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Vacancy Reference Number:

AA/FS/N-UK-2-R3

Position title:

Accounts Assistant

Reports to:

Finance Analyst

Location:

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

& Remotely, until further notice.

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £19,000.00 (pro Rata, commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

[Extendable] 3-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 2-weeks’ Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 26th March 2021

Note: 

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Deadline for applications is 26th March 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2020.

Main Responsibilities:

To work closely with the Accounts Manager ensuring that all departmental targets and expectations are met in timely manner.

• To process donations according to their intended methods; Cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Online and electronic donations.
• To process and issue receipts to donors in a transparent and efficient manner.
• To process and issue certificates to donors wishing to make ‘Great Charity Gifts’ ensuring the recipients names and plaque details correspond.
• Undertake banking activities to ensure objectives are met on a daily basis.
• To manage and balance daily funds (inwards).
• Deal with donor queries and requests
• To remediate inaccurate donations.
• To liaise and make payments to service providers on behalf of Muslim Hands.
• To process internal requisitions for funds to be allocated overseas.
• To process the release of funds to overseas offices ensuring this is achieved in a timely fashion.
• To administer and process overseas regular donors’ payments.
• Support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time
• Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager
• To adhere to all Muslim Hands Policy

• Providing support with maintaining and monitoring of Departmental Budgets.
• Providing support with the management of all Invoices Raised, Ledgers and Expenses. 
• Providing support with the reconciliation of all Accounts.
• Providing support with Processing Sales Invoices, Receipts and Payments.
• Checking company bank statements
• Preparing cash flow statements
• Dealing with financial paperwork and filing
• Dealing with Accounts related queries, concerns and comments from external agencies, donors and organisations in an efficient and effective manner.
• Demonstrating Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct

Essential for Successful Candidate:

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

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

• Able to demonstrate working knowledge within an Accounting and / or Finance role/ or supporting an Accounts Function
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to work as part of a team and individually demonstrating responsibility and self-initiative
• Familiarity with basic Accounting Software, Microsoft Office and online meeting platforms

Desirable:

• Working towards or qualified at AAT Level 3 (minimum), Graduate OR Part ACCA Qualified

• Possess working knowledge within an Accounting and / or Finance role within the Charity sector.

This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you, then please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

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

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ISWAN is a leading international seafarers’ welfare NGO that promotes the welfare of seafarers worldwide. Our current CEO is retiring in May 2021, and we are looking for a new leader to take the organisation to its next stage. With offices in the UK, India, and the Philippines, ISWAN runs a range of programmes and services that improve the physical and mental wellbeing of seafarers worldwide. The main programme is SeafarerHelp, the free and confidential twenty four hour helpline for seafarers and their families. Over recent years ISWAN has developed a widely respected programme that seeks to improve the mental wellbeing of seafarers. ISWAN is a membership organisation with members from shipping companies, unions, insurers, welfare agencies, and governments.

Responsible for twenty two staff the role requires the ability to develop constructive partnerships with a range of different organisations, including funders, in the maritime world. The role will also require working closely with the board of trustees.

We are looking for a creative, collaborative, and inspiring individual. We need the new CEO to lead and shape ISWAN’s strategic direction. The successful candidate will have experience in service delivery, fundraising and business development, marketing and communications; corporate governance; finance and, ideally, knowledge of seafarers and shipping.

We promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. Our policies seek to ensure job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice.  We are committed to applying this throughout all areas of employment. 

Application by letter (strictly no more than 800 words) and CV (strictly no more than 3 A4 pages) 

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Vacancy Reference Number:

HOP/P/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of Programmes

Reports to:

Programme Director

Location:

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

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £40,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Role Overview:

The Head of Programmes will ensure the implementation of the MH programmes Strategy, which encompasses the implementation of international programme. 

 The Head of UK Programmes will report to the Director of Programmes and manage the thematic programmes team.

