Role purpose:

This is an exciting time at ShelterBox and we have ambitious targets of sheltering more and more families each year. Support communities affected by disaster by coordinating and leading ShelterBox’s disaster responses. Deploy when needed to disaster areas with damaged/missing infrastructure, few facilities and communities experiencing severe trauma. Provide phone support to deployed teams on a rota basis. Provide deployment and administrative support to the Operations Team Leads.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for people who want to get things done, with a strong interest in supporting humanitarian responses. The right person will have knowledge of the sector and excellent interpersonal skills; they will enjoy developing relationships with volunteers, colleagues and contacts across cultures, be able to handle difficult situations, and be able to work both operationally and tactically.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Research current disasters around the world to assess need for emergency shelter.
• Coordinate and lead responses to assigned disasters; to include the selection of ShelterBox response team members, preparation of deployment briefings and other resources, coordination with logistics staff to ensure the timely arrival of staff and aid, and advice on security practices and procedures.
• Report verbally or in written format internal and external audiences as required.
• Deploy to areas affected by disaster as agreed.
• Establish, develop and lead on working relationships with INGO’s, governments, coordination mechanisms, and other suitable actors.
• Provide a first point of contact for deployed teams on a 24/7 routine and emergency basis as part of a roster.
• Undertake post-deployment debriefs with deployed staff and volunteers.
• Ensure adherence to ShelterBox operational procedures and policies.
• Keep up-to-date with response team, deployment, Operations, and industry developments.
• Deliver work to support the agreed development and delivery priorities of the department.
• Mentor staff and volunteers in operational roles.
• Support selection and development of operational volunteers.
• Promote and demonstrate humanitarian principles in all activity.
• Support the Crisis Management Team as required.
• Support Fundraising and Communications to maximise Operations Department contributions in support of news and promotional efforts.
• Represent ShelterBox in any capacity as required and deputise for Operations Team Leads as appropriate.
• Work away from home, which is unlikely to exceed 1 month at any one time; this may be UK or overseas training or deployment to disaster affected areas.
• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

Role purpose:

This is an exciting time at ShelterBox and as we grow, keeping our Logistics Department at peak performance is crucial to reaching our ambitious targets of sheltering more and more families each year.

The Logistics Coordinator will be involved with the day to day running of the busy and dynamic department within the Operations Team. It is expected that the individual will have experience in logistics (humanitarian logistics experience is desirable) and will be involved in a variety of tasks and projects right across the supply chain from negotiation and procurement to international logistics and strategic prepositioning of humanitarian aid.

It is expected that the individual will be deployed to responses and business trips for up to one month at a time.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking a bright, motivated and proactive individual with logistics experience, or relevant experience working within supply chains. They should have strong attention to detail and diligence at the forefront of their skills, who is comfortable with data, working in challenging conditions and is a real team-player.

We are looking for someone to fit into the dynamic and, oftentimes, demanding team, who can balance multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

The individual should be confident with developing and maintaining relationships both internal with other departments and external with suppliers and partners.

