The role of the Service Manager is to provide Melton Mencap with effective leadership and operational management in meeting its charitable objectives and strategic goals.

The Service Manager will work closely with the trustees to deliver the Strategic Plan, employing the resources necessary to ensure sustainability of the organisation. The Service Manager will liaise closely with the Deputy Managers who will undertake specific roles and deputise as required.

The Policy Communities Coordinator will support Bond policy and advocacy working groups in their efforts to influence the policies of governments and institutions at the UK and international level in the best interests of the world’s poorest. This will involve coordinating efforts to develop positions on specific issues, develop policy briefs, report and papers, set up meetings with government officials, gather evidence, etc. The Policy Communities Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating coherence across positions and messaging developed and promoted across the policy and advocacy groups and Bond in general.

As a member of the Policy, Advocacy and Research (PAR) team, the post-holder will work closely with colleagues to shape policy responses and engage policy groups, enabling them to develop collective responses, access and influence decision-makers. They will also work closely with the Media Manager to amplify the voice of policy and advocacy groups to maximise their influence and impact.  The post will mainstream effective ways of working across all policy and advocacy groups and will also provide group event and administrative support. 

Main responsibilities

1.Be the policy and advocacy focal point for key Bond working groups (50%)

• Support, convene and participate in the meetings and activities of the Bond groups working in areas where Bond doesn’t have internal policy expertise, such as child rights, disability and development, UK Wash Network and Small NGOs 
• Monitor the groups’ policy and advocacy work and work closely with group chairs and steering committees to identify and use opportunities for joint policy and advocacy 
• Be the primary link between these groups and the Bond PAR team, providing regular updates on the groups’ advocacy and policy plans and activity 
• Identify opportunities for collaboration or synergies with other groups, or areas of potential duplication or overlap 
• Support the chairs and steering committees of these groups to produce annual workplans and deliver agreed outputs 

2.Support Bond’s policy advisers to convene high-priority Bond working groups (20%)

• Convene and attend the meetings and events of the humanitarian-related groups, the SDGs group and the Sustainable Economic Development working groups 
• Support PAR Director aligning key working groups with Bond’s policy and advocacy work 
• Support convening other important policy-focused work groups, when necessary 
• Support specific advocacy activities, which involve wide engagement of members gathering contributions for specific outputs, such as Covid-19 response, major policy and advocacy sector-wide positions and G7 2021 

3.Contribute to improving the quality, effectiveness and value of Bond’s working groups (15%)

• Provide substantial and logistics support to organise fortnightly (online), quarterly and annual Working Group Chairs’ meetings and, in collaboration with other PAR colleagues, plan and coordinate policy and advocacy related sessions 
• Work with the Communications team to coordinate policy and advocacy-related content in Bond’s key communication channels 
• Work with the Media Manager to identify opportunities to raise the profile of the work of Bond’s policy groups and their advocacy outputs 
• Work with the Membership and Marketing Manager, who is currently overseeing Bond’s non-policy working groups 
• Lead on developing and overseeing a monthly newsletter on work groups’ work 
• Provide regular updates on work groups (policy and advocacy angle) at the PAR team meetings and weekly communications meeting 
• With the digital projects adviser, contribute to user experience and other improvements to the groups’ webpages 

4. Administrative support (15%) 

• Provide event and admin support to policy groups, including coordinating calls, booking venues, writing minutes, collating feedback etc 
• bRecord policy groups activities and engagement such as minutes, agendas, participant lists and substantial outputs on Bond’s internal systems (Salesforce and SharePoint) 
• Support non-policy groups to set up group meetings online (using Zoom) as required 
• Contribute to quarterly internal and grant reporting and budgeting 
• Provide support to set up new groups on the online groups space, as required. 

