Salary: c. £33,000 FTE - salary will be pro-rated for part-time hours 

Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required 

Contract: Permanent  

Hours: This is a part-time role (2.5 - 3 days per week) with some flexibility around hours worked and some home working 

About the role

We are looking for a well organised and experienced Finance Officer with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines in a busy and dynamic environment. This is a varied role that will process transactions, perform reconciliations, and help ensure that financial controls and policies are followed across the charity and its trading subsidiaries. Key duties will include:

• Supporting the Subsidiary Finance Manager in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial records and the preparation and delivery of the subsidiary statutory reports and external audits within agreed timetables.
• Assisting with the monthly close process of the subsidiary ledgers, preparing recurring monthly journals to deadline.
• Performing reconciliations of the subsidiary ledgers to review non-bank balance sheet and key profit and loss accounts monthly to ensure the accuracy of the monthly management accounts, maintaining appropriate documentation to support the audit.
• Preparing necessary journals to rectify and clear incorrect or irrelevant balances and mis-postings in the subsidiary ledgers
• Monitoring and actioning the subsidiary finance service desk tickets
• Liaising with the group accounting team, treasury team and subsidiary offices to ensure accuracy of information in the subsidiary ledgers and efficiency of processes.
• Driving continuous improvement

 About you

This is an ideal opportunity to build on your existing finance and accounting experience within a supportive and proactive team. We are looking for an individual with a high level of IT (Information Technology) skills, especially in integrated accounting and reporting platforms. You will have strong written and oral communication skills and be comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders. To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience in finance and accounting areas
• Previous experience of performing reconciliations
• Understanding of the International Charity Sector and regulatory environment.
• A relevant professional accounting qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or be part qualified with relevant experience

 Please read the full job description for further details..

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

 Benefits

Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.

Next steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW). We anticipate that this will be perhaps two days per week during the induction phase, reducing to perhaps once a fortnight. This role could be worked five mornings per week or other working patterns could be considered.

Remote interviews will take place w/c 20 June 2022 and the evaluation process will include a finance-specific task to be completed by shortlisted candidates in advance of this.

Title: Programme Officer – Inclusion Works 

Location: Accra, Ghana 

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract 

Salary:  Local Terms and Conditions apply 

Sightsavers works across more than 35 countries to prevent avoidable blindness, treat neglected tropical diseases and promote disability rights. As part of our social inclusion portfolio, we design and implement different interventions to proffer solution that enables accessibility and meaningful participation of persons with disability in education, health and labour market system. 

About the role 

As the Programme Officer you will work to enhance the quality of the project which focuses on the economic empowerment of persons with disabilities through formal employment. You will ensure that the programme is planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated to the highest possible quality standards. 

The Programme Officer key duties and accountabilities include: 

• Identify partner organizations with whom Sightsavers can work to achieve the programme and organization’s strategic objective of ensuring that people with disabilities have equal rights and opportunities through both service delivery and advocacy. 

• Build effective partner relationships and support longer term relationships that go beyond the duration of the project. 

• Work with the programme management unit (PMU) and other funding partners to coordinate implementation of activities and sharing of lessons learned. 

• Manage all aspects of the programme cycle with the partners including effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial and asset management, reporting and documentation. 

• Assist programme partners in the preparation of budgets and forecasts

• Monitor expenditure of project financial resources in liaison with the Finance and Support Services Manager (FSSM) and the Programme Manager. 

• Be proactive in providing excellent quality information on case studies and interesting news stories relating to the programme to support preparation of fundraising materials and advocacy materials for Sightsavers headquarters in UK. 

• Participate in all PR activities related to social inclusion e.g., World Sight Day, international day for persons with disability etc. 

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details. 

About you 

As the successful candidate you will possess previous working experience and a degree in social sciences, education, development studies, public health, or any other relevant area. 

Jobholder Requirements 

Essential: 

• Adequate understanding of the country disability legislation, labour market system and relationship working with organisations of persons with disability are desired. 

• Significant experience implementing programmes, including experience of the disability sector and gender mainstreaming. 

• Experience of designing, managing and carrying out advocacy work for social inclusion/disability programmes. 

Desirable: 

• Experience providing technical assistance to other organizations. 

• Knowledge of current issues and best practices in disability, UNCRPD, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and employment.

Closing date: 5 June 2022

Next Steps

We anticipate that remote interviews will take place from the week commencing 13 June 2022 and the evaluation process will include a written task and an oral interview.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

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

Salary: £44,000 - £56,000 

Contract: Permanent 

About Sightsavers 

Sightsavers is an international charity which works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. We work in more than 30 countries in some of the poorest parts of the world.  We are committed to recruiting, training and ensuring the wellbeing of a diverse workforce. 

About the role 

The Information Security Manager will provide advice and guidance to protect Sightsavers’ computers, networks and data against threats, such as security breaches, computer viruses or attacks by cyber-criminals. The Information Security Manager is also responsible for ensuring Sightsavers’ Cyber Essentials certification and Payment Card Industry compliance.

Reporting to the Controller of Governance and Assurance, the Information Security Manager will lead on the adoption of cyber, data governance and information security standard practices and procedures and provide internal and external threat assessments, identifying the best ways to reduce information security risks.

