Compassion in World Farming International are currently looking to recruit an experienced Global Payroll & Benefits Manager on a permanent basis.

This position is responsible for all the multi-country payroll activities in the organisation, ensuring all data is timely and accurately provided to the outsourced vendor and processing the payroll data in accordance with the prescribed timetables. The objectives are to ensure the outsourced vendor makes accurate and timely payments to all employees, makes payroll deductions for taxes, statutory payments, benefits, and other items to respective parties.

In addition, the individual will be responsible for performing a standard set of internal controls over all regional payroll processes to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data related to the payroll function, the protection of Company assets, and the privacy of employee data. Furthermore, this position is also responsible for making certain the Company is in compliance with all current and future payroll laws and regulations for each Country where payrolls are present.

Global Payroll and Benefits Manager Responsibilites:

(including, but not limited to)

• Perform the day-to-day payroll processing activities, including dealing with joiners, leavers, salary increases, parental pay and other typical payroll tasks.
• Responsible for sending payroll related data to the local payroll vendors for payroll processing, adhering to the payroll calendar deadlines.
• Ensure the vendors make accurate and timely preparation of earnings statements and payment of wages for the employees in the countries assigned (currently UK, Scotland, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, China, USA).
• To ensure that employees net pay payments are made on time.
• Follow payroll-related compliance and controls.
• Resolve payroll problems and investigate any discrepancy.
• Act as first point of escalation for general payroll related questions and be responsible for operation issue resolution or escalation within the HR or Finance Department.

Global Payroll and Benefits Manager Requirements:

• Payroll qualification or by experience – at least 2 years’ experience working in a payroll and benefits role.
• A demonstrated understanding of all aspects ofmulti-country payroll processes; including, but not limited to, benefits, taxes, social security and time and attendance
• The ability to review regulatory publications, understand technical terminology and easily determine the effect pending and/or newly enacted legislation will have on current department procedures.
• At least two years of Multi-country related experience with knowledge of all aspects of payroll processes and related systems, including benefits, taxes, social security, local legislations, time & attendance etc
• Proficiency in the use of payroll/hr self-service software.
• Experience of working with in-country payroll and benefit providers.
• Payroll transition and implementation experience.

In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection process we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

About Compassion in World Farming International:

Compassion in World Farming International is the leading charity campaigning for farm animal welfare. Our mission is to end factory farming – the biggest form of animal cruelty on the planet and the issue at the centre of many of the world’s biggest challenging debates including climate change and sustainable food production to feed an ever-increasing global population.

Compassion in World Farming International is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and lived experience, and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.

No Agencies please.

Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK (some remote working possible)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week

Why work for Compassion in World Farming?

For animals, people and planet: We are on a mission to end factory farming and create a world where fresh air and sunshine are natural parts of any farming system. To expand your current skills, develop your career and make a difference to the lives of billions. We offer 25 days paid holiday. 45 minutes by train from London Waterloo, our international headquarters are in Godalming near Guildford, a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Wey. We occupy modern, bright open plan offices just two minutes walk from Godalming station. Free parking. Free fruit!

Closing date for applications: 8th November, 2021. Interviews may take place throughout the application period.

The role may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Previous applicants need not apply.

You may have experience of the following: Payroll Manager, Employee Benefits Manager, Pensions Consultant, Pensions Manager, Reward and Benefits, Employee Benefits Consultant, Global, EMEA, etc.

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About Migrant help

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. 

We are currently looking for a MSVC Adviser (Modern Slavery and Victim Care) to join our team on a 12 months Fixed-Term contract. There will be a potential for the role to be made permanent.

The successful candidate can be based in Oxford or work remotely. In case post holder is not based in Oxford,  they must be able to occasionally attend the Oxford office and travel within South East.

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work. 

These are some of the benefits we offer:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme. 

The Role:

The scope of this role is to provide a high-quality professional support service to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery as part of the Modern Slavery Victim Care Team, ensuring a seamless service to all service users. This includes the provision of support, advice and guidance in addition to providing assistance with the completion of any relevant support applications. There is a requirement that the post-holder will meet the changing local business needs and will re-prioritise work as necessary. The post-holder will work consistently to support the continuous local development of the service; they will ensure that all advisory processes and procedures are followed efficiently, consistently and with professionalism at all times. The post-holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims, objectives, vision and values.

