fundraising Trustee supports the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and the contracts and finance committees.

This is a new post and an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a national charity at a critical stage in developing its ambitions for the future.

The statutory duties of a trustee:

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: it must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the Board by giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation and its sustainable growth.
• To secure the appointment of the Chief Executive and monitor his/her performance.

It is expected that the new Trustee will:

• have senior strategic level experience or as a charity Trustee;
• understand the role of the Trustee and be able to add value to the charity through expertise, counsel and sound judgement;
• understand the competing pressures (financial, operational, personnel) involved in running a complex organisation;
• have experience of dealing with the challenges associated with delivering organisational and governance changes;
• have a broad range of business and financial skills and experience;
• be able to contribute strategically on a wide range of issues;
• take collective responsibility for the direction of the organisation, be good at working in teams, and able to be effective in a complex organisational environment where significant cross-boundary collaboration and partnership are essential.
• In addition to these generic duties and responsibilities, the specific responsibilities of the fundraising trustee will entail the following:
  • To have a substantial background in either a corporate giving/CSR or fund/foundation management role, or as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels.
  • Bring overall leadership and drive as the Fundraising Trustee, supporting the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO and Trustee for Finance.
  • To ensure that there is the right breadth and depth of fundraising and related communications skills within MEI and the Board of Trustees, with access to the right networks, in order that the charity is in the best possible position to develop and deliver high quality strategies in fundraising and related communications.
  • To be an active member of the Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee, ensuring that fundraising and related communications strategies are aligned to the wider budget strategy.

MEI is committed to promoting and ensuring equality and valuing diversity. We will not discriminate unlawfully in any aspect of employment and want MEI to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Further information available on application.

Main role and responsibilities

The overall purpose of the role is to support the Chief Executive, the Executive Team and the Chair and Trustees to develop and to deliver ShelterBox’s mission, strategy, and plan.

ShelterBox will be undergoing a strategy review in 2021. The role of Strategy & Planning Officer will play a key role in helping the CEO and the organisation to reflect and refresh the organisational mission and goals. It will be the key liaison between functional departments who deliver and the CEO who coordinates and sets direction.

The role will work closely with the CEO to support ShelterBox in achieving both the goals of the Operating Plan 2021 as well as ensuring the new strategy is relevant and an effective tool for the organisation.

The position holder will be involved in a wide range of roles from supporting the management of ShelterBox Board, Executive, & Senior Leadership Team meetings (in a company secretary capacity), to budget management/coordination and developing working briefs on a wide range of topics.

The role will also be expected to represent the CEO at key internal discussions and exercise superb judgment, interpersonal skills, and absorb information quickly.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the role will work very closely with the Executive team and the Board on a range of strategic initiatives that impact the wider organisation as well as be an effective partner to senior leaders. The role will also support the Chair of the ShelterBox Board in various duties.

Working with the CEO, the role will:

• Coordinate and integrate the work of the CEO’s office with the rest of the organisation, ensuring effective engagement with all departments.
• Use sound judgment to advise the CEO on complex and sensitive policy issues and questions.
• Assist the CEO and leadership to deliver on the ShelterBox strategy (post 2021).

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking an accomplished and highly competent Strategic Planner/Executive Assistant to provide excellent support to the Chief Executive, the Executive Team, and the Board.

You must have proven EA experience at Director/CEO level or have held a role where a high degree of autonomy and highly developed planning and organisational skills are required.

We are looking for candidates with a relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in a field relevant to policy making, strategy, international development/humanitarian affairs, public administration. Ideally, you will also have knowledge or experience of working for the voluntary sector or a charity.

The position holder will need to flex between areas of work on humanitarian thought leadership and response, funding diversification and growth strategies, and partnership building between ShelterBox, its affiliates, strategic donors, and other key organizations.

This is a varied and busy role and to be successful you must have strong prioritisation and time management skills, excellent verbal, and written communication skills along with the ability to develop effective and positive working relationships internally and externally.

You will be a strong team player, who can also work autonomously to clear deadlines. You must also be politically astute with the ability to analyse and summarize large amounts of information quickly.

Strong interpersonal, relationship management and influencing skills are also important, as is the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with different agendas

The role requires a rigorous and critical thinker, able to ask probing clear questions and drive toward solutions quickly. You must have the ability to anticipate and assess situations accurately and recommend/implement effective courses of action, with a predisposition toward simple and practical solutions, through consensus building.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Policy and Influence:

• Coordinates and/or oversees the development of policies, procedures, speeches, and strategies relating to complex policy issues for the CEO’s office.
• Conducts research and analysis to support the strategic aims of ShelterBox.
• Drafts strategy documents, reports, speeches, briefing notes, and talking points at the request of the CEO.

Strategy and Planning:

• Lead on the review and consensus building around the process to develop the ShelterBox Strategy 2021.
• Through coordination with Exec team, keep an active overview of the work of departments to ensure effective and coordinated support to and response from the CEO.
• Works with the CEO to set short- and medium-term priorities for strategic engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies challenges in the short and longer term, to successfully implementing the ShelterBox strategy and workplans and works with relevant stakeholders to develop proposed solutions.
• Manages strategic projects from inception to completion as assigned by the CEO.

Planning and Coordination

• Provides timely and effective communication of instructions and decisions of the CEO to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure Executive Team meeting agendas are developed, and key matters are tabled for discussion.
• Support the CEO and Finance Director in the ongoing strategic oversight of the organisational budget and financial management.
• Ensure minutes are taken at key meetings and for ShelterBox board meetings, including action items and follow up.
• Tracks and documents key strategic internal and external meetings, ensuring that key action points are communicated and follow up occurs.
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to commission and/or develop briefings.
• Works with internal stakeholders to commission and/or develop itineraries and agendas to ensure the CEO engagements are effective in promoting ShelterBox and its mission.
• Fosters teamwork and communications among the Exec Team, Senior Leadership Team, and other key staff.
• Represents the views of the CEO at key internal meetings such as with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintains sensitivity and diplomacy with senior colleagues.