Person specification

Essential

• Excellent convening, coordination, administrative and logistical skills, with experience of organising             meetings and events
• Proven knowledge and/or experience of working in international development or humanitarian sector
•          Diplomacy and ability to communicate and build trust with senior staff and reach agreements with a             range of actors
• Ability to work flexibly as a member of a small team, as well as independently and on own initiative
• Accuracy and attention to detail. Pragmatism and multitasking
• Fully competent in using MS Office and CRMs
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Must have the right to work and live in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience of working with groups, communities, networks across a range of channels
• Knowledge of or experience of developing/ implementing advocacy strategies aimed at delivering social change
• Experience writing blogs or preparing communication for external audiences
• Experience working with membership-based organisations such as communities, networks and coalitions, ideally within the charity or NGO sector 
• Experience of using digital tools (intranets, online communities etc.) and an understanding of how these can support communications within a network

How to apply

To apply submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this role by midnight on Sunday 9th August 2020.

Please note that this advert may close early if a large number of applicants are received.

We plan to hold the interviews on the 13th, 14th and 17th August, so please bare this in mind. 

Bond and equal opportunities

Bond values diversity and works to advance equality. We encourage and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.

The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.

About Us

Established in 1996, Daisy’s Dream supports children and families affected by life-threatening illness or bereavement. We work predominantly in Berkshire and the surrounding areas, with a pilot project running in East Cheshire.

Originally set up to meet the needs of children who had been bereaved, over recent years we have expanded our service to encompass families where there has been a serious illness diagnosis.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Fundraising Manager to lead our successful fundraising team through the next phase in its development which will include:

• developing and overseeing the delivery of sustainable fundraising and communications strategies;
• leading and managing the fundraising and communications team;
• delivering Individual Giving, Major Gifts, and Legacy fundraising programmes.

About You

This is a varied and very important role within our charity that requires a special individual. We’re looking for someone with:

• recent experience and success across Individual Giving and/or Major Gifts income streams;
• excellent planning and budgeting skills;
• confidence networking and influencing, with proven success of building major partnerships and strong donor relationships;
• developed people management skills in order to get the most from your team.

To apply, download the supporting information and submit your application form. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 5pm on Monday, 10th August 2020. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. No agencies, please.

The Fairtrade Foundation is recruiting for a Senior Partnership Manager to drive forward Fairtrade’s work with our commercial partners. As a key member of the Commercial Partnerships team you will be responsible for working with businesses in the UK and globally to drive more impact for Fairtrade producers and workers. You’ll be working on a daily basis with Fairtrade’s strategic partners in the FMCG sector to develop new and exciting impact-led initiatives, helping contribute to the improved livelihoods of farmers and workers across the world. You’ll also be helping Fairtrade develop new commercial partnerships, proactively networking and prospecting to grow business support for Fairtrade in the UK.

You’ll need to be confident and tenacious, with experience of key account management/ partnership development in the FMCG sector, a good understanding of sustainability, and excellent influencing or sales skills. You will have a proven track record in project management and internal cross functional working. If you have experience of ethical trade and certification, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers. Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Closing date: 14 August 2020 (10am)

First round interviews: wc 24 August 2020

We are a medium sized grass roots charity working on the refugee crisis within Europe.  We are recruiting an Operations Manager for a 12 month contract, to join our team based at our main distribution centre. Reporting directly to the CEO this is an excellent opportunity to work for a great cause and gain international leadership experience with the support and direction of someone who knows the workings of the charity inside out. Whilst this is a challenging position, you will be given a thorough induction and will be working closely with a highly experienced  supervisor.

The complex logistics of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of refugees and people continually on the move is one of our key challenges with aid needed in various locations and a consistently fluid situation.  Candidates will naturally need strong organisational skills, and have the temperament to make numerous important, and compassionate, decisions every day.

With a changing team of more than 2,000 volunteers assisting us in 2019, the relationships you build with your voluntary team leaders will be key to the success of this role.  We have recruited some strong team leaders who are highly valued and truly live our values.

The Operations Manager will be required to: lead operations, ensuring the good name of the Care4Calais brand, the health, wellbeing and overall positive experience of volunteers; plan distribution of aid to refugees, including risk assessments in challenging situations; and oversee warehouse operations and logistics.

The refugee crisis is politically controversial, and the debate and sensitivity around this often heightens within Europe.  An awareness of the risks and consequences of public actions and statements by of our personnel is therefore necessary.

