My client is an international brand with one simple aim; to transform lives. By informing and empowering people in the choices they have and can make, they work across the globe to fundamentally change the conversations going on at the very top levels of government and grass roots of society. This role would work within the UK business.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the donor finance team in supporting all financial aspects of a project’s life-cycle.
• Act as key business partner to the SLT on donor compliance, new business and international operations.
• Oversee the cost proposal development process, ensuring competitive and sustainable cost proposals are submitted.
• Oversee all areas of donor compliance including procurement, legal, expenses and asset management.
• Provide training and support to a team of 9.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of donor regulations, including DFID, EU and private foundation grants. With a strong understanding of compliance, contracts and governance you will be a fully qualified accountant with an INGO background. A proven decision maker, you will be able to take the initiative on identifying problems and coming up with creative solutions. Excellent inter-personal skills are essential for this role.

International Finance Business Partner: London £45,000 - £50,000

For an international NGO based in central London, we are recruiting an International Finance Business Partner. This international accounting role will report to the Business Partner Manager and will work closely with Conservation Programmes in London and overseas. The International Finance Business Partner will develop and implement accounting systems and procedures and budgeting that is fit for purpose. The role will understand financial performance and compliance, identify risks and build financial capacity with in-country teams.

Main Duties:

• Develop a Grant Management Reporting Tool for all Donor Funded Grants
• Work with International Finance Business Partner Manager to project manage the year-end process for all country programmes and regions
• Develop financial strategy, policies and procedures
• Develop processes to ensure information is received from international programmes for consolidation into the management reporting
• Map out how financial management is resourced and develop operating structure that is fit for purpose
• Provide regular reporting and updates to SMT ensuring oversight across international operations
• Provide expert Grant financial management to support externally funded Conservation Programmes - supporting DFID, EU and various UN and US Government agencies
• Support during all internal and external audit work
• Contribute to an increase in financial management capacity of Conservation Programmes
• Develop budgets that align with multi-year plans and Country strategies
• Support Programme Managers with preparation and review of budgets for new Grant applications
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, working with SMT
• Support Conservation Operations and Programmes senior leadership teams as well as Country leaders to develop plans for rolling our accounting systems and policies
• Work with Conservation Programmes to monitor compliance and financial controls

What will you bring to this role?

• CCAB qualified or finalist level with proven experience of working with overseas finance teams in an International NGO
• Proven experience of financial management and financial reporting in relation to Grant funded work
• Planning, budgeting and forecasting experience
• Business partnering expertise, especially overseas in a development NGO
• Experience of UK Government, EU, UN and DFID

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Our partner is women’s health and empowerment organisation. They are seeking an experienced grants finance candidate to oversee their portfolio of institutional grants; the successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight of new business development, as well as full project life-cycle support to country & regional teams. Depending on the person’s experience, there will be scope to support in the development and rolling out of the partner’s 10 year strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of cost proposals for new funding bids; this includes coordinating with country & partner offices; ensuring that the proposals are developed accurately, represent value for money and are competitive; and monitoring the progress and performance of new bids.
• Perform financial due diligence on new partners
• Providing full life-cycle support to country & regional teams from the budget proposal development stage, to project management and project close-out stage.
• Lead on providing advice & training on grants finance & compliance, working effectively with the leadership team, grants finance team & international operations.
• Ensuring the MSI meets all its project finance compliance and reporting requirements in a timely manner.
• Oversee the preparation of grant audits.

Requirements

• Qualified, senior accountant with experience in full project life-cycle grant management. A background in developing bids for, managing grants compliance & reporting, and close out of institutional grants including DfID, EC, USAID is essential.
• Experience of working in a multi-country, multi-currency INGO with a complex set-up and global operations.
• Commercially astute, with strong numeracy, analytical, systems and reporting skills.
• Strong business partner, able to work with a range of stakeholders (junior and senior) in person and remotely.
• Staff management experience

USAID Finance and Audit Consultant: 3 months, £250 - 400 per day

For a global NGO, we're recruiting a Finance and Audit Consultant to work on the current and historic USAID portfolio including the 2019 audit, 2019 NICRA calculation, financial close-out within Sun Systems, submission of final reports to USAID and audit submissions in prior years. This is a dynamic and exciting 3-month project to be completed with the cessation of USAID funding and one remaining USAID contract under implementation.

