Sightsavers has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager to join the Disability Inclusive Development Fund Management Team (DID FMT)

Location: Haywards Heath, UK (flexible locations and working arrangements within the UK may be considered)

This is a key role in a proactive and motivated fund management team. The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager will support the Associate Programme Director in the strategic direction of the DID Programme’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) strategy. They will be responsible for its technical direction, implementation and continuous improvement as well as the delivery of quality quarterly and annual reporting to FCDO.

The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager will lead a team of two Officers and a network of 11 technical MEL consortium partner representatives. They will direct the MEL team to that monitor, manage and support projects to progress and adhere to DID MEL requirements and processes throughout the project life cycle. They will work with the MEL Network to ensure the project M&E frameworks align to the MEL strategy and support achievement against the programme M&E results framework, theory of change and the DID business case.

The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager will further develop and implement DID’s adaptive management approach that guides its oversight and reporting system of over 20 active projects.

This is a really involved role with a detailed job description which may be found by following the application link. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Associate Director on partnership, contract and risk management and developing MEL for inclusive programming as applicable and is expected to travel up to 10 weeks per year.

The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager will

• direct, implement and improve the DID programme’s MEAL strategy and its processes, tools and guidance
• be responsible for the management of the DID oversight and reporting system that supports the delivery of its adaptive management approach and donor reports
• develop and implement the DID programme’s data quality assurance processes, guidance, tools and activities to ensure robust Results Framework reporting
• manage the DID MEL Team, Lead the MEL Network and significantly contribute to the DID FMT’s programme management and DID programme governance groups

About you:

We are looking for an experienced, creative, insightful and proactive individual to provide strategic and technical MEL support and guidance. You will have:

• experience working in the international development, the humanitarian sector and/or relevant sector. Experience in a management role with direct reports preferable.

• experience in project management and programme monitoring, evaluation and learning with the ability to manage large, complex pieces of work and to produce key deliverables on time.
• experience in developing, rolling out and continuously improving MEL systems, process, tools and guidance.
• experience in complex stakeholder management or consortium management is an asset.

• an understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.

• experience of producing analytical reports or communication materials for a wide range of audiences.

• experience in understanding and responding to the complexities of working across multiple countries and continents in an international development organisation.

The ideal candidate will be educated to at least degree level in a relevant field (international development/ relations, public health, education, gender studies, human geography or policy) and ideally to Master’s degree level with a strong grasp of disability inclusion.

We anticipate that remote interviews will take place on 17, 18 and 19 November 2020 and are keen to make a recruitment decision soon after this.

35 hours per week / Permanent

Remote Working / UK Flexible

Closing date: 25th October 2020

Interview date: w/c: 2nd November 2020

The Evaluation & Impact Officer is responsible for managing the monitoring and evaluation of a wide range of end of life care services delivered by Marie Curie. This will include using your qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to provide insight into what these data mean for the charity.

With an expertise in analysis, evaluation techniques, qualitative and quantitative research and survey methodologies, you will have the ability to present information clearly, concisely and appropriately for an intended audience, both in writing and in person.

Proven track record of collecting, analysing and presenting evaluation data to a high standard along with formal training in quantitative and qualitative research methods are essential.

Your covering letter should tell us why you want this role and how you meet the requirements of the job description responsibilities and person specification.

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory standard criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About Blackpool Centre for Early Child Development

Blackpool Centre for Early Child Development (CECD) is the engine room of the Better Start Partnership, the Centre ensures that the vision and ambition of the partnership is translated into action and results. The Centre gives leadership and strategic direction to the partnership and ensures that all partners are actively engaged in the delivery and co-production of services.

The Centre is a multidisciplinary team which includes, Programme and Community Development, Research and Evaluation, Communications, Business Support and Data Management. The centre is building local capacity and expertise by ensuring the latest knowledge and processes are adopted in Blackpool and the learning of what works then cascaded nationally and internationally.