Duties and responsibilities:

•  Provide support to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery (known as service users), as directed by the MSVC Team Manager and Senior Adviser/s for the region.
• Manage a complex case load, offering appropriate and bespoke individual support to service users including the arrangement for the provision of necessities, (including accommodation, food, clothing and toiletries) as well as arranging meaningful holistic activities, which may include social events, language classes, orientation briefings, etc.
• Refer service users to specialist agencies and advocate for their needs as necessary, including referrals to support the process of service users being able to obtain employment and affordable housing, where appropriate.
• Arrange the process of supporting service users to return to their country of origin, where appropriate, as well as arranging the preparation of appropriate documentation with Home Office/Embassies, as appropriate.
• Complete and maintain quality standards for regular support plan and risk assessment reviews, and timely upload of clear and concise case notes.
• Collect and provide information to Senior Advisers and Management as and when required. This will include, obtaining service user feedback in order to further develop and improve the service
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies and procedures to provide the correct processing of NRM referrals to all who require this service.
• Participate in regular team briefings / meetings / group case study sessions and provide support to other colleagues as and when required
• Keep up to date with legislation and the impact it may have on service users, and disseminate as appropriate to the team
• Participate in all mandatory training and training identified in the Supervision & Appraisal process and respond flexibly to provide cover for all other operational activities
• Undertake any other duties which may be assigned by the MSVC Team Manager

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Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.

- This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Therefore the applicant must:

- Be able to provide documents to show their right to work in the UK ie valid passport or other right to work documents such as work visa, settled status document, certificate of registration, naturalization as a British citizen, Biometric Residence Permit etc. 

- Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps in employment

​​We encourage applications from disabled people by offering them an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Open Doors is an international, interdenominational organization that supports Christians who are persecuted for their faith. This vacancy sits within the international granting and reporting team, reports to the Global Granting Manager, and will be based within the UK.

The role can be home-based, office based (Witney) or a combination. The job holder will also be part of the ODI UK team and meet with this team (remotely daily, in-person occasionally) for social times, spiritual refreshment and business meetings. Some international travel will be required.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Christian* to oversee change/project management solutions for ODI.  This person will translate work into process and IT system improvements (this many include a knowledge of IT Workflow tools like Nintex).

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience in leading projects and specific experience in process/waste mapping, but we are willing to develop, and train someone with the essential skills and the aptitute to progress quickly. You may have experience in a manufacturing/servicing environment and be looking to move into the NFP/charity sector. It’s your skills and approach to work that is key for us; we’ll invest in the right person.

ODI is a complex, multinational organisation and it is essential that you are able to work relationally and collaboratively with our Field,Development and Project Information teams and also our external partners. You’ll use your relationship skills, your persuasive and negotating skills, your insight into people and your ability to deliver to help the organisation embrace positive change. You’ll need cultural awareness as you’ll be working with people from many different countries and you must be fluent in written and spoken English. A proactive person will suit this role well.

We offer the opportunity to gain experience in an international Christian charity and to develop your professional skills within a highly competent team. In this role you will be pivotal in ensuring that the help we give to Christians ‘on the ground, facing persecution and threat’ is delivered effectively with maximum impact. We care about our people that work here (it’s one of our core values**) and in fact, we’ve always believed in trusting people to get the job done with flexibility in the way that we work.

It’s not a new concept for us!

*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by a committed Christian who assents to our statement of faith

**To read our core values and statement of faith, see our website

Closing date: Friday 12th November 2021

1st interviews:    Monday 22nd November 2021

Starting date: January 2022

Contract Type:  Full time, permanent

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Location: London, United Kingdom

Application  

closing date: 26th November 2021, Midnight GMT

Background

Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. In challenging times, we are meeting the challenge head on. Through our network of field-level partners we have trained over 2.5 million farmers - from the smallest to the largest - in 23 countries in more sustainable farming practices. A quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.