The candidate will have demonstrable experience of successful delivery of international programmes and project management. Ideally will have experience and knowledge of WASH, Food, Health and Livelihood programmes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Strategy
  • To ensure that the MH programmes strategy and theory of change for MH programmes aligns with and in support MH’s global strategy.
  • Carry out regular performance and annual review of programmes based on strategic aims and KPI’s
• Programme Management
  • Review proposals of proposed interventions to ensure innovative projects and programmes are designed adhering to sectoral standards, principles in accordance with guideline on humanitarian interventions and best practice
  • Overseeing end to end cycle of the programme
  • Effectively coordinate and liaise with partners to successfully implement interventions
  • Ensure effective M&E arrangements through impact evaluation.
  • Ensure the programme is in line with MH policies and procedures
  • Ensure the effective use of the internal programme management system
  • Ensure all programmes are in line with due diligence, risk procedures  
• Finance and compliance
  • To ensure effective implementation of projects through progress and financial reporting
  • Develop MH programme budget
  • Ensure that all records are maintained and stored appropriately in line with MH document management and IT policies
  • Ensure documents and relevant procedures are correctly and appropriately applied.
• Networking and Influencing
  • To significantly raise the profile and visibility of MH Program
  • Represent MH on national and regional platforms. To develop understanding and support and to work in collaboration with faith-based and non-faith-based organisations
  • Using MH and other networks with local CSOs and Government bodies to promote MH UK programmes
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the internal visibility of MH programmes
• Capacity Strengthening 
  • Provide insight into programme trends to all relevant internal stakeholders and become a champion for Programmes internally and externally
  • Ensure the vision, values and aim of the programme continue to be embedded in all areas of work and are clearly communicated internally and externally.
  • Ensuring areas of MH are in line with current Programmes trends
  • To work closely with colleagues and partners with relevant technical expertise to ensure (planning, monitoring, fundraising, M&E and governance and other appropriate support is available for programmes.
• Communication and Marketing
  • To provide key case studies to communication colleagues, in order to create further opportunities by highlighting key stories which heighten the awareness of the Programmes
• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

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

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values

Education:

Essential:

• University Degree (BA, BSc).

Desirable:

• MBA, or masters level degree in International Development or related subject.

Experience:

Essential:

• Experience of programme management in low- and middle-income countries.
• Experience of leading and managing teams.
• Setting up new projects and programmes.
• Understanding of and working with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Desirable:

• Charities/INGO experience.
• Experience of working with institutional donors

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

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

About YBI

Youth Business International (YBI) is the global network of expert organisations in over 50 countries supporting underserved young entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into successful businesses, creating jobs and strengthening communities.

Young people are a critical resource. However, with 66 million unemployed youth worldwide this potential is not being realised. Furthermore, of those that are working, many do not earn enough to lift themselves out of poverty. Addressing the youth employment crisis is imperative, not only for the well-being of young people but to ensure sustainable, inclusive growth and social cohesion globally.

Since 2014 we have supported over 350,000 young people to start or grow a business by delivering a range of practical entrepreneurship support services, from guiding a young person to register a new business and improving their bookkeeping skills to helping them write a business plan or grow their fledgling business through facilitating access to finance.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Communications to cover a maternity leave from May 2021. We are looking for an organised, all-rounder with a strategic mind and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get involved in delivery.  

This senior role leads a small communications team to drive YBI’s ambitious communications strategy forward and closely monitor results, adapting plans as needed to hit key milestone deliverables over this crucial time for our partnerships.  A digital expert you will work with the team to lead an evaluation of our website and social media accounts to develop individual channel strategies.  

You will act as brand guardian for the organisation and promote the important work our network is doing around the world to our members, current/prospective funders, and the wider sector. A natural storyteller, you will be motivated by human-led stories and have an instinct for what resonates with audiences.

Working closely with YBI’s senior management, the wider Network Team, and our partners and members you will plan and deliver campaigns (including our two flagship campaigns of the year) to celebrate programme success, promote results and learning and publish reports and findings.