The research team currently works on approximately 29 different projects each with differing qualitative and quantitative elements designed to be commensurate with the size, required robustness and timescales agreed with project leads. Common work plans include conducting literature reviews to support programme design, reviewing implementation processes, conducting pilots, feasibility and acceptability evaluations, exploring their potential impact, and writing reports for a variety of audiences to disseminate learning. Interventions include those focused on diet and nutrition, speech, language and communication, social and emotional development, community-based, workforce development and systems change.

The Research and Evaluation Officer will ensure that their projects have evaluations integrated into their design, and that monitoring is effective and meaningful through implementation and delivery over time. They will also provide support  to the rest of the team and be skilled in all aspects of research and evaluation and their methodologies.

There will be consideration for part-time roles alongside full-time opportunities.

Previous applicants need not apply.

ROLE SUMMARY

The role of Global Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Manager is a crucial multi-disciplinary role to lead the efforts of measuring ProVeg International’s organisational and project-specific impact, continuously improving our practices and understanding the progress we are making towards reducing global animal consumption by 50% by the year 2040. 

The role will involve continuing the design and implementation of ProVeg International’s impact framework. This role leads on impact measurement across countries, for a huge variety of different interventions, across all departments, working closely with the International Operations, Fundraising, Communications & Research teams to communicate impact and findings to internal and external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Organisational Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact:

• Continually monitor and update existing Logical Models & Theory of Change approaches to evaluation and impact management across countries and departments to inform PVI’s work and strategic approach
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of impact strategies globally and, together with the Communications and Fundraising teams, disseminate overviews of our achievements through various channels (newsletters, website, social media, videos etc.)
• Support ad-hoc high-impact opportunities from PVI countries and external stakeholders, including for use in grants and other fundraising proposals
• Together with the International Fundraising and Communications teams, produce annual reports to illustrate the impact of PVI’s work and share learnings to our community and supporters
• Support all countries and departments to evaluate their own work and help to set up continuous learning mechanisms within and between teams (Design and deliver face-to-face and virtual workshops and trainings)
• Synthesize regional and international reporting into monthly reports measuring organizational progress toward global goals for leadership and fundraising teams; provide other reports and review as needed.

2. Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact:

• Guide and support regional leads, project teams, and leadership to develop a Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Framework (incl. Measurable outcomes and impacts) for new and ongoing projects
• Oversee the Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact activities across all PVI’s projects
• Ensure regional leads, project teams, and leadership are collecting the necessary data and provide support with analysis and reporting if required
• Coordinate review meetings with Project Managers to capture and disseminate learnings
• Support Research and other departments with ad-hoc projects (i.e. research on problems’ causes and effects), and support approved research projects as required

3. Data Management:

• Oversee the collection and reporting of PVI’s KPIs for Quarterly and Annual OKRs
• Conduct regular quality checking and assurance of routinely collected data (lists) 
• Set up and ensure the integrity of the Global PVI Impact internal and external dashboards (Google Data Studio)
• Manage periodic data cleansing 
• Draw data from PVI’s database as requested by Country and Department functions 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• At least 3 years’ experience working in a monitoring, evaluation and Impact role
• Strong understanding of impact practice
• Experience of designing, delivering and analysing monitoring, evaluation and Impact frameworks, systems and methodologies
• Experience of gathering and interpreting data
• Ability to create compelling internal and external reports
• Experience of using monitoring, evaluation and impact findings and analysis to inform operations and strategy
• Experience of managing databases and comfortable working with large volumes of data
• Good understanding of data management and GDPR
• Project management experience

Desirable:

• Experience working in the non-profit sector
• Experience working remotely and/or with an organisation that has remote workers
• Experience working in a global organisational context with multiple countries, partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience of CRM systems
• Experience with APIs