About this role

Better Cotton is seeking a Global Operations Officer to support the Operations function and Procurement workstream. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual who is eager to make a difference. This will be a position that you can truly make your own, with options to research and support the continued development of this critical part of the organisation. 

You will join the small Global Operations team and assist in introducing and promoting new systems and processes related to procurement and support staff in implementing them. You will play a key role in supporting the daily global operations of the organisation.

You will help introduce organisational contract management software. We are also planning to expand the functionality of our CRM system to support the contracting process. This role requires a positive approach and the patience to train internal users to use new systems.

Under the line management of the Senior Global Operations Coordinator (based in Geneva), you will support local operations representatives in China, India, and Pakistan and gather feedback from staff across all Better Cotton locations to improve existing systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Procurement & Contract Management

• Monitor and address internal support requests
• Support the management of the internal Procurement Microsoft Teams channels to keep staff informed about upcoming and existing policies and processes.
• Assist with the development and implementation of processes and policies, including: review documentation as required; liaise with team members to support processes (Communications & Finance); proactively identify areas for improvement as needed.
• Conduct financial & screening checks for potential suppliers on designated software.
• Coordinate the publication of Requests for Tenders and redirection of applications.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of suppliers & active contracts.
• Assist with the selection of the right suppliers.

Global Operations

• Act as the main point of contact for queries related to e-signing and business travel: gather questions to feedback to our suppliers, troubleshoot fundamental issues.
• Support the development and management of a virtual global internal calendar.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of global insurance packages.
• Support the organisation of team meetings: online and in person.
• Assist with the development and implementation of processes and policies concerning the HR and IT teams.

Finance & Operations Support

• Support the periodical review of the cost-effectiveness, quality and sustainability of suppliers.
• Draft & review documentation (announcement, policies, processes, etc.) prepared by the Finance team and Finance & Operations Director.

Profile

We would like to see evidence of quickly learning new things and being ready to get stuck in the work. We will be looking for the following experience, skills and knowledge in the applications: 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Proficient English (written and verbal): Better Cotton’s language of operation is English

Solid working knowledge of Microsoft 365 package (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint) or evidence of picking up IT programmes and systems quickly

Excellent organisational skills, capacity to multi-task and handle a set of different

priorities

Experience communicating and working with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and cultures

Well-organised and happy to provide support to others

Comfortable working to deadlines

Ability to work independently and to take initiative

Problem-solving skills

Desirable

Experience working with Salesforce, DocuSign, Zendesk or similar tools

Interest in and commitment to sustainability

Working Arrangements

The position is full time and based in our office in London. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with

core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits, and candidates need to have a pre-existing right to work in the location where they will be based.

Applications

Interested applicants with the required attributes are asked to send a detailed CV (2 pages maximum) and a motivational letter (1-page maximum), in English, by email with the subject: “Application Global Operations Officer ” by the 26th November at the latest.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Better Cotton is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to good practice and transparency in managing natural, human and financial resources.

Sightsavers is looking for an experienced Safeguarding Advisor to provide informed and proactive support to the wider Safeguarding team.

Contract:  Two Year Fixed Term with possible extension 

Location: Sightsavers Senegal or Mali Country Offices 

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions Apply 

About the role 

The new Safeguarding Advisor position will be vital to effective safeguarding at Sightsavers, as the demands on safeguarding as a function continue to grow. Key duties will involve: 

• designing safeguarding elements for bids and identifying safeguarding risks 

• acting as the safeguarding lead on new consortiums and projects where Sightsavers acts as the lead 

• creating and facilitating safeguarding training 

• capacity building on safeguarding 

• identifying safeguarding risks 

This is an involved role so please read the full job description for further details.

About you 

We are looking for an individual who is

• currently in a safeguarding manager role or has been doing consultancy work for INGOs or local NGOs in Africa.

• experienced in running training and an understanding of the increased risks faced by children and adults with disabilities (the people who are mostly the survivors of harm reported to us).

• able to bring a contextual understanding of working on safeguarding and child protection in Africa and provide support to our Designated Safeguarding Leads in Africa

• fluent in French and English to be able to deliver effective training 

• able to help design and run safeguarding training and action plans with our partners.