To thrive in this role, you will need to be a confident and hands-on communications expert, ready to quickly execute and run several multi-channel external communications campaigns to reach new audiences.

Some of benefits of becoming our Interim Head of Communications include:

- Group Life insurance

- Health Cash Plan

- We are Equal Opportunities Employer and happy to talk Flexible Working

Further Details and How to Apply

For a full Job Description and information on how to apply, please see the attachments in this job post or send your CV, EOM form and cover letter when you click Apply.

Closing date: Monday, 15th March 2021 at 9:30am

R1 Interviews: w/c 22nd March 2021

R2 Interviews: w/c 29th March 2021

YBI is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if you require any adjustments, we can make to ensure that our recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

At YBI, your right to privacy is important to us. By applying for this job, your information will be entered into our recruitment system for YBI’s employment purposes only and stored for no longer than one year after the post has been filled; then personal data will be disposed of in GDPR compliant manner. We store all data securely and will not disclose it to any third parties without your consent. Please feel free to contact us to find out more.

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child, but this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

As the Head of Financial Technical Advice (Policies, Tax, Regulation, etc.) you will provide a customer-focussed technical finance advisory service to all colleagues by providing guidance on technical accounting matters, regulatory and compliance issues and tax matters. This will enable colleagues to ensure they operate within requirements, thereby protecting all parts of the Plan family by ensuring objectives are delivered in a compliant manner, while minimising bureaucracy and complex procedures.

In this role you will establish and maintain engaging guidance and operating procedures as a first point of call for common areas of technical advice whilst also developing and implementing technical training for key colleagues. You will also anticipate potential impacts of new accounting standards globally and assess options and risks and recommend solutions accordingly to manage implications.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit a qualified Chartered Accountant with auditing experience and exceptionally strong technical accounting skills. You will have a comprehensive understanding of tax regulations and a good understanding of International NGOs and the charity regulatory environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate complex technical matters in a non-technical way. You will have excellent stakeholder management skills and have the ability to find solutions to complicated problems.

Location: Flexible location, in most locations where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work.

Type of Role: Permanent

Reports to: Director of Accounting Services

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here

Closing Date: 2nd March 2021

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. 

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. 

We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.

Management Accountant - Central Services, Permanent, £48,000 - £53,000

For an international NGO based in London, we are recruiting a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis to support the Business Services Directorate (Corporate Services) and CFO and MD across Finance, IT, Estates, Legal and Capital Works areas. The Finance Business Partner will prepare the annual statutory accounts for the main charity and the trading subsidiary and will manage the annual audit to final sign-off of the Annual Report and Financial Statements. This role will also provide business support to the Customer Engagement Directorates.

Main Duties:

• Provide first-class business partnering support to all budget holders within Business Services (Corporate functions) including Finance, IT, Estates, Legal and Capital Works
• Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts to all budget holders
• Financial reporting and commercial modelling including income, profitability, cost analysis, forecasts, and modelling
• Supporting the annual budget, forecast and long-term business planning and modelling processes
• Support budget holders with P&L analysis and insight reporting
• Building improves business performance and financial reporting including dashboard and KPIs
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts for Charity and Trading subsidiary, through to Annual Report
• Management of the external audit process, planning the timetable and liaising with Auditors
• Maintaining and enhancing internal forecasting and reporting model
• Cash-flow and reserves modelling and forecasting

What will you bring to this role?

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA qualified with non-profit or charity experience
• Proven experience as an engaging business partner, working in complex organisations
• Strong experience of preparing financial statements and preparing and supporting audit processes
• Commercial mind-set, strong modelling, and analytical skills
• Ability to present financial information in clear and engaging formats for decision making
• FP&A, forecasting, budgeting experience
• Experience or driving continuous improvement in business performance
• Charity accounting and FRS102 experience
• Modelling and dashboard experience including building models, graphs, and dashboards
• Power BI modelling / reporting
• Sun Systems and Q&A would be desirable!