Skills and Attributes

• Strong Office Software skills (Google Docs, Google Sheets), especially strong proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel.
• Strong data collection and analysis skills (e.g., R, SPSS, APIs)
• Strong data visualisation skills (e.g., Google Data Studio)
• Strong survey software skills (e.g., Limesurvey, Jisc online surveys or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail, accuracy and quality
• Highly motivated and self-driven with an ability to manage and prioritise own workload (a track record of setting and meeting deadlines, working under pressure and producing results, being thorough while also mindful of the nature of the organisation - a non-profit that requires regular impact assessments and achievements overviews)
• The ability to take initiative and to work both independently and collaboratively from a remote office environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal authority to establish rapport with key stakeholders
• Experience in managing a project team

Personal Qualities

• Strong motivation to support the plant-based movement and alignment of your values with those of ProVeg International.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• A strong organisational focus on personal development and designated training budget
• Flexibility around working arrangements
• And last but not least: Become part of a great team and work with us towards  a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet

WHEN?

Application deadline: 11th Oct 2020 (might be extended)
HR Phone interviews: 15/16 Oct
Online interviews with the manager: 26-30th October 2020
Start date: mid-Nov - 1 Dec 2020

FURTHER INFORMATION

Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Please tell us how you found this job ad. Please submit your application using our online form. (https://proveg-jobs.personio.de/job/257550?_pc=27797#apply/) Thank you!

If you have successfully made it to the long list of applicants, you will be invited for a phone interview, usually within two weeks of the application deadline. Should you be shortlisted, the next steps will be:

1. An online task.
2. A virtual face-to-face interview.
3. If applicable, an optional ‘trial day”, that includes the handling of tasks that are typical for the role you are applying for. This step helps us to get to know you and your way of working better and gives you a chance to get a full picture of the job and our organisation. 
4. The final decision may require an additional interview, usually with Senior Management.

JOB DETAILS

Reports to: International Operations Manager
Department: International Operations
Location: Remote (Ideally in Europe)
Hours: 40 hours per week

Research Manager – Asia

The post holder will be responsible for the on-going technical credibility and development of Compassion’s programme and resources for Thailand. This includes support of the Thailand Food Business Manager with preparation for and in meetings, knowledge transfer to food companies, and wider stakeholder groups in Thailand.

Working under the direction of the Head of Food Business China, you will play a central role in further implementing and developing our influence on animal welfare in Thailand as well as strengthening and enhancing our technical service offer.

Research Manager Requirements:

The right candidate will bring both scientific rigour and excellent practical knowledge of farm animal welfare in food production to the role, along with passion and belief in improving animal welfare in Thailand. You will have a strong commercial awareness and develop a solid understanding of the Thai food industry whilst maintaining a sympathetic understanding of the wider organisational aims. The role will require developing and delivering multiple workflows to deadline and within budget, and a strong problem solving ‘can do’ attitude.

This is a vital role within Compassion’s Food Business Programme, helping to ensure farm animal welfare is adopted within the sustainable supply chain and corporate policies of the world’s leading food businesses as well as Thailand’s national companies. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact for farm animal welfare within a dynamic team and influential global organisation.

About CiWFI - Compassion in World Farming International:

Compassion in World Farming International is the leading international farm animal welfare organisation. Factory farming affects billions of animals – and every human on the planet. There are humane alternatives to this global crisis. Will you help us tell this story?
In an age where the debate about food provenance, sustainability and safety has never been more urgent, the challenge for Compassion in World Farming is to combat the spread of factory farming and ensure that animal welfare becomes a fundamental consideration within the global food system.

Due to the current Covid-19 situation, interviews may take place via video link and the successful candidate may be required to be home based initially before moving to be based primarily at the Compassion in World Farming international headquarters in Godalming, Surrey. Whilst there is some flexibility for home working the role will be mainly office based.

