About MapAction - MapAction is a charity existing to provide mapping, geospatial and information management services to humanitarian emergencies. A leader in its field, MapAction uses an inspirational team of highly skilled volunteers backed up by a specialised staff team to provide support and training services worldwide. The overall aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by ensuring that humanitarian aid is delivered as effectively and efficiently as possible, getting to where it is needed most, fast.

MapAction has a strong reputation for excellent service delivery and a collaborative approach. It is a technical partner of several United Nations and regional disaster management agencies, with ongoing funding from several humanitarian donor governments, trusts & foundations. With a team of creative, compassionate and committed people and a strong team spirit, we remain small enough that you will quickly come to know and respect what everyone contributes, as they will you. We pull together to do what is needed.

What will you do? - You will be the lead for all MEAL activity in MapAction, coordinating with the team internally and with multiple partners externally. You will be essential to providing a nuanced understanding of MapAction’s contribution to achieving humanitarian outcomes and the development of bespoke packages to address these needs. You will be responsible for the implementation, development and delivery of MEAL across all areas of the organisation, engaging with the 4 Directors and Chief Executive on a routine basis. Your work will be committed to supporting MapAction’s new multi-year strategy by Monitoring the organisation's activity and outputs, and Evaluating their effectiveness and success against our Accountability targets for our donors and partners. Finally, the Learning aspect of the role will see you lead on developing training activity internally whilst influencing and informing the design of our training packages externally. 

You will be required to work with multiple partners and organisations, demonstrating effective communication skills and relationship management. You will be happy using your numeracy skills and comfortable creating and working with spreadsheets. You will enjoy working closely with colleagues in the Operations, Technical, Fundraising and Finance teams to ensure that donors receive the information they require on time, in helpful formats.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on the development, implementation and management of MEAL across the whole organisation to support and improve MapAction’s capability to respond to humanitarian emergencies
• Work with multiple stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of MapAction’s activity and improve our delivery of humanitarian outcomes
• Understand and communicate user requirements of partners to inform the delivery of ever more effective products and services
• Deliver the organisation’s MEAL framework in line with the 2019 Strategy ensuring close collaboration with preparedness and capacity building activities
• Drive for greater coherence across the organisation to improve our accountability and reporting to donors 
• Work with the MapAction volunteer team to research and propose methods for improving MapAction’s performance and effectiveness 
• Actively participate and represent MapAction on internal and external MEAL and training working groups, projects, networks and events 
• Support the design and delivery of internal training events, both remotely and at training locations
• Ensure learning is collected and assessed from organisational and operational activities and incorporated into training for volunteers and in the design of training packages for partners
• Lead on the management and development of the team competencies framework to keep our skills and knowledge relevant and at the forefront of sectoral trends

• Identify new opportunities to further extend MapAction’s training offer in line with the 2019 Strategy

Key Competencies

• Substantial experience in designing and delivering MEAL for humanitarian or charitable organisations 
• Substantial training and/or education experience including experience of designing bespoke training for service users 
• Ability to facilitate and engage others to collate, analyse and report on targets 
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, build and maintain relationships 
• Experience of managing multiple projects concurrently with inputs from multiple stakeholders 
• Comfortable with a fast moving environment and managing multiple demands on your time
• Commitment to working with volunteers 
• A driven and determined character who is self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team
• An excellent communicator who can convey complex concepts effectively across all areas of the organisation and with external partners
• Good IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office and google applications 
• Strong commitment to MapAction’s mission and values
• Must have a full driving licence and own a vehicle 

Additional Information 

• Flexibility and willingness to work outside office hours including evening and weekends. Training events will be scheduled for a weekend, once a month and this post is expected to attend these events. Reasonable time off in lieu is available by agreement.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK. MapAction is unable to consider candidates who do not already hold appropriate permissions.
• Required to work remotely initially and then to attend the MapAction offices by negotiation.
• Note: this is an operational role in a small, highly specialised charity and an appreciation of, and affinity with the humanitarian purpose of the charity is essential, as well as a willingness to take up additional tasks outside of the normal role when needed.

Plan International UK is seeking an experienced external evaluator to lead the Endline Evaluation of DFID’s Girls’ Education Challenge programme in Ghana: Making Ghanaian Girls Great! or MGCubed.