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

About us

Humane Society International is a global animal protection organisation, striving for a better future for animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programmes. We are an effective voice for animals, with active programmes in wildlife protection, trophy hunting and farm animal welfare. A small but effective team, HSI EU/UK has big ambitions to create further positive change for animals both here in the EU, UK and around the world.

About the position

We are looking for an experienced legacy professional to join our EU/UK team and drive forward our legacy giving programme in the UK and EU, increasing our income from gifts in will and developing our strategic plan for legacy giving at HSI EU/UK.  This is a newly reacted post so a hands on strategic individual is key. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional specialised in legacy giving to work as part of a global organisation. We are seeking a dynamic individual with more than 8 years’ experience in legacy giving and a track record of developing and delivering strategic plans in this area. You should have management experience in this field, which has included management and leadership responsibilities for staff, strategy development and execution, and fiscal and budget accountabilities.

Reporting directly to HSI’s Senior Fundraising Director UK/EU, this post will work closely with colleagues in the Planned Giving team in HSI’s Washington DC headquarters, in order to deliver a coherent global fundraising approach, optimising opportunities and maximising results for our animal protection programmes around the world. 

Key areas of responsibility will include: 

1. Cultivate, solicit and steward legacy supporters in HSI UK, EU and a small selection of other global target markets to provide a future prospect and confirmed gift pipeline continuum. Focus attention on highest potential supporters with affinity and inclination while responding to all inquiries in a timely manner.

2. In partnership with the Senior Director of Fundraising, develop and execute a cross channel planned giving marketing plan for UK, EU and other assigned markets, integrating HSUS and HSI interdepartmental resources to facilitate an integrated program with the overall fundraising team’s strategies within budget guidelines. 

3. Provide periodic updates on achievements to designated Senior Management individuals at HSUS and HSI with data analytics to support future investment needs as part of the strategic plan.

4. Facilitate interdepartmental communication with the UK estate gift administration consultants and HSUS OGC and Finance teams. 

5. Stay abreast of organizational achievements and victories to provide our supporters with the impact of our work and stewardship of their trust. 

6. Stay abreast of relevant changes in tax law concerning charitable gifts in the UK, EU and individual countries in the EU. 

7. Dotted line management of Canadian fundraiser for Legacy Giving. 

About you

Our successful candidate will be a confident, positive and proactive fundraising professional with a proven track record of achieving revenue growth in legacy giving. An excellent communicator with experience and understanding of the spectrum of individual giving channels, you’ll possess a good understanding of donor care, with the skills and experience necessary to acquire and cultivate meaningful relationships legators, and you’ll have demonstrable history of successfully building a legacy giving programme.

If you want to use your skills to make a difference and be part of a global team, we want to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via the CharityJob website by Sunday 7th March 2021.

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

The Director Sustainable Agriculture & Enterprise is a new role within FFI, leading a team of five full-time specialists to influence and deliver this area of work across FFI’s global conservation programme, collaborating closely with the other cross-cutting teams and with our four regional programmes to deliver conservation projects in more than forty countries. 

You are a highly motivated, skilled and experienced individual ready to lead FFI’s efforts to build nature-positive agriculture and enterprise opportunities in our global conservation programme.  You have extensive experience of designing and managing nature-positive and collaborative businesses, strengthening sustainable agriculture in conservation programmes, motivating teams to deliver impact on biodiversity objectives and influencing senior policy and corporate decision-makers, and of delivering triple bottom line impact in developing countries. 

You have excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and team management skills, enabling your team to build positive, productive working relationships with colleagues across our global conservation programme.  You are comfortable working in an international NGO and managing in a matrix-like structure.  Your network of agri-business, finance sector and investor contacts will help connect the potential conservation and livelihoods impacts of the team’s work with the investment partners and financial sustainability required at landscape level.   Fluency in spoken and written English is essential and proficiency in a second language relevant to FFI would be an advantage.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

For further details and to apply please click here

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 14 March 2021.

