International Development Jobs
Are you passionate about mission? Are you organised and a people person? Do you want to play an essential part in Christians living out their calling to mission overseas? Do you enjoy variety in your work, where the unexpected often happens? This might be the role for you!
BMS World Mission is looking for someone to support mission personnel from recruitment to end of service, and to play an important role in the team that takes care of them. As part of the team, you will contribute to creating a positive, engaging and professional working environment, where our people can thrive. You will have the opportunity to help strengthen our BMS culture and uphold its core values.
As our Mission Personnel Officer, your role will involve acting as the first point of contact for our mission enquirers, providing warm and friendly support through the application process and beyond! This role provides ongoing administrative and HR support to our Mission Personnel to enable them to thrive in the places they serve. This includes enabling the:
• selection, preparation, support and debriefing of Christian mission workers
• collation, updating and advertising of overseas recruitment opportunities
• updating of policies and procedures, including insurance, personnel handbooks, and travel
• maintenance of accurate records using an electronic database
• strengthening of internal communication.
The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.
Key information
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire / Flexible working.
This role can be office-based or hybrid. The role includes hosting visitors to the office and so is required to be present in the Didcot office on those days. There is scope to work from home some of the time. The cost of travel to BMS Didcot whether on a regular basis or infrequently, would be borne by the employee.
Type: Permanent / Full-time
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Salary range: £25,855.00 to £30,678.00 per annum
Closing date: 9 am, Friday 10 May 2024
Interview date: Friday, 17 May 2024
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Becky Hembery, Head of Mission Personnel Operations at BMS World Mission or visit our website to apply for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Office Coordinator (Maternity Cover)
The Office Coordinator position is responsible for the general day-to-day operations of the London, UK office. Due to the nature of this position, work must generally be performed within a 30 hours / week timeframe (M-Fri). This role is an in-office role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, with other duties upon request:
· General administration as required: call handling and forwarding, front door access controls, post management, post requests, staff access, etc.
· Support of facilities management: oversight of cleaning and maintenance contractors, management of office supplies and procurement, equipment maintenance requests, liaison with building management.
· Facilitating work from home set-ups and procurement and coordinating distribution to personnel as requested.
· Facilitating new starter set-up in collaboration with P&C (HR) & IT inclusive of onboarding, office orientation, etc.
· Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, tidy, and professional office environment at all times.
· Ensuring the office is health and safety compliant and maintain a knowledge of UK regulations for workplace management.
· Manage any office security systems and accounts, fire drills, fire equipment maintenance, or required inspections. Maintain the fire safety equipment and ensure fire extinguishers are services and smoke alarms / detectors are functioning – conduct fire safety awareness training upon request.
· Manage corporate relationships and partnerships such as shipping vendors, office accounts, and more.
· Ensure the payment of facilities invoices within payment deadlines, including invoice tracking and coding.
· Manage and maintain key office supplies (including pantry supplies, office materials, first aid supplies, etc.). Inventory and maintenance of the storage unit.
· Manage the office access controls / visitor protocols of the office space and coordinate security enhancements / improvements upon request.
· Provides administrative support to the Grant, Contracts & Compliance Department in the coordination of contracts received to and shipped from the London office.
· Supporting staff in the office with questions, inquiries, and support needs.
· In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
ADDITIONAL AD-HOC RESPONSIBILITIES upon request may include:
· Coordinates office wide events and meetings including staff meetings, holiday events and special visitor events.
· Other corporate (ad-hoc) special projects as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
· Previous or current office administration experience.
· Ability to work in-person from the London-office 4 days a week.
· Demonstrable experience dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of seniority and public profile.
· Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, and build collaborative working relationships.
· Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate a calm, confident and flexible approach to work.
· Proficient use of Microsoft Windows environment and MS Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Explorer.
· Organized, logical, detail oriented.
· Relevant higher academic qualification/s or equivalent professional experience.
· Fluent spoken and written English
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expected office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 5:30pm.