• able to travel internationally for a few short trips per year 

This will be a supportive role, so good communication skills and an ability to get on with a wide range of people is vital. You will be an independent worker, who is passionate about what they do, good at engaging people on difficult topics (training) and enjoys travelling for work.

Benefits 

Sightsavers offers a supportive and inclusive work environment. Specific benefits and local terms and conditions apply.

Next steps 

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply. To apply, and for further details about the role, please follow the application link. Please note that your application must be in English and you will need to have Right to Work in either Senegal or Mali.

We anticipate that remote panel interviews will take place in early November and the assessment process will include a presentation related to the job role.

Fixed term contract for 12 months

Farringdon (London/ Home based)

We are looking for a proactive and effective Senior Impact & Learning Adviser to join us and provide technical impact and learning leadership, strategic support to our Save/GSK partnership and support project design and partnership development. 

Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As a Senior Impact & Learning Adviser you will sit within the Business Programmes Hub at Save the Children UK. Working with a range of thematic technical advisers, programme and account managers at the global and national levels, you will be responsible for strengthening global evidence and learning systems across several of our high-profile business partnerships, as well as delivering several high-profile evaluations and pieces of research. Most of your work will relate to our partnerships with GlaxoSmithKline, Community Jameel and Unilever which support a range of multi-sectoral programmes focused on health, education and livelihoods across 45+ countries.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our flagship programmes have the right systems in place to strategically measure and manage results. You will also commission rigorous impact evaluations and have the opportunity to personally design and carry-out strategic research. These studies will generate evidence on the effectiveness of our programmes as well as 'what works' when engaging in innovative business partnerships, or adaptively managing programmes. You will ensure that this learning is put into practice, improving the quality of on-going programming and strategically influencing the design of new partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to design and test new approaches to monitoring, evaluation and learning which respond to the opportunities created by innovative partnerships with business, putting in place best practice systems for turning evidence and learning into action.

The postholder will be comfortable taking initiative and working flexibly, able to comfortably navigate complex relationships across large global organisations. 

You will additionally have:

• Practical experience using evidence- based learning to improve project implementation and design and inform strategy.
• Practical experience leading evaluation research, using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Practical experience collecting qualitative and quantitative data in developing countries.
• High degree of self-motivation, top-notch communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, to diplomatically engage with a range of stakeholders on key activities, while still meeting tight deadlines.
• Practical experience in the fields of international development, health or education, including an understanding of issues surrounding corporate social responsibility and the role of the private sector in development.

To apply please visit our website. 

 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 mission, are passionate about making change in the humanitarian sector 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.

Location: London, UK preferred (however, potential to be based outside the UK in a country with an SCI or SC Member office) 

Save the Children is looking for an experienced and strategic policy advocate to push governments and companies across the world to invest more in children's rights.

• Are you a strategic thinker, with a passion for influencing others with new ideas?

• Do you thrive on collaboration to achieve shared objectives within dynamic and agile teams?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Development Financing Adviser to lead policy analysis and influencing strategies to increase the volume and impact of spending on children's education and other rights globally. This work will target governments, international institutions and the private sector on issues such as aid, investment, debt relief and tax justice.

 

The Covid crisis has unleashed economic turmoil across the world, hitting the poorest countries and families hardest. With these effects compounded by the unfolding climate crisis, there has never been a more important time to defend children's rights from spending cuts and unlock global funding to invest in children's futures.

This is an exciting time to be joining Save the Children, as we begin a new three-year strategic period with a new global campaign focus on ensuring a just recovery from the Covid and climate crises and making economies work for children's rights. This role will help shape and deliver the policy and advocacy for this global campaign.

The role will also give the successful candidate the opportunity to own professional relationships and grow their network. You will work with colleagues across our global movement and beyond, both on broad financing issues and on education financing specifically.  This will include addressing financing barriers to quality education and promoting the right to education for all. The role will sit within the Education Policy and Advocacy Team and work closely with other finance advisers in the organisation in the UK and elsewhere.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively oppose systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will visibly lead our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

• Design, lead and deliver policy and advocacy strategies and products, to a high standard and often with minimal supervision

• Identify global policy and research needs and influencing opportunities in your thematic area.