Main Duties:

• Computation of the 2019 negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA)
• Production of the 2019 Fund Accountability Statement
• Administer and close the 2019 Head Office audit for USAID
• Clear balance sheet for all USAID funded and back funded projects
• Ensure expenditure and indirect cost recovery in Sun Systems to mirror donor reports
• Revise and submit financial reports for closed projects upon approval of prior NICRA rates and settlement of audit disallowances
• Reconciliation of several historic project codes in Sun Systems
• Monitor the USAID on-going items list and assist in closing out pending issues
• Business partner the Global Programmes Unit regarding operational aspects of USAID projects

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with deep experience working with USAID projects
• Experience of Sun Systems
• International NGO experience
• Considerable Charity SORP experience

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The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) ensures Alert has the sound financial management and robust operations needed to deliver its mission, leading on all Alert’s organisational budget planning and management, audit, compliance, human resources and infrastructure functions. They will serve as a member of Alert’s global Executive Team and be expected to play a key role in strategic and operational decision making.

The DFO will be responsible for developing and monitoring the organisation’s annual budget; undertaking forecasting and reforecasting as needed; ensuring that the organisation remains compliant in terms of both its finances and its operations; and practices inclusive, responsive human resources management. As Director, they will present the annual budget to the Board of Trustees and represent on budgetary, compliance and regulatory issues and will be expected to take part in appropriate networks and external events relevant to managing finances and compliance in the non-governmental and aid sectors.

International Alert is a highly respected global actor in peacebuilding, and this role offers great challenge and opportunity as we start to implement our ambitious plans for growth in the coming years. Please join us and play a key role in delivering greater impact, stronger influence, and growing resources.

These are some of the requirements of the job - please refer to the job description for more information.

To apply, please click the button below and submit a copy of your CV, and a short (1-2 pages) Expression of Interest outlining how you believe your skills, experience and knowledge meet the person specification.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Apply early so you don't miss this opportunity.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 36 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Our Head office based in Birmingham, UK, is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Executive Assistant (Director of External Relations and Advocacy)’. The division’s responsibilities include brand protection and reputation management; international media relations and advocacy; IRW’s website, publications and social media platforms; internal communications; and staff training.

In close cooperation with the other divisions of the organisation and the direct line reports of the Director of External Relations and Advocacy (ERA), the Executive Assistant will help the ERA Director achieve the Division’s agreed strategic aims and objectives.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Ideally degree educated, and particularly useful if this is in a relevant discipline (such as international development, NGO management, policy development, communications/marketing)
• Significant previous experience of providing senior executive support
• Some knowledge of the social media landscape, coupled with some experience in creating social media content
• Previous experience of analysis and research
• Good knowledge and sound understanding of the needs, sensitivities and professional discipline of public communications and external relations
• Skilled in exercising discretion and sound judgement when dealing with unexpected issues
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship – together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery and Child Protection and our extensive staff Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place Mid-April 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment checks:

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

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

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Do you have extensive experience of working for INGO's? Are you a USAID expert? Are you looking for your next interim role? If so, please read on!

Robertson Bell Finance are working with a renowned INGO to recruit a USAID consultant to assist with their audit process for a period of three months with the potential for extension following this. Based in Central London, the role joins a successful team over their year end period.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, the main responsibilities of the USAID Consultant are as follows:

• Carry out a full review of historic USAID submissions over the past five years ensuring previous calculations were fully accurate.
• Review audit documents and follow up on any issues with induvial country offices until fully resolved.
• Lead on the delivery of the most recent NICRO calculation, making any changes to the previous calculations before closing off this project.
• Ensure that the balance sheet has been fully cleared of all historic projects which have received US funding.