Vacancy Timeframe:
Deadline for applications: 11 May 2024. Applications will be reviewed as and when they arrive.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
This position will be located in the UK, therefore the successful candidate will need to both be present in the UK throughout the duration of their assignment and be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK prior to the role start date.
Tearfund are looking for a UX Team Leader to join our Digital and Content Team. This is a new role where you will combine excellent leadership with creative design skills, working to inspire supporters and equip global development partners for one of the UK's leading Christian relief and development agencies.
We are looking for a candidate who can strategically lead a multi-disciplinary team to create excellent user experiences for our audiences. They will be both collaborative and confident, working closely with other leaders in the team to refine our delivery model and place/user needs at the heart of everything we do. You'll promote UX design best practice through all stages of that process.
They will also be a skilled and creative designer who loves getting hands-on with design work. You'll join agile teams to deliver concepts and ideas that continually improve the digital services and products we offer, enabling an effective response to Tearfund's vision and mission.
What skills and experience you will need to apply:
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively
- Confident line management capabilities, with the ability to build a cohesive, supportive and highly motivated team
- A passion for user-centred and data-informed accessible design, with experience of facilitating user journey mapping, prioritisation, and co-design workshops
- Strong, evidenced experience of creating UX deliverables (static wireframes, interactive prototypes, style guides) and high-quality designs for multiple digital channels
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
This role is eligible for hybrid working. You will mostly work from home and will be required to do an average of 1-3 days per month in the Teddington office in agreement with your line manager.
Show us your best work
In support of your application, and as part of demonstrating your suitability for this role, please provide a portfolio of your work. A file can be added to the CV section of the application or a link can be added to the supplementary section.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will mostly work from home and will be required to do an average of 1-3 days per month in the Teddington office in agreement with your line manager.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a sparky individual with a knack for providing excellent supporter services?
We are working closely with a great charity to recruit a Supporter Care and Fundraising Assistant, joining the team on an interim basis, you will be dealing with all initial enquiries via telephone and email. This is a varied and exciting role that will also see you supporting the fundraising team, providing administration and customer care to their existing and new supporters including processing donations and managing finance reconciliations.
You will need:
- Some experience working in a supporter care capacity
- Excellent communications and customer service skills
- Great attention to detail and organisational skills
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment including building good rapport with internal stakeholders
Deadline: ASAP
Salary: Salary: £29,000 – £30,000
Location: Hybrid-London
Contract type- Contract
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Chloe on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Senior Advocacy Advisor - International Financial Institutions
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Location: The role can be based in the United Kingdom, London or United States, Washington, or other locations that can be considered subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective country.
Salary & Benefits: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below:
- United Kingdom, Grade 3: £48,300 to £50,700 with excellent benefits
- United States: Grade D: Salary range, to be discussed with the successful candidate
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in influencing World Bank and IFIs to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as our Senior Advocacy Advisor on International Financial Institutions to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
The WaterAid International Affairs team The Global International Affairs team plays a leadership role across the WaterAid Federation to drive the design and delivery of WaterAid's major influencing with key donors, international and multilateral institutions to achieve SDG 6. The team's purpose is to convince influential political decisionmakers to prioritise water, sanitation and hygiene in their policy and funding agendas, and to create the conditions that enable everyone, everywhere to access WASH by 2030.
About the Role:
As our Senior Advocacy Advisor on International Financial Institutions you will increase and strengthen our advocacy and capacity to influence global development finance institutions, particularly the World Bank but also be informed on major developments in other IFIs, e.g. recent Paris Summit and Global Financing Pact. We want to ensure our engagement is systematic, impactful and builds up an increased evidence base for influence on the institution.
In this role, you will will employ a range of strategies to advocate for changes in the policies, standards and practices of the World Bank particularly as it relates to water sanitation and hygiene particularly in the context of the twin climate change and global health crises. This position will include a focus on the World Bank Group's Water Global Practice and the Global Water Security and Sanitation Partnership, as well as also support WaterAid Country Programme teams and partners to influence the World Bank's operations at the country level.