Location: Godalming, Surrey GU7 1EZ and will require significant travel to Thailand, with potentially additional travel to other countries in Asia Pacific

Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract for 21 Months

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent upon experience)

Closing Date: 21st October 2020

No Agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Research Officer, Research Assistant, Research Executive, Fish Welfare, Research Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Information Manager, Information Officer, Animal Welfare, Fish Farming, Farmed Fish, Food Production Standards, Food Standards, Quality Assurance, etc.

Ref: 94420

The Impact and Learning Manager is responsible for leading evaluation and research for the charity and distilling learning into key insights that will help to set our policy agenda and inform future activity through programme and product design.

Could it be you?

As a participant of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Teacher Development Fund we partnered with Sound Connections and Birmingham City University to undertake in-depth evaluation of our programmes. We are looking for someone who can use this base of evidence as a launch pad for a new standardised evaluation framework for Voices Foundation and for targeted, deep-dive research projects.

You will have a strong track record in designing, delivering and analysing evaluation frameworks, systems and methodologies. You will be able to build strong relationships with schools and Multi Academy Trusts and to successfully manage research and evaluation partners. You will also have the capability to collaborate closely with the Programme Manager to design and develop our programmes and interventions and ensure effective implementation.

You will be curious and creative. You will understand how evidence can add value to an organisation and support change for children and teachers. You will be a confident team player with exceptional communication, analytical, relationship management and workload management skills. You will have experience in managing budgets and to contributing to organisational strategy and policy.

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Term: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours/week (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm)
Holiday: 25 days plus statutory holiday
Reports to: CEO

Action Against Hunger has a vision of a world free from hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have led the global fight against hunger. We save the lives of children and work with their communities before and after the disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and build prosperous communities. We constantly search for more effective solutions, while sharing our knowledge and expertise with the world. We push for long-term change. We will never give up. Until the world is free from hunger.

We are recruiting a MEAL and Information Management Senior Advisor to join our Operations team. This is a fulltime permanent position based in the United Kingdom responsible for leading on projects implementing knowledge management and learning services across the Action Against Hunger network as well as for a number of external organisations as part of our growing consultancy model.

This post sits within the UK MEAL Services Team of MEAL and knowledge and information management specialists working across a wide variety of projects, actively seeking to generate new business opportunities to improve practice in the sector.

This person will play an integral part in MEAL and knowledge and information management of humanitarian response projects and nutrition projects, delivering key learning outcomes as part of a passionate team of practitioners. Responsible for managing resources and leading on strategic MEAL projects, the postholder will also manage, support and develop a small team of MEAL Advisors.

You must have knowledge of current practices, trends and standards in working within a humanitarian, nutrition, international development or similar organisation, among other skills.

We are looking for an exceptional person to take on an extraordinary role, to lead a new centre for men in suicidal crisis in East London.

James’ Place exists to stop men dying by suicide. Building on our work in Liverpool, we are now opening a centre for men in suicidal crisis in East London, and are seeking a Centre Manager to help set up and run the centre.

James’ Place offers men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. The first James’ Place opened in June 2018 in Liverpool, the first of its kind in the UK, and has to date supported more than 400 men experiencing suicidal crisis, delivering over 2,000 therapy sessions using an innovative and safe therapeutic intervention.

This is a key role in the organisation: managing and helping to set up a new James’ Place in East London and taking responsibility for the clinical and operational activity in the centre.

The purpose of the role is to manage the day-to-day running of James’ Place, be responsible for clinical oversight and governance and to set the leadership tone for the local centre. The Centre Manager is the guardian of the ethos, culture and tone of James’ Place in London.

This is a significant management role within the charity, and will be pivotal in bringing our proven model to support men in suicidal crisis in London.

The ideal candidate will be a Clinician with an HPC qualification or equivalent, such as psychotherapy, psychology, OT, or mental health background. They will have extensive managerial experience, and of delivering therapy themselves, and will be an inspiring and supportive colleague and leader.

Please would you include in your covering letter two specific examples of why your experience makes you well suited to this role.