The successful candidate will be either CCAB qualified or qualified by experience and have extensive experience of working in a global NGO. In addition to this, you will be highly experienced with USAID calculations and have worked on numerous USAID funded projects. This is a very specific role and only candidates that tick every box will be considered.

This is an urgent requirement and the role will likely close early so please do not delay in applying.

Are you an Audit Senior, Assistant Manager, Audit Manager seeking a new and rewarding career with a little exotic travel, supporting truly worthwhile causes and perhaps the chance to use your 2nd language skills (not essential)? 

Our partner, specialists in International Grant Assurance are seeking outgoing auditors for a critical role; navigating a diverse group of grant recipients & donors, such as the UN & the World Bank worldwide (e.g. Malawi, Peru, Vietnam, Belgium, Oxford, Sierra Leone, Brazil, Fiji, Cameroon). You'll be London-based travelling 30+% per annum on assignments 1 to 2 weeks in length. 

These unique and extremely rewarding opportunities would suit experienced audit professionals that are outgoing, love diverse travel experiences, meeting and supporting a broad range of inspiring people and supporting very worthwhile causes. A great opportunity to take statutory audit to the next level - broadening skills into a much wider remit.

Overseas assignments could mean travel to one of over 100 countries/ territories. A fantastic opportunity to see the parts of the world you’d never otherwise  see, work with lovely people and pick up extremely relevant fieldwork experience; vital for anyone seeking a career in the international development NGO sector. 

Role overview

Complete grant audits of a extremely diverse range of projects funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health, education or infrastructure, to SME development or technical research. 

The role will use all your communication, problem-solving and analytical skills and will give you experience in working with major institutions all over the world. An example assignment might see you leading an audit opening meeting with a UN country office on the Monday morning, before heading off to spend a few days with a local NGO or government partners to audit the way they have spent UN funds. You will look at a sample of supporting documents to make sure the expenditure is genuine and for the purposes intended by UN, and review the internal controls of the NGO, making recommendations as to how these might be improved to strengthen the management of the UN resources. At the airport, you could even start drafting the formal report as you wait for your flight back to London. 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent(Finalists considered)
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• 'Ideally' fluency in a second language is preferable, especially in French, Spanish, German, Portuguese or Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. 
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Team worker
• Resilience and adaptability
• Internationally recognised audit qualification preferable.

​ Personal attributes:

• At least three years of audit experience 
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
• Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations for over 30% of the time

Candidates for permanent London based roles must have the right to work in the UK

About Us

AfID are leading specialists in supporting NGOs operating globally with their financial management capacity & recruitment needs, on both a 'pro-bono' & ,commercial' basis. For more opportunities in the international development sector (International & UK) or to find out more about how we can assist your non-profit organisation please visit the AfID website.

Developing a Career in International Development

We know it can be frustrating trying to develop a career in this much sought after sector, especially when organisations require prior experience; be it institutional donor management, fieldwork or capacity building of overseas recipients. Please don't let this put you off, we would strongly recommend considering a volunteer assignment as a way to gain this highly relevant experience. It’s no coincidence that 22% of AfID volunteers now work full-time in the charity sector, as even a short 2-3 week assignment will catch the eye and reassure these employers of your commitment and ability to navigate the diverse stakeholder contexts.  It’s worth noting all AfID's assignments are individually tailored to the volunteers own preferences, skills and availability. For FAQs please visit the afid website
 
Attending one of the AfID Workshops also offers invaluable insights, explaining sector jargon and demonstrating the ways accountants can navigate complex environments, in a fun and informative way. It also presents a great networking opportunity with 25 other like-minded accountants AfID’s founder and ex-Oxfam FD in attendance. 