Main role and responsibilities

Support ShelterBox aid recipients by coordinating humanitarian logistics to move ShelterBox aid items to disaster affected areas, undertaking this work from HQ and from the field. Always work within the charity’s aims, objectives and values and comply with all related legal and regulatory requirements.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Implement logistics for current disasters around the world to ensure cost effective and timely arrival of relief supplies in line with deployment timescales;
• Coordinate and lead the logistics elements of responses to assigned disasters, including assessing routes, identifying stock availability/accessibility, researching customs and import requirements, and identify warehousing and transport options to ensure high quality, timely responses;
• Implement international freight for prepositioning and responses including coordinating the preparation and provision of relevant documentation and tendering freight requests to freight providers to ensure best value, service and accountability for movement of relief supplies;
• Deploy to areas affected by disaster and act as Logistics Specialist as required, working with other staff and volunteers;
• Provide a first point of contact for deployed teams, including out of hours and emergency support as part of a roster;
• Establish, develop and lead on working supply chain relationships with freight forwarders, stock suppliers, NGO’s, relevant government departments, logistics coordination mechanisms, and other suitable actors at both global and field levels, under the direction of the Head of Procurement and Logistics and Deputy Logistics Lead.
• Support the continual professional development of staff, volunteers and partners in operational roles, including assisting with developing and delivering logistics training;
• Deliver work to support the agreed development and delivery priorities of the Operations Department;
• Assist the Procurement Team with procurement activities when required;
• Lead local procurement in field responses;
• Maintain excellent information management of logistics systems including updating physical and electronic records to ensure accurate record keeping and accountability of aid assets;
• Promote and demonstrate humanitarian principles in all activities;
• Ensure adherence to ShelterBox procedures and policies including those relating to safeguarding, safety and security;
• Contribute to organisational projects;
• Support the Critical Incident Management Team as required;
• Keep up-to-date with sector trends and developments;
• Work away from home, which is unlikely to exceed 1 month at any one time; this may be UK or overseas training or deployment to disaster affected areas;
• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

This is an exciting time for the Refugee Employment Network (REN) based at World Jewish Relief. We have received a grant from the Home Office to establish and run the Refugee Employment Network until March 2021. This role is key to supporting the UK Programme Director, who is chair of REN, in the activities, administration and reporting for this grant. The grant will establish REN as a separate legal entity to support refugee employment throughout the UK. This role is central to delivering this support, ensuring effective communication, strong administrative processes and robust financial monitoring. The primary purpose of the role is to provide an exemplary level of organisational, financial and programme administration across REN.

The post holder will join the team looking after World Jewish Relief’s Specialist Training and Employment Programme for refugees (STEP), supporting Syrian refugees who have come to Britain as part of the Home Office’s Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) and participants on the Government’s Vulnerable Children’s Resettlement Scheme (VCRS). STEP helps resettled refugees to develop the skills and identify the opportunities they need to secure sustainable employment. The REN co-ordinator will be working with the STEP team and with stakeholders in the Refugee Employment Network.

35 hours a week. This is a Fixed Term Contract until March 2021.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Programme Manager in the Humanitarian Capacity Building team and be responsible for the development and delivery of the Mid-Level FIELD Managers Programme and other specialist humanitarian programmes.

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 Programme Manager – Humanitarian Capacity Building, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Mid-Level FIELD Managers Programme and giving advisory support to the broader Humanitarian Capacity Building portfolio of specialist humanitarian programmes.  You will deliver training and facilitation for national and international staff from a range of different NGOs and INGOs, as well as overseeing the delivery of quality learning programmes; including event management, managing mixed facilitation teams, running scenario exercises and coaching participants. In addition you will:

• Manage complex projects within the Learning and Development NGO sector
• Act as faculty on accredited programmes including the assessment, marking and provision of feedback to learners
• Support the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of learning, feeding into the improvement and development of programmes
• Strategically ensure that Save the Children is an effective, collaborative and influential partner, influencing high-level external working groups where possible
• Support other members to build their capacity building infrastructure and programme management methodology.

To be successful you will be an excellent communicator with good networking skills and experience of designing and delivering high quality and impactful learning, including overseeing writing of content. Experienced in providing advice on the conception, design, development and evaluation of learning and development solutions, you will have direct experience of people development approaches as well as good facilitation and training skills. In addition you will have:

• Experience of designing and creating high quality blended learning programmes in a global context
• A good understanding of the Humanitarian sector with experience of working in a humanitarian context or in emergency response
• Excellent project management, problem-solving and organisational skills, gained through managing complex cross-organisational projects with multiple stakeholders
• Extensive experience of designing and delivering trainings and workshops to mixed ability and mixed language groups.

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: 24th November 2019

9 month fixed term contract

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as an Emergency Health Unit Primary Health Team Logistics Manager and provide logistics expertise and leadership to the deployment of one of the Primary Health Team modules.