MGCubed is a 4 year, DFID-funded Girls' Education Challenge project supporting marginalised girls and children with disabilities in two regions of Ghana. Using solar-powered and satellite-enabled distance learning infrastructure to deliver interactive learning sessions to students, teachers, communities and government officials, MGCubed aims to improve learning outcomes for marginalised pupils, support pupils to transition successfully through school, and contribute to sustained improvements in the Ghanaian education system.

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, MGCubed has been working with the Ministry of Education on the delivery of a national distance learning programme, supporting the production and broadcast of televised educational content across the country via a dedicated television channel.

Plan International UK is recruiting an external evaluator to lead a mixed-methods, gender sensitive and participatory Endline Evaluation, with a focus on MGCubed’s three core outcomes of learning, transition and sustainability. We welcome flexible and creative approaches that assess the impact of the programme, generate meaningful learning and include the voices of girls, communities and other key stakeholders while responding to the challenges of the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Further requirements can be found in the ToR.

Plan International UK invites bids from Evaluation Teams with the experience and skills described in the ToR to submit the following application documents no later than 17.00 (UK time) on Friday 24th July 2020. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Applications should include:
• A technical proposal that includes the sampling strategy, intended methodological approach, proposed timeframe and detailed workplan;
• A financial proposal that covers all consultancy related costs (enumerator team, data collection, data entry, data analysis, administrative costs etc.) in PDF format;
• A CV of each of the evaluation team members detailing relevant skills and experience of no more than 3 pages;
• Two samples of relevant previous work;
• Two contactable referees.
 

Our partner is a leading humanitarian and development organisation. They are seeking a Management and Project Accountant to support and establish sound financial systems in line with the needs of the organisation. 

Key Responsiblities Include:

• Monthly management accounts preparation.
• Quaretly financial report preparation - for both Trustee and Board approval.
• Maintain integrity of the financial information; review grant agreements, transfers and international invoice payments; review accounting processes & controls, and propose actions to mitigate any risks and implement process improvements as appropriate.
• Provide finance support and financial management surge support to international teams as required.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant with experience of working in international development and/or non-profits.
• Experience of developing financial systems to support international operations
• Experience with institutional donors, including budget proposal development, budget management, grants compliance & reporting.
• Flexible, able to adapt to workload and changing priorities as required
• Excellent communication skills – able to communicate to finance and non-finance staff.
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*Please note this role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Our partner is considering candidates on a rolling basis, and therefore early applications are strongly advised.

This role can be based in any CA office in Myanmar, Afghanistan or India. Salary will be dependant on location, but this role is graded as an E-High.

This is a FTC until March 2021

About us

Conflict and natural disasters devastate lives. All too often it's the lives of the world's poorest people. You'll help us and our partners around the world to deliver and ultimately save lives and reduce human suffering.

At Christian Aid we have a vision of a better world. More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you're as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Christian Aid as Operations Officer (Indonesia). The role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual. You will help us and our partners in Indonesia and around the world to deliver and ultimately save lives and reduce human suffering.

The post holder will support the work of the Programme Quality and Operations and Humanitarian Divisions. This work will include administrative, financial, communications and programme support for partners and staff across the Indonesia Tsunami Appeal response and other country programmes. The post also provides support on particular thematic initiatives of good practice including accountability, inclusion, preparedness, humanitarian advocacy and cash programming. The post holder will be one of the main points of contact and will work closely with the programme quality and operations, humanitarian and respective geographical divisions to ensure that Christian Aid's emergency response and broader humanitarian work runs smoothly and effectively. The post can be based in London, Dublin or any of Christian Aid's Asia, Middle East country offices (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India or Myanmar).

About you

You will have some experience working internationally on humanitarian programmes ideally in several different contexts. You will need a good understanding of humanitarian programming and of financial and administrative systems and be able to manage budgets and reporting systems. You will need a good head for figures, strong administrative experience, be a team player and able to communicate to a range of different audiences both inside and outside of Christian Aid. Whatever your background you'll need the skills to pick up systems quickly and to have a flexible approach to a varying workload.

Further information

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

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

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

This role can be based in any UK/IRE Office. If based in London office, an additional £4,170 London Allowance will be added to the salary

This is a FTC until March 2021

About us

Conflict and natural disasters devastate lives. All too often it's the lives of the world's poorest people. You'll help us and our partners around the world to deliver and ultimately save lives and reduce human suffering.