Would you be interested in working for an international development organisation in a varied and exciting finance role? Robertson Bell are looking for a Project Accountant on behalf of one of the most interesting INGO's based in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join this organisation in a position that will immediately have responsibility for adding value.

Working closely with the International Finance Manager in an integral role within the projects team, you will ensure effective donor reporting processes are in place for their overseas offices. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting monthly meetings with project managers to ensure project cash flow and deferred income is managed.
• Oversee income and expenditure ensuring compliance inline with restrictions is maintained always.
• Supporting the development of the financial aspects for each proposed project.
• Developing a budget for each project, track financial performance against the budget and identify any risks and issues.
• Submitting complex reports to donors and ensuring project donor audits are conducted.
• Providing financial advice and support to overseas offices.
• Provide support throughout the statutory accounting process.

This position would either suit someone with relevant international NGO and major donor (EU/DFID/BMGF/USAID) experience or candidates with experience in auditing charitable organisations. This organisation has a brilliant reputation for treating employees well and has maintained high staff retention rates over recent years.

The successful candidate will:

• Be fully a qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or at the later stages of their qualification.
• Have solid excel experience in order to work on multiple spreadsheets.
• Be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Aspire to develop your career within finance.
• Have an interest in international development.

Applications will be reviewed on a daily basis however the client is looking for candidates ASAP so please don't hesitate in applying!

Project Accountant (Part-Qualified) 1-year FTC Project Accountant Job paying £40000.

Your new company
Your new company are striving to transform the way the world resolves violent conflict, so people work together to build peaceful and inclusive societies. It is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies.

Your new role
He/she works alongside the Finance Business Partner to support the delivery of timely finance donor reports, provide structured finance technical support and assist with generating monthly management reports.
* To provide business partnering and support to teams, including providing technical finance assistance and taking part monthly meetings.
* Assist in the investigation of Budget versus Actual variances as highlighted by budget holders or teams.
* Create project and donor codes on the accounting system for new projects/donors
* Working with the Finance Business Partner, deliver accurate and timely comparative management reports to the teams
* Support the Financial Accountant and Finance Business Partner in attending promptly to all queries during project and statutory audits.

What you'll need to succeed
* Part Qualified Accountant and/or substantive working experience in NGO finance
* Experience of working as part of a busy accounting function.
* Good communication skills
* Determined and assertive and proactive; prepared to get into the detail to understand the problem and help find solutions
* Experience of Finance Business Partnering
* Experience of working in a grant funded environment
* Extensive experience of project accounting and donor reporting
* Proficiency in the use of Excel and major accounting packages

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be receiving a great competitive salary of £40K. You will have an opportunity to work in a small team within a successful not-for-profit organisation, upholding a good work-life balance. Plus a 9% contributory pension scheme.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Start Network is a global network of more than 50 aid agencies, ranging from large international organisations to national NGOs.  We're tackling what we believe are the biggest problems that the humanitarian sector faces.  Together, our aim is to transform humanitarian action.

We can only achieve our goals if we can scale the network.  To do this, we must ensure Start Network has future-proofed and scalable ways of working.  As our Business Analyst, you will assess our current ways of working.  You will plan and design new technology-enabled processes, including automated workflows and data-driven reporting.

You will work with staff to collect, clarify, and capture requirements.  You will figure out what processes and technology platforms can be improved.  You will project manage digital initiatives, so you'll also need to be great working with people.  It is as much about behaviour as technology.  This will also involve working with external suppliers and developers, acting as the link person with the team.  We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent relationship builder 
• Able to translate business needs into technical requirements
• A brilliant problem solver and creative thinker
• With an eye for detail 
• A great commuicator and able to make technical language user-friendly
• Experience of systems and process analysis
• Familiarity with Salesforce
• A can do attitude and ability to work in a start-up culture
• Cultural sensitivity to working in a diverse team
• A Business Analysis qualification is desirable, but not essential 

Start Network became a new independent charity on 1st May 2019 after being hosted by Save the Children for nine years.  In our first year of independence, we are excited to be recruiting several roles to join the team.  Join us!

