Jobs for the International Development sector
Governance & Rights Lead
Permanent. Full Time. Hybrid working (You will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days).
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Salary: 189,930,623 Colombian Pesos per year
Applications and CV to be submitted in English only
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
About the role
Reporting in to the Global Head of Programme Policy and Practice, the Governance & Rights Lead is a key role designated as the single point of accountability governance and rights leadership across the organisation, aligning with Christian Aid’s organisational values and goals.
The post-holder will be responsible for co-developing a thematic strategy, collaborating with the Strategy and Learning Manager in organisational effectiveness, and with the Policy and Advocacy Lead in the Policy and Influencing division within the Impact Department.
The role is ultimately accountable for the delivery of the Thematic Strategy on Governance & Rights and for reporting progress towards this at regular intervals to measure success and maximise impact.
Some of the key responsibilities of the Governance & Rights Lead include:
- Co-develop, create and deliver a thematic strategy for the whole of the Governance & Rights thematic priority, including clear measures of progress and impact/success which are then reported against at regular intervals aligning with organisational values and goals.
- Lead as the organisational technical expert on governance and rights programming and collaborate with staff across the Impact and Fundraising departments so they are able to draw on governance and rights expertise – ours and our partners’ – in order to design, fundraise for and facilitate the delivery of strong signature programme work on governance and rights, maximising impact and income.
- Foster a culture of learning and improvement by identifying best practice among our partners and facilitating knowledge sharing across partners; by commissioning (or directly undertaking when appropriate) research and learning reviews to evidence good practice and course correct where needed.
- Build strong relationships with key policy and advocacy colleagues – particularly the Global Policy and Advocacy Lead for Governance and Rights –, focusing on ensuring insight and learning from programme practice feeds into, and influences public policy development, and provides evidence for advocacy materials.
- Collaborate with the Strategy and Learning Manager and the Impact and Evidence Manager to ensure appropriate evidence is being gathered and consolidated to measure and communicate the impact of our work on governance and rights and to adapt our signature programme approaches as necessary.
- Lead and build external networks so Christian Aid’s work on governance and rights is presented and promoted nationally and internationally, resulting in 1) an enhanced organisational profile within the sector to maximise our impact, 2) a portfolio of work that is innovative and in line with sector best-practice, 3) a pool of potential partners to engage and work with.
- Programme advisory and resource materials on governance and rights are developed on the basis of organisational values, goals, strategies, adaptive programming approaches, and informed by ongoing learning of Christian Aid
About you
Who we are looking for
Essential:
- Postgraduate or equivalent in International Development or relevant discipline.
- Must be fluent in English and Spanish (both written and spoken)
- Detailed understanding of current thinking/debates on governance and rights (all human rights, including social, economic, civil and political).
- Extensive experience of translating ‘rights’ concepts into practice within development programmes, across social, economic and civil/political issues.
- Detailed understanding and experience of governance programming, both on the ‘supply’ and ‘demand’ side (i.e. institutional strengthening/accountability, and empowerment and voice).
- Understanding the role of faith-based actors promoting good governance and defending human rights.
- Extensive experience of International Development, strategic planning and programme management.
- Detailed understanding of current thinking in sector specific M&E, including adaptive management.
- Developed ability to apply analysis of power/social exclusion to programme design and management.
- Highly developed negotiation, facilitation, influencing, stakeholder engagement skills, and ability to promote critical thinking and reflection.
- Significant experience of providing training, technical support and/or advice.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues and inspire others to take up new challenges.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process 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 their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our partner is a well-respected advocacy INGO. They are seeking to recruit a Project Accountant to provide financial management support to project managers and their oversea offices.
Responsibilities
- Finance business partner to project teams and country offices, offering financial management support.
- Prepare project budgets, monitor expenditure and cashflows, and prepare management accounts, including variance analyses and supporting narrative reports.
- Grant management, compliance and reporting – preparing financial reports to donors, ensuring that these meet their requirements.
- Review the capacity of overseas offices, and support with capacity building as required.
- Ensure the integrity and operational effectiveness of project accounting procedures, developing, and maintaining these as required, and supporting and coaching junior staff as required.
- Supporting the broader finance team, including junior finance staff, in any ad hoc analysis, reporting and project work as required
Person Specification
- Qualified accountant, with at least 5 years of experience in accounting, an understanding of accounting & finance principles and management accounting & reporting.
- Experience of project accounting, grant compliance & management is desirable; an understanding of the grant compliance & reporting requirements of the EU and German government grants is desirable.
- Strong IT skills, including advanced MSExcel skills. Competence in SQL an advantage.
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate financial matters to non-finance staff.
- Quick learner, organised and flexible, able to meet tight deadlines.
- Fluent in English, with excellent spoken and reporting writing skills. Working knowledge of French or Spanish is highly desirable. Knowledge of German is not essential or required.
- Culturally sensitive
- Willingness to travel abroad.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to get good grounding in project accounting & grant management within a large, complex INGO. For the right candidate, the organisation will offer sponsorship For those candidates outside of Germany, some relocation costs, including the cost of obtaining a permit (if required) will be covered.
