Are you a creative thinker with excellent persuasive written skills?  Can you collate large amounts of information and craft a compelling case for support for funders? Are you a great relationship builder with an excellent track record of securing large-scale funds from grant givers?

We are seeking a highly innovative, pro-active, and diplomatic individual with a positive outlook.  Results driven, you will significantly grow the number and level of philanthropic grants from major trusts and foundations (international and UK-based) to the University of Sheffield. 

You will have excellent investigative and analytical skills to identify and prioritise projects around the University that are suitable for funding from trusts and foundations, and that support the University’s key strategic objectives. With exceptional written skills, and a high level of attention to detail, you will have the ability to assimilate academic and technical language and turn it into an articulate and compelling case for support, and the ability to write about subjects about which you may have no prior knowledge. You will also have strong interpersonal skills and a high level of self-confidence that will enable you to work with University colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority, including developing relationships with potential funders. You will be highly self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and with your own initiative, but also be able to work with colleagues in the office and around the University as part of a larger fundraising team.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, and working closely with the Director of Campaigns, you will be a member of the Major Gifts Team within the Campaigns & Alumni Relations Department and play a key role in delivering plans for the University of Sheffield’s first institutional campaign. You will manage and maintain your own portfolio of major trusts and foundations and be expected to undertake travel in the UK where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual seeking to develop a career in University development or the charity sector, as the successful candidate will have the opportunity to get involved with the full range of fundraising and alumni activities at the University.

You can view the supporting documentation and apply for this post via The University of Sheffield webpages.

Sightsavers is recruiting for an experienced and successful Institutional Fundraiser with a proven background of securing and managing multiple large-scale funding from a range of institutional donors.

Purpose of role

As Institutional Funding Senior Advisor, you will be responsible for securing, maintaining and developing institutional donor relationships. You will lead on contract management and maintain key institutional donor relationships for some of Sightsavers’ largest funding agreements and engage with senior internal stakeholders at head office, consortium working groups and country offices to support project implementation.

About the role of Institutional Funding Senior Advisor

• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with multiple institutional donors
• Directly manage the contracts and grants for Sightsavers projects
• Lead on the effective planning, coordination, production and negotiation of bids and proposals
• Learning and continuous improvement of the overall strategic direction and operations of the team and wider organisation
• Raising the profile of Sightsavers’ work in the area of Institutional Funding through representation and interaction at appropriate forums
• International travel for proposal developments, donor visits, support programme staff

The role involves extensive international travel and would suit an individual with proven experience of securing and managing multiple large-scale funding from a range of institutional donors including governments and major foundations, for an international development organisation.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Required:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent working experience
• Demonstrable experience of working in government or statutory funding for an international development organisation
• Demonstrable experience of securing multiple, large-scale funding from a range of institutional donors (governments and/or major foundations) e.g. FCDO (DFID), USAID, EC, Gates
• Ability to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and understanding of donor policy direction and regulations
• Experience of managing contracts with large-scale institutional donors
• Experience of leading on donor engagement activities such as donor engagement strategy development and meetings
• Exceptional internal and external stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Research, reporting writing and proposal development skills
• An understanding of and commitment to the realisation of the rights of people with disabilities
• Availability to travel for up to 8 weeks per year travel for proposal developments, donor visits, support programme staff in the development of relationships at a country office / regional level. (Covid-19 restrictions allowing).
• Fluent French language skills 
• Business level English skills

Desirable

• Line Management experience

 The Institutional Funding Senior Advisor is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details. Applications shoul dbe submitted in English. 

Closing date: 5 December 2021

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

Purpose

The Programme Funding Manager will secure funding from institutional donors for CBM UK and our implementing partners, to resource strategic programme developments in global disability inclusion. This will include relationship building with donors and consortium partners; coordination and support of proposal development; and active contribution to ensuring donor compliance and due diligence.

Key objective

Contribute to securing new institutional funding commitments which fit with CBM UK’s strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

1. External Relations (20%)​

2. Proposal Development (60%)​

3. Donor Compliance (10%)

4. Internal Relations and Management (10%)

Please download a recruitment pack for full details.

Director of Philanthropy/Global Fund Mobilisation
C£70,000
International Corporate Foundation
Fulltime, permanent
London with hybrid working

The Foundation works with strategic partners and funders globally to achieve long-lasting and meaningful system change using private funds for public benefit.