You'll also:
- Develop and implement advocacy strategies designed to influence the policies of the World Bank and other relevant IFIs on water sanitation & hygiene in line with WaterAid's globally agreed policy and campaign priorities, and in coordination with allies.
- Build a network of contacts and relationships, including relevant IFI/ World Bank staff and Executive Directors, gather information, and advocate with the Board and staff of the World Bank on particular country operations and key policy areas
- Build technical knowledge and understanding of the Bank's policies and practices in relation to the WASH sector, including the activities of the International Development Association (IDA) and how these relate to countries in which WaterAid has CPs
- Keep abreast of complex and fast changing political debates and monitor emerging trends internationally, across the Bank's key donor governments to inform WaterAid's political positioning, ensuring the organisation's advocacy is responsive and relevant;Actively participate in and contribute to the political influencing and campaign strategies for the Global Advocacy Priority campaigns on WASH & climate and on WASH & women's health.
- Engaging with the networks and coalitions for relevant IFI advocacy.
- Liaise with WaterAid Country Programmes, the Pan-Africa Programme, Federation Members to strengthen collaboration and further WaterAid's advocacy towards IFIs;
About You:
- Excellent understanding of the World Bank and other IFIs, including their policies, lending practices, mandates, ways of working, and how to influence them.
- Expert understanding of international aid and development finance as it relates to health, climate and inequalities.
- Demonstrated experience in effective advocacy and policy influencing, with strong skills and track record relationship building and networking for advocacy impact. (including institutions, teams, individuals)
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well and support international teams and country-based colleagues as well as working with international coalitions.
- Develop and implement advocacy strategies designed to influence the policies of the World Bank and other relevant IFIs on water sanitation & hygiene in line with WaterAid's globally agreed policy and campaign priorities, and in coordination with allies.
- Build a network of contacts and relationships, including relevant IFI/ World Bank staff and Executive Directors, gather information, and advocate with the Board and staff of the World Bank on particular country operations and key policy areas
- Work with the Pan-African advocacy lead and staff in key regions to leverage IFI relationships.
- Integrate a range of disciplines and innovative tactics to achieve political change and build momentum towards the achievement of SDG 6;
- Represent WaterAid at meetings/conferences, speak publicly and give media interviews.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 15th May 2024. Availability for the interview is required from the week commencing 27th May 2024.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.
- Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
- Please indicate your location and the right to work eligibility in your Cover letter.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective country. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Marketing Manager (Supporter Activation)
Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 Hours per week
Salary : £43,668 - £45,851with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Fundraising to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference. Join WaterAid as Marketing Manager in Supporter Activation to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
The WaterAid Supporter Activation team sits within the Mass Engagement Department. The team is responsible for building understanding and consideration for WaterAid amongst potential supporters, as well as driving the recruitment of new regular and cash supporters.
The team works closely with other teams within Mass Engagement, in particular the Supporter Engagement and Legacy teams as well as teams across the organisation such as the Strategic Partnerships and Performance & Insight to identify new opportunities and work collaboratively to achieve our mutual objectives.
About the Role:
As an experienced and innovative Marketing Manager, you will have the chance to challenge and develop key channels to drive continued success in attracting new supporters to WaterAid.
The role is to project lead the day-to-day development, management and delivery of a number of fundraising campaigns across channels such as DRTV, inserts and door drops. Overseeing the creative and delivery of campaigns from initial brief through to post campaign analysis, contributing to and ensuring the Supporter Activation team meets agreed objectives and income targets.
Key to this role will be to lead on the management and development of the DRTV programme (from creative to planning) which plays a significant part in the activation programme.
You'll also:
- Lead on the management, delivery and development of all aspects of the DRTV programme. Taking particular responsibility for creative development and innovation, media planning and campaign analysis.
- Support the Senior Marketing Manager (Supporter Activation) in the strategy and innovation of the DRTV programme to drive growth in this pivotal channel.