Key duties will include:

• Management of the Information Security Team (Information Security Analyst) and Sightsavers’ Information Security Strategy 
• Ensuring that an effective patch and update management system is in place for Sightsavers’ systems 
• Identifying areas at risk within the business
• Identifying threats and providing authoritative advice and guidance 
• Providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance to information security related audits and reviews 
• Providing advice and guidance for information security issues (internal, external and client driven) for all areas of confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and data 
• Responsibility for Sightsavers maintenance of industry information security standards including (but not limited to): 
• PCI-DSS 
• HMG Cyber Essentials scheme 
• Conducting investigations, analysis and review following breaches of information security controls and preparing recommendations for appropriate control improvements 
• Providing advice and guidance on information governance, including data retention and data classification, access control, data transfers and data mapping 

This is a really varied and involved role – please read the job description for further details 

About you 

This is an ideal opportunity to help to develop security solutions for a fast-growing, diverse global organisation. To succeed in this role, you will need: 

• Extensive experience in information security 
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent 
• Experience of implementing quality standards (e.g. ISO27001) or an information security standard or framework in a complex operating environment 
• Detailed knowledge of PCI-DSS 
• Experience of working within an outsourced service provision environment 
• A track record of developing strong working relationships, with a wide range of stakeholders 

We celebrate diversity. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are encouraged to apply. We also particularly welcome applications from people of colour. 

Benefits 

In addition to being an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London, we offer some fantastic benefits.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance and pension, family-friendly policies, an employee assistance programme, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. Our offices in Haywards Heath are fun, inclusive and collaborative with quiet spaces and lovely facilities including showers, kitchens and a place for your bike! We can offer flexible working which means the opportunity to flex working hours around personal commitments and the majority of the work can be done from home if preferred.

Next steps 

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our collaborative, modern offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW). We anticipate that this might be perhaps one or two days per week.

We anticipate that remote interviews will take place w/c 20 June 2022 (we can be really flexible with timings).

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Social Media Analytics and Advertising Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Social Media & Content Manager and Content Director to help improve the performance of paid and organic social content through the implementation of paid advertising campaigns and the use of analytics tools for reporting.

This role will become a champion of our content strategy and support the Senior Social Media & Content Manager, as well as other members of the Content team to ensure that markets and global teams have all the necessary information to work strategically across social media.

The ideal candidate will be creative and passionate about using social channels to support campaigning work and engaging supporters online. They will thrive in a work environment that supports innovation and collaborative work with team members and colleagues around the globe. They will have strong experience of supporting colleagues through providing data and insight from social media channels.

The role is based in the UK with a flexible working environment.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL

• Support the Content Director and Senior Social Media & Content Manager on implementing a strategic approach to paid advertising and analytics.
• Ensure all social media channels are optimized to meet targets for both paid and organic content.
• Run multiple advertising campaigns across global social media platforms.
• Monitor the social media and platform landscape for opportunities and challenges that ONE should address.
• Gather analytics and report on paid and organic campaigns across global channels for everyday content as well as larger campaigns.
• Work alongside colleagues in other teams to ensure that they’re using strategic metrics to measure the success of their social media content.
• Take responsibility, alongside the Social Media Engagement Coordinator, for identifying suitable pieces of content to support with paid spend and implement campaigns to support this.
• Work with data colleagues in other teams to help build ONE’s data driven culture.
• Provide support to colleagues around the organization to transfer and develop skills.
• Additional duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING TO ONE

• 2+ years’ relevant professional experience required.
• Good knowledge and understanding of paid advertising and analytics on social media.
• Experience running multiple paid advertising campaigns in tandem.
• Puts data and supporter insights at the core of everything in order to learn and improve metrics for future campaigns
• Experience of using social media analytical tools (TrackMaven, Brandwatch, Hootsuite, Sprout Social etc.) as well as native tools (Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics etc.)
• Familiarity with data dashboards (Tableau, Data Studio etc.)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluency in English required.

SALARY

£30,000 - £35,000

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, please submit a resume and cover letter to this opening at ONE jobs! 

Position title: Emergency Programme Coordinator

Reports to: Emergency Programmes Lead

Location: Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:£22,500 - £25,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment: 12-Months' Fixed Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Contract is Renewable / Extendable based on performance)

Application Process & Closing Date: Deadline for applications is 17th June 2022 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 17th June 2022.

Interviews: As and when suitable applicants identified.

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Online Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams and Zoom Meetings, prior to submitting your application. 

Overview of Muslim Hands

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to coordinate our programmatic workaround Emergencies through an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities within this area by 2025.

Main purpose of the Role:

The Emergency Programmes Coordinator will assist the Emergency Lead specifically in the target intervention. The EPC will be responsible for communication with the partners, day to day project management including, monitoring, reporting and risk management. The EPC will also be responsible for quality assurance and enhanced accountability.