At Christian Aid we have a vision of a better world. More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you're as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Christian Aid as Operations Officer (Indonesia). The role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual. You will help us and our partners in Indonesia and around the world to deliver and ultimately save lives and reduce human suffering.

The post holder will support the work of the Programme Quality and Operations and Humanitarian Divisions. This work will include administrative, financial, communications and programme support for partners and staff across the Indonesia Tsunami Appeal response and other country programmes. The post also provides support on particular thematic initiatives of good practice including accountability, inclusion, preparedness, humanitarian advocacy and cash programming. The post holder will be one of the main points of contact and will work closely with the programme quality and operations, humanitarian and respective geographical divisions to ensure that Christian Aid's emergency response and broader humanitarian work runs smoothly and effectively. The post can be based in London, Dublin or any of Christian Aid's Asia, Middle East country offices (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India or Myanmar).

About you

You will have some experience working internationally on humanitarian programmes ideally in several different contexts. You will need a good understanding of humanitarian programming and of financial and administrative systems and be able to manage budgets and reporting systems. You will need a good head for figures, strong administrative experience, be a team player and able to communicate to a range of different audiences both inside and outside of Christian Aid. Whatever your background you'll need the skills to pick up systems quickly and to have a flexible approach to a varying workload.

Further information

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

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

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

Fixed term contract for 12 months

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join Save the Children as our Start Funds Senior MEAL Officer and play an important role in strengthening the quality and coverage of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) activities for the Start Network funds. 

In our Humanitarian department, we fight for children every single day. We integrate emergency and development work, through our country programmes. We increase our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Start Funds Senior MEAL Officer you will ensure the continuation of all MEAL processes, the timely uptake of learning and assist with analyses to better the performance of the Start Fund, Migration Emergency Response Fund and the recently created Start Fund COVID-19. You will be responsible for the measurement and reporting of the Start Funds’ and Start Network’s performance in line with the KPIs, milestones, and targets. You will also be responsible for supporting the successful generation of evidence and learning through performance analysis, capacity building, knowledge generation, knowledge dissemination and enhanced accountability practices. You will contribute towards the development and implementation of a learning strategy and learning workplan for the Start Funds and the Start Network. In addition you will:

• Be responsible for the analysis used at Start Funds’ committees/groups 

• Report to all Start Funds’ donors with log frame updates, annual reviews and external evaluations

• Provide advice and support to strengthen management information systems and processes for data quality

• Collaborate with the Start Funds and other Start Network teams to strengthen their quality and accountability practices towards members, partners, and affected populations

• Be responsible for conducting learning needs analyses, delivering project cycle learning activities and closing the learning feedback loops 

• Carry out various thematic research, reviews, studies and learning products according to the MEAL work plan.

To be successful you will be a results-driven problem solver with previous humanitarian field or head office experience, as well as experience delivering MEAL for large organisations. You will have excellent computer skills including data analysis software experience and the ability to maintain management information systems. In addition you will have: 

• An undergraduate degree, ideally in social science, research methods, humanitarian response or a related field 

• Proven skills in quantitative and qualitative analyses, with experience of collecting, organizing and analyzing large data sets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present data and evidence in a user-friendly form 

• Demonstrable experience of strong teamwork capabilities and collaboration, ideally providing internal advice and support

• Experience on programming, artificial intelligence and big data (desirable). 

Willingness to travel regularly and language skills in French, Spanish or Arabic are desirable. 

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you. 

To apply please visit our website. 

Closing date:  15th July 2020

Please note, early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close before this date, due to high demand.

Windle International is looking for a highly-skilled and motivated Fundraising Manager to create and lead on the fundraising strategy for the organisation – helping people who have been affected by conflict and marginalisation in East Africa to get a quality education, so that they can contribute to sustainable development and the creation of peaceful societies. 

Windle International (WI) is an international NGO, comprised of independent charitable organisations – our members - based in and operating across East Africa, the UK, the US, and Canada.

What we do

Starting from humble beginnings in 1977 with the establishment of Windle International Kenya in Nairobi by founder Dr Hugh Austin Windle Pilkington, we now operate in Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, the UK, the US, and Canada.