Please read the attached job description to understand the role in more detail. No agencies please. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email our info address.

Phoenix Futures is looking to recruit a passionate and solution focussed Communities Engagement Team Manager as part of our Building Futures service at HMP Pentonville.

As a Communities Engagement Manager you will have up to date knowledge and understanding of the support available in the community for our service users upon release. You will have line management duties and will be responsible for representing our service in a variety of multi-stakeholder meetings. You will develop Through the Gate and Family support initiatives and will be confident in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external partnership agencies in order to fully support the client through their recovery. 

As an individual, we are looking for someone who is self-motivated and good problem solver who can work on their own initiative, and as part of a team. You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate challenging situations with a solution focused approach.

Successful candidates will be dynamic and forward thinking with keen insight into transition of care from custody into the community. The ideal candidate will have experience of line management, safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults presenting with substance, alcohol and associated issues.

The Phoenix Futures Group has more than 50 years’ experience of developing and delivering pioneering substance misuse services. We believe in being the best and that is why we constantly strive to learn and innovate, to challenge ourselves, to adapt and to work together with others who can bring valuable expertise. Join us and we will support you to contribute to the creative development of our treatment and recovery approach to meet the needs of our service users, our commissioners and stakeholders. You’ll also have access a range of learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional development.

We are looking for an experienced and talented Fundraising Manager who can develop and execute an effective fundraising strategy to deliver growth across a wide range of existing and new income streams.

You will have the proven ability to research and develop winning fundraising applications, negotiate sponsorship deals and develop and maintain positive relationships with donors. A natural multi-tasker, you will have the flexibility to manage a varied workload, juggling responsibility for meeting bid deadlines, ensuring delivery of fundraising events, reporting to funders and managing key corporate accounts. With attention to detail and excellent written and verbal presentation, you will also have the negotiation and project management skills to co-ordinate the production of complex bids and budgets.

Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham works to improve the quality of life and enhance the status and influence of older people. Between now and 2022, we intend to diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our work. The Fundraising Manager role is a new management post, working closely with the CEO and sitting on the Fundraising Committee with Trustees.

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that represents victims of torture to obtain justice and reparation. We bring legal cases on behalf of individual victims of torture, and advocate for better laws to provide effective reparations. Our cases respond to torture as an individual crime in national and international law, and as a human rights violation with state responsibility. We apply our expertise in torture, reparation, and the rights of victims to national and international courts. Through our victim-centred strategic litigation we are able to have an impact beyond the individual case to address the root causes of torture and to challenge impunity. We conduct research and advocacy to identify the changes in law, policy and practice that are necessary. We work collaboratively with international and national organisations and grassroots victims’ groups.

The Role

REDRESS receives funding from a variety of sources, including large foundations, family trusts, and major donors, and project funding from governments and philanthropic organisations. Our fundraising strategy seeks to diversify our sources of core funding, and encourage more multi-year funding, in order to ensure the longer-term stability of the organization. REDRESS is planning for modest growth in the organization over the next three years, and this new position is part of that process.

Based in London the Development Manager will be required to:

· Lead Redress’ small fundraising team.

· Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy for core and project funding, together with annual plans to deliver that strategy.

· Manage our trusts and foundations fundraising.

· Develop a new “major donors” campaign for the 30th Anniversary of Redress.

· Oversee applications for project funding.

Responsibilities

The position is expected to contribute to the work of REDRESS as follows:

· Strategy. Support the Director to develop a fundraising strategy for Redress that complements the organizational strategy.

· Planning. Conduct annual planning to identify key targets for the year. Review those targets with staff periodically.

· Management. Manage the fundraising process to ensure we meet all deadlines, and identify key priorities.

· Relationships. Maintain relationships with our key donors, and with relevant staff in our main project partners.

· Core Funding. Together with the Director, deliver a strategy for increasing unrestricted revenue by diversifying our income streams.