Main responsibilities

Programme Management

• Supporting the need assessment process and the project design
• Ensure active participation of MH partners in all steps of the Programme Cycle Management and strengthening partners’ capacities by providing the training and the support
• Ensure the effective use of the internal programme management system (P3)
• Monitor programmes work to maintain and/or improve the quality, incorporating learning in the programme and ensuring achievement of the desired impact
• Ensuring projects reports and documents are reviewed, and partners are provided reporting support
• Liaising with partners and programmes team to ensure Up To Date learning and capacity training on a range of areas such as Gender, Climate, DRR and programme Quality
• Helping individuals and the team to achieve objectives through day-to-day support,
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Person Specification

Essential

• Relevant international experience in humanitarian programming and planning, preferably in an international NGO
• Post Graduate Degree or Degree with equivalent work experience from a recognized University/college in Humanitarian Assistance or any other related area that can bring added value to the job.
• Excellent communicator with strong written and reporting skills.
• Commitment to Muslim Hands overall aims, policies and values.
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

Desirables

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and standards of programme quality in emergencies.
• Experience in designing and implementing emergency humanitarian interventions.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting with a number of long-distance working relationships across time zones.
• Experience in fast-paced and difficult emergency contexts.
• Evidence of professional excellence in related sectors.
• Extremely strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, enjoying building and maintaining a wide range of relationships.

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

PROPOSAL WRITER – Trusts, Foundations & Corporate Donors

Salary: circa £36,000 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits

Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes (Hybrid) or London

About you:

• Do you have a passion for taking an idea from inception to fruition?
• Are you a skilled communicator, able to adapt your style depending upon the audience?
• Can you manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines?
• Do you have experience of securing high value donations as a result of writing compelling proposals?

If you do, come and join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s lives!

About World Vision:

World Vision works with the most vulnerable children, so they’re empowered to overcome poverty and injustice, and experience fullness of life. Inspired by our Christian faith, we serve alongside children of all faiths and none through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy in almost 100 countries.

With over 70 years of experience, our work with communities, donors, partners, and governments transforms lives and creates opportunities for better futures for vulnerable children even in the toughest places.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

As the Proposal Writer, you will lead the acquisition processes and strengthen WVUK’s ability to manage trusts, foundations and corporate opportunities.  This will encompass the coordination of pre-positioning as well as submission.

We are keen to find a candidate with the following qualities, experience and education:

· A graduate with experience of submitting successful proposals to trusts, foundations and corporate donors and experience working with and developing and/or managing multiple consortium partners.

· You will be a highly organised person, able to manage expectations and prioritise competing demands.

· Proactive and tenacious in identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities, you know what it means to be financially astute and risk aware, with keen risk management skills, you have been proven to possess a thorough approach to risk mitigation and management.

· You will have experience of supplier relations and meeting their technical and financial requirements and a familiarity and confidence in navigating relevant requirements. 

· Strong relational, outstanding interpersonal skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills.

· Strong administrative and organizational skills. 

The role will require you to:

· Work collaboratively across several key stakeholders and their respective teams within WVUK and the wider WV Global Partnership (Field Offices, Regional Offices and World Vision International (WVI)).

· Effectively engage and manage relationships with external networks, including trusts, foundations and corporate partners.

· Assess WVUK’s capability and capacity to engage in selected opportunities.

· Effectively execute pre-positioning and design processes.

· Other areas as outlined in the Job Description.

As an active Christian (Permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of The Equality Act 2010), this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

** We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified **
 

**Please note that you MUST be holding the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately this role is not sponsored**
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Closing Date for applications: 16 June 2022
Interview Dates: TBC

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

World Vision UK is a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting they complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see our website. 

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice on our website. 

No agencies please.

Contract: Fixed Term 12 months 

Salary: £35,703 - £37,210 (The salary includes London weighting allowance) 

Location: Home working, Hybrid or Office based options in London are available

Job Profile

South Sudan is one of our most important programmes responding to the ongoing crisis in the world’s newest nation. The postholder will be required to support “CAFOD and Trócaire in Partnership” (CTP) for their work in South Sudan , both at a distance from London and as surge support as required in South Sudan. The postholder will be a key link between the Head Offices in London (CAFOD)and Maynooth (Trócaire) and the team in South Sudan. The post holder will be responsible for day to day liaison, advice and support to the CTP Juba office and will represent CTP in advocacy, media and communications initiatives in UK, Ireland and South Sudan (virtually and in person) to both internal and external audiences.

The post holder will work closely with the Joint Agency Governance Group (JAGG) members which consist of CAFOD Head of Region - Africa, Trócaire Head of Portfolio - FCAS, Trócaire Head of Humanitarian Programmes and CTP’s South Sudan Country Representative (ex-officio member of JAGG).

The post holder will be based in London, full time or hybrid office/home working and will be expected to travel up to three months per year in South Sudan (possibly more in exceptional circumstances), sometimes at short notice to cover gaps within CTP’s team. In addition, the postholder will be expected to travel to Trócaire Head Office in Maynooth and Belfast as required. 

Accountability

The post holder is line managed by the South Sudan Country Representative who, in consultation with JAGG, will set priorities to ensure that advocacy and communication opportunities are identified and promoted by both agencies.

Key responsibilities:

Advocacy, Representation and Communication (60%)

• Act as a key focal point for CAFOD and Trócaire within CTP and vice versa, and, under guidance of the Country Representative, be a focal point with key stakeholders and partners in South Sudan regarding advocacy issues.
• Represent CAFOD and Trócaire at interagency, government and parliamentary fora in UK, Ireland, and wider Europe for the purposes of coordination of response and sectoral policy development
• Lead on specific South Sudan related advocacy in UK and Ireland, ensuring that any advocacy is coherent and effective, and informed by our experience and that of our partners
• Promote CAFOD and Trócaire’s partners’ work in South Sudan in media and communications in UK and Ireland, supporting the timely writing and gathering of stories and images
• Send out regular updates and reports to CAFOD & Trócaire Head Offices (London and Maynooth), and any other reporting or communications required. 