Communications

• Represent ShelterBox and CEO at relevant senior meetings and conferences and present the work of the organisation where necessary.
• Be an effective communicator on behalf of and in support of the CEO to the global ShelterBox audience, with a particular emphasis on maintaining effective partnerships and collaboration between ShelterBox and its supporters, as well as the network of partners and affiliates.
• Ensure good working relationships and support the integration of activities across ShelterBx departments.

For the Board of Trustees:

• Distribute high quality papers, taking and producing minutes of board and subcommittee meetings and monitoring implementation of agreed actions.
• Organise, maintain and when necessary, re-organise the meeting schedule for the Board meetings and subcommittees, ensuring the timing of subcommittees leads into quarterly board meetings.
• Organise trustee board away days, organising the venue, papers, and any other resources, including booking travel and accommodation.
• Provide administrative support to the Chair and other trustees as required to enable them to fulfil their duties for ShelterBox
• Maintain a record of board level policies, updating as necessary

Vacancy Reference Number:

ISUPC/ISU/UK-R2

Position title:

International Support Unit (ISU) Programme Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of International Support Unit

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 25th September 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [25th September 2020].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office based in Nottingham and a fundraising team based in Whitechapel, London; occasional travel between the two locations will be expected. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to direct our Programme through an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our income in this area by 2020.

The ISU – Programmes Coordinator will be responsible for:

Job Specifics

1. Strategy, Planning and Financial Management:

• Deliver the ‘Muslim Hand’s Programme Strategy 2018-2020’ by supporting international offices to ensure the delivery of programmes is in line with the organisation’s strategic aims.
• Plan and review the progress of programme strategy and financial management at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly and annually).
• Ensure all international offices are working in-line with the programme strategy to achieve the organisations agreed long-term goals.
• Support international offices to develop and implement the programme annual budget to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s financial procedures to deliver projects.
• To support international offices financial transactions to and by MH partners in accordance with MOU and programme funding agreement.
• With international offices help develop an effective models and tools to enable planning and writing of programme proposals which comply with the Muslim Hand’s programme guidelines and standards.

2. Support to Senior Management:

• Support international country office senior management in producing programme strategic plans, budgets and new policies for the future of Muslim Hands.
• Support International Offices in presenting programmatic feedback and financial reports to CEO, Senior Management and Board of Trustees on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Advise international country office senior management on the future projects and the viability of obtaining funds to support project initiatives.
• Work with international country office senior management and ensure Muslim Hands programme policies and practices are in line in with the programme standards and local regulations. 

3. Programme Management:

• Provide direction to the international country offices programmes team with guidance and support to ensure the effectiveness and positive impact of the programmes implemented, including resources, feedback and additional training when required. 
• Collaborate with overseas partners to ensure their strategies are in-line with international country offices programme strategy, and share decision making for maximum benefit to programmes.
• Assist international offices in developing a reporting mechanism to be utilised by the programmes team which includes monitoring, programme delivery and financial reporting.
• Provide support to ensure that country offices effectively use the Muslim Hands software suite (Programme System 3, Qalam, Alpha or any application approved by senior management) for managing budgets, monitoring and coordination of programmes across the organisation.
• Assist international country offices to ensure overseas partners are working in line with partnership’ policies which meet the organisational strategic aims.
• Review and assist the development of partner organizations by providing training, resources and feedback.
• Assist in Developing and implementing a clear communication structure between programme and fundraising departments to provide timely feedback to Muslim Hands’ supporters.
• Provide timely feedback to fundraising department, supporters and stakeholders particularly during emergencies response, Ramadan, Qurbani or any specific campaigns.
• To be versed and familiar with existing changes within the required standards and regulations for INGOs / humanitarian relief, development agencies and local laws (CHS).

4. Humanitarian Response:

• Assist international offices in Developing and implementing a strategy to deliver rapid emergency responses during any disasters and human crisis.
• Support Emergency team in identifying relevant stakeholders for the Emergency Program (UN, NGOs, donor agencies, private sector)
• During emergencies, actively encourage the partners to increased collaboration with agencies, UN Institutions, Donors, Trusts, Foundations, Campaigners and Standardization Organisations.

5. Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL):

• Assist in developing a regular process of monitoring and data collection of all Muslim Hand programmes.
• Ensure effective regular monitoring of international programs to evaluate the impact and direction of the programmes.
• Ensure after adequate assessment made by MEAL recommendations are implemented to improve delivery of programs. 
• Share recommendations based upon MEAL with all Muslim Hands donors and stakeholders.

6. Staff Management:

• Ensure International office’s Programme staff are trained and follow all policies and procedures.
• Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policy.
• Ensure effective management of team’s time keeping and attendance though tools provided ie Clock-rite and E-days as an example.

7. General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification: - 

Qualification and Experience

· Minimum degree level qualification

· At least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar role

· Experience in a nonprofit organization is desirable

Essential Skills

· Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead the program reporting and analysis required to support strategic decision making.

· Ability to effectively communicate complex information (both written and verbal), articulate trade-offs, and distil information into clear recommendations for a range of decision-makers.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in her/his work, exercising excellent judgment and discretion at all times.

· Accomplished at working in an environment that is demanding and fast-paced, where there are sometimes competing needs and limited resources

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Able to travel internationally frequently to partner offices in Canada, France, USA and South Africa

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 25th September 2020 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.