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 Logistics Manager you will provide expertise on the appropriate preparedness and prioritisation of the supply chain and set-up for one of the Emergency Health Unit Primary Health Teams. These consist of the primary health clinic, a diarrheal disease module and a mass vaccination module. You will provide guidance and support to the MedLog on the medical and pharmaceutical supply chain, identifying, training and supervising relevant local and national staff.  You will be prepared for an urgent deployment within 72 hours for up to 120 days to provide logistic leadership. In addition you will:

• Facilitate a shared logistics/supply chain work-plan for the team with clear ways of working and communication beyond the team
• Manage and support logistics staff including ensuring strong unit structure, clear division of responsibilities, clear objectives, and management of performance – both on and off deployment
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Emergency Health Unit supply chain and preparedness
• Monitor supply chain expenditure, contributing to the budget development for future grant proposals in support of the strategic development of the EHU when requested
• Be very familiar with the entire existing EHU supply chain capacity and range of options and resources available to support an EHU deployment.

To be successful you will have excellent planning, management and coordination skills with experience in all technical areas of supply chain operations. You will have significant in large disaster responses and medical supply chain management, with a good understanding of best practices of managing a health facility. In addition you will have:

• Experience of developing and implementing a complex domestic, regional and international supply chain to support large emergency programmes, and coordinating resources to meet the programme objectives
• Proficient numerical skills with the ability to manage an operational logistics budget
• Experience of advising and supporting others at all levels with logistics aspects of a programme, with the ability to build relationships quickly
• Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure and resources.

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: 9th December 2019

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.

Our head office in Birmingham, UK is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Safeguarding Officer’ to join the Governance Division who supports matters regarding; Legal, Internal Audit and the Policy and Compliance Unit encompassing Security, Safeguarding, Whistleblowing and Complaints. The purpose of the job is to work closely with Safeguarding Lead in the context of IRW by providing technical and programme support to the International Programme Department in the roll out of the safeguarding framework and support the effective operations of the safeguarding projects and initiatives. Support internal and external safeguarding processes by the ongoing development of key processes in relation to the safeguarding assessment, receipt and processing of safeguarding complaints whilst contributing to the reviewing of safeguarding, PSEA and Child Safeguarding policy development and associated processes.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group levels, including ability to engage within a multicultural environment
• Significant experience in an INGO setting or equivalent
• Experience of Safeguarding, PSEA and Child Safeguarding
• Previous experience of working within humanitarian and development (third) sector is an advantage
• Demonstrable experience in consultative team approaches to decision making and innovation which motivates and drives teams forward
• Proven ability and experience in analysing data which enables sound conclusion and recommendations to be drawn
• Demonstrates the flexibility and energy that is required for a high level of self-management and awareness
• Substantial experience in managing relationships and challenging situations
• Ability to respond to a dynamic and changing environment
• Ability and motivation to travel within UK and internationally

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, Child Protection and 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-December 2019. 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

RedR UK are looking to appoint a Country Director, based in Khartoum, Sudan on a 3 month fixed-term full-time post. The Country Director will lead the RedR programme in Sudan providing overall direction, effective management of performance and results and representation to stakeholders as well as oversee the recruitment of a national Sudanese Country Director.

Responsible to: Programmes Director based in the UK

Responsible for: Directly for national staff team in Khartoum, El-Fasher Area Coordinator (managing the field team)

Working with: Colleagues within the Sudan Programme, Associated Trainers (ATs),  RedR’s Central Programmes Team,  other Country Directors,  Communication, Fundraising and Finance Departments in the UK and other external stakeholders and humanitarian actors as necessary (Government of Sudan; donors; etc.)

Location: Khartoum, Sudan – with travel to other states within Sudan

RedR and the work we do

Every year, hundreds of millions of people around the world are affected by natural disasters and conflict. RedR is an international disaster relief charity which saves lives by giving aid workers the vital skills they need to do their jobs to the highest possible standard. We train thousands of people each year in everything from providing emergency shelter to staying safe in the field, from project management after emergencies to essential water and sanitation skills and more.  RedR has hubs in the UK, Kenya, Sudan and Jordan, and works in over 40 countries each year. 