- Support the Senior Marketing Manager and working closely with the Marketing Officers to manage, deliver and develop the other channels in the extensive activation portfolio such as inserts, door drop and integrated media and creative campaigns, taking particular responsibility for media planning, buying and analysis.
- Support the Senior Marketing Manager in the management, delivery and development of campaigns within the Brand Consideration programme. Including collaboration with a wide number of internal teams and external colleagues to create integrated creative campaigns utilising multiple channels.
- Lead media and creative agency relationships at a strategic level; including taking a lead on pitching and appointing new agencies, including contract management. Act as first point of contact for external partners where required, taking responsibility for resolving queries, trafficking all stages of projects, escalation of potential problems and performance reviews.
- Lead on creative development; contribute to the overall strategy for the Individual Giving & Engagement Team, make decisions on creative strategy, approach, copy and design, working closely with Communications Team to accurately reflect the brand.
- Develop, plan and manage complex income and expenditure budgets for a portfolio of activities, some with six figure budgets and targets; including using complex reforecasting models to provide projections for income and expenditure.
- Ensure that all communications are carried out within FRSB, DPA and Charity Commission guidelines.
About You:
- Substantial proven experience of working in a similar fundraising and/or customer marketing role managing an expenditure budget to deliver campaigns using a wide range of media.
- Proven experience of managing DRTV campaigns, working closely with media, creative and production agencies.
- A track record of developing and implementing successful direct marketing strategies working in a complex direct marketing role / team. Including experience of strategic planning and executing multi-faceted activation campaigns for both below and above the line channels.
- Proven experience of managing large volume media campaigns including media planning, buying and analysis.
- Significant project management experience including identifying new fundraising opportunities and developing a framework for implementation.
- Experience of developing and managing complex budgets, using relevant monitoring and evaluating tools.
- Ability to develop, monitor and adapt DM strategies for the implementation of fundraising channels; including advising on the direction of the overarching direct marketing programme.
- Experience of successfully developing high level relationships with senior staff and stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Experience of leading a team and line management of one or more team members.
- Excellent written and numeracy skills with attention to detail and the ability to use spreadsheets to formulate and analyse complex budgets and make informed decisions.
- Excellent negotiation skills, and communication skills including experience of presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
- A good understanding of fundraising principles.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 12th May 2024. Availability for an interview is required the week commencing 20th May 2024.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Do you have experience dealing with both European and US Grants?
Charity People are very pleased to be partnering with a growing and forward-thinking circa £10million turnover international charity based in London. My client is looking for a Management Accountant (Grants and Partnership) to join their agile, forward thinking Finance team.
This is a newly created contract role till December 2025 role. The salary being offered is £53,507 per annum with amazing benefits and investment for your personal development by the organisation.
You will be reporting to the Head of Management Accounts and will be office based twice a week.
Some of your main duties are:
- Developing budgets for concept notes and proposals.
- Ensuring financial requirements for grants are managed properly by all involved in approved grants.
- Allocating expenditure to grants according to the agreed budget.
- Preparing financial reports for donors according to donor requirements.
- Lead or support donor audits against the grants.
- Dealing with donor queries.
- Maintaining and improving partnership management guidelines from the financial aspect.
- Ensure the financial clauses in the standard partnership agreement are aligned with partnership guidelines.
- Ensure the financial clauses in any partnership agreement are adapted according to the situation.
Candidates applying for this role must have the following requirements:
- Proven experience in the grant management cycle and Donor Reporting and Proposals (US and European donors)
- Proven experience in the financial aspects of Partnership management and the allocation of Expenditure to a number of Donors
- Proven experience in the financial aspects of Partnership management and agreements
- Significant knowledge on working on Donor Budgets , Reports and Audits.
- Understanding of working with Partners and the reporting and disciplines required
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, with the ability to ensure compliance with organisational policies.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately record and analyse complex financial transactions.