• Maintain and develop high-level knowledge and expertise in development financing, including a focus on education financing, and advise colleagues across the global movement, including at a senior level, as well as external stakeholders

• Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders and build strong working relationships with partners and advocacy targets

• Represent the organisation externally, including in high-level meetings and events

• Build strong relationships with our country programmes and other colleagues across our global movement to ensure that national-level advocacy is delivered and informs international debates and decision-makers

• Write advocacy briefings, reports, externally published articles and blogs, as well as assist in the drafting of press releases, Q&As and opinion pieces
   
• Contribute to the wider success of Save the Children's teams in the UK and across our global movement, including our country offices and colleagues working on programmes, fundraising and communications, by providing policy, advocacy and/or research expertise as required

 

Person Profile

Essential Skills:

• High-level expertise in global development policies, including national developing-country government policies, donor behaviour, international institutions and NGOs

• High-level knowledge and expertise in development financing, ideally with experience of working on one or more of the following issues: 
  • International Financial Institutions
  • Private investment  
  • Debt relief
  • Global and national tax systems 
  • Bilateral and multilateral aid (including for education and humanitarian preparedness and response).

• A proven track record of carrying out high-quality research, policy and/or advocacy

• Ability to think creatively, innovate, strategize, set priorities, manage a workplan and evaluate progress with minimal supervision

• Strong networking and experience of participating in coalitions and working with civil-society actors to achieve change
   
• Very strong written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of human rights, international relations, political analysis and the international humanitarian system

• Ability and willingness to travel up to six weeks a year

• Ability to operate within a predominantly self-servicing administrative environment

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

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.

Who are we?

​Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

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​Our exciting job role!

​This newly created Human Resources Manager role is a perfect fit for an experienced, capable, self-sufficient and motivated HR generalist (known internally as our Talent Manager) to deliver a comprehensive service to our fast-growing charity.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours, with some out of hours working. While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working. Some out of hours working is required.

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What we'd like from you:

​It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.​

According to the job description, you will be confident to provide a first-line service to the team, dealing with the breadth of people matters from hire to retire. You'll be an exceptional communicator with particularly brilliant written communication skills and passionate about helping to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and perform brilliantly.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£36,500 (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Opportunities to volunteer at our internal events and activities and work with our amazing community

- Plus a brilliant culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

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How to apply to join our amazing team:

​Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

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Advert close date: 29 October 2021

First interview date and location: TBC

Second interview date and location: TBC

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

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More about us:

​Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that we were ranked 11th Best Charity to Work For 2020 by Third Sector? Oh yes, and crowned Third Sector’s Charity of the Year in 2018? Not to mention we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey! While we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

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We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

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If you love international travel and are looking for a role offering broad exposure to the international development sector, working for a forward-thinking organisation driving transparency and results, this position may bet the right next step for you.

With unparalleled career progression, this position works with charities across the world tackling a broad range of issues from climate change to the refugee crisis.

The Global Audit Manager will be responsible for working on a mix of large and small-scale audits across multiple countries. Spending between 30-50% of the year overseas (post-COVID), the Global Audit Manager will manage audits and internal control reviews on behalf of international organisations funding life-changing projects.

The successful candidate will ideally be newly qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with either experience as an auditor, or experience working for an INGO reporting on restricted grants. Candidates able to speak English and another language (French and Spanish are highly desirable) are encouraged to apply but language skills are not essential. For those looking for move from accounting practice to a position that offers scope to travel and work with charities across the world, this would be an exciting step.

If you are interested in this position, please apply early as applications are under constant review and this position may be filled before the closing date. Sponsorship may be provided for exceptional candidates.

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and eight national offices across Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK) and North America (Canada, US).

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

JOB SUMMARY:

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager will support the transformation of Right to Play (RTP) into a learning and evidence-driven organization, ensuring effective systems and processes to ensure best practice across the program teams. The MEL Manager, Global will be contributing to the implementation of RTP’s MEL strategy across the organization and assigned countries which responds to the following strategic objectives: Implement an ​Evidence-Driven Approach, leveraging the use of technology to improve data quality and enabling real-time monitoring, learning and decision-making. ​

The MEL Manager, Global will oversee internal and external program evaluations to develop and promote a learning agenda to inform program strategy and funding decisions. The MEL Manager, Global’s primary focus is to lead the design and implementation of projects’ MEL systems and processes capable of tracking progress against identified targets and determining its effectiveness across assigned countries; to support the implementation of the information systems; and to support country teams in developing and implementing the monitoring and evaluation frameworks. They will also manage and oversee multi-country evaluations as well as lead on producing deliverables aligned with the MEL strategy’s objectives.