We are looking for a director-level fund mobiliser who understands the contemporary context for the relationship between investors and the delivery agents to empower the people with the knowledge and experience to bring about change to broken systems.

The options for donors to invest have proliferated, the scrutiny of how funds are used is forensic and decisions are based on insight not supposition.

The job of the ‘fundraiser’ intersects between aligned investors whether they be individual, organisational or institutional and to engage in the development of interventions that empowers people who have the knowledge and the lived experience that can achieve change.

The Foundation is ambitious, it has great support already and is now seeking to grow the community of global investors.

How to apply

CV in the first instance, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held before the end of the year.

I. Position Summary

The postholder will manage a programme of high-quality research and policy analysis on gender and education, to underpin Malala Fund’s advocacy, campaigns and thought leadership at global, regional and national levels. Working as part of a small sub-team within the Advocacy Department, their work will position Malala Fund as a leading organisation on achieving gender equality in and through education.

II. Responsibilities

Research and policy analysis

• Develop and deliver a pipeline of robust and high-quality research and policy analysis on gender equality in and through education
• Commission and manage research consultancies
• Collaborate with country programmes and grantee networks to ensure production of high-quality, innovative research to support advocacy strategies at national and sub-national levels
• Build partnerships with peer organisations, thinktanks and research institutions, especially in the global South

Strategic communication of research findings and policy recommendations

• Ensure that Malala Fund’s advocacy positions and policy demands on quality education and social norms are based on robust evidence and analysis
• Write advocacy reports, briefing papers, technical notes and background documents to underpin advocacy and thought leadership by staff, grantees and co-Founders
• Present research and policy recommendations to target institutions and processes at the global level
• Working with our Creative and Communications Department as well as across the Advocacy Team, use innovative methods to bring research findings to life
• As directed, act as media spokesperson for Malala Fund

Management

• Line management of staff as the team grows.
• Recruit and oversee the work of consultants and outside contractors as necessary.
• Actively contribute to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practices and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.
• Actively build and maintain systems that allow for the growth and development of all direct reports.
• Welcome and induct new team members into Malala Fund, and facilitate collaboration across and within the team.
• Co-create clear objectives and development plans for direct reports and engage in regular and constructive performance conversations.
• Shares key messages and relevant information with direct reports, and seeks out, addresses and/or escalates feedback as appropriate.
• Ensures all team members understand and comply with Malala Fund policies, procedures and resources.

Organisational Culture

• Upholds the values of Malala Fund.
• Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.
• Maintains behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.
• Acts as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

III.  Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours

Essential

• A postgraduate degree in education, development studies, public policy or relevant area, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience. 
• Understanding of gender transformative approaches to education
• Up to date knowledge of the international policy landscape influencing gender equality and education
• Significant relevant and comparable experience in a similar role, ideally within an international context.
• A deep knowledge of qualitative research methods and a demonstrated ability to develop and lead primary research.
• Demonstrated experience of developing research partnerships and/or collaborations beyond the NGO field for example with academia, international institutions and the private sector
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• People management experience.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to operate in a wide range of cultural and institutional contexts.
• Ability to travel.
• Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values.
• Strong commitment to gender equality, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, decolonisation and social justice
• Strong commitment to safeguarding, research ethics and feminist research approaches
• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Undertaking research within the framework of advocacy
• Co-creating research projects with programme partners across multiple countries
• Working with Southern partners, especially women’s rights organisations

Malala Fund is committed to racial equity and social justice. We actively seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities, to provide a wide range of perspectives, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have lived in countries in which Malala Fund is operating.

Note: This position is eligible for immigration sponsorship in the U.K.

IV. About Malala Fund

Registered as a public charity in the U.K. and U.S., Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn and lead. With more than 130 million girls out of school today, we're breaking down barriers that hold girls back.

Malala Fund advocates for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in local education leaders and front-line organisations — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We give girls the tools they need to advocate for education and equality in their communities and a platform for the world to hear their voices. We believe girls should speak for themselves and tell leaders what they need to learn and achieve their potential.

V. How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application link by 3 January 2022.

Please note that due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

Malala Fund is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identities, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation. Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.