· Major Donors. Develop a major donors campaign, through direct approaches and events.

· Funding Proposals. Prepare and draft funding proposals and reports, and co-ordinate with staff for input on substance, strategy, and budget.

· Team Leadership. Lead the small development team and supervise the Development Officer.

· Professional Responsibility. Maintain the highest ethical standards in accordance with the recommendations of the sector regulators.

· Reporting. Provide reports to the Director, and to the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees.

The Development Manager is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be requested from time to time by REDRESS.

Essential Competencies

The ideal candidate will have the following experience.

· At least seven years relevant professional experience, preferably including experience in the human rights sector.

· A degree in a relevant area, such as human rights, social sciences, or international relations, or equivalent relevant experience.

· Significant experience at fundraising, including developing a fundraising strategy.

· Experience managing trusts and foundations fundraising.

· Demonstrated excellence in writing fundraising proposals.

· Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice.

· Developing and budgeting NGO projects, and preparing project proposals.

· Managing junior staff and volunteers.

· Monitoring and evaluation as part of project funding.

· Fluency in written and oral English.

Desirable Competencies

The following competencies are desirable:

· Experience working with NGOs and other stakeholders in developing countries, including working overseas.

· Fluency in a language other than English, in particular French or Spanish.

Personal Attributes

To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes:

· A positive and collaborative attitude.

· Good interpersonal skills when engaging with staff, partners, donors, and supporters.

· Comfortable working with victims of human rights abuses.

· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task and to work independently.

· Able to pay close attention to detail and work with accuracy.

· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work.

· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.

Terms

Reporting. The position reports to the Director.

Hours. Full time (35 hours a week). Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Redress has a flexible working policy that allows for some working from home.

Location. The Redress office in London. For 2020 staff are mainly working remotely.

Salary. Redress uses salary scales with four levels (Assistant, Officer, Advisor, Head of) and seven steps within each level. There is a cost of living increase annually and an expectation of a step increase for strong performance, where funds permit. This is a C-level ‘advisor’ position, with an initial annual salary range (C1-C3) of between £37,500 and £45,000.

Probation. There is a three-month probationary period, which can be extended to six months.

Holiday.  There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.

Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK. For EU citizens without settled status, Redress will support any application that might be necessary to remain in the UK after 31 January 2021.

Timeline

The closing date for applications is Friday 30 October 2020.

First interviews will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2020.

Final interviews will take place on Wednesday 18 November 2020.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in REDRESS and your qualifications for the role, a Curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of two references (these will only be approached in final short-listing process).

Job Title:  Great Lakes Programme Manager

Contract: Full Time, 2 year fixed term

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 per annum 

Principal Location: Uvira city (South Kivu) or Bujumbura (Burundi) with regular travel to Uvira / High Plateau area (circa 25% time) and Bukavu (up to 25% time as required)

Role Purpose

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a development professional fluent in French and English to manage Street Child’s growing Great Lakes programme portfolio. Street Child are searching for a committed professional with education, protection and/or livelihoods experience to lead strong and adaptive programming that spans the humanitarian-development nexus. The role will principally involve leading delivery of Street Child’s established South Kivu programme together with our strong national NGO partner, as well as support to the Great Lakes Representative in the expansion of our nascent programming in Burundi and Rwanda as well as further expansion in the Kivus as required. The role will require flexibility and adaptability to work with local partners in the region, and in particular to complete excellent delivery of our complex £1.7m three year ‘Safer Schools’ programme in the conflict-affected High Plateau region of South Kivu.

Organisation Background

Street Child believes that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. Our projects focus on a combination of education, child protection and livelihood support to address the social, economic and structural issues that underpin today’s education crisis. We partner with local organisations and communities to deliver our locally rooted programmes, using evidence to drive learning and the refinement and scale up of programmes to create maximum impact for the most children at the lowest cost. We pride ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places where others won’t, including remote, hard-to-reach areas and fragile, disaster-affected states across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Since 2008 we have helped over 318,000 children to go to school and learn and supported over 29,000 families to set up businesses so they can afford the cost of educating their children.