Reporting to the Director, MEL working in close cooperation with other MEL team members in Right To Play’s country offices and fundraising teams to achieve global goals for children, this role requires a high level of collaboration and coordination.

The position will be based in London, UK; however, extensive travel locally and internationally (up to 50%) is required. Given the impact of COVID-19, travel requirements may potentially change, and employees may work from home in the initial months of employment.

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Job Responsibility #1: Quality Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and Systems (45% of Time):

• Leads in provision of technical support to ensure quality implementation of assigned RTP’s program measurement strategies, with a specific emphasis on statistical metrics, rigorous sampling frameworks, and quantitative measurements.
• Manages the review of data coming from monitoring and evaluation systems such as DEVRESULTS to track the quality of RTP’s multi-country, global programs and design improvement measures as required to adhere to current international standards and best practices in the education and/or health sector.
• Supports outcomes reporting processes by coordinating outcomes reports, reviewing content, providing technical support, and analysing global data.

Commissioning and Management of Evaluations

• Leads assigned countries’ donor evaluations, ensuring evaluations are balanced across core evaluation principles and that they promote a learning agenda that builds the knowledge necessary to inform program planning, funding decisions, and strategic directions for the organization. 
• Ensures that evaluation variables are strategically identified and donor requirements are measured. 
• Leads and contributes to evaluation design, data collection methods and process, data analysis, and representation of findings using the highest scientific rigor and contextual relevance possible. 

Research Design, Implementation and Partnership: 

• Provides technical inputs into academic and operational research proposals and determining suitability and degree of alignment with organizational priorities.  Develop guidelines and protocols for academic and operational research on Right To Play programs.
• Prepares papers, reports and articles for external public consumption that may include academic journals, industry publications, advocacy forums, other NGO’s etc.
• Accurately presents Right To Play findings at conferences, forums, special interest groups nationally and internationally.

Learning, Dissemination, and Data Utilization (Internal and External)

• Ensures that staff across the organization are learning about and discussing findings from outcome assessments, evaluations, and research studies, and that key findings are informing ongoing planning and decision-making.

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Job Responsibility #2: Implementation of the Measurement Strategy and Planning (20% of Time):

• Ensures assigned quality implementation of the organizational measurement strategy, monitors and reports on performance indicators and variances.
• Develops and manages assigned sections of MEL strategy, annual plans and budgets for implementation of Global MEL priorities and change projects.
• Leads on assigned research that advances the ability of Right To Play to contribute to the field of knowledge in our sectors of operation.
• Participate and provides MEL technical inputs for Community of Practice (CoP) Meetings.

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Job Responsibility #3: Country Office Collaboration and Support (25% of Time):

• In collaboration with Country Office MEL colleagues, supports and provides technical guidance to country-level MEL staff with the implementation of key measurement activities.
• In collaboration with Country Office MEL colleagues, works to develop a strong monitoring and evaluation frameworks across the different RTP thematic areas.
• Engages regularly in the MEL Community of Practice with Country Office MEL colleagues.
• Supports MEL staff in the implementation of the Global MEL Strategy and related systems, processes and tools and provides solutions to the challenges in their implementation.
• Leads, mentors, trains and provides technical support to the M&E Team (including Field Offices) to build capacity in M&E systems and to enhance M&E vision and systems.