Vacancy:  Senior Programme Finance Officer

• Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap
• £25 – 28,000
• Full time 
• Permanent 
• Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place

About us  

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We’ve come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We’ve transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision: 

Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most 

Mission: 

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal’s mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad 

Strategic aims: 

Within 5 years - 

1. Best in class Muslim Charity 

1. Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for 

1. Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world 

1. Raise over £100 million per annum for good 

Key facts:  

• We are a British Muslim led charity 
• Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.  We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
• UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy
• Please read our latest Annual Report here

About the role 

This key role will support the Programmes team with the delivery of financial compliance controls and oversight and financial quality assurance related activities, with a specific focus on clear budget / spend justification, budget and spend tracking and partner compliance with internal financial processes, guidelines, and mechanisms.

The successful candidate will provide guidance in budget control and use this expertise with a specific focus on departmental budget control and partner project budget evaluation and control and financial reporting. Reporting to the Audit and Compliance Manager, the Senior Finance Audit Officer (PFO) will also provide critical support in the monitoring of, and compliance with donor and internal PA rules and regulations related to financial controls and other key functions as required.

Additionally, we expect this role to be able to provide advice, reflection and assessment to managers across the department and ensuring compliance to our own processes and procedures and that any budgetary risks are highlighted, prioritised and appropriately mitigated. Alongside the risk element, the finance audit officer will also look to support the development of financial controls systems which will allow the Department to better manage thematic budgets, commitments and liabilities and fund availability per thematic area or partner and country.

You will collaborate with other teams within the department and wider organisation to create a culture of compliance and good financial management, which will require high levels of diplomacy and tact, with the ability to stand by your decisions.

Key areas:

Grant Management and Budget Control

1. Review critically project budgets, costings and justifications investigating where necessary, cross check with narrative deliverables and give feedback to Regional Managers and others where relevant highlighting issues and areas of improvement.
2. Reviewing expenditure reports, investigating variances, GISS, supporting financial documentation, evidence of spend and justification commenting on irregularities and sharing with desks for follow up.
3. Support Desks in engaging partners and advising on practical solutions and advisories to improve the quality of budgeting, reporting and value for money.
4. Support with project submission forms and with commentary on variances and project risk
5. Supporting Project Managers with specific queries regarding the financial aspects of the project
6. Keep updated records of all grant commitments and track and log all payment schedules, installments paid and any deviance in the grant, budgets or spend plans during the lifecycle of any specific project.
7. Ensure the regular and timely update of departmental payment register.
8. Review outstanding project payments and flag where payment schedules are falling behind so relevant remedial actions can be taken by Programme Officers and relevant desks.

Departmental Budget Development and Control

1. Support with annual departmental budgets, forecasting expenditure developing the annual budget with different departments and affiliates.
2. Ensure monthly programmes commitments and liabilities are logged appropriately and shared with finance.
3. Update thematic budget availability versus planned commitments allowing for real time clarity on fund availability monthly/quarterly basis.

Compliance and Audit

1. Conduct routine compliance reviews of partner grant budgets, expenditure, justifications, evidence and that all relevant and required documentation is received before approval for follow on grant payments or approvals.
2. Support with project internal financial audits both internally and externally and ensure timely response to audit requests and queries from programme desks.
3. Raise financial compliance issues proactively with Senior Management.

Other

1. Ensure all project related documentations are appropriately stored and easily accessible to auditors
2. Support the monitoring of procurement plans, dossiers etc with view to ensure open process and VFM
3. Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Head of Programmes and Senior Management.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time. You may, from time to time, be required to work evenings, Saturdays or on a Sunday.

About you 

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it.  Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them.                                                              

Required  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and qualified in a recognized accounting or finance qualification. Relevant solid work experience to compensate for the lack of qualifications can also compensate for lack of qualification. Candidates who are in the final stages of studying towards a major accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA or recently qualified are also welcome to apply.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience in an accounting/finance role with applicable experience in grant management/financial control/internal audit.
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information
• The ability to work with minimum direction, and to respond swiftly to requests E
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Able to work well under pressure
• Attention to detail 
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach with an ability to use initiative and be proactive
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually 
• Willing to work outside of normal working hours from time to time
• Provides solutions to individual and organisational problems.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and respond to a rapidly changing external environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Outlook
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of written and spoken English.
• Ability to travel and spend time in field locations.
• The Right to Work in the UK
• To uphold and behave in accordance with the organisation’s core values
• A professional and flexible approach to work
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in what we do
• A positive attitude with a strong desire to see the organisation succeed

Desirable

• Grant accounting experience and/or working with Institutional funders (EU, FCDO, USAID) and with international partner organisations.
• Familiarity with non-profit and for-profit sectors and working internationally
• Experience of developing tools, policies and guidance, and establishing new ways of working
• Workable knowledge of a second language

Additional information  

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously.  All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information.  Please state the job title in the email title.

Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point.  Please don’t delay in getting your application in to us!

Our partner works to support people affected by conflict. They are seeking an early career finance officer, with a background in working in an international charity to take on a hands-on grants compliance and management role,  with a strong element of business partnering & capacity building.

Responsibilities

• Grants management. This includes keeping grants records up-to-date, analyse and report on grants expenditure versus budget, update financial forecasts on grants, and prepare for and coordinate grants audits.
• Lead on producing financial reports for donors. This includes working with partner organisations to develop their financial processes, and to coordinate and improve their financial reporting.
• Ensure that the organisation, and its partners understand and are adhering to the grants compliance requirements of their donors.
• Lead on tracking of overhead & staff costs from the grants.
• Support in preparing and updating the organisational budget and forecasts, and in the development and preparation of budgets for new funding proposals.

Requirements

• Part qualified or qualified accountant with at least 2 years’ of experience working in a charity finance role for an INGO.
• A good understanding of fund accounting, and the grants compliance and reporting requirements of institutional donors, including FCDO and USAID.
• Experience in supporting in budget creation & developing budgets for funding proposals, and in undertaking budget analysis.
• Strong reporting writing skills in English.
• Good knowledge of controls & processes, and comfortable supporting partners in developing these. Some experience of capacity building is strongly desirable.
• Excellent business partnering skills, able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders in the UK and overseas.
• Knowledge of French is strongly desirable

This role is open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. The organisation is offering hybrid working with the individual expected to be office-based in London for 2 days/week. 

Hours – Part time: 2 or 3 days per week (flexible working may be considered)

Salary – £28,000 to £38,000 pro rata (starting salary dependant on experience)

Location – NW1, London and/or homeworking

Reporting – Development Director

Fair Trials is an international non-governmental organization, working in the UK, Americas, and Europe. We work to advance the global fight for fairness, justice and equality in criminal justice systems by exposing emerging threats, strengthening diverse and resilient reform movements, and fighting for justice on the global stage. We are looking for an ambitious individual with experience of trusts and foundations fundraising to join Fair Trials’ Development Team.

The Development Officer will have the following main areas of responsibility:

Managing and developing part of Fair Trials’ portfolio of trust and foundation donors;

• Contributing to the achievement of Fair Trials’ fundraising strategy; and
• Being a passionate and compelling advocate of Fair Trials’ work.

The key skills, qualifications and experience needed include:

Essential

• Experience of trust and foundation fundraising (voluntary experience acceptable).
• A commitment to human rights and criminal justice.
• Organisational skills including demonstrable experience of:
  • Working effectively independently;
  • Managing deadlines; and
  • Delivering under time pressure.
• Communication skills including the ability to:
  • Communicate complex ideas and impact to a variety of audiences;
  • Create persuasive and compelling content;
  • Produce accurate and attractive written/visual communications; and
  • Communicate confidently and effectively in person including remotely, for example, by telephone and video call.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills including:
  • Excellent research skills;
  • Excellent attention to detail in both literacy and numeracy;
  • The ability analyse and clearly articulate data; and
  • Confidence with Excel spreadsheets.
• A team-player and willingness to be flexible according to the demands of the organisation.
• Demonstrable ability to maintain and develop professional relationships and networks.

Desirable

• Experience of independently managing a portfolio of trust and foundation funders, including prospecting, stewardship, and reporting on income.
• Experience of individual giving funding and/or large trust/institutional applications and reporting.
• Insight into the challenges faced by suspects and defendants as a result of lived experience of the criminal justice system.
• Experience of working for a small non-profit, community and/or charitable organisation (voluntary experience acceptable).

The closing date for applications is  23:59 GMT on Wednesday, 15 December 2021.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting Start Network to appoint a new Fundraising Officer. As the Fundraising Officer, you will work with a fantastic team fundraising from large trusts and foundations and institutional funders.