Programme systems, quality and standards (30%)

• Promote the delivery of high quality and appropriate assistance to CTP and our partners’ programmes, specifically championing localisation agenda of CTP
• Support JAGG (as ex-officio member) in its delivery of responsibilities including arranging meetings which are held 4 times per year (2 physical and 2 virtual) and ad hoc phone conferences as needed. Prepare agendas and take minutes for these meetings
• Support the implementation and maintenance of systems and procedures for ensuring good practice and meeting sectoral standards on accountability and programme quality, such as Core Humanitarian Standards and Caritas Internationalis Management Standards
• Provide ongoing support to the overall country strategy, and support the CTP Senior Management Team in the review, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness, impact and direction of each programme
• Support the work of the South Sudan PDFO (Programme Development and Funding Officer) in the development of proposals for funding, and reporting to donors and partners.

Emergency Response (10%)

• Provide surge capacity to respond to new and ongoing humanitarian crises and responses in South Sudan as required.

International Travel and Work (delivered as part of the above)

• Undertake the above tasks and undertake surge management responsibilities when necessary
• As required, provide field level operational support, including assessments, monitoring and evaluation, programme management to CTP staff, partner organisations and inter-agency response teams.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD and Trócaire recognise the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD and Trócaire, and all their staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD and Trócaire are committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

Person Specification  

Essential Criteria

Understanding our context

• Demonstrates an understanding of the Catholic Church, Demonstrates behaviour in line with CTP’s vision, mission and values

Working together

• Skilled in working with people of varied backgrounds, cultures and abilities;
• Builds collaborative relationships across CTP, with CAFOD and Trocaire colleagues in Head Offices and with external stakeholders.

Making change happen

• Can communicate complex issues simply and clearly both orally and in written form to a wide variety of audiences.
• Recognises what needs to be done, consults with stakeholders and takes action– even in challenging circumstances

Job-specific competencies

1. Understanding of the complexity of South Sudan
2. Understanding of working in partnership with local organisations
3. Understanding the role of faith-based agencies in humanitarian response
4. Ability to travel to South Sudan, sometimes at short notice
5. An understanding of financial matters and how finance and programmes interact 

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

Location: London (work from home <2 days per week)

We are partnering with the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP), a membership organisation working with tea companies, development organisations and governments to improve the lives of tea workers, farmers and the environment in which they live and work.

We are seeking an Operations Lead to take up this vital role, with responsibility for ensuring ways of working that allow the global team to achieve the organisation’s objectives for a thriving tea industry that is socially just and environmentally sustainable.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of being an operations professional with a proven track record in an international organisation
• Experience of developing and maintaining systems and processes across multiple areas of an organisation (including GDPR, finance, travel, health & safety and more)
• Self-organised, with meticulous attention to detail
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and excellent project management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Zoom and online conference systems

You’ll be passionate about the ETP mission and vision, for “a thriving tea industry that is socially just and environmentally sustainable”, as well as being motivated by achieving the best results and committed to finding solutions to challenges.  The successful candidate will be resilient, not daunted by a challenge and a collaborative team player.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 14 June 2022

Interviews: w/c 4 July 2022

We are seeking an HR advisor in a new role within the People Team as the Institute rapidly scales: our existing programmes are expanding, we will be undertaking work in a further c13-15 new countries in the next two years, and are rolling out an ambitious new tech-based partnership.

The People Team is an innovative, focussed and fast paced team - we work closely with all parts of the Institute to create a talented, engaged and high performing workforce. We are an unpretentious and supportive team, and you’ll be just as comfortable working strategically with senior leaders as you are to offer practical help and support across the Institute.

The People Team is part of our wider Institute Resources Team which supports and helps pave the way for the Institute to deliver its mission.  We are comprised of the Legal and Risk, Finance, IT, Ops & Security and People Teams.

Key Responsibilities:­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

• Supporting the Director for People Operations with People cyclical activity including wellbeing, reward, D&I, L&D and employee engagement
• Interpreting and advising on employment law and best practice across the organisation, and providing adhoc advice on a range of issues
• Assist or lead Employee Relations and Life Cycle issues (e.g. disciplinaries and grievances, Peformance issues etc) in collaboration with the HR Business Partners
• Supporting and coaching our team HR Coordinator
• Assist line managers in understanding, and optimising our processes, policies and procedures
• Oversee and assist the administration of all HR processes such as new starters, contract extensions, leavers, promotions, secondments, references, probation reviews, parental leave, and flexible working requests, always delivering to a high standard
• Responsible for the data integrity of information held in our people management system (CIPHR) and ensuring it’s always up to date
• Coordinating our onboarding process (e.g. organising inductions and managing our ‘buddy’ programme)
• Lead our people management system data administration – data maintenance, reporting and user configuration
• Coordinating monthly payroll processes with the finance team and all key stakeholders
• Supporting, and leading on HR project work and new initiatives

Person Specification:

You’ll likely be an existing HR Coordinator or Advisor looking for the next step in the their career in an ambitious but supportive culture.