Together, we empower refugees and people affected by conflict to achieve their academic potential, and contribute to sustainable development, by acting as a lead provider of quality education and training. We run education and vocational training programmes, manage Early Childhood Development and Vocational Training Centres, primary and secondary schools, and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship programmes. Our vision is a world in which every child has the opportunity through education and training to make the most of their potential and contribute to sustainable development.

About the role

Windle International is the umbrella organisation responsible for representing, supporting and coordinating Windle’s work at an international level. Windle is at a crucial time in its development, and we have exciting plans to build on our reputation for being a trusted and well-respected organisation and to increase support for our work. We are seeking a highly-skilled Fundraising Manager who has significant experience of fundraising, including proven track record of writing successful proposals, negotiating, winning and delivering partnerships with, and funds from, charitable trusts and foundations, companies, individuals, and major donors. Experience of delivering successful fundraising campaigns would be an asset.

This is a newly-created and pivotal position, and the successful post-holder will work closely with the recently appointed Communications and Advocacy Officer who is based in Oxford, UK. The role is part of a small, dedicated and friendly team and will have a lot of autonomy. It will involve close collaboration with the leadership and senior staff in our member offices in East Africa and Europe, and the trustees of the organisation. The role will require national (UK) and international travel. We welcome applications from people seeking to work from home, provided they can commit to spending regular time in the office in Oxford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to play a significant role in shaping the organisation’s fundraising strategy whilst generating immediate impact. If you have a passion for humanitarian work, are experienced in setting up a prospect pipeline, managing partnerships and securing funding, we would love to hear from you.

Download the Fundraising Manager Recruitment Pack for more information and detailed job description.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join Save the Children as our Start Funds Senior MEAL Officer and play an important role in strengthening the quality and coverage of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) activities for the Start Network funds. 

In our Humanitarian department, we fight for children every single day. We integrate emergency and development work, through our country programmes. We increase our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Start Funds Senior MEAL Officer you will ensure the continuation of all MEAL processes, the timely uptake of learning and assist with analyses to better the performance of the Start Fund, Migration Emergency Response Fund and the recently created Start Fund COVID-19. You will be responsible for the measurement and reporting of the Start Funds’ and Start Network’s performance in line with the KPIs, milestones, and targets. You will also be responsible for supporting the successful generation of evidence and learning through performance analysis, capacity building, knowledge generation, knowledge dissemination and enhanced accountability practices. You will contribute towards the development and implementation of a learning strategy and learning workplan for the Start Funds and the Start Network. In addition you will:

• Be responsible for the analysis used at Start Funds’ committees/groups 

• Report to all Start Funds’ donors with log frame updates, annual reviews and external evaluations

• Provide advice and support to strengthen management information systems and processes for data quality

• Collaborate with the Start Funds and other Start Network teams to strengthen their quality and accountability practices towards members, partners, and affected populations

• Be responsible for conducting learning needs analyses, delivering project cycle learning activities and closing the learning feedback loops 

• Carry out various thematic research, reviews, studies and learning products according to the MEAL work plan.

To be successful you will be a results-driven problem solver with previous humanitarian field or head office experience, as well as experience delivering MEAL for large organisations. You will have excellent computer skills including data analysis software experience and the ability to maintain management information systems. In addition you will have: 

• An undergraduate degree, ideally in social science, research methods, humanitarian response or a related field 

• Proven skills in quantitative and qualitative analyses, with experience of collecting, organizing and analyzing large data sets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present data and evidence in a user-friendly form 

• Demonstrable experience of strong teamwork capabilities and collaboration, ideally providing internal advice and support

• Experience on programming, artificial intelligence and big data (desirable). 

Willingness to travel regularly and language skills in French, Spanish or Arabic are desirable. 

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you. 

To apply please visit our website. 

Closing date:  15th July 2020

Please note, early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close before this date, due to high demand.

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 a member of a dynamic team providing overall support to the Global Procurement Manager & Director of Logistics and Procurement, you will have authority to procure on behalf of Plan International and commit expenditure externally with third parties. You will engage with procurement staff across the organisation, as well as suppliers.