- Proficiency in financial software (SUN and Vision Q&A preferable) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge and use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 , Power BI and Power Query preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Has self-awareness, understands own strengths, limitations, and impact on others
Interviews for this role will held w/c 29th April, 2024. Due to the nature of this role, my client may close the role early if we have suitable candidates.
If you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply with a copy of your CV.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
- Full time: 35 hrs per week
- Permanent contract
- Full time salary: £44,928 - £47,202 annum
- Location: Office in Rivington Street EC2A 3AY, with opportunity for blended working
- Full time: 35 hrs per week
About us
Transparency International is a global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government politics, business and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Transparency International UK is the UK national chapter of this movement. We work with the British government, parliamentarians, civil society and the private sector to tackle corruption at home, addressing the UK’s global corruption footprint and helping multinational companies prevent corruption by operating with integrity. We are also home to two major global programmes tackling corruption in the Defence and Security sector and Global Health on behalf of the wider Transparency International movement.
Transparency International – Defence & Security (TI-DS) is one of TI’s global programmes and is committed to tackling corruption in the global defence and security sector. Located in London and hosted by Transparency International’s UK chapter, the programme works with defence institutions, governments, defence industry, civil society and international organisations worldwide to strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight systems in a traditionally opaque and secretive sector. We contribute to broad-based coalitions and collective action working with reform-minded actors to bring about change.
Transparency International - Global Health (TI GH) is another of TI’s global programmes and works to ensure that health systems around the world are free from corruption, allowing people to access the health care they need. Our work focusses on tackling corruption, and improving transparency at three key points in the health value chain - medical research and development, procurement, and at the point of service delivery.
About the role
As Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and reporting on impact of the international programmes (TI Defence and Security programme 90%, TI Global Health 10%). You will provide the technical and functional support to the programmes by capturing, analysing and reporting project results as well documenting and sharing project learnings from within the TI and global chapter programmes.
In addition to this role, you will:
Monitoring (40%)
- Be responsible for rolling out the results monitoring framework and results reporting strategy by gathering and analysing outcome and impact data via day-to-day monitoring and quarterly simplified outcome harvesting exercises.
- Present findings to the Programme Management team and donors.
- Lead on devising, coordinating, and conducting regular data-quality assurance initiatives
- Play a key role in designing Theories of Change for TI and global chapters.
- Drive MEL system acceptance and strengthen a ‘MEL culture’ within the team.
- Review and advise on improvements to the Theory of Change and logframe to ensure relevance and measurable pathway to impact
Learning (40%)
- Develop processes to ensure learning is identified and captured across all areas of the programme.
- Lead the creation of regular learning briefs, including brainstorming key topics, gathering evidence from key TI chapters around the world, reporting on lessons learned, and presenting findings internally and externally.
- Collect, analyse, synthesise, and present on the latest evidence on ‘what works’ in anticorruption sector.
- Facilitate regular learning sessions within the team to institutionalise key knowledge and skills.
Evaluation (10%)
- Assist TI and chapter programme teams in the design and roll out of programme evaluations.
- Facilitate the implementation of programme evaluations by recruiting external consultants and coordinating with donors, stakeholders, and other TI chapters.
Data and Knowledge Management (5%)
- Act as DS point of contact for the M&E lead to capture, disseminate project learning and ensure that this is fed into future TI and partner work.
- Ensure that learning from work is used to tailor and adjust the project approach to maximise impact.
- Be a key member of the Evidence and Impact working group, work with group to further develop TI UK’s overall E&I approach.
Other (5%)
- Assist or lead the design and development of programme concept notes, bids or proposals.
- Assist wider MEL efforts within the TI-UK team where needed.