• CIPD qualification advantageous, but equivalent HR experience of several years equally valued
• Strong organisational and time management skills and experience of managing and prioritising workload
• Understanding of UK employment law and broad HR knowledge and experience essential
• International employment law experience highly advantageous (e.g. US, Asia, Middle East, or Africa)
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Products includingusing Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Desire to develop own technical and data capabilities, and support the adoption of technologies to support the organisation
• High standard of written documentation, and previous experience of producing professional letters and reports – attention to details imperative
• Ability to plan ahead within the cyclical calendar to provide proactive HR support to the team and beyond
• Pragmatic, diplomatic, authoritative, and a true team player
• Fluency in French and/or Portuguese highly advantageous but not essential

About The Institute

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is a mission-driven not for profit organisation. We exist to equip political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies. We work hard, every day, to make a difference. When governments work well they are able to create economic and social change in a way that promotes fairness, social justice and opportunity. We work relentlessly to support leader and governments with the challenges they face. Giving them practical solutions and actionable insights, that once implemented, can be transformative for their people.

We do this within two connected divisions:

Government Advisory

Our Government Advisory teams work directly with political leaders and governments around the world to implement reforms that improve the lives of their citizens. It works with a variety of partners and its outputs cover a range of disciplines and projects across countries in Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South Asia.

Policy Futures

Our Policy Futures work encompasses three broad areas:

• Renewing the Centre: developing a bold and innovative domestic policy programme to help renew the centre ground of British politics;
• Tech and Public Policy: exploring the policy challenges and opportunities presented by the technological revolution; and
• Extremism Policy Unit: creating solutions designed to tackle the threat of extremist ideologies in the UK and around the world.

As an organisation the core beliefs we all embrace are:

• Open and Progressive: you’ll believe in the value of teamwork
• Bold and Pragmatic: you’ll approach everything you do with integrity and authenticity
• Optimistic Changemakers: you’ll be focused on results

We are partnered exclusively with a unique public sector organisation who are growing and going through a really exciting time of transition. Bringing in new tooling and new technologies and growing the team even further, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a great business.

As the BI Solutions Manager, you will ensure delivery of business intelligence products, tools, and techniques to support the ongoing operations and strategic direction of the organisation.

What will you be doing in this role?

• As the BI Solutions Manager, you will be responsible for line managing the BI Solutions Analysts
• You'll ensure quality assurance of the BI Solutions Analysts' outputs
• Your remit will also cover the development and promotion of statistical and information services, and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• The BI Solutions Manager will manage the communication of highly complex, highly sensitive, and potentially contentious information
• You will lead on the collection, analysis, production, and presentation of internal and external reports for internal projects, external initiatives, and the wider organisational performance
• You're also going to provide specialist advice and guidance on statistical and information matters across the business
• As the BI Solutions Manager you will develop highly relevant insight into organisational performance
• You'll have a detailed understanding of systems and relevant business processes used within the organisation
• The BI Solutions Manager role is centred on sourcing, analysing, and interpreting highly complex data from multiple sources to produce information and reports for the Senior Management Team, the Board, and external purposes
• You'll be afforded the opportunity to develop the reporting and analytical tools within the organisation
• Where data issues are identified, you will work with relevant managers and staff to address matters
• The BI Solutions Manager is also responsible for enhancing and developing statistical and analytical methods for enhancing the understanding of data sets including new technologies and techniques (such as AI for example)

What do you need to apply to this role?

• Experience collating, analysing, and interpreting very complex datasets
• An ability to explain complex analytical methods to non-analytical people
• Understanding of complex SQL code
• Previous line management experience
• Experience of designing and managing projects in Power BI and DAX

For more information on this role or to directly submit your application, please contact [email protected]

Job Title: Regional Grants Advisor – West Africa

Sector: Awards Management

Employment Category:  Permanent

Employment Type: Full-Time (travel up to 15%)

Location: London

Salary: Competitive 

Job Description

Background

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit with the responsibility for identifying, securing, and managing all funding from statutory/government donors. The unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Programme and Grant Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training.

The AMU is a liaison between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle for all restricted funding from global government sources.

Crisis Response, Recovery and Development

As part of the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department, the West Africa Region has a growing portfolio of humanitarian relief, post-crisis recovery, and development programs currently in nine countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cote D’Ivoire, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone

Key Working Relationships

Reports to the Regional Grants Director for West Africa. Works closely with all West Africa Regional Programme Support Team members as well as with the Program Development Team, and across all pillars within AMU; the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department; and Global Partnerships and Philanthropy.

The Purpose of the Role

The Regional Grants Advisor will provide the West Africa Region with the capacity to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations and high quality reporting and awards management.