The following are key functions of the role:

• Work with internal and external stakeholders and support them to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements across a diverse range of procurement categories.
• Run tender processes from identifying organisational needs with key stakeholders through to award of contract;
• Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage supplier performance on key contracts.
• You will also raise and process requests for quotations and research new suppliers for new goods and services.
• Support the team and contribute by raising and processing Requisitions and POs as required.

The Individual

 Ideally, we would like you to have:

• Previous, relevant experience gained within a Procurement Function in which you have developed, supported and maintained processes and systems. Working in an international organisation would be useful, as would a relevant qualification such as CIPS (or equivalent) - either part or fully qualified.
• Experience in the creation and articulation of contracts and their proactive management through life.
• Great analytical skills; able to manipulate large volumes of data efficiently.
• Experience in operating a tender; linking into financial systems, management of a supply chain and an understanding of the impacts of sustainability in the procurement process.
• Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills; able to actively listen, establish and develop internal and external stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Successful negotiation experience; capable of identifying value drivers on different types of procurement.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) would be advantageous, as would aptitude with Excel.

Location: Flexible Location (Preferably Global Hub, Woking or where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work). Employment terms will be based on local conditions.

Type of Role: Permanent

Reports to: Procurement Category Manager

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: Sunday 12 July

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Learning Solutions Engineer for the Humanitarian Learning Academy and design and coordinate organisational learning solutions for humanitarian organisations based on their requirements. 

In our Humanitarian department, we fight for children every single day. We integrate emergency and development work, through our country programmes. We increase our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Learning Solutions Engineer you will be responsible for gathering the business requirements of external humanitarian organisations in order to propose bespoke solutions from the Humanitarian Leadership Academy's portfolio of products and services, including the Organisational Learning Service and Learning Design Service.  You will lead the team on the development of a practical monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement approach for our products, showcasing how the Academy’s services improve the effectiveness and impact of humanitarian response. In addition you will: 

• Draft proposals and high- level designs in response to funding and client requests for our organisational solutions offer, supporting efforts to identify and cost viable options for generating income as needed.

• Work with the External Relations team to help identify potential partners, clients, funders and beneficiaries that could benefit from the Academy’s services

• Provide support and guidance to Network Partners and other key stakeholders in identifying organisational learning gaps and understanding the process from initial engagement to delivery of bespoke solutions.

To be successful you will be a flexible and proactive worker with significant experience in consulting and solutions design, specifically organisational development advisory and learning design. You’ll have extensive experience in product development of complex organisational solutions, preferably in the not-for-profit or humanitarian sector.  You’ll demonstrate a proven understanding of learning and development theory and practice, alongside experience of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of systems and products. Additionally, you will have: 

• Experience in designing and delivering Organisational Development (OD) interventions such as large-scale system change, process implementation and leadership development

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to research, analyse and adapt material and proven report writing skills to suit different audience needs such as donors

• Experience of budget management and proposal development

• Digital literacy, including Microsoft office, Excel and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams

• Knowledge of a second language (for example Spanish, French or Arabic) is desirable.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you. 

To apply please visit our website. 

Please note, early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close before this date, due to high demand

Closing date: 10th July 2020 

We are looking for an experienced and influential individual to join us as Senior Commercial Manager and play a vital role in securing large grants and contracts from key government donors. You will help to guide the development of proposals that respond to calls for contracts and grants.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As Senior Commercial Manager you will lead/support the development of key large or complex proposals and subsequent mobilisation activities from a commercial viewpoint. You will play a key role in the Programme Partnerships Department, which leads on developing strong relationships and powerful propositions to engage and secure funding from donors for our work. You will lead on strategic engagement activities with donors and government ministries alongside our country offices.  Key responsibilities of the role will be to: 

• Act as commercial lead on a portfolio of live funding opportunities in consultation with the Business Development Lead, Bid Managers, Programme and Country office colleagues

• Oversee and manage upstream commercial development activities to improve our understanding of different approaches to commercial tender processes by different donors and actors

• Support negotiations with consortium partners, diversifying Save the Children’s bid partnerships with not-for-profit and private sector partners, where appropriate

• Provide guidance and coaching on commercial aspects (i.e. pricing of activities and overheads) of bid development to other members of the Business

• Provide support and strategic oversight to improve SCUK’s commercial capability across key SCUK teams/ departments to meet key donor requirements e.g. payment by result and Value for Money

• Work with country teams, finance department and operational colleagues to manage risk identification and design of mitigation in proposals and mobilisation plans.