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The list presented does not cover the full scope of tasks and responsibilities of the Country Director, but serves to illustrate some of the areas of emphasis for the post. A detailed measurable objective and target setting will be finalized in coordination with the identified candidate following the selection and induction process.

The Country Director (CD) is overall responsible and accountable for the programme performance; financial management; staff safety, welfare and conduct for RedR’s operations in Sudan.

S/he  is  directly responsible  for  the  strategic  direction,  general  oversight and  development of  the programmes in Sudan, and managing relations with external clients, donors, the Government of Sudan, other humanitarian assistance community stakeholders. The post holder must be an experienced manager with a demonstrated track record of securing funding for and implementing humanitarian programmes, preferably with a focus on capacity building.

Business development - In collaboration with the Central Programmes Team in the UK , the CD will  develop and maintain close and regular cooperation with donor representatives in Sudan. The CD will work closely with and mentor other colleagues with the team in identifying local, national and international funding and business opportunities and work with the Programme Funding Manager in UK in the development of funding proposals.

Recruitment – Work with HAC to manage the local recruitment process of a Sudanese national to take up the Country Director post at the end of the Fixed Term contract.

Senior level representation and networking – The CD will maintain regular contact with external stakeholders and ensure the RedR is appropriately represented in external coordination fora with government, UNOCHA and other UN agencies, counterpart NGOs and other relevant humanitarian or development fora.

Programme management – The CD will ensure that RedR’s operations in country and within are in line with the RedR’s strategy and the Sudan annual Operational Plan.

Finance management – the CD is accountable for the management of donors’ and RedR’s unrestricted funding for projects in Sudan. S/he is also responsible for ensuring that the Sudan programme functions on a cost neutral basis.  The CD  must  undertake  monthly monitoring and analysis of expenditure against budget, ensure that all income and expenditure is correctly accounted for in line with donor and budgetary guidelines, and ensure that all staff are fully  conversant and  compliant  with RedR and relevant donor financial  procedures and reporting requirements.

Leadership – the CD will lead team in Sudan and provide strategic direction to guide decision making and prioritisation for staff and programme activities. S/he will input to organisational initiatives and planning at global level through regular contact with the International Programmes Director and counterparts in other Regions.

Staff Safety and Welfare - the CD is accountable for the safety and welfare of RedR staff in Sudan. S/he will work with the Security Focal Point and Global Security Manager to ensure that robust and appropriate safety and security procedures are in place. S/he will ensure that all HR, health, safety and welfare policies are adhered to and that staff are properly inducted and fully conversant with these requirements.

Communication and Marketing – the CD will oversee the Sudan team in the assessment of humanitarian capacity building needs  and  the  development and  monitoring of  a  proactive marketing strategy. S/he will review all external communications prior to publication and ensure that they are in line with RedR’s communication guidelines. All interaction with the media will be undertaken by the CD on behalf of RedR UK.

Government liaison and statutory requirements – In collaboration with various colleagues based both in Khartoum and El Fasher, the CD will liaise with local authorities in Sudan including the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) to ensure that RedR complies with all required legal, financial and diplomatic protocols including work permits, taxation, registration, local employment law, and insurance.

Person Specification

Essential

• Masters’ level qualification in a relevant area e.g. international relations, development studies, political science, or a similar humanitarian/development related field experience
• At least 10 years in senior management position with responsibility for remote line management preferably in humanitarian assistance. Development experience would be considered for short-listing of positions
• Proven track record in sourcing and securing donor funding including familiarity and experience in working with UN agencies, DFID, EU and USAID/OFDA
• Excellent financial management skills, including budget monitoring and analysis, institutional donor compliance and maximising financial performance
• Excellent communication, external relations and networking skills.  Competency in marketing would be considered a distinct advantage.
• Proven record of excellent people skills, including good communication and inter-personal skills
• IT skills, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to adapt to different contexts
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Sudan

Desirable 

• WASH in emergencies programmatic experience
• DRR and Resilience programmatic experience
• Learning & Development programmatic experience
• Experience in working through local partners, ideally this would include a role in capacity building with staff and/or partner organizations
• Written and spoken Arabic

RedR UK are seeking to appoint a Programme Director on a fixed-term contract until April 2020. Following a recent restructure, this is an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the future direction of the organisation. The Programmes Director will be a key member of RedR UK’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and will work closely with other SMT members to deliver RedR’s strategic ambition. You must be driven to achieve, able to inspire a team and collaborate and provide effective support to high performing programme managers and the wider programme team.