Key Accountabilities 

Grants Management

• Manage a portfolio of European donor awards for the West Africa Region.
• Conduct regular monitoring of awards both in person and remotely
• Review and provide substantive feedback on reports; collaborating with and ensuring input from relevant technical and financial staff
• Review and provide feedback on proposals for private donors, in coordination with the private fundraising team
• Support budget realignments and grant amendments/modifications
• Maintain day-to-day communication with donors
• Serving as single point of contact for field-based grants staff particularly for all post-award issues
• Provide support to and monitoring of projects to ensure progress against objectives and compliance with donor guidelines
• In coordination with the compliance team, guide country offices in managing partnerships with local or international partners, ensuring that IRC’s sub-award management policies are being followed
• Assist country offices with ad-hoc queries on donor compliance issues. Refer non-routine and high level compliance matters to the DAM and Compliance team
• Ensure lessons learned from finalised projects are fed into the Programme Development team
• Stay informed about programmatic issues and security and political developments in the region and how they might affect program implementation
• Ensure country programmes follow internal IRC policies and procedures (e.g. OTIS, PEERS)
• Travel to provide additional support, training, project monitoring or cover short-term gaps for grants teams in the field

Capacity Building and Training

• Provide best practice advice related to grant management
• Develop training materials and carry out training of IRC field staff, as required and in coordination with DAM
• In coordination with the DAM, develop and maintain work-processes and checklists for grant implementation and report review, as well as record lessons learned

Coordination and Supervision

• Take part in regular meetings and calls with country teams to provide regular support and updates
• Supervise where relevant a Grants Assistant in carrying out essential functions as they relate to country program support and donor liaison
• Coordinate with other members of the West Africa Regional Program Support Team and other PGS members for information sharing and to establish a coherent awards support
• Coordinate closely with the IRC-DE Senior Management Team and ECHO Management Group to ensure proper management of all ECHO awards

Other

• Assist in roll-out of AMU and IRC-wide initiatives, as requested
• Represent IRC externally at country specific meetings, with donors and stakeholder networks
• Actively participate as a member of the West Africa Regional Team, engaging in strategy development and other initiatives as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• French and English proficiency, both spoken and written;
• Experience with and a strong understanding of DG ECHO, FCDO, AFD, GFFO, requirements strongly preferred;
• Understanding of other EU, UN or U.S. donors a plus
• Good understanding of humanitarian aid and development programming
• Experience in working at a distance and supporting field-based staff
• Experience writing, reviewing and editing narrative and financial reports and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team and handle a multifaceted workload
• Good financial management and budgeting skills
• Ability to analyse and synthesise information
• Proven organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks, and to learn quickly
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with people within and across departments in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work independently in a very fast paced environment
• A flexible work attitude and a calm manner
• Ability to work on own initiative
• International work experience in a developing country a plus
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to travel internationally, sometimes on short notice and to insecure areas

Candidates must have the right to work for the country in which they are applying.

The application deadline is 6th June 2022.

 IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all  job  applicants  and  employees,  and  we  seek  to ensure  we  achieve diversity  in  our  workforce  regardless  of  gender,  race,  religious  beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

Shop Manager (Cardigan) (TRD3619)

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 Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, 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 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 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

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

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.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

INTRODUCTION TO GIRLS NOT BRIDES

Girls Not Brides is the only global organisation uniquely focused on creating and sustaining a worldwide movement to end child marriage and ensuring that this movement leads to tangible change for the girls at risk or affected by the practice. We are a network of over 1,600 civil society organisations in over 100 countries working in partnership to end child marriage.

Our vision is a world without child marriage where girls and women enjoy equal status with boys and men and are able to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Our vision challenges deeply embedded social norms that harm the lives of girls, women and their communities.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE

Girls Not Brides is seeking a highly skilled Monitoring, Evaluation and learning for Impact Manager (MEAL for Impact Manager) to take a leading role in our planning, monitoring, evaluation and accountability processes and the day-to-day management, coordination and implementation of the Girls Not Brides secretariat strategy. This role is responsible for the operational delivery of the strategic plan, work plan development, monitoring, evaluation and accountability across the organisation, as well as providing relevant expertise and support for our staff and members. The role will help ensure our work is effective, efficient and impactful – and that we can measure and demonstrate this impact for a range of stakeholders.

Based within the Partnership, Learning and Impact team, you will report to the UK-based Director of Partnership, Learning and Impact and work closely with various other colleagues. As a global post that will support our work in Africa, Asia, LAC and in the UK, you would need to be willing to work across time differences.

We are looking for someone with experience in the delivery and monitoring of a wide range of complex projects and of working with diverse partners and stakeholders. You will have a proven ability to coordinate, plan, deliver and monitor projects on time and within budget. You will be a confident leader and communicator, with a strong track record of building and maintaining successful partnerships and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, as well as providing support and advice across an entire organisation, preferably within the voluntary sector and across an international context.

Job location

India or Kenya

Accountable to

Director of Partnership, Learning and Impact (UK-based)

Salary range 

Market competitive depending on experience.