To be successful you will have substantial experience of leading development of large budgets (£1m+) and contracts and grants involving results/milestone based payments. As a confident and assertive team player, you will be methodical with excellent attention to detail and excellent budget development skills. In addition you will have:

• Proven proposal and budget development experience

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to present with impact to key high level stakeholders

• Experience of using financial management systems

• Problem solving skills with a solid understanding of financial and commercial principles and systems

• Experience of  assessing risk and providing guidance and recommendations to organisational stakeholders

• Good networks in international development and experience with a consultancy, NGO or in the academic sector but with proven commercial acumen.

• Willingness/ability to travel internationally

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 12th July 202

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Partnerships Manager to support our largest and most strategic corporate partner – GSK.

In our Partnerships and Philanthropy department we support Save the Children's ambitious vision for 2030 to ensure every last child grows up healthy, educated and protected. We aim to deliver income and brand value to support organisational priorities as well as securing investment, influence and wider transformational value through partnerships on a national and global scale.

This role will be instrumental in delivering a high value and innovative long -term strategic partnership with GSK. The position will be joining a team responsible for managing key initiatives including multi-million-pound child health programmes, emergency response programming and technical areas including procurement and supply chain management. As a partnership manager, you will be responsible for managing and delivering key partnership activities; working closely with our health experts and programme managers across different teams to deliver partnership ambitions. You will ensure we are maximising all aspects of this award-winning partnership to further enable Save the Children to deliver life-saving work in the UK and around the world. 

To be successful as a Partnerships Manager you will have proven experience of managing large global partnerships, donors or projects. You will also have:

• Experience of working on high value, strategic partnerships in an international setting, ideally with development programming and/or humanitarian fundraising 

• Excellent communication skills, combined with strong organisational and relationship building skills

• To enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team – we need someone who is good at bringing people together and working across teams

• Good planning and prioritisation skills to manage a varied and pressurised workload while focusing on the "big picture"

• Diplomatic and persuasive, good at building rapport and able to build objective lines of argument/rationales for action and present viewpoints assertively

• Proven track record of spotting new opportunities and delivering creative solutions to overcome obstacles and enhance results.

• Ambitious, motivated and resilient

• Good financial acumen 

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. To apply please visit our website. 

Closing date: Sunday 5th July 

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. And interviews may commence prior to the advert closing date.

For this role, Afghanaid seeks an individual with excellent organisation and communication skills. An ideal candidate would have previous experience working in a administrative role supporting executive members of a charitable organisation. S/he will hold high regard for confidentiality, possess outstanding people skills and approach work in a proactive and dedicated manner. Candidates will need to remain flexible and open to working beyond normal work hours to meet tight deadlines.

Main Duties

• Coordinate the MDs daily diary, screen e-mail, draft correspondence and prepare documents for meetings and professional appointments  

• Provide preparatory materials and coordinate the MD’s external representation engagements and fundraising opportunities; draft speeches, visual presentation and workshop materials

• Coordinate internal (quarterly Board and Executive Team reports ) and external (Annual Report) materials and ensure appropriate distribution; edit other organisational strategic and operational documents as required

• Minute Executive Team, ad hoc and other intrenal meetings attended by the MD

• Research and write internal and external briefs and reports to be used in national and international level communications

• Represent Afghanaid in  advocacy and influencing forums and meetings

• Acting on behalf of the MD, attend government, UN and civil society co-ordination; represent Afghanaid’s position

• Assist the MD in monitoring performance indicators against strategic and operational plans

• Functioning as the communications focal point in the Kabul office, working in close coordination with the London office to produce high quality communications material for external distribution. This includes taking photos and collecting case studies. 