About us

It has never been a deadlier time for land and environmental defenders to protect their community, way of life, or environment.  At Global Witness we’re campaigning alongside them, making sure their voices are heard and taking their fight to the corridors of power and the board rooms of corporations.

About the role

As a practiced Senior Campaigner you’ll help drive Global Witness’s advocacy campaign to stop corporations profiting from attacks on land and environmental defenders.

This role will involve seeing or hearing about human rights abuses and Global Witness will always provide you with support to manage your mental well-being.

About you 

You’ll bring your significant experience and expertise in understanding the connection between business and human rights as well as developing and delivering campaign strategies with demonstrated impact as well as your high level advocacy skills with government and industry.

Finally, you’ll have excellent communication skills and a proven track record of producing a range of high standard written materials for a diverse range of people.

Working for us

Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC, and Brussels.  During the pandemic, we are all working remotely and have the flexibility to continue to work remotely until the end of 2021.

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 25 days holiday (exc. Bank holidays), pension, private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

This role is based in London with travel to high risk countries. 

Applying

Please send in your CV (max 2 sides) and a one page cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the Person Specification by Sunday 28 February midnight GMT.

Please use the following in the subject heading of the email: Senior Campaigner, LED, and please use the following file name protocol for your CV and cover letter: First Name_Last Name_CV/Cover letter.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview please let us know.

This is clearly an extraordinary time but we are committed to making this as easy as possible for candidates.  Interviews will take place virtually and someone from the Global Witness interview panel will contact shortlisted candidates prior to the interview to introduce themselves.

Self Help Africa (SHA) is an international NGO, dedicated to the vision of an economically thriving and resilient rural Africa. Working in ten countries throughout Africa, SHA focuses on agriculture and agribusiness as the engine of growth in Africa.

Self Help Africa are looking for a dynamic, proactive and results-oriented Challenge Fund Team Leader to be the strategic head of the AgriFI-Value Chain Implementation Team. The TL will be responsible for ensuring successful implementation of the remaining two years of this 5.5-year, European Union-funded programme through providing strategic leadership, technical oversight and direct management of the programme – in particular the EUR 18M challenge fund. A key function of this role will be managing effective partnerships with the Lead Firms/implementing organisations and broadening the impact of the fund to attract additional investment into the AgriFI firms and other agribusinesses.

The Team Leader’s key responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic, technical and managerial oversight and leadership for the Challenge Fund
• Overseeing financial analysis, business plan generation and revision, market analysis, building market and distribution channels
• Leading and managing the relationship with AgriFI’s co-implementer
• Ensuring effective integration of core technical areas
• Representing SHA at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events
• Leading activities to build capacities of SMEs/lead firms
• Raising additional capital for the Challenge Fund
• Leading the team in marketing to build AgriFI’s brand and presence
• Leading in preparation of proposals and budgets to potential partners and funders
• Consolidating key learnings and apply these to the programme and future SHA work
• Ensuring the programme is implemented and delivered effectively and efficiently
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of the fund technically and financially

The ideal will possess the following qualities:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Management, Finance or related field
• Depth of knowledge in agriculture finance, banking and investment/project appraisal
• 10+ years of experience in the implementation of agri-business development projects
• Strong project management abilities with a good understanding of project cycle management
• Experience of working with donors in development programmes
• Direct experience or a thorough understanding of Challenge Fund programmes
• An in-depth understanding of value chain development
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
• Stakeholder management experience with development partners and government departments
• Ability to apply functional marketing, business planning, enterprise finance or related areas

We are now hiring for a Strategic Partnerships Manager. Since its creation in 2015, Open For Business has grown significantly to a membership of 36 companies. A total of ten new multinational companies joined the organisation over the course of 2020.