Contract 

2-year fixed term contract. The successful candidate will work from home for much of the time until an office location is identified, with IT and communication equipment and support provided by Girls Not Brides. They must have the right to work in their country of residence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL)

• Lead on the design and implementation of the Girls Not Brides’ monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) framework, MEAL systems and processes to ensure we can effectively assess the impact of the collective efforts of the global partnership.
• Support the growth and strength of the Girls Not Brides partnership through developing tools and assessing the health and diversity of the movement.
• Identify, understand, track and report for different stakeholders’ needs for monitoring and impact data, including staff members, the Board, partnerships, members and donors.
• Oversee the MEAL activities on restricted and unrestricted projects, and ensure external accountability to donors through the implementation of timely and quality MEAL activities leading to timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead on the development and roll-out of systems to assess the impact of Girls Not Brides’ support to its members and partnerships and their ability to affect change at a national, regional and global level.
• Assess the monitoring and evaluation needs of members, National Partnership and coalitions, and support them to strengthening their processes and impact analysis.
• Identify and oversee the implementation of the organisational MEAL capacity enhancement plan at the secretariat and members level. Lead on effective peer to peer learning mechanisms including our ‘MEAL champions network’.
• Ensure the monitoring and evaluation data gathered can be used to tell the story of the ending child marriage movement.
• Work closely with the Development and Outreach team and Communication team to produce and gather data/evidence for the Girls Not Brides annual impact report.

Programme design and MEAL resources

• Promote all aspects of MEAL to support the creation of an organisational culture which prioritises impact and quality programming.
• Ensure that MEAL is an integral part of the programme design stage and features in all proposal development.
• Ensure that MEAL resources are included in proposal development and work creatively to secure funding from diverse sources, to ensure that MEAL is integrated in projects and programmes.
• Responsible for effectively managing the MEAL budget.

External engagements and representation

• Contribute to Girls Not Brides’ thought leadership by representing the organisation at relevant spaces, conferences, and partnerships e.g. on the UNICEF Child Monitoring Mechanism (CMMM) Strategic Advisory Group (SAG).
• Participate in relevant monitoring, evaluation and learning working groups and follow up new emerging MEAL initiatives in the sector.
• Engage with external accountability and technical standards and related networks.
• Represent the Girls Not Brides Secretariat in interaction with members and external stakeholders as requested.

Organisational accountability: planning and reporting

• Lead the work plan development process across the organisation ensuring its alignment with the secretariat strategy and support the Girls Not Brides team to translate work plans into effective and high impact delivery and measurable outputs and outcomes.
• Review, update and implement Girls Not Brides’ planning and portfolio management processes, ensuring tools are applied effectively and consistently across the organisation.
• Maintain an overview of the organisation’s portfolio including ongoing, upcoming and new projects, mapped against priorities and objectives.
• Advise senior leadership on how Girls Not Brides can best utilise its resources in an impactful way to deliver against strategic priorities and ensure value for money.
• Work with the finance team to ensure alignment of budget and spending with annual work plans.
• Support with the implementation of the 2021-2025 Partnership Strategy including developing indicators of success and accompanying tools as per the partnership strategy goals, coordinating contributions of different stakeholders and ensuring effective alignment with team planning and monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Prepare a quarterly information pack for senior leadership to report on the progress and impact of Girls Not Brides’ portfolio of work (including restricted, unrestricted and grants projects) and present learning points and recommendations.
• Support the Development and Outreach team to design projects with a MEAL perspective and to develop monitoring, evaluation and learning reports for donor grant compliance and relationship building.
• Prepare and present bi-annual monitoring, evaluation and learning reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Support Girls Not Brides members to document lessons learned from their work.
• Lead on the planning of the annual whole team ‘Reflection Week’ including identifying and supporting teams to present on impactful stories of change and work.
• Line manage relevant roles, and manage/oversee the work of MEAL consultants as necessary.

Wider Organisational Responsibilities

• Commit to the mission and vision of Girls Not Brides, putting these at the forefront of all planning, work and actions.
• Uphold the core values of Girls Not Brides in all areas of work and interactions with colleagues, members, partners and other stakeholders.
• Line manage roles and consultants as necessary, delegating responsibilities and tasks as appropriate.
• Comply with Girls Not Brides’ policies and processes, with particular note for safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, the code of conduct and data protection.
• Prepare and deliver reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, as necessary.
• Ensure that internal databases and monitoring information are kept fully up-to-date.
• Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
• Fulfil any other reasonable requests for the advancement of Girls Not Brides.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential experience

• Five years’ management and/or MEAL experience in the international development sector, preferably with experience in one or more of the following sectors: child marriage, gender equality, education, SRHR, humanitarian settings.
• Proven experience in strategy planning and program design experience.
• Proven experience with data collection, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and report writing skills.
• Experience with KoBo Toolbox or other ODK software is desirable. Experience of statistical and data management software (STATA, SPSS) is an advantage.
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.

Essential skills and knowledge

• Technical expertise in evidence-based monitoring and evaluation approaches and practices both for accountability and learning processes.
• Strong data handling skills, with advanced excel and data analysis and software knowledge.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Enthusiasm about fostering a culture of learning and evidence-based adaptive programming.
• Ability to deal with competing demands, multiple priorities, time constraints and unanticipated events.

Essential values and attributes

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of Girls Not Brides including understanding of gender-transformative approaches to empower girls and women and support gender equality.
• Skilled team worker with an inclusive and collaborative approach, in line with Girls Not Brides’ values.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Desirable

• Previous experience in the Africa, Latin America and Caribbean or Asia regions. 
• Knowledge of French, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi and/or Urdu languages are an advantage.

Safeguarding

Girls Not Brides is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk with whom our staff and representatives work and interface. Any employment with Girls Not Brides may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a background check and a criminal records check which can include but is not limited to: an overseas police record check, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (for those based in the UK) or an International Criminal Record Check (if applicable).