Characteristics

The candidate needs to display clear leadership ability, with the capability to act with initiative and drive in a variety of situations. Requires a positive mental attitude with a warm friendly persona, who will be able to motivate and enable volunteers to complete challenging jobs over long hours in our warehouses and coordinate deliveries across the region. Also needs to be aware of surroundings, risk management and safety issues whilst working inside unauthorised settlements on distributions of essential items and food to a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Is required to present a professional, respectful attitude towards police and other government authorities to enable the charity to continue working in controlled areas.

Functions

Lead Distributions

Will be required to lead distributions of essential supplies and clothing, ensuring volunteer safety through calm, confident leadership. Will be able to plan distributions and perform risk assessments, clearly brief volunteer teams on safety procedures within informal settlements. Will possess ability to assess threats and reduce tensions through appropriate body language and measured verbal communication with a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Will manage large volumes of data coming in from across centres ensuring a good knowledge of conditions across the region with support provided as appropriate.

Coordinate Warehouse Work

Will have the ability to motivate volunteers in warehouse operations, enabling a positive work environment and solving problems as they arise. Will be able to quickly train and brief volunteers in sorting and organising donations, ensuring quality checks and procedures are adhered to. Will have knowledge of or be open to learning basic warehouse management and storage procedures, recognising the importance of tidiness and maintaining appropriate processes to enable quick access to resources.

Manage Volunteers

Will be capable of managing volunteer motivation and expectations, with respect to activities likely to be conducted, and the importance and relevance of these actions to the overall operations conducted by the charity. Will have ability to challenge and motivate people to approach new situations whilst recognising individual limitations and difficulties. Will enable a good working environment by mediating volunteer differences and leading by example with acceptance of a range of attitudes, backgrounds and cultures, recognising that each volunteer has an ability to contribute if utilised in the right manner.

Secondary Desired Functions

Degree in appropriate field

3 years or more driving experience

Experience working in informal settlements or abroad

Experience working in volunteer organisations

Word processing and data entry skills

Note: the above represents a challenging role which will enable development and demonstration of high level skills.  Appropriate training and support will be provided.  Please note that we receive a high number of applications and are a small internal team so if you do not receive a response in the first round this means you have not been selected.

Please provide a covering letter that explains why you are suitable for this role and why you want to work for Care4Calais. We will only consider applications that are accompanied by a covering letter.

The Opportunity

As Gender in Emergencies Specialist you will position Plan International to lead the Disaster Risk Management sector in gender transformative humanitarian programming.

You will also provide leadership across the organisation on Gender in Emergencies developing clear and realistic conceptual thinking, guidance and tools.  In addition, provide technical advice in ensuring gender is incorporated in a meaningful way into the design, implementation and monitoring of Disaster Risk Management programmes.

The Person

Experience gained through a degree or appropriate work in a field relevant to emergency response.

With significant experience in planning, design and implementation of integrated humanitarian programmes, working in a range of humanitarian contexts (eg refugee, conflict, rapid onset) as well we experience in vulnerability and gender analysis and  tackling gender inequality and exclusion.

Demonstrable experience working in advocacy, with influencing and negotiating skills, experienced in gaining commitment from a wide range of people, bringing about change and providing support from a distance.

Knowledge of international humanitarian standards and codes of conduct.

Excellent skills in writing funding submissions and donor reports.

Excellent communication skills in English are essential and the ability to work in at least one other international language - French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic - would be beneficial.

Location: Flexible Location (Preferably Global Hub, Woking or where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work). Employment terms will be based on local conditions. Travel required for this role up to 35%

Type of Role: 1-year fixed term contract

Salary: Competitive

Reports to:  Head of DRM Technical Team

Closing Date:Sunday 16 August 2020

Fundraising & Partnerships Manager
Location: Flexible, but with regular travel to our office in Oxford. Able to work from home providing a good internet connection.

Do you have experience of winning funds from institutional donors and developing partnerships with organisations to collaborate on projects? Want to take on a new challenge as a fundraising & partnerships manager and help a pioneering organisation change the world for the better? If so, read on. 

About Us 

INASP is an international development organisation with over 25 years’ experience of working with a global network of partners in Africa, Latin America and Asia. We believe that research and knowledge have a crucial role to play in addressing global challenges and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Our mission is to support individuals and institutions to produce, share and use research and knowledge, in support of national development. 