As we reach a significant milestone in the life of the organisation we are keen to leverage the full power of our coalition. We are now looking for someone to drive this forward and translate the relationships and opportunities available into concrete action to enable Open For Business to drive the change we want to see.

This is an exciting role in a fast-paced organisation committed to ensuring LGBT+ inclusion globally. As this is a new role for Open For Business, we are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong experience of working with or in the private sector.

The role will call on a creative person who can enable strong relationships and spot opportunities for action. We are keen to welcome candidates who are passionate about addressing LGBT+ inequalities worldwide. The successful candidate will ideally be based in London, UK with the role being initially remote due to COVID-19 protections. This role reports to the Executive Director.

Self Help Africa (SHA) is an international NGO, dedicated to the vision of an economically thriving and resilient rural Africa. Working in ten countries throughout Africa, SHA focuses on agriculture and agribusiness as the engine of growth in Africa.

Self Help Africa are looking for a dynamic, proactive and results-oriented Challenge Fund Team Leader to be the strategic head of the AgriFI-Value Chain Implementation Team. The TL will be responsible for ensuring successful implementation of the remaining two years of this 5.5-year, European Union-funded programme through providing strategic leadership, technical oversight and direct management of the programme – in particular the EUR 18M challenge fund. A key function of this role will be managing effective partnerships with the Lead Firms/implementing organisations and broadening the impact of the fund to attract additional investment into the AgriFI firms and other agribusinesses.

The Team Leader’s key responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic, technical and managerial oversight and leadership for the Challenge Fund
• Overseeing financial analysis, business plan generation and revision, market analysis, building market and distribution channels
• Leading and managing the relationship with AgriFI’s co-implementer
• Ensuring effective integration of core technical areas
• Representing SHA at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events
• Leading activities to build capacities of SMEs/lead firms
• Raising additional capital for the Challenge Fund
• Leading the team in marketing to build AgriFI’s brand and presence
• Leading in preparation of proposals and budgets to potential partners and funders
• Consolidating key learnings and apply these to the programme and future SHA work
• Ensuring the programme is implemented and delivered effectively and efficiently
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of the fund technically and financially

The ideal will possess the following qualities:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Management, Finance or related field
• Depth of knowledge in agriculture finance, banking and investment/project appraisal
• 10+ years of experience in the implementation of agri-business development projects
• Strong project management abilities with a good understanding of project cycle management
• Experience of working with donors in development programmes
• Direct experience or a thorough understanding of Challenge Fund programmes
• An in-depth understanding of value chain development
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
• Stakeholder management experience with development partners and government departments
• Ability to apply functional marketing, business planning, enterprise finance or related areas

Procurement Officer

12 month Fixed Term Contract

Manchester City Centre

Starting salary for this position is £25,272 per annum (plus contributory pension)

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join our HQ Procurement team, which provides procurement services to MAG’s programmes based in over 25 countries across the world. This is an exciting and dynamic role, where your skills and experience will help us make a real difference, supporting our lifesaving work across the globe!

Based in the United Kingdom, and working with the Global Procurement Manager, you will provide high quality and cost effective procurement services to MAG’s overseas programmes and HQ in accordance with MAG’s policies and procedures. In addition, you will support the Procurement Team on the digitalisation of procurement and logistics processes as well as data management. Developing strong supplier relationships and effective communication will be key to succeeding in this role.

This is a fast-paced role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. You will have experience of sourcing and procuring a large and varied range of commodities and services, administering procurement procedures and systems, supporting tender processes and framework agreements, as well as familiarity with international freight and transport dynamics. Above all, you will need to be approachable, flexible, have a good eye for detail and be ready to work in a busy and varied role.

Previous international NGO experience is desirable but not essential.

The place of work will normally be our headquarters in Manchester. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. Therefore, you will initially be home based until we are able to return to working in our headquarters.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information about the role, and details of how to apply, please visit our website by the closing date of 14th March 2021.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within three weeks of your application, it means that your application has not been successful.

Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.