About you
To be successful in the role you will have/will be:
- Proven experience of the design and implementing of Monitoring and Learning frameworks in international programmes (ideally covering Fragile and Conflict Affected States)
- Applied training in or experience working with research methods (quantitative and qualitative)
- Strong data reporting skills with proven ability to engage with and manage donor formal reporting and ad-hoc requests;
- Excellent communicator, with a demonstrated ability to build networks and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at different levels of seniority;
- An ability to see both the big (strategic) picture, identifying opportunities for innovation and value addition, as well as keeping alert to programme delivery risks linked to the monitoring and learning aspect of the programme;
- Demonstrable skills in communicating and transforming technical/analytical information into non-technical and compelling stories
- Proficient in managing databases
- Excellent data analysis, interpretation, and presentation skills
- Experience in conducting quality assurance and critical review of organisation-wide data within international development
Benefits
In exchange we will offer:
- A competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Up to 6% contributory pension
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced sickness and family friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A flexible and friendly working environment, with the opportunity for blended working (more details of this can be found on our website)
This is an excellent part-time opportunity for an experienced HR Assistant to join our busy People and Culture team with War Child UK on a fixed-term contract until the end of 2024.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love juggling multiple priorities, and have a talent for turning administrative tasks into streamlined processes, this role is for you. As our HR Assistant, you'll be an integral part of our team, supporting the employee lifecycle, and recruitment administration. Your organisational skills will shine as you handle confidential data with precision and integrity.
From coordinating recruitment processes to maintaining HR systems and providing first-rate administrative support, you'll be instrumental in ensuring our team operational processes run smoothly. If you're a self-motivated individual with experience in HR and/or recruitment, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you.
This role is a fixed-term contract until end of December 2024. The start / end time each day can be flexible, between 9am – 5:30pm. We are happy to offer hybrid working (our office is in NW1 London) or fully remote working for this role. Please indicate on your application, your preferred working pattern.
If you have the following qualities, we'd love to hear from you:
- Experience of working in a busy HR and/or recruitment team with experience of working with and maintaining HR and Recruitment systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to communicate effectively with a variety of people from candidates to hiring managers to Directors, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team and build good working relationships at all levels.
- Able to pragmatically manage a highly variable workload with competing priorities whilst maintaining attention to detail, delivering to deadlines and the ability to self-motivate.
- A good base knowledge and understanding of current employment law to ensure all administration tasks are completed compliantly.
- Exceptionally organised with the ability to produce high quality outputs in a short timeframe.
- Able to understand and follow written policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality, and securely protect data with an attention to detail with the ability to process and update information accurately.
More information about the responsibilities and expectations for the role can be found by selecting "Apply via Website". We look forward to receiving your application.
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Goodman Masson is thrilled to collaborate with a globally recognised organisation dedicated to advancing sexual reproductive health care rights and justice, including safe abortion, across diverse communities worldwide. This impactful NGO is seeking a Global Benefits Manager. The contract involves a 6-month HR systems improvement project to transform global benefits across all geographical locations. The objective is to establish a clear, fair, and transparent approach to managing global benefits, relocation, and pay, aligned with aspirations for decolonisation, anti-racism, and feminism in staff engagement. The project aims to enhance equity among local and international staff across locations, implementing clear and consistent processes, efficient services, and tailored benefits to meet diverse market and location needs.
The role is based in London and will require presence in the London Office 1/2 days a week. The main deliverables are:
- The primary objective of this role will be to restructure and align the salaries, benefits, and full employment packages of all employees of varying seniority across the entire NGO
- There are approximately 300 employees within NGO
- The NGO have offices in London, Brussels, Mexico City, Nairobi, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Tunis, Fiji, Trinidad and Tobago as well as extra employees who are based in Colombia and Sweden.
- These countries will be the main jurisdictions that will be needed to taken into consideration when harmonising and aligning employment packages
- The key areas that will need to be addressed are NGO's global principals (for example: number of annual leave days)
- Their key task would be to investigate how public holidays already differ across the many different jurisdictions the NGOs employees are based in and, thus, how would this be affect the number of annual leave days included in their employment package to ensure the NGO's global principals and benefits are allocated to their international teams in the most equitable way possible on a local basis
- There will also be a responsibility to ensure all factors are taken into consideration when an IPPF employee is moving from one jurisdiction to another (such as payment structure, pension, holiday and expenses)
- As a result of the working with international teams and jurisdictions, experience of working for an international organisation and internationally is essential
- Develop a process for regular salary reviews, aligning with local markets, maintaining consistency across grades, and adapting to changes in inflation and cost of living.