In return, this is what we offer you:

• Centrally located WeWork office with onsite drinks and snacks available free of charge
• Access to cultural talks, events, pop-up sales, and a place to meet and socialise after work
• Discounts at local cafes and restaurants in association with WeWork
• Flexible working with options to work from home and remotely
• Contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies, particularly maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities for individuals and cross-organisationally
• 25 days’ holiday plus 2 company days over the Christmas period

The full job description and how to apply (all in one document) is attached and can also be found on our website.  You just need to send us your up-to-date CV (no more than 2 A4 sides), cover letter (no more than 2 A4 sides) and equality and diversity monitoring form - all as word documents.

Closing date:  14 April 2020

Remote test: 17 April 2020

First interviews (virtual/telephone): w/c 20 April 2020

Final interview (in person or virtual): w/c 27 April 2020

Any offer of employment is subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy statement and candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data.

Vacancy: Publications Manager (Communications team)

Closing date for applications: 29 March 2020

Company overview: Scriptoria is an award-winning sustainable development consultancy. Founded in 2001, we work with government agencies, research programmes, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives around the world to implement and support international development programmes. We deliver these services through our four expert teams: Consulting; Data and Technical; Communications; and Training. This role is for a position in our Communications team.

Job suitable for: Editorial or communications professional with at least two years’ project management experience.

Starting salary: £24,000–28,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience).

Minimum qualifications: 2:1 Hons degree or higher.

Location: Office-based, southwest London (SW17).

Contract type: Full-time, permanent.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced editorial or communications professional to join our growing Communications team as a Publications Manager. You need be efficient and enthusiastic, and keen to learn new skills. You need to be happy working in a small, friendly team, but also able to use your initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in the areas in which we work and is keen to make a difference. Our work is varied and we are often very busy, so we need a Publications Manager who is able to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and deliver high quality results. Excellent English-language skills, strong attention to detail and knowledge of the publishing process are essential.

About the role

Our Communications team produces a wide range of products – from legacy reports, policy briefs, and websites, to animations and infographics. We work at all stages of the publications process from concept development, writing, editing and proofreading, to design, layout and translation. Your work will require you to engage with a wide range of subject areas across sustainable development, including agriculture, climate change, gender, water resources management and poverty reduction.

You will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish. This will include being a main point of contact for clients and providing innovative suggestions for communications products. You will manage the projects assigned to you and ensure that they are delivered to an excellent standard. Experience of copyediting and proofreading is therefore essential.

Project management tasks will include producing quotations and schedules, managing budgets, carrying out product research, sourcing photos, formatting Word documents, and developing and maintaining the Communications team’s processes and systems.

Many projects involve working closely with Scriptoria’s other departments (Consulting; Data and Technical; and Training). You will gain an insight into their specialities and work collaboratively to provide a range of bespoke communications and knowledge management solutions for clients.

Main duties

• Client liaison – this will include working to control clients’ expectations of the jobs/projects you are leading on. Examples of this would include ensuring that they fully understand schedules and deadlines, as well as what inputs each piece of work will require. You will be a main point of contact for some clients and will work proactively to provide quality control and to suggest new communications products that meet their needs.
• The running of projects assigned to you – this will include: (i) liaising with clients to establish their requirements; (ii) assigning editorial, writing, design and translation jobs to appropriate members of Scriptoria’s core staff and associates; (iii) working with Scriptoria’s graphic designers and web developers to create engaging content; (iv) tracking and recording the progress of work using timesheets and databases; and (v) liaising with our Head of Finance to ensure that projects are invoiced promptly and their profitability assessed.
• Quality control of publications – this will include checking documents written and edited by Scriptoria’s core staff and associates. It will also include (i) checking proofs and (ii) helping the Communications team to ensure the smooth running of design and layout work.
• Proofreading, editing and small ad hoc writing tasks – as required by the projects you are managing or at the request of the Head of Communications Services.
• Quoting for work – this will involve producing quotes for new jobs, coordinating and writing proposals, and dealing with enquiries from clients.
• Managing associate writers and editors – for large projects involving multiple associates you will be required to manage and quality assure their work. You will also support the Communications team to test and take on associates in good time to deal with increased workloads.