Along with the CEO and the rest of the SMT, you will be responsible for the following;

• Setting strategic direction and initiating new areas of work
• Ensuring that systems and processes are in place to manage work effectively and efficiently
• Developing existing programmes and programme staff through effective delegation and management
• Raising the restricted funding needed to sustain RedR’s services for the humanitarian community
• Support the raising of unrestricted funding
• Assuring excellent performance, quality and impact in the delivery of services against targets.
• Represent and be a spokesperson for RedR at various forums

The role requires extensive external networking and representation in order to build on RedR’s reputation, forge new relationships and alliances, influence policy and decision makers and identify opportunities for funding, diversification and growth. Internally, similar attributes are needed in facilitating cross- departmental collaboration, effective communication and information sharing and capacity building across the organisation.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Programmes Director also has a significant role in defining and influencing organisational strategy and contributing to the day to day strategic management of the organisation.

RedR And the Work we do

We’re a global humanitarian capacity-building NGO providing training, consultancy services and expertise to national and international NGOs working in disaster-prone countries. We work around the world, delivering capacity building programmes that are practical, up-to-date and delivered by experienced humanitarians. We train thousands of aid workers each year in everything from managing people and projects in emergencies, to personal and organisational security, from providing essential water and sanitation, to community-based disaster preparedness and more.

We focus on building the capacity of national and community organisations in countries affected by floods, earthquakes, conflict and drought. We also work in partnership with NGOs, governments and academic institutions to improve the effectiveness of humanitarian action and to build the technical capacity of the sector in response to urban emergencies.

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic oversight and leadership

• As part of the Senior Management Team, be responsible for the overall strategic management of the organisation with particular attention to meeting the organisations strategic targets in new areas of programme development and service delivery.
• Oversee the start-up, transition and close down of any of RedR’s international programmes as required.

Programme planning and delivery

• Be responsible for programme strategies, budgets and annual operational plans.
• Input to and support the development of high quality, relevant and achievable project/programme proposals and ensuring that the organisation meets its donor reporting requirements.
• In collaboration with RedR staff, investigate new partnership and programme funding opportunities in line with the operational strategy.

Line management and programme support

• Line manage and provide support and mentoring as needed to your direct reports through regular monthly reporting.
• Ensure a systematic approach to staff appraisals, objective setting and professional development across the programmes department with clear links to operational plans and targets
• Work with global Security Manager and other staff to monitor overall security management of RedR programme staff and deployees.

Quality, learning and impact

• Oversee RedR’s global provision of a high and consistent standard of service delivery (training, learning, technical support, membership and consultancy)
• Oversee RedR’s work to capture, demonstrate and communicate its impact and value for money internally and externally through monthly M&E reports and collaboration on similar initiatives within the sector.
• Work to ensure that there are clear indicators of impact in relation to RedR’s programme activities and that they are aligned with the organisational strategy and emerging needs for the sector.

Representation and networking

• Represent the organisation at relevant humanitarian forums and work with the CEO, Fundraising and Programme Managers in developing networks, partnerships and donor relations across the sector and beyond
• Manage a process of regular and effective communication and reporting across RedR’s international programmes and between the Programmes Department and other RedR UK departments.
• Ensure a productive and smooth relationships with other RedRs.