We’re now looking for an experienced, highly motivated funding and business development specialist to join our team. You’ll help us to attract further funding and develop strategic partnerships in support of our vision to put research at the heart of development. You will ideally be based within easy reach of Oxford to enable regular time to be spent at INASP’s Oxford office, but you will be able to work from home (providing you have a good internet connection).

Why You Should Get Involved 

This is an amazing opportunity to make a big difference in a small organisation that is rapidly diversifying its funding base to support a growing portfolio of programmes and projects with a wide range of partners.

It’s an exciting time to join our team and this role will suit someone who is passionate about international development, winning funds and developing the partnerships we need to deliver projects that have the power to change lives.

We are committed to creating a positive working environment and investing in our staff. As a member of our team, you’ll be eligible for the below rewards and benefits: 

- Salary of £32,000 - £39,000 per annum
- Flexible working 
- Health and wellbeing benefits 
- Group income protection insurance 
- Death in service scheme 
- Travel benefits 
- Interest free season ticket loan 
- Travel insurance for work-related travel 
- Vaccinations and security training for work-related travel 
- 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 after five years (exclusive of bank holidays) 
- Time off in lieu 
- Aviva Employee Assistance Programme 
- Professional development opportunities 

Your Role in INASP

As our fundraising & partnerships manager (known internally as Partnerships & Business Development Manager), you will be responsible for managing INASP’s funding and business development activities - identifying and developing funding opportunities, responding to proposals and building new programme partnerships. 

In this vital role, you will liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders including trusts and foundations, government funding bodies, think tanks and NGOs across the globe. We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient and dynamic individual who is able to remain calm under pressure and deliver quality work to tight timeframes. 

Your duties will include: 

- The ongoing development and implementation of institutional funding strategy with a focus on strategically important donors across a diverse range of funding streams
- Working closely with the Executive Director, Programme Director, Head of Marketing & Communication and other teams to identify opportunities, develop proposals, and build relationships with prospective funders and partners
- Developing and maintaining a pipeline of funder prospects and prospective collaborative partners 
- Overseeing the ongoing development of our CRM database and business development processes to deliver efficient and timely business development support to the organisation
- Reporting on business development activity and areas of potential concern/advantage to the leadership team

What You’ll Need

- Knowledge and experience of responding to funding calls from government funders and developing funding relationships with trusts and foundations 
- Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with organisations to collaborate on project ideas and respond to funding calls
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Other organisations may call this role International Fundraising Manager, Business Development Manager, Funding Manager, Partnerships Manager or Charitable Fundraising Manager.

INASP is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities in employment, respecting diversity and avoiding unlawful discrimination at recruitment and during employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender identity, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

So, if you are ready to do something great with your career as our fundraising & partnerships manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis.

The Advocacy Adviser to International Programmes will work with country teams and partners in designing and supporting the implementation of inclusive peace, security and justice advocacy strategies and activities. S/he will have a thematic focus on bringing about strategic change to advance Saferworld’s Strategic Plan.

The post-holder will be committed to inclusive ways of working, with a strong understanding of working in multi-cultural settings and accompanying people and processes, including partner organisations. They will support Saferworld’s international programmes teams to increase their influence and impact through strategic advocacy, including through accompaniment of advocacy posts around the organisation. They will lead on the development of advocacy strategies and tools that can be used to effectively influence change beyond their direct programmatic impact.

In order to connect programmatic issues and global policy and advocacy to ensure they are complementary and conducive to external change based on evidence from the ground; the post-holder will lead an organisational vision and process to ensure advocates across Saferworld work together to increase our collective impact and contribute to collective learning.

The post holder is expected to show considerable leadership within the organisation and will be asked to have a high level of analytical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving capacities. This includes developing advocacy strategies and tools to meet new needs; collecting and analysing a range of information from different sources; and developing new ideas and approaches to programme-led policy and advocacy.