- Evaluate local and global health insurance to ensure desired coverage, equity across locations, and cost-effectiveness.
- Analyze relocation packages to ensure suitability for local needs, fairness across regions, and transparency in calculation.
- Review global and local pension provision to optimize investments, minimize management costs, ensure equitable contributions, and maximize tax efficiency.
- Coordinate a review of HR handbooks and policies, establishing ongoing review and approval mechanisms.
- Implementation: Develop a communication and engagement plan for changes, ensuring integration into FocalPoint and other communication channels
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in working in international organisations or working internationally is essential
- Strong understanding of global HR and bench marking on an international scale
- Strong understanding of HR processes and operations
- Proficient in Project Management, including planning, implementation, and communication.
- Familiar with global relocation, benefits, and remuneration models.
- Experienced in working across various geographical locations.
- Knowledgeable in the context of International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs).
- Possesses strong relationship-building skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive day rate salary outside of IR 35
- Flexible working (can be one day in the office)
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Goodman Masson is thrilled to collaborate with a globally recognised organisation dedicated to advancing sexual reproductive health care rights and justice, including safe abortion, across diverse communities worldwide. This impactful organisation is seeking a People Systems Implementation Manager. This contracted role involves a 6/9 months project to upgrade HR systems, aiming to streamline operations and integration across multiple international jurisdictions. This goal of this role aims to reduce administrative burdens, costs, and errors while improving processes, data consistency, and decision-making. This initiative is crucial for modernising the NGO's people management tools across the international organisation by integrating various systems such as ATS, HRIS, Payroll, LMS, staff survey, and finance for more efficient operations.
The role is based in London and will require presence in the London Office 1/2 days a week. The main deliverables are:
- Come in and quickly make the case for change
- Develop and implement HRIT road-map for strategic goals. The HRIT systems shortlisted to be implemented are Personio, HiBob and HR Bamboo. Consulting with the HR D and deciding which HR system fits the international organisation's needs best will be key to the role
- Manage planning, execution, and delivery of HRIT activities across multiple countries
- Create business case for system improvement.
- Lead selection, implementation, and optimisation of HR technology.
- Establish HRIT working group for systems improvement.
- Provide guidance and training for sustainable HRIT capability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience and streamline processes.
The Ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in communicating and influencing in a global organisations
- Demonstrated Programme Management expertise, ideally in HR processes or technology-driven transformations, with transferable skills across sectors.
- Proficient in standard Project Management tools like MS Project, SharePoint, and Visio for efficient project execution.
- Mastery of various project management frameworks for versatility in managing diverse projects.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for articulating technical information persuasively and fostering understanding.
- Strong understanding of HR systems technology functions and capabilities on a global scale
Benefits:
- Competitive day rate salary outside of IR 35
- Flexible working (can be one day in the office)
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
In this role, you’ll take charge of our cash appeals programme, inspiring our incredible supporters to connect with the families we work alongside, take action and become lifelong members of our global family. You’ll collaborate closely with the Head of Supporter Engagement to implement our mid-value strategy to amplify the value of some of our most loyal supporters. In addition, you’ll create inspiring communications and engagement opportunities to improve donor retention and ensure supporters stick with us for the long term.
What we offer
- Flexible working opportunities – hybrid working with ability to work from home
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Training and development opportunities to personally grow and learn in the role
- A salary sacrifice pension scheme
- A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support
- A fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.
Deputy Shop Manager (Berkhamsted) (TRD4632)
Location: F3627 Berkhamsted
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £23,138 per annum
Job Type: Open ended
Closing Date: 24 April 2024
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Ability to support development and maintenance of successful, inclusive and diverse team who are able to maintain day to day activities of the shop.