This position is a 12-month contract with possible extension and can be offered at 5 or 4 days per week. Start Network employees are hybrid working between Holborn and home.

Start Network is tackling what they believe are the biggest systemic problems that the humanitarian sector faces. Problems including slow and reactive funding, centralised decision-making, and an aversion to change, which mean that people affected by crises around the world do not receive the best help fast enough, leading to needless suffering.

You will support donor engagement activities across Start Network's programmes, working with colleagues across the organisation to identify donor prospects, produce compelling presentations, draft concept notes and funding proposals aligned to donor priorities, support engagement of existing donors, coordinate events, and improve and implement grant administration processes.

To be successful, you need to have experience of working in the humanitarian or development sectors, with an understanding of international funding. You need some experience of trusts, foundations or institutional donors and be a strong communicator and relationship builder.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

To provide quality support and services for the frontline disability inclusion work of the CBM UK Programme Development Department. Particular objectives include supporting programmes systems and processes (financial, data and knowledge management), supporting funding proposals and providing general administrative support to the Programme Team.

Key objective

• Be working to clear and agreed objectives and plans
• Have a good understanding of CBM UK programme systems and procedures, and how these contribute to CBM UK’s organisational strategy as well as its accountability to donors
• Acquire close familiarity with CBM internal systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including planning and reporting formats and ‘Global Online‘ management system
• Have built up strong, mutually accountable, relationships within the Programme Development Team and with other internal stakeholders and within the CBM federation
• Be providing timely, clear and accurate support and services to colleagues, particularly the Programme Department Director and Heads.

The Programme Support Officer role (PSO) is an excellent ‘entry level’ role that will ensure quality support for the smooth running of the project and financial management systems and programme funding initiatives to help realise quality programmes for CBM UK.

Please download a recruitment pack for full details.

Do you want to use your skills in project management and communication to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Then join WaterAid as our Priority Projects Officer to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The Priority Projects team is uniquely positioned within the international programmes division and supports both global fundraising teams and country programmes to raise restricted funds for projects with priority funding needs.

You will be joining the team at an exciting time as it is expanding, and broadening its portfolio of priority projects. As our new Priority Projects Officer, you will be a global focal point for, and co-ordinate, restricted funding projects supported by multiple donors across the WaterAid federation, from philanthropists & corporates to community groups and schools. You will translate technical project information into engaging proposals and reports to bring our projects to life.

This post is a full time, fixed-term contract for six months with the possibility to extend.

How to Apply:
Join us to change normal for good - Apply today! To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.

* Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in a single document in either Word Document or PDF format. Applications will close 23:59 on 05/12/2021.
* Early submission is encouraged as shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis. Availability for virtual interviews is required on 02/12/21, 08/12/21 and 09/12/21.

In this role you will work closely with global teams to:
* Act as a focal point for a portfolio of restricted funding projects
* Monitor project progress and write inspiring donor reports
* Commission content to demonstrate impact of our work
* Actively promote projects to fundraisers and provide timely updates on funding gaps

This is a very exciting opportunity to join our Institutional Finding & Partnerships team. To be successful, you will have:
* Degree or relevant work experience in an international development organisation
* Knowledge and understanding of restricted funding projects, including monitoring progress against plans and writing reports
* Ability to manage a varied workload and a proactive approach
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to consolidate complex information
* Strong writing and communication skills

Salary: £28,108 with excellent benefits. For successful applicants who are not based in London or Home Based, WaterAid's regional salary scale will apply which will be £24,977 with excellent benefits

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase scheme - up to 5 days
• Generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangements
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Access to hundreds of retailer and gym membership discounts
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Additional Information:

WaterAid is located in Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Please be aware that this role is UK based only. WaterAid is open and supportive of flexibility. We are currently defining our approach to hybrid working. The right balance between office and home-based working should be agreed with your line manager. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct.

We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

Reporting to the Director of Government & Multilateral Relations, the Senior Development Officer will establish and maintain close relationships with current and prospective donors with a view to maintain and increase Crisis Groups donor base internationally.

Responsibilities include:

• In collaboration with the Director of Government & Multilateral Relations, contribute to the development and execution of the annual strategic development plan and other organization-wide communications.

• Cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of government and multilateral donors while identifying and qualifying new donors to meet fundraising goals.