Are you an experienced and passionate specialist in gender-based violence in emergency (GBViE)? Are you interested in leading the integration of gender and protection themes within Tearfund's global programmes in crisis and emergency contexts?? Are you excited to work on innovative and research-based interventions that work to shift harmful social and gender norms? 

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Tearfund's global Gender and Protection Unit (GPU) on innovative GBViE interventions.

This position will support the implementation and integration of GBViE programmes and interventions globally,and the adaptation of existing models to humanitarian contexts across our country programmes. This role will work closely with our country and cluster programme coordinators and the GPU lead.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the outcomes of our new SGBV strategy and implementation plans on global learning , provide technical and project support, external and internal liaison on our global GBViE work, manage and grow our existing and new relationships with donors, academics and other consortium partners, networking and representation for GBViE work, in line with country, cluster priorities and our global objectives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Substantial experience in gender and GBViE related work, programme development and project management in a regional capacity.
• Experience in gender and GBViE related learning approaches and programming and experience providing technical advice and support.
• Experience in working with multiple teams at global, regional and local levels, in sometimes complex project contexts. 
• Strong communication skills with oral and written proficiency in English; working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is an asset.
• The ability to take initiative, be a great team player and work with integrity.

This global role will be based in the UK or in one of Tearfund's clusters or country's offices with up to 12-weeks of travel. Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs. 

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.

Head of Macroeconomics and Demand Forecasting

Our client has a great opportunity to join them as The Head of Macroeconomics and Demand Forecasting. This role will enable you to create and lead a high-performing economic team in support of their key strategic decisions and major business cases. You will provide thought leadership on economics and in particular on macroeconomics, to build a thriving economic community.

This is a high-profile and strategic role, interfacing regularly with all members of the Executive Board and providing input to discussions at their Board. The post holder will work effectively with leadership at all levels of the organisation, using evidence and analysis to influence the organisation’s key decisions and offering evidence-based challenge where it is needed. The role offers a chance to establish a new economics function in a fascinating area, with strong support from an engaged executive board and Chief Analyst.

Head of Macroeconomics and Demand Forecasting Responsibilities:

You will have deep knowledge of macroeconomics and the ability to apply it in a range of contexts and skills in econometric modelling. Significant experience of developing major business cases and evidence narratives, and of engagement cross-Whitehall and especially with HMT. You will be able to demonstrate your experience of presenting analysis with impact, including authoring papers and presenting findings at Board level. Your proven track record of using evidence to influence strategic decision-making and of analytical quality assurance under significant pressure will be easy to showcase. You are a strong leader and manager.

Head of Macroeconomics and Demand Forecasting Requirements:

• GES badging at G6, or the qualifications to allow badging (MSc degree in Economics or the equivalent experience)
• Deep knowledge of macroeconomics and ability to apply it in a range of contexts
• Skills in econometric modelling
• Significant experience of developing major business cases and evidence narratives, and of engagement cross-Whitehall and especially with HMT
• Significant experience of presenting analysis with impact, including authoring papers and presenting findings at Board level
• Proven track record of using evidence to influence strategic decision-making
• Experience of analytical quality assurance under significant pressure
• Strong leadership and management skills

About the company:

It's an exciting time to join them, our client is committed to becoming the world’s leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data, and aiming to achieve comprehensive registration by 2030.

Location: Birkenhead, North West, CH41 6DU : Croydon, London, CR0 2AQ : Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3BH : Durham, North East, DH1 5TR : Weymouth, South West, DT4 9TT : Gloucester, South West, GL1 1DQ : Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, HU2 8JN : Leicester, East Midlands, LE3 5DR : Nottingham, East Midlands, NG1 7AU : Peterborough, Eastern, PE1 1QF : Plymouth, South West, PL6 5WS : Preston, North West, PR4 1TE : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ : Telford, West Midlands, TF3 4LR

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share and Part-time

Salary: £63,778 per annum (Croydon £67,980)

Benefits: Excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development. You will have access to Civil Service pension and benefits arrangements and generous leave allowances, as well as flexible working – exactly what you would expect from a progressive employer.

Closing Date: 11:55 pm on Monday 17th August 2020

You may have experience of the following: Chief Commercial Officer, Economics Consultant, Senior Business Analyst, Strategic Management, Finance Analyst, Macroeconomics Consultant, Business Analyst, Forecasting Analyst, etc.