Key Responsibilities

Project management (65%)

• Leading operational oversight for the successful delivery of Plateau-based projects, currently: EMI’s delivery of the £1.7m UKAid funded Safer Schools programme, the School Building project and the Education for All project. This includes technical input, activity planning and day-to-day liaison with the implementing partner to ensure quality implementation within timeframe and budget.
• Leading MEL processes for the relevant projects, including designing/translating of M+E tools, data analysis, evaluation report writing, the strengthening of beneficiary feedback mechanisms, planning and oversight of external project evaluations, and integration of lessons learned and best practices into projects;
• Ensuring donor compliance including, narrative and financial report writing, data extraction, budget and logframe revisions, risk register and workplan updates, and leading on communications with the relevant donors;
• Reviewing and submitting internal monthly financial reports and fund requisitions, conduct regular mini-audits of partner financial documentation and processes and work in collaboration with the GLR and Africa Finance Manager on programme financial management;
• Preparing internal quarterly projects updates, and contributing to internal monthly programme updates, annual beneficiary reach collection and other as relevant;
• Working with the communications team to promote the project successes, including the submission of case studies, pictures, etc.
• Identify areas of improvement of programmes with integration of new trends and knowledge aligned with needs and gaps that might arise during implementation

 Partner Capacity Building (15%)

• Provide Street Child partners with dedicated support on partner engagement, proposal development, project cycle management, grant management and reporting
• Development of partner capacity building resources including training materials, policies etc. in consultation with the global programmes team technical leads;

Support the GLR in the implementation of DRC non-Plateau, Burundi and Rwanda projects, and in Great Lakes donor liaison, fundraising and networking (20%)

• Representing SC in interactions with donors, networks (including clusters and other coordination bodies), government and other stakeholders in all relevant fora, in collaboration with the GLR;
• Work with M&E and programmes team to develop research to inform the design of new programmes aligned with context needs and gaps and according to the organisation strategy
• Prepare high quality institutional funding applications, donor proposals (narrative and budgets) and concept notes
• Supporting the GLR with the implementation of the non-Plateau DRC projects, Burundi and Rwanda programme if required;
• Promoting SC’s existing work in the Great Lakes and proactively sharing lessons and experience with partners and donors through relevant information-sharing and coordination fora;
• Proactively exploring opportunities to work in consortia and/or collaborate with other actors where this serves to strengthen the scope, reach and impact of new programmes;
• Participate to scoping new potential partner organisations in Eastern DRC and other locations as required.
• Other duties as could reasonably be expected in line with the role purpose

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or higher 

Desirable

• Masters degree in International Development or related field; or attendance at specific relevant training courses 

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience in supporting delivery of high quality education and/or child protection programming, with a commitment to and respect for local partnership; 
• Demonstrable experience in grants management, including monitoring and evaluation and reporting
• Demonstrable field experience, in African development and/or humanitarian contexts

Desirable

• Experience/ knowledge of education, child protection and livelihoods approaches; 
• Demonstrable experience of proposal development and/or winning funding;
• Work experience in the Great Lakes region
• Experience in security management and monitoring

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and spoken communications in English and French
• Excellent relationship building skills, with an ability to skilfully navigate both national and international stakeholders; 
• A belief in local partnership and locally led development is essential 
• The ability to drive results in co-operation with local partners, through effective and sensitive relationship management;
• A ‘can-do’, and agile attitude, a passion for problem solving and adaptative thinking; 
• Ability to skilfully balance independent working with wider teamwork with both UK and international teams 

 Desirable

• Knowledge of Swahili or other relevant local languages

Other

• Able and willing to travel regularly, often in insecure environments

Benefits

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

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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.

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