How to apply

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

The closing date for this role is 18:00 BST on Friday 10 June 2022.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button on the job page and submit your CV and a brief cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria.

We regret that due to the large number of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  candidate

INTRODUCTION TO GIRLS NOT BRIDES

Girls Not Brides is the only global organisation uniquely focused on creating and sustaining a worldwide movement to end child marriage and ensuring that this movement leads to tangible change for the girls at risk or affected by the practice. We are a network of over 1,600 civil society organisations in over 100 countries working in partnership to end child marriage.

Our vision is a world without child marriage where girls and women enjoy equal status with boys and men and are able to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Member Engagement Associate. Based within the Partnership, Learning, and Impact team, you will report to the Senior Member Engagement Officer and work closely with various other colleagues.

The successful individual will have wide ranging responsibilities including managing membership application processes and systems, ensuring ongoing member data management and reporting, ongoing member engagement and communication, and supporting the delivery of learning and capacity strengthening opportunities for members.

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated early-career professional with a keen eye for detail, experience of working in an administrative role within the international development or NGO sector, and with excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills. French or Spanish language skills are highly desired.

Job location

London, UK (hybrid with three days on site)

Accountable to

Senior Member Engagement Officer or such other position that Girls Not Brides may determine.

Salary range

£28,000 rising on an annual incremental basis. Girls Not Brides also offers a generous 10% pension.

Contract 

This is a permanent full-time role. The successful candidate must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage membership application processes and systems

• Tracking and processing new membership applications, ensuring that due diligence standards are met, and that membership policies are upheld.
• Working with other teams to coordinate member outreach in accordance with strategic priorities.
• Working with colleagues to coordinate and deliver a comprehensive induction process for new members. 
• Support the periodic review and dissemination of membership policies, including support with coordinating membership termination processes.
• Support wider member due diligence work as necessary, including the vetting and documentation process for existing members due to receive financial support from the secretariat.

Ongoing member data management and reporting

• Ongoing maintenance of the organisation’s CRM system, Salesforce, ensuring that member data is updated and can be used for effective analysis and reporting.
• Ensure member-related data is accurate and consistent across all different platforms, including the Girls Not Brides website.
• Ensuring that the online membership application form remains fit-for-purpose in all three official secretariat languages and that it is seamlessly integrated with Salesforce.
• Run membership reports, including developing annual membership analyses and regular membership updates for effective reporting and evaluation.
• Support the development of processes for gathering member feedback (e.g. member surveys).

Ongoing member engagement and communication

• Act as first point of contact for members, managing ongoing member queries as well as monitoring the ‘info’ inbox.
• Supporting member-to-member engagement by connecting members with each other and signposting them to relevant opportunities.
• Support cross-team projects to ensure the integration of a member engagement component in relevant activities (e.g. as part of advocacy campaigns, media opportunities, working groups activities).
• Operational and logistical support for member-related events, including online webinars and in-country workshops, as required.

Support the delivery of learning and capacity strengthening opportunities for members

• Identify funding opportunities for the wider membership and compile them in a monthly newsletter for members.
• Help to ensure that capacity strengthening opportunities and tools are effectively shared with members.
• Support with the development of strategic partnerships and resources on fundraising (including guidelines, webinars, tools).

Wider Organisational Responsibilities

• Commit to the mission and vision of Girls Not Brides, putting these at the forefront of all planning, work and actions.
• Uphold the core values of Girls Not Brides in all areas of work and interactions with colleagues, members, partners and other stakeholders.
• Line manage roles and consultants as necessary, delegating responsibilities and tasks as appropriate.
• Comply with Girls Not Brides policies and processes, with particular note for safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, the code of conduct and data protection.
• Prepare and deliver reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, as necessary.
• Ensure that internal databases and monitoring information are kept fully up-to-date.
• Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
• Fulfil any other reasonable requests for the advancement of Girls Not Brides.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience

• Bachelor’s level degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience of working with database maintenance and management (such as Salesforce).
• Experience with the maintenance and management of organisational processes and systems.

Essential skills and knowledge

• Excellent administration skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities.
• Highly reliable, organised and proactive in identifying and highlighting opportunities to colleagues and members.
• Proficiency in recent versions of Microsoft Office suite, project management tools, monitoring and tracking systems, and use of databases.
• Knowledge of the NGO and grassroots sector within international development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain relationships remotely.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Essential values and attributes

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of Girls Not Brides including understanding of approaches to enhance women and girl’s rights and leadership and support gender equality.
• Skilled team worker with an inclusive and collaborative approach, in line with Girls Not Brides’ values.

Desirable

• Fluent written and spoken Spanish and/or French is highly desirable.
• Experience of working with civil society and grassroots organisations internationally.
• Communications Assistant or Executive Assistant experience, and/or experience working for a membership organisation.
• Understanding of basic monitoring and evaluation processes.

Safeguarding

Girls Not Brides is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk with whom our staff and representatives work and interface. Any employment with Girls Not Brides may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a background check and a criminal records check which can include but is not limited to: an overseas police record check, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (for those based in the UK) or an International Criminal Record Check (if applicable).

How to apply

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

The closing date for this role is 09:00 BST on Monday 6 June 2022.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button on the job page and submit your CV and a brief cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria.

We regret that due to the large number of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.