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Job Responsibility #4: Program Planning and Organizational Support (10% of Time):

• Provides technical support in evaluation systems, Results-Based Management and project development. 
• Collaborates with Right To Play teams to support resource development, effective training delivery, project planning and development, proposal writing program implementation, and communications.
• Reviews annual program plans to ensure adequate and complete monitoring and evaluation plans are included.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, international development or equivalent experience and education.
• Training or certification in statistics, mixed and quantitative measurement strategies, and/or research methods.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the International Development and/or Humanitarian sector with substantial overseas experience.
• Managing program evaluation in the international development context. 
• Providing technical support and managing program evaluations in a multi-country setting. 
• Developing measurement frameworks for education or health programs.
• Experience in the application of quantitative data collection, analysis and reporting and the creation and sourcing of appropriate tools.
• Experience in the field of education and technology, and/or SHR and GBV is an asset.
• Working with major international development donors or foundations.
• Implementing systems for capturing impact and performance data to facilitate organizational learning and evidence.

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and the ability to translate this into practical and feasible operational program planning both in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues.
• Proven ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare concise and well-written evaluation reports for different audiences – technical, management, government, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure, working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Highly adaptable and able to work with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to collaborate amongst an international and multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work with vulnerable people and ensure high safeguarding standards when undertaking data collection.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Demonstrated skills and use of both quantitative data analysis and visualisation software (e.g. SPSS, STATA and/or Dedoose, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge and ability in statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated ability with budget management.
• Strong analytical skills, including research.
• Proficient experience of working with Microsoft Office applications.
• Extensive use of tools and resources for mobile data collection.

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Fluency in oral and written French is an asset.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are an aspiring global professional with an attention to details and data. You can manage complex processes and have an inherent passion for research and evaluation-type activities. You are also passionate about global issues and would like to contribute to international development through monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including flexible work policy (e.g. work from home and flexible hours), 25-day annual leaves, and up to 5 personal learning and development days per year.

Company Description

Since 1992, Options Consultancy Services Ltd (Options) has worked in more than 60 countries to tackle some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. With longstanding connections to the places we work and a focus on strong relationships, our approach is long-term but adaptive. This means we are flexible enough to respond quickly while also supporting the development of locally rooted solutions. We believe this is vital to ensuring a lasting positive impact. Gender equality and social change is at the forefront of our work. As part of MSI Reproductive Choices, all our profits go back into supporting MSI’s own mission of children by choice, not chance.

From governments to grassroots groups, we work with a wide range of organisations to improve health outcomes. With 30 years’ experience in global health, we work with our partners to explore existing evidence, combine expertise, scale up ideas and co-create solutions that accelerate change. This includes collaborating on programme and policy design and also extends to managing initiatives, building powerful coalitions and galvanising social movements. Our impact is felt across whole communities, with a particular focus on women, girls and those who have been marginalised.

Position

As Recruitment Manager, you will be responsible for;

• The end-to-end international recruitment process, partnering with hiring and bid managers, and using a variety of sourcing channels to attract and retain the best talent in local markets, and to build on brand awareness;
• Working across functions in our countries of operation e.g. Africa and Asia. The objective of the role of Recruitment Manager (RM) is to manage, build upon and deliver Options’ end-to-end recruitment strategy that supports the sourcing and hiring of excellent candidates for the organisation’s programmes;
• Sourcing and recruiting employees and engaging consultants for proposals and bids in conjunction with the New Business and Partnership (NBP) team;
• Providing local guidance on best practice recruitment principles to our hiring managers that aligns with Options diversity, equity and inclusion plan, and donor compliance requirements;
• Building brand awareness for potential recruits in Options existing and potential countries of operation e.g. through social media such as LinkedIn; the proactive management of consultants via our HRIS database (Cezanne) and the promotion of recruitment as a business function in Options countries of operation;
• Developing and delivering effective recruitment marketing approaches;
• Providing HR advice and guidance on behalf of the HR function as required to our existing programme portfolio and to work with the HR team to review and develop retention strategies.

Requirements

• Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Human Resource Management;
• Previous experience of delivering an end-to-end international recruitment strategy, including good working knowledge of international labour law and relocation packages is highly advantageous;
• Comprehensive experience of leading on complex recruitment activities for bids and projects often within tight timeframes;
• International working experience in a human resource / recruitment management position in a busy HR environment, ideally Africa or Asia, is highly desirable;
• Good understanding of the candidate pre-screening compliance requirements of donors and UK Government departments such as FCDO would be advantageous;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, and to lead internal and external stakeholder meetings is considered key for success in this position;
• Experience of implementing succession planning and employee retention schemes.