Financial management responsibilities

• Ensure RedR meets income targets and maintains a comprehensive and up to date oversight of the financial position of the all operations within the Programmes Department.
• In collaboration with the CEO, compile the annual Programmes Department budget and ensure effective budget monitoring, review and adjustment procedures are in place.
• Maintain up to date oversight of expenditure against budget and compliance with financial reporting requirements.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

• At least 5 years previous operational management experience in an international development or humanitarian context (field-based)
• Previous senior management experience from an international development or humanitarian organisation (may be HQ-based)
• Proven experience and competency in securing funding from donors, both in the UK and overseas
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, cross culturally and at a distance
• Experience of managing teams responsible for delivering high impact programmes.
• In-depth experience of high value relationship management and proven ability to develop and sustain strategic partnerships focused delivering with impact.
• A broad network of contacts among humanitarian NGOs, UN agencies, donors and other service providers within the humanitarian sector.
• Up to date knowledge of the humanitarian sector including funding trends and ability to ensure knowledge remains current.
• Strong financial management skills and proven skills in managing people
• Strategic thinking and ability to spot trends and opportunities.
• Ability to represent the organisation at a senior level and good networking skills.
• Good planning and organisational ability and ability to work with limited supervision and resources.
• Good change management skills
• Ability to develop and manage strong communication channels and methodologies between Head Office and Country Programmes.
• Fluent written and spoken English and excellent communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to challenging international humanitarian programme areas, sometimes at short notice.

DESIRABLE

• Capacity building experience
• Background in Engineering

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The closing date for this vacancy is 26th November 2019. However, applications will be reviewed daily and RedR reserves the right to close the vacancy early when we are in receipt of a sufficient number of applications.

World Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community’s leading international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle poverty, helping the world’s poorest Jews and reaching beyond our community. 

We are seeking a personable and highly organised International Programmes Officer to work with World Jewish Relief's International Programmes and Partnerships team.       

The International Programmes Officer will support the work of the International Programmes and Partnerships team in the administration, financial management and monitoring and evaluation of World Jewish Relief’s global programmes in the areas of Older People, Livelihood Development and Humanitarian Response.

We are looking for a highly organised and flexible individual with a ‘can-do’, solution-oriented attitude and experience in project administration.

Closing date for applications:  Friday, 29 November 2019, 11.59 pm

Who we are:

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

Working within an expanding data insights team, you will be responsible for the delivery of insight and analysis across Muslim Aid as well as managing the Data Import Function. You will be responsible for providing regular insights, ensuring data is accurate through the development of internal policies and best-practice data process.

About the Role:

Working closely with Fundraising & Communications department, you will take responsibility for the provision of accurate data selections and segmentation for a wide range of fundraising and marketing activities. You will also work closely with the Supporter Relations Team to ensure that supporter communication activities, campaign coding and communication histories are recorded on the database accurately and effectively. You will contribute to building and maintaining a robust and accurate database in order to support our ambitious fundraising plan.

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

• To produce quality analysis that is timely and utilises methods to achieve the best possible insights with the information available.
• To support the team’s analysis service through the provision of both regular and ad hoc reporting, marketing campaigns results summaries and other related analysis projects.
• To deliver marketing selections, segmentations, bespoke analysis and campaign performance reports in an accurate and timely fashion.
• To support the implementation of supporter hierarchies and rules of engagement to develop supporter journeys.
• Support the devising, implementing and monitoring of test activity that will enable us to learn more about how best to engage our supporters.
• To work closely with the fundraising and campaigning teams to understand their strategies, plans and needs to develop informative reporting.
• Work closely with Supporter Experience staff to ensure we constantly improve our supporter services processes particularly in how we use our database to develop a personalised supporter experience.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working for an INGO and understand the key role data insights can play in enhancing the humanitarian work of Muslim Aid.

You will have:

• A track record in delivering business intelligence, insight, or customer loyalty in a highly complex organisation.
• Experience of carrying out business analysis to inform evidence-based decision making and an understanding of how CRM systems.
• Good working understanding of analytical tools or languages (relational databases/ CRM), reporting tools and consolidation with third party data.
• Experience of the exploitation of a range of analytical techniques, including statistical analysis and demonstrable experience of solving complex business problems.
• An undergraduate degree in a related subject.