- Some commercial awareness with ability to support effective retail processes and strong merchandising
- Ability to work collaboratively with the Shop Manager, and to build positive relationships with other colleagues. provide excellent customer service, and engage with local community and other civil society organisation
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to everyday pressures that come with the role and manage conflicting demands seeking appropriate support, advice and guidance when needed.
- Numerate and financial literate, able to interpret basic financial reports, monitor budgets and maintain shops administrative systems.
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
Start Network is seeking an experienced Director to join a highly skilled senior leadership team (SLT). This is a new role following a functional review of the organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Impact and Change will be instrumental in driving the organisation’s vision, mission and strategic objectives and leading the organisation through its evolution and growth.
The Director will lead, oversee and support the Impact and Change teams which include Systems Innovation and Change, Evidence and Learning, Advocacy, and Communications and Digital. As part of the Senior Leadership team, the Impact and Change Director will oversee strategy, business planning and budgeting and will be instrumental in developing and implementing long-term plans and processes that usher in new levels of productivity and success for the organisation.
The ideal candidate will have senior management experience in a dynamic setting. The role requires outstanding organisational, communication, and leadership skills and an ability to develop innovative solutions that push organisational boundaries. The role requires a leader who can embody and role model the values of Start Network and support a positive organisational culture.
Finance Assistant
Location: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester, or remote within the UK
Working Pattern: 35 Hours per week, flexible working is supported as much as possible and requests for non-standard or condensed hours will be considered.
Hourly pay: £12.09 per hour plus £1.46 per hour holiday pay up to £13.19 per hour plus £1.59 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to £22,000-£24,000 FTE)
Contract Type: 5-6 Months Temporary Assignment (paid weekly via timesheet set up)
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Elrha which is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. They are an established actor in the humanitarian community, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, researchers, innovators, and the private sector to tackle some of the most difficult challenges facing people all over the world.
A Finance Assistant opportunity has come up to join their Grants Operations and Finance (GOF) team. They focus on managing financial planning, reporting and grant operations.
About the role
You will be working closely with the Management Accountant and all other team members to coordinate and complete a range of finance and administration tasks to support accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring disbursements are made to Elrha grantees and service providers when due, and that transactional information for inclusion within donor funding reports are accurate. You will also act as a focal point, working in close collaboration with SCUK colleagues, to ensure that the details relating to all grantee and suppliers of goods and services are correctly recorded in the finance system in a timely fashion.
Key Responsibilities
* Closely collaborate with the Grant Operations and Finance (GOF) team members to ensure payments for Elrha grantees (both existing and new) are disbursed when due.
* Ensure that all Elrha supplier invoices are processed in a timely manner.
* Work closely with the management accountant to ensure that all costs are correctly codes and allocated to the appropriate cost centre and donor
* Ensure that all new suppliers of goods and services are correctly set up in the accounting system.
* Collect and input purchase order requisition requests into the accounting system
* Ensure that requisitions are approved by the authorising signature on receipt on invoice.
* Support change requests to purchase orders.
About you
You will have:
* Previous experience in tasks associated with financial administration including the monitoring financial expenditure reports and undertaking basic financial processing.
* Experience of basic finance and accounting principles and processes with a high level of numeracy
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Experience of working within an NGO / charitable organisation
You will be:
* Resourceful, proactive, flexible and with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment.
* High degree of computer literacy, including knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft packages, including SharePoint.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills including the ability to plan, prioritise and ensure implementation of work to required standards and tight deadlines, often under pressure.
* Willingness to adopt hybrid working practices including attending offices in Cardiff and/or London on occasion and as required.
Desirable:
* AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.
* Experience in IATI data publication and Agresso finance system.
* Knowledge of humanitarian/development sector and donor requirements.
* Experience in stakeholder management and policy implementation.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about making a difference in the humanitarian field and meet the qualifications and experience outlined above, we'd love to hear from you. Please note we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.
Closing Date: Monday 22nd April at 9am
Timed task: Thursday 25th April / Friday 26th April
Interview: Friday 26th April
Start: Wednesday 1st May
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.