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.

Application process

• Closing date for applications is: 12 November 2021
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Options reserves the right to close the recruitment once the appropriate candidate has been identified.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).

Other information

• Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognises that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Overseas candidates require a valid UK work permit.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

Christian Aid is looking for a People Officer to cover maternity leave in our busy London based team. This role will help to support the smooth running of the division with a focus on recruitment and supporting the Senior People Advisors and Business Partners with the full life cycle of our employees.

About you

We are looking for an experienced People Officer to join our busy team. You will need to have excellent administrative skills and a desire to learn more about HR. A commitment to providing excellent customer service and an eye for detail is essential as the post holder in addition to supporting the People team. You will also be required to support the smooth running of the monthly payroll. You will be responsible for supporting managers across the organisation manager the end to end recruitment processes along with managing employee lifecycle changes.

This is excellent opportunity for someone with sound administrative skills, looking to gain experience in a generalist HR role, working in a hard-working, friendly, open team.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

From 1 July 2021, the process for completing right to work checks has changed and we can no longer accept EU passports or ID cards as valid proof of right to work, with the exception of Irish citizens.

There are now two types of right to work checks: a manual check and an online check. A manual check can be completed against relevant documentation as outlined by the Home Office. An online check can be completed if you hold digital proof of your immigration status in the UK. We will require your share code and date of birth to carry out this check. Please see Government website for more information on acceptable documents.

All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

I am currently looking an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager for an amazing sustainability organisation. You will be processing the monthly global payroll, there are several different payrolls and the organisation work's with PEO's. This role involves a considerable amount of invoice processing and putting through changes.

You will be:

Excellent with spreadsheets and data
Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
Understands payroll and tax codes etc
Extremely organised

If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, please apply online today

This is an exciting and new opportunity for an experienced International Recruitment Coordinator to work with the Amnesty Resourcing Team. You will be exposed to variety of interesting job roles in different countries. Working in a team of 3, this is a fast moving and rewarding role. This role is home based.

JOB PURPOSE

The International Recruitment Coordinator will provide essential recruitment assistance to the Head of International Recruitment and Resourcing. This will involve taking job descriptions from International hiring managers and creating new roles on our internal ATS system Earcu. There will be a focus on an exciting youth project where you will be assisting with longlisting candidates through to shortlisting. You will be contacting candidates and arranging interviews both office based and virtual, including video interviews internationally and setting these up for the Hiring Managers, in a variety of countries using Teams virtual links. This is a full support role and you will be asked to help out in general administrative recruitment functions. Knowledge of Earcu or similar based ATS system is extremely beneficial. Your ability to use Sharepoint, Excel and a knowledge of a variety of advertising job boards is expected.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Taking full Job Descriptions from International Hiring Managers across a number of countries worldwide
• Keeping our Applicant Tracking System Earcu updated with client and candidate details
• Posting jobs so they are live on our internal and external sites, making use of Broadbean and sharing our roles through LinkedIn and a variety of advertising platforms
• Longlisting candidates for a specific project through to shortlisting for the hiring manager
• Arranging international interviews and setting up interview panels with the hiring managers and providing all the documentation that goes with this and logging post interview details
• Strong level of communication with global candidates to advise and prepare for interviews
• Providing advice to hiring managers on recruitment processes and how they can shortlist their candidates and have the ability to show them how to use our Ad-Pro anti-bias tool
• Provide operational recruitment support, such as coordinating interviews, setting up diary invites, video interviews, contacting candidates with interview details.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential

• The successful post holder must have prior recent experience working in an "in-house" or client-side recruitment team in a supporting role
• Prior experience using and updating an ATS / Applicant Tracking System
• Ability to demonstrate experience in longlisting and shortlisting across different countries
• Proven expertise in juggling workloads and interntional time zones to arrange multiple
• Knowledge of job boards - and the expertise in posting those adverts to reach the best target audience
• Must be fully committed to the full duration of the contract with the potential ability to extend further

Desirable

• Earcu and Broadbean experience would be highly desirable
• Experience of working on a global or international basis

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.