• Produce institutional fundraising strategies and develop quality concept notes, detailed tailored funding proposals, including liaising with the finance department to develop budget, for submission to government and multilateral donors;

• Through wide consultation across the organization, write detailed reports, project updates, and produce other related materials needed to deepen prospect and donor engagement, secure grants, and steward relationships.

• Negotiate new funding partnerships and/or consortia, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to develop feasible projects for funding, establishing scope, allocation, outputs, navigating challenges, and cultivating relationships across a variety of levels.

• Negotiate the terms and conditions of grant agreements and contracts with new and existing partners, including managing expectations, troubleshooting issues, and facilitating consensus with donors before signing.

• Through collaboration with Crisis Group advocacy, Program, and Senior staff, devise innovative methods of donor engagement for government and multilateral donors, tailored to their evolving needs and priorities, and in line with the capabilities of Crisis Group staff.

• Conduct policy monitoring and responsive advocacy to strengthen relationships and cultivate new ones with government and multilateral donors, including organizing advocacy visits where needed with Crisis Group Program staff and senior leadership as well as period travel outside Brussels.

• Conduct research on prospective government and multilateral donors, proactively formulate entry points for funding, and contribute to developing a strategy for cultivation and solicitation.

Requirements include:

• Ten years of fundraising experience in an NGO environment, preferably working with institutional donors;

• Ability to produce high quality written content for proposals, calls for bids and other submissions and maintain accurate is essential;

• Excellent, demonstrated English language writing skills;

• Attention to detail, ability to work independently with tight deadlines;

• Well organised, communicative and interpersonal working attitude, keen to take initiative and collaborate in a team environment;

• Knowledge of French or other European languages is highly desirable; and

• Experience in planning events or conferences would be an asset.

Start Date: 1 February 2022, or as soon as possible

Contract Type: This is a temporary position to provide parental leave cover and will terminate on or before19 February 2023 on the return of the Senior Programme Manager, Conservation Science & Design from parental leave  

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

We are offering a unique opportunity for a qualified Programme Officer to support our work around Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) as parental leave cover, for a period of up to one year. Working closely with colleagues across FFI, you will play an important role in supporting the technical design, implementation, and use of context-appropriate, pragmatic project MEL and in delivery of FFI’s organisational impact assessment process.

You will have a good working knowledge and experience of using of Theory of Change approaches to project design and monitoring and evaluation, alongside experience of delivering conservation on the ground, ideally in less developed countries. You should be passionate about supporting others to develop their knowledge and skills, while being open to learning and able to quickly pick up new skills. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a cross-cultural environment and, as a member of a UK-based team working to support projects across FFI’s portfolio, you will bring strong communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation. You will work collaboratively with project teams, partners, and those working to strengthen MEL across FFI to document and share learning, including the production of guidance materials, active participation in a Community of Practice, facilitating peer learning and training and supporting FFI’s annual reporting process. You will have strong administration, organisational and time management skills and a structured and methodical approach to work. You will be a self-motivated team player, but equally able to work independently.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

This position is based in Cambridge. Some local and international travel may be required.  Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

For further details and to apply please follow the application link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 5 December 2021.

Do you have experience of cost recovery and grants finance?

Our client, a global children's charity, is seeking a Grants Finance Specialist to join their entrepreneurial and engaging team.

The role will work with a vast range of stakeholders to primarily provide effective financial and compliance support throughout project lifecycles across a multi country, discipline portfolio. You will be working with the many teams across Humanitarian, Programmes Commercial contracting and Corporate as well as with a range of donors. You will apply your expertise to these stakeholders and support the projects to ensure robust and effective financial management and compliance, going on to guarantee relevant and timely reporting. A key part of the role is driving good cost recovery practice, building capacity and providing advice to donors.

The right candidate will have an accounting/finance background (qualified accountant or working towards a CCAB-recognised qualification), alongside a proactive and business partnering approach to engaging stakeholders on financial management. You will possess knowledge of institutional grants and/or commercial contracts grants funded by major donors, including trusts and foundations and be abreast of the current developments, key terms and trends in the sector. Although not essential, experience in and INGO setting and or some exposure to developing commercial budgets and risk based modelling is desirable. The role will entail up to 40% international travel.

As a specialist Recruitment practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.