Ref: 93740

Enterprise Manager

You will join us as an Enterprise Manager to support the growth, development and sustainability of their organisation by developing new business ventures to generate income whilst incorporating a social outcome.

Enterprise Manager Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Development Manager, CEO and CIC Directors whilst leading on the scoping and development of profitable business opportunities
• Keep the values of their organisation at the heart of your work ensuring that new projects have both a social and financial benefit
• Develop new business from inception through to launch and marketing/sales
• Work closely with their PR function to ensure high quality marketing and promotion
• Design tailored campaigns involving emails, phone calls, webinars and social media to target an area in a smart, engaging way.
• Research and identify new companies to sell our services to, including working with their Fundraising Manager to identify existing donors/sponsors to approach
• Develop comprehensive business plans and income projections for each new business opportunity
• Effectively manage multiple business ventures at once
• Take personal responsibility for ensuring compliance and regulatory requirements are met

Enterprise Manager Requirements:

• Experience in business development or a commercial role
• Demonstrable experience of high-quality customer relationship management
• Experience of leading on the development of business proposals
• A strong ability to understand and develop budgets
• Excellent organisation skills including an ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment.
• A great team player with the capacity to lead
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Confident to champion the projects you manage with conviction
• Good selling and negation skills
• Good track record of building customer and supplier relationships
• Demonstrate a passion for their cause and motivation to make a change
• Proactive in highlighting opportunities for development.

About the organisation:

Our client was established in 1973 provides safe, temporary accommodation for women and children who are homeless for reasons such as Domestic Violence and who seek emergency accommodation. Applications are invited for the following post, from women who have a strong commitment to working with women and children.

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 30 to 37.5 hours per week (negotiable)

Salary: up to £27,500 per annum (FTE)

You may have experience of the following: Enterprise Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Key Account Manager, etc.

Ref: 93622

Position overview

As a member of the Programmes Team, the National Programmes Manager will be responsible for managing Malala Fund’s In-country Representatives (ICRs), monitoring grants and supporting the coordination of the country strategy in the countries in which Malala Fund operates. This will include day to day management of all ICRs, monitoring and oversight of grants, and working with the wider Malala Fund team to ensure alignment of all activities in-country.

The Manager will work with in-country and advocacy staff to establish partnerships with key stakeholders in the government, non-government and private sectors and thereby help to marshal the will and resources needed to progress an agenda for expanded access to quality girls’ education. Through close collaboration with the Grants Team, they will identify future grantees to expand the Education Champion Network to reach more of the world’s most marginalised and out-of-school girls.

Responsibilities and tasks

Strategic Coordination and Management

• Work closely with the leadership of the Programmes team and other relevant staff to create national strategies for each of the countries where Malala Fund operations
• Working closely with In-Country Representatives ensure the effective implementation of each national strategy, coordinating efforts across departments
• Coordinate with the Director of Advocate Programmes to effectively deploy Malala Fund Education Champions and girl activists to support country agendas
• Work closely with the Advocacy department to ensure support for joint advocacy efforts and national advocacy initiatives
• Facilitate coordination between In-country staff and Malala Fund HQ staff outside of Programmes and Advocacy departments.
• Work with In-country staff on coordinating communications, political positioning, and representation of Malala Fund in-country.
• Identify in-country developments of interest to Malala Fund leadership and/or Board

National Operations Management

• Supervise and manage the day to day working of all In-Country Representative in all aspects of their work, including:
  • Review and advise on individual workplans
  • Review and provide feedback on monthly country reports
  • Review and approve In-country staff travel
• Manage development of annual national budgets for operations, grants, travel and consultants in order to inform the wider departmental annual plan and budget
• Work with the ICRs and grant management staff to identify and resolve grant implementation issues and recommend grant modifications where needed
• With the support of the Director Strategy and Learning, recruit and manage future staffing for the geographical expansion of the programmes according to the strategic plan

Person specification

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social and political science or a related field.
• Substantial experience with international programmes with several years in management roles.
• Experience living and working in developing countries, preferably in at least one where Malala Fund implements its programmes.
• Proven experience managing teams and consultants remotely in multiple countries.
• Proven expertise in innovative programme delivery focusing on empowerment of marginalised populations, preferably women and girls in the global south.
• Knowledge of issues and networks relating to girls’ education preferred.
• Strong political instincts and proven ability to cultivate influential networks of diverse stakeholders and creativity in influence decision-makers
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to think critically and consistently apply good judgement.
• The ability to travel (up to 20%) internationally and a willingness to be flexible in working hours working across different time zones.
• Strong commitment to the Malala Fund’s mission to empower girls through education.