• Business development – supporting the Business Development Lead to identify potential new clients to meet and conferences to attend, and prepare marketing material to promote our services.

Criteria for selection

Essential

1. Minimum two years’ experience in a communications or editorial role, with an excellent understanding of standard publications processes
2. A confident and professional approach to dealing with clients and the ability to deliver excellent customer service
3. Outstanding copyediting and proofreading skills with excellent verbal and written English
4. Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task and cope flexibly with a range of projects
5. The ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team
6. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)
7. An interest in sustainable development.

Desirable

1. Experience of using a range of social media tools, and planning and managing social media campaigns
2. Experience using Adobe design software or other graphic design packages
3. Knowledge of WordPress
4. Knowledge of communications for development, advocacy and engagement.

To apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages to Alex James (see job spec below for details). In your cover letter please (i) explain briefly why you would like to work for Scriptoria’s Communications team and why you think you are the kind of person we are looking for; (ii) outline how you meet the criteria for the job, making clear reference to the numbered list above; and (iii) state your salary expectation and when you would be available to start work. Please include examples of your most relevant experience, using specific examples wherever possible.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to complete a short project management test in advance.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 GMT, 29 March 2020.

Interviews are due to be held at Scriptoria’s offices in London w/c 6 April 2020.

BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and is on the ground in more than 40 countries providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those served. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The Global Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Global Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit spanning New York, Washington DC, London, Brussels, Berlin, Bonn, Stockholm, Dakar and Bangkok. It has responsibility for identifying, securing and managing all funding from statutory donors, and was designed as an end-to-end business process owner and support structure for IRC’s grant lifecycle. The Unit is organised into five ‘pillars’: Strategic Partnerships; Program & Grants Support; Compliance & Policy; Business/Programme Development; and Training & Curriculum Development.

The Global AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle for all restricted funding from global government sources. The unit operates within a matrix management system across the teams in the UK, US, and Germany, driving functional integration between all relevant units and staff, in collaboration with the Senior Vice President of the Global AMU and the Senior Vice President for Europe in relation to overarching issues with European donors.

The Senior Advisor - DFID is part of the Strategic Partnerships Team, which has responsibility for relationship management of IRC’s key institutional donors.

Purpose of the Role

DFID is a long-standing and strategic partner for the IRC. The Senior Advisor will lead, guide and coordinate IRC’s funding focused engagement with DFID. The Senior Advisor will provide an internal and external “account management” function to support engagement with DFID, including acting as IRC’s focal point for DFID’s Strategic Relationship Management Programme. The role is responsible for providing expertise and leadership on donor and partner relations, and acknowledging the needs, interests and time constraints of colleagues in the delivery of that content.                     

Scope and Authority

The Senior Advisor will, in consultation with key stakeholders, develop and implement strategies for proactive relationships with DFID, on behalf of the IRC. The Senior Advisor is also expected to develop and maintain positive working relationships and standards of collaboration with colleagues within IRC-UK, AMU Programme Development, Programme & Grants Support, Compliance & Policy, Country Teams, Technical Units, Policy and Advocacy, and IRC’s Senior Management.

Authority:

• Informs and implements DFID engagement strategy
• Informs Senior Management in the AMU, IRC-UK and across the global organisation on stakeholder engagement priorities.
• Initiates engagement and develops strong relationships with DFID and partners.
• Represents IRC in external meetings with key DFID stakeholders such as Director-General, Heads of Department and other civil servants.
• Works closely with IRC leadership and Policy & Advocacy team, which leads on engagement with UK political stakeholders.

