As Frameworks and Grants Advisor you will sit in AMU in the Program and Grant Support Pillar, within the Frameworks Team. You will provide support on the overall implementation and management of the IRC-UK’s Humanitarian Framework Agreement with Sida (the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency).

The purpose of this role is to:

• Provide high quality grants management and compliance support to the implementation of the Sida Humanitarian Framework Agreement (HFA) throughout the full project cycle, including the development and submission of funding applications, monitoring grant performance and expenditure, leading on review and compilation of narrative, financial and audit reports.
• Support on overall management of the HFA with the Senior Frameworks Manager; contributing to strategic engagement with the donor and support on growing the IRC’s Sida Humanitarian Framework Agreement funding.

Key Working Relationships

• Close working relationship with the Head of Frameworks and other Frameworks Managers
• Coordinates with and supports across the AMU pillars – especially Regional Grant Advisors (RGAs), Grants Advisor - Technical Unit Awards, Regional Grants Directors (RGDs), Senior Program Development Advisors (SPDAs) / Program Development Advisors (PDAs), and the Compliance and Policy team.
• Works closely with Finance colleagues and the Programmatic and Learning Advisor

Scope and Authority

As Frameworks and Grants Advisor you have the authority to make decisions within the parameters of donor policy and procedures, referring any non-routine and complex matters to the Senior Frameworks Manager.

This position does not have budgetary or line management responsibilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Acting as an internal focal point for any issues related to the implementation and management of the Sida Humanitarian Framework Agreement under the guidance / supervision of the Senior Frameworks Manager.
• Handling and cultivating professional relationship with Sida HFA focal point and relevant staff from the Humanitarian Unit by serving as one of two IRC focal points for Sida; facilitating meetings and engagement as needed; providing updates on implementation and grants management issues and supporting in preparing materials for briefing events and meetings.
• Addressing queries in relation to implementation issues and standard compliance questions (e.g. visibility, budget variance, reporting deadlines, and procurement) in coordination with AMU Compliance and Policy pillar.
• Reviewing and submitting correspondence and amendments to the donor in a timely manner, including narrative and financial reports; Cost Extension, No Cost Extension, budget realignments, project changes and critical updates, ensuring that all documents and information submitted are high quality and compliant.
• Leading on the submission of Sida framework narrative, financial and audit reports; producing templates, guidance and timeline; involving relevant internal and external (audit firms) stakeholders and ensuring that donor requirements and quality standards are met and reports are submitted on time.
• Collating inputs for framework proposals, write proposal sections, consolidate and edit inputs from colleagues, including on the Rapid Response Mechanism, if required.
• Preparing and consolidate budgets, and coordinate internal reviews and approvals before submission.
• Producing quarterly internal financial management updates and analysis on interim reports.
• Updating and maintaining internal systems for data management.
• Contributing to AMU/Unit work plan and delivery of specific projects.
• In collaboration with Finance and the Senior Frameworks Manager, reviewing Budget versus Actuals of the Quality Assurance and Learning component; ensuring the use of correct coding on expenditure and regularly update spending plans.
• Participating in country and project visits to monitor progress on HFA grants.
• Supporting the project team with event arrangements (participants, venue, etc.).
• Supporting the development and management of other frameworks.
• Other duties as required.

Associate Director of Members’ Programmes

Central London • £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities. The impacts from this will drive us towards a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.

We are looking for an Associate Director of Members’ Programmes to join our friendly and welcoming team, based in central London. You will be joining the Society at an exciting time as we deliver our Strategy 2018-2022 and celebrate our 75th anniversary in 2020. This role provides leadership and strategic direction for the development, implementation and evaluation of the Society’s activities that support the microbiology community, with a focus on building communities and impact and influence. Supporting the Chief Programmes Officer and Director of Strategy with the delivery of all of Council’s strategic objectives, the postholder will also be a proactive member of the Senior Management Team, providing leadership and championing change to support a culture and behaviour across the organisation that aligns with the Society’s values.

A background in our work is not a necessity, but you will have leadership experience coupled with the ability to understand the challenges and opportunities that we face. Being able to look across the organisation and identify ways of maximising member engagement is vital, as is having the commitment and energy needed to help us achieve a real impact.

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter via the button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 7th June 2020

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Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

The Mulberry Bush Charity is looking to appoint a:

Marketing and Communications Executive

Salary (£ 20 – 27,000)

Full or part time position

Based near Witney

Flexibility for some remote working

28 days + Bank Holidays holiday (pro rata)

The Mulberry Bush is a highly successful and forward thinking charity, which has been meeting the needs of traumatised children and their families since 1948.

‘To transform the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma, through specialist therapeutic services’

The successful candidate will deliver high impact, integrated marketing and digital communications to strengthen the Mulberry Bush brand, whilst working to promote individual charity services and supporter engagement.  Working closely with senior management and all teams across the charity, this is an exciting opportunity to use the full range of your marketing and communications skills to help us achieve our charitable objectives and raise the money to make it happen.

Currently our services include:

• The Mulberry Bush School: a non-maintained residential special school and children’s home working with vulnerable and emotionally troubled primary aged children and their families. It has developed an outstanding reputation for successfully re-integrating severely emotionally troubled children back onto mainstream family, school and community life.
• The Mulberry Bush Outreach: offers training and consultation to develop reflective practice and collaborative working to strengthen the leadership cultures in mainstream schools and children’s social care organisations.
• The Mulberry Bush Research: Our research department is committed to research in therapeutic residential and foster care and aims to develop a research culture to influence practice nationally.
• The International Centre for Therapeutic Care: a global free alliance of child centred organisations that share therapeutic practice via our online The Therapeutic Care Journal.
• The Mulberry Bush Third Space: Our events and conference centre in Gloucestershire which holds the Planned Environment Therapy Archive and the National Child Care Library.

We offer a supportive multi- disciplinary working environment which includes comprehensive supervision, team working, relevant and regular training and with generous pay structures and holiday entitlements for all its staff.

Application deadline date: Fri 29th May 2020

Interview date: Wed 17th June (TBC)

Anticipated start date: July 2020

For further information and details on how to apply please contact Lucy Lowe by emailing her or visiting our website.

Responsibilities and Job Specifications

Key responsibilities

• Report to Head of Fundraising and Marketing, with close liaison with the CEO, COO and Service Leads
• Deliver integrated marketing / digital marketing communications, including strategy, execution, creative, production and reporting.
• Create electronic and hard copy collateral, including promotional assets, advertising, social media posts and website copy.
• Manage social media accounts and websites.
• End to end campaign management.
• Competent use of CRM system, Google Analytics and social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
• Manage all relevant agency relationships.
• Measure and report on campaign activity, including ROI.

Candidate specification

• Educated to degree level
• 3+ years’ experience of marketing and communications, with proven track record of delivery, ideally including experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Responsible for driving marketing results and accountable for improved performance, leading change and ensuring high standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior level colleagues.
• Self-starter and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Strong oral and written communication, presentational and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills, but also highly creative.

The Mulberry Bush School is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children as its utmost priority and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal background check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.