CARE International UK is looking for an ambitious and dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will contribute to leading the organisation at a time of change and funding ambiguity. You will be joining a team and organisation of highly committed and passionate people who are all committed to our mission and vision.

As COO, you will have responsibility for IT, HR, Risk & Compliance, as well as legal and company secretary, so will have experience of leading and managing high performing teams, from the charity, public or private sectors.

Professionally, you will be a qualified Accountant and will have worked at Director or Senior Management level within a sizeable and complex international organisation with experience of large commercial contracts.  You will be able to contribute to organisational wide leadership on strategy, business modelling, as well as operational effectiveness and transformation, and will be comfortable making decisions despite uncertainty.

We are committed to attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds who share our passion for change, values and have the skills and drive to help modernise CARE. We have a diverse team, reflecting the diversity of London, however, our Senior Management Team is less diverse than it was, and we are very keen to attract Black, Asian and People of Colour candidates. We are also keen to attract candidates with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBT. People with experience of living or working in developing countries and who have insights into the culture, health, education and political environments are also highly desirable.

You will be passionate about supporting people to support themselves, creating opportunities and reducing barriers for people while creating change to ensure that all people are equal.

Corporate Administration Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Royal Medical College looking to strengthen its’ support for members and corporate administration in a purpose built new facility. The College require a hands on governance minded individual to ensure high quality maintenance of existing administrative processes and systems as well as providing direction for the future of the function. You will be responsible for projects such as the implementation of a governance review as well as ongoing development of robust and secure administrative processes. The delivery of high level secretariat services to Trustees and senior committees, individually and through team management is an essential element of the role.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for operational management of a complex range of corporate policies and procedures.
• Management of governance processes and procedures, including elections and committee roles
• Be the primary point of contact and the face of Secretariat services for the Board of Trustees
• Oversee the implementation of a recent governance review
• Lead the management of corporate processes and for policies, registers and reports
• Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders on decisions and procedures
• Management of a team of 5 staff members 
• Continuous improvement of infrastructure, systems & procedures for committee administration
• Budget management
• Take accountability for the continuous improvement and development of corporate administration
• Documentation
• Data protection and corporate risk register management

The Successful Applicant:

• Proficient knowledge of overall Corporate Administration processes and requirements including management and oversight of policies, corporate (non-financial) reports strategic and annual reports with ability to monitor and advise across an organisation.
• Experience of working with Trustees in a Secretariat capacity.
• Be an individual who enjoys being hands on in their approach to administration and governance issues.
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Have experience of managing and developing support staff.
• Have a track record of delivering business administration or corporate process projects.

The Role

The core elements of the role are as follows:

Strategic - Create - 5%, including setting strategic plans for corporate procedures

Operational - Implement - 15% - including oversight of implementation of processes, in conjunction with user expectations and resources.

Operational – Planning and Management - 80% - including planning and provision of work plans for the department and committees, Trustee Board support, management of reporting, budgets, documentation and processes, as well as Staff Management and communication to stakeholders and staff.

In addition to overall responsibility for the function of Corporate Administration and Committees, the post holder will be the lead person for governance matters or input into business plans and processes: Secretariat services, operational planning, budget setting, committee support, policies.

Overall the Corporate Administration Manager’s responsibility is for the continuous development of processes that support the College’s strategy, to initiate work that meets organisational and members’ needs for committee services, maximise effectiveness of processes and procedures as well as manage and develop an established and skilled support team.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information and to apply for the role, please download the information pack and send your CV and completed supporting form via the application link.