Responsibility for Resources:

• This role will not have staff management or budget responsibilities in the long-term.

Key working relationships

• Reports to the Director, Strategic Partnerships. There will be approx. 3-month overlap with the current post holder. During this time, clear division of responsibilities will be identified.
• Close co-ordination and working with the other units within the AMU, including its senior management, Regional Grants Director and Business/Programme Development leads; IRC-UK Executive Director, Policy and Advocacy and other IRC-UK staff, and senior IRC staff on DFID relationships.
• Works closely with the Senior Advisors in the Strategic Partnerships Team.
• Liaison with President’s Office on engagement with key DFID stakeholders for Strategic Partnerships and delivery of briefings.
• Supports other teams to understand relationship management (structures and processes) within the global organisation.

KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Information and Knowledge Management (60%)

• Proactively identify and broker relationships with DFID stakeholders.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of IRC’s position relevant to DFID, including portfolio, pipeline, implementation and compliance issues, advocacy aims and the status of senior level HQ-HQ engagement.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of DFID strategies and policies relevant to IRC’s areas of work, such as funding priorities, geographical interests and political climate, providing analyses and synopses of press releases, policies and other announcements, and disseminating this information internally.
• Map donors’ organisational structure and key contacts.
• Manage and input information for DFID on the contact management database and IRC’s Intranet.
• Lead on the development and implementation of the Donor Engagement Plan.
• Work with key Regional and Business/Programme Development staff to support DFID business development planning.
• Represent IRC at key external meetings, events and sector/relevant groups.
• Contribute to the development of tools and resources to support IRC’s donor engagement.
• Coordinate internally with AMU, Policy and Advocacy and Country Team colleagues to ensure consistency, accuracy and timeliness of messaging for DFID.

Strategic Relationship Management and External Representation (40%)

• Act as IRC’s day-to-day focal point for DFID’s Strategic Relationship Management Programme (SRM), including maintaining strong relationships and communication with IRC’s SRM lead within DFID.
• Coordinate IRC’s engagement and deliverables related to the SRM Programme with relevant IRC teams, including scorecard reviews, joint business plan, quarterly meetings, and timely response to requests for information via the SRM.
• Provide regular briefings and updates in relation to IRC’s engagement with the SRM Programme to IRC senior leaders.
• Undertake direct representation with donor officials, and support the development of IRC’s donor relationships, including brokering meetings between DFID and IRC Regional and Technical Leadership, Country Directors, etc.
• Participates in key meetings with DFID, including Director-General/equivalent, Heads of Department, advisors and other civil servants.
• Represent the IRC at external meetings, events, and forums including delivering presentations/briefings to senior donor representatives, forums and sector groups.   

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in a related field or experience leading to equivalent knowledge.
• Strong working understanding of the UK political environment and trends relevant to DFID, and knowledge of DFID policies, priorities and financing mechanisms.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including preparing briefings for senior colleagues and representing with external stakeholders and donors.
• Ability to lead and manage projects, including working as part of remote/virtual teams.
• Good analytical skills and first-class attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Experience:

• Significant experience of business development, programme management, advocacy or managing other similar HQ-HQ strategic account / relationship management with DFID.
• Extensive experience of building and maintaining donor networks with influencers and decision makers.
• Experience undertaking reviews of policies, datasets and reports, and producing associated written and verbal guidance relevant to senior and operational staff.
• Proven ability to work supportively and successfully with virtual teams.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of driving integrated advocacy, communications and fundraising programmes to access strategic funding.
• Experience in negotiation of programmatic and financial arrangements with donors and partners.
• Experience of working in developing countries, preferably in the context of a donor, NGO or International Organisation.
• Experience of developing business cases.

The deadline for applications is midnight between Monday 13th / Tuesday 14th April 2020.

Remote interviews will take place week commencing 20th April 2020.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

Who We Are

Girl Effect builds youth brands and mobile platforms to empower girls to change their lives

We’re a creative non-profit empowering girls to change their lives. Started by the Nike Foundation, we are experts in media, mobile, brand and international development: a unique mix of skills that we use to solve global problems in a different way.