• Perform other relevent duties as assigned and approved by the MD 

Personal Specification

Essential

Education: 

• Master’s degree in relevant research-based discipline (Development, Anthropology, Policy and Research, International Relations or similar subjects) or an undergraduate degree with relevant experience

Experience: 

• Writing high quality policy and  communications documents for public use

• One year of practical experience in a similar role

• Working with high levels of autonomy

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills

• Voluntary or work experience within international development or charity sector

• Managing relationships with a variety of different stakeholders

• Coordinating research projects

Skills:

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)

• Excellent written and spoken English (to Native standard) 

• Integrity, honesty, transparency and a firm commitment to professional standards of confidentiality

• Sense of humour, initiative and self motivation, excellent team work and communications skills, ability to work collaboratively with others

• Sensitivity to Islamic culture and respect of Afghan customs and traditions, able to live and work in a diverse environment

• Outstanding organisational skills, able to communicate and collaboratively manage competing priorites

• Drive to achieve results and get the things done

• Ability to deal with difficult, challenging work situations and remain calm under pressure

Desirable 

• Experience living, traveling or working in isolated and conflict locations/countries

• Firsthand understanding of the operating environment of humanitarian and development work in Afghanistan (or a similar context)

• Basic fluency in Dari or Pashtu

Other Information

Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff is passionate about and proud Afghanaid. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions. 

This position is based in Afghanaid’s head office in Kabul, Afghanistan. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, all Kabul-based international staff are currently working remotely. It is likely that you will begin this role working from home or from Afghanaid’s London Office. You will be required to relocate to Kabul once international staff return to Afghanistan, and you will be based there for the remainder of your contract.

Due to security considerations, this is an unaccompanied post. International employees are entitled to 22 annual leave days, 25 rest and relaxation days, 5 travel days and 16 public holidays per year. Afghanaid also provides a generous travel allowance for international staff to take R&R out of the country.

Our remuneration and benefits package is competitive with other similar organisations. 

You will be given a private room in the staff house where all Kabul-based international hired staff members live.

This position presents an excellent opportunity for someone who has the ambition and determination to move up in their career.

To apply

If you are interested in this role please read the information enclosed and submit your CV and covering letter no later than 09:00 GMT on Tuesday 14th  July, 2020 including your name and the job title in the subject line. Your covering letter should be no more than 2 - A4 pages in length and explain how you meet the essential and desirable requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for this role. The precision and style with which you present yourself in your covering letter and CV will be given significant weight in short listing candidates. Please also indicate how you heard about the role (Charity Jobs, Afghanaid web page and etc) and your salary requirements.

The following items are enclosed:

• Job Description 

• Person Specification

As a key member of the IRC's Global Communications Team, the Senior Officer, Global Communications will develop and execute communications strategies related to the IRC’s work in Africa and/or other portfolio priority geographies / issues. In turn, s/he will help to position the IRC as a global thought and practice leader.

The Senior Officer will lead and collaborate on IRC communications efforts within a set portfolio and surge into crisis projects as needed, convening and leading multiple departments and stakeholders to deliver breakthrough communications results. The Senior Officer will act as a spokesperson as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

• Convene, collaborate with, and lead a dynamic range of IRC teams across Africa Regions/other IRC portfolios as needed, to develop and implement communications strategies that drive awareness of the IRC’s impact and advocacy, enhancing the IRC's reputation, supporting fundraising objectives, and influencing target policy makers.
• Work with (and persuade) internal stakeholders, including communications team-members, field teams, advocates, fundraisers, and technical experts to facilitate and support dynamic communications tactics, including innovative media outreach, top tier op-eds, creative digital content and dynamic, audience-driven social media output.
• Deliver strategic proactive and reactive media relations, leveraging global insights and expertise in both international and humanitarian media to increase the IRC’s media share of voice and digital engagement.
• Deploy excellent writing skills to deliver pitches that land IRC-led features, high-level IRC messages for cross-organizational use, top tier landing op-eds, and talking points for spokespeople.
• Represent the IRC as a spokesperson to external and internal audiences, both via media interviews and contributing to digital content. Provide media training to field spokespeople as needed.
• Partner with in house and external experts to produce Digital Content and Communications outputs that are integrated with strategic external relations objectives, aligned to clear distribution, and measurement, working closely with the Marketing Communications department.
• Gather content through multiple digital mediums -- photo, video, audio etc. -- using industry standard practices and equipment.
• Contribute to quarterly reports on media coverage and content results using industry standard metrics and bench-marking.
• Strengthen and develop internal systems and processes to deliver on communications objectives.
• Coordinate and lead crisis and emergency communications, including high profile field visits and high-speed content gathering.
• Deliver and lead executive communications for IRC leaders, including the CEO, as needed.
• Expand and nurture IRC’s communications network.