Why you should apply:

If you are self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy this role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Data Analyst to be able to support Muslim Aid in becoming truly data-informed and data-driven.

You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to us.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

We are the UK Jewish community’s leading international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle poverty, helping the world’s poorest Jews and reaching beyond our community. 

The post holder will join the Finance & Resources team who are responsible for delivering a high quality and efficient operations function to the organisation. This post is managed by the Director of Finance & Resources and works closely with the Senior Leadership Team. This is a standalone HR role with some administrative support provided by the Office Manager.

The ideal candidate will have experience of providing HR in a standalone role, dealing with payroll and pensions in a small to medium sized organisation. They will have the confidence and ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines. Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice is essential to ensure the role is carried out to a high standard. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a part-time HR role and is comfortable providing advice at all levels in the organisation, managing outsourced HR services and developing and monitoring HR policies.

To apply: Submit your CV, a completed Recruitment Monitoring Form and a Covering Letter answering the questions listed at the end of the Recruitment Pack. 

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in more than 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.

Our Birmingham / London office, UK is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Social Media Officer’ to join the External Relations and Advocacy Team. The post holder will be responsible for the oversight and execution of all social media activities throughout the year, managing multiple platforms to support news, advocacy, branding and PR content. The post holder will manage the Islamic Relief’s social presence on a range of platforms including; Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram and You Tube. They will also lead on the social media aspect of various campaigns and support key moments by gathering and sharing compelling social content about our work across the world.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Experience managing various social media platforms effectively
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to use written, oral and visual content effectively to influence target audiences with clarity
• Experience in developing and implementing social media strategies and campaigns
• IT literate with a command of MS Office applications, Adobe packages, social media platforms and analytics software, including social media monitoring tools such as Hootsuite and FollowerWonk
• An understanding of development and humanitarian work at an international level
• A degree or qualification in media, marketing, design or other relevant degree is highly desirable
• Ability to edit video and / or photo content is highly desirable
• Social media moderation experience is highly desirable
• Past experience working in a busy newsroom, the media team of a PR agency or a leading aid organisation is advantageous
• Understanding of using tools like Google Adwords, MS Adcenter, Keyword Spy, Adwords editor & Google analytics advantageous

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, Child Protection and 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 on 10th December 2019. 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

Head of International HR - 6 month contract
London
£55,000 - £60,000

• Do you have experience within an international charity/NGO?
• Have you worked through significant change?
• Do you have a strong mix of strategic and operations?

If so, read on:

An international charity based in central London are seeking a Head of International HR on a 6 month FTC. Please note, there is a permanent role here which you would be welcome to apply for if you wish.
You will work within the International Directorate which works with nearly 200 countries around the globe.
Duties include:

• Strategic Human Resources Management
• Safety, security and well being
• Learning and Development
• Business Partnering

To be considered for this role you will be educated to degree level (or eqv) with full membership of CIPD
You will also have humanitarian response operations and international aid and Senior HR Management in an internationally focused organisation

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

Are you an experienced Manager with proven experience in implementing relief and rehabilitation projects in a humanitarian context? An exciting new opportunity has arisen within our Syria Programme for a Deputy Country Director - Programmes, based in Damascus, Syria. 

The successful candidate will have:

• relevant humanitarian and leadership experience
• experience in managing security in a complex conflict environment
• donor relationship cultivation and grants management, programme design, implementation and monitoring 
• an ability to successfully mentor, manage and develop team members.
• Experience of working in complex insecure locations is absolutely essential.

Responsibilities will include assisting the Country Director in the leadership and management of Tearfund project work, having oversight of successful design, implementation and monitoring of projects, delegated responsibility for security management, assisting in developing the strategic direction for a complex programme. It is essential that the successful candidate has extensive experience as a senior manager with an INGO, and sustained experience living and working in a complex humanitarian context. In addition, they should have proven experience of working alongside local organisations. The candidate will also demonstrate excellent communication skills and be a strong negotiator and problem solver.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.  We would expect applicants to be able to demonstrate a clear and specific desire to work in this country. 

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.