We work across the world in the places where girls are marginalised and vulnerable. We create for young people in ways they love and interact with. And it's all delivered through the media and mobile tech they use every day – from apps that build skills, to TV dramas that explore vital issues, to magazines written by girls.

Context of Role

As Girl Effect increases the scale of its reach and impact, we also aim to grow our investment and funding further. The Development team is responsible for Girl Effect's fundraising and partner relations, working closely with Girl Effect's CEO to manage our income strategy and fundraising. 

Girl Effect is unique in the sector and has a blended funding model that goes beyond charitable revenue. You should have experience of high-level fundraising from a mix of bilateral donors and large foundations. As part of your role, you will secure, develop and manage a portfolio of key supporter relationships. 

Critical to your success will be your ability to communicate and influence through compelling, sophisticated and technically excellent proposals, business cases and funding bids. You will have the credibility to grow Girl Effect’s network while also helping to establish a culture of fundraising within the organisation. In addition to communication and relationship skills, an ability to work in an international, diverse and fast-paced organisation is crucial.

What You’ll Do

Fundraising

• Create and participate in consortia with NGO partners to apply for major donor funding
• Liaise with key contacts across the organisation sourcing information, case studies, programme updates etc. for use in funding bids and ensure timely and accurate bid preparation
• Work closely with the Programme team in the design of new projects/programmes for potential partners
• Ensure high quality communications with partners, including supporting the development and sign off of key proposals and reports
• Lead on the development and implementation of new prospecting plans, keeping abreast of sector trends to maximise opportunities for Girl Effect
• Keep abreast of key fundraising trends and issues, and the regulatory environment around fundraising from institutional donors covered by the team’s remit, and ensure that standards are set, procedures followed and issues acted upon

Relationship building and management – internal and external 

• Work with  Girl Effect partners, acting as a senior representative to enhance and amplify key relationships 
• Support facilitation of fundraising engagement from staff across the organisation

Strategy, planning and reporting 

• Provide direction to the Development team around institutional (bilateral and key foundations) fundraising
• Monitor results across the team and ensure that regular reports of key metrics and results are provided to Girl Effect’s Senior Leadership. 
• Develop bi-annual and annual reports for funders

Who You Are

• Extensive experience of high level fundraising and partnership development, in an international development context, within a global charity or foundation
• Extensive expertise working with key bilaterals such as: DFID, DFAT, Global Affairs Canada, Sida, and other major government funders. 
• Ability to put together and develop high level funding bids
• A proven track record of developing relationships to mutual benefit and securing new partners/funding
• Demonstrable achievement of financial results
• Good awareness of global fundraising trends
• A strong commitment to realising the potential of girls and to the vision and values of Girl Effect
• Effective communicator at a senior level,written and verbal
• Working knowledge of fundraising databases and systems
• Financially literate
• A positive and solution-oriented strategic thinker
• A collaborative problem-solver, able to work flexibly as part of a global team in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, able to manage conflict and handle sensitive issues, particularly in cross-cultural and cross-departmental contexts

What Else You Should Know

As we continue to scale and grow - we are hugely ambitious for our future and we are looking for people who are driven by this to change the world for girls.

Our teams are a diverse mix across sectors (non-profit and commercial) and specialisms (from Brand and Creative through to Gender and Insight). You’ll learn and grow in an environment that will challenge you to think and work with a fresh perspective.

At Girl Effect, you can expect to work somewhere where you will be stretched and developed in your role, a place where you can build your career and work with talented, engaged people committed to our cause to create a lasting impact.  

Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organisational values at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policy. We encourage candidates to read and understand our safeguarding policy, the executive summary of which can be found here. We have zero tolerance to all forms of violence against children, beneficiaries and staff.

This role is being recruited on a 12 month fixed term contract basis - maternity cover.