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Salary: £37,927-£39,920
Contract: Fixed-term to 25 September 2026, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid – minimum 1 day a week in London EC3
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: 8% employer pension, 2 wellbeing days per year, Bupa cash plan
We are delighted to be working with the impactful Age International to recruit a Senior Direct Marketing Executive. Age International is dedicated to supporting older people in challenging situations worldwide, tackling ageism, and delivering age-inclusive humanitarian aid. As part of the Age UK Group and the UK member of HelpAge International, Age International is uniquely positioned to make a difference for older people globally.
As Senior Direct marketing Executive, you will support the Direct Marketing Manager to deliver engaging donor retention activity across print and digital channels, and manage and develop supporter communication programmes to grow loyalty and maximise long-term supporter value
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience in a direct marketing role, delivering and managing effective campaigns across offline and online channels
- Experience working with supporter or customer databases (e.g., MS Dynamics, Salesforce)
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write compelling copy
- Good project management, numerical, and analytical skills
- Experience managing internal and external stakeholders to deliver campaigns
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Emma
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2718EI when applying.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Lead high-value fundraising at the heart of the UK’s emergency response. An excellent step-up for a corporate fundraising specialist ready to broaden their remit, as well as a compelling challenge for an experienced high-value leader.
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 of the UK’s leading aid agencies to raise funds quickly and effectively when humanitarian crises strike overseas. DEC’s appeals are nationally recognised moments, uniting the public, government, and partners to generate extraordinary support.
This maternity cover offers a unique chance to combine the immediacy of appeal fundraising with the influence of long-term strategic leadership. You’ll guide high-value income across corporate partners, trusts, and major donors, while also shaping the future of DEC’s Philanthropy & Partnerships function through a mid-strategy review and a set of ambitious live projects.
This role blends urgency and delivery with breadth, oversight, and strategic impact – an excellent step-up for a corporate fundraising specialist ready to broaden their remit, as well as a compelling challenge for an experienced high-value leader.
Interviews will occur on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP!
As Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, you will:
- Lead high-value fundraising across corporates, trusts, and major donors, ensuring income is maximised whether or not an appeal is live
- During appeals (typically one or two per year), deliver high-value income during national emergencies
- Oversee stewardship and account management of DEC’s partners, supporting managers to deliver exceptional relationships.
- Drive key strategic projects, including:
- Refreshing the Rapid Response Network framework and offers
- Embedding a core costs ask across corporates and trusts
- Developing an emergency fund outside appeals to allow funders to plan contributions
- Contributing to a major donor review and overseeing investment in trusts & foundations
- Introducing wealth screening and segmentation for the first time
- Lead the mid-term review of DEC’s five-year strategy, assessing pipeline, budget deployment, and future investment
priorities - Provide oversight, stability, and external perspective to a strong, long-standing team
About you
We’re looking for a dynamic, hands-on fundraising leader who can balance delivery with strategy and thrive in both steady-state and high-pressure contexts.
The role would best suit someone with:
- Significant corporate fundraising expertise, with a strong track record in account management of complex, high-value partnerships
- Experience managing staff (minimum two people)
- Adaptable, proactive, and confident leading income delivery during fast-moving appeals
- Clear passion for DEC’s humanitarian mission and ability to inspire confidence with partners
- Trusts & foundations or major donor experience is desirable
Hybrid Working and Employee Benefits
Hybrid Working:
Office location: 17-21 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GT
DEC have 2 compulsory office days per month and 2 discretionary office days per month. These are diarised in advance, except for August, which is kept free from compulsory office attendance.
In the event of an appeal – typically one or two per year – DEC have a compulsory 2-week office attendance. Additional worked hours are paid as TOIL. For further information or if you have any questions, please discuss with Joe.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 8% employer pension contribution (post probation)
- HealthCare Cash Plan, with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Pass. discounted access to various health club providers
- Discounts schemes via Reward Gateway and BHSN Extras
- Life isurance of 3 x annual salary
- Enhanced sick pay (post probation)
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Media & Events Officer to join a Global Sustainability Charity. The Media & Events Officer supports the delivery of the Charity’s communications and public affairs agenda. This role is focused on the practical coordination of media content and logistics for in-person and online events and will be working closely with the Director of Programmes.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Coordinate logistics and media documentation for events, launches, and summits
- Manage the development and timely publication of media content on websites and internal platforms
- Maintain an organised media calendar for tracking coverage, releases, and campaigns
- Coordinate photography, videography, and liaise with content suppliers and freelancers
- Track and manage incoming requests for quotes, interviews, and speaking engagements
- Collect and disseminate content for the monthly newsletter
- Support the production of branded materials, event packs, signage, and presentations
- Coordinate logistics and media content for in-person and virtual events
- Upload and manage media content on website and internal platforms
- Maintain a media calendar and archive
- Liaise with photographers, videographers, and freelance content creators
- Handle requests for interviews, quotes, and speaking engagements
- Support monthly newsletter content and distribution
- Assist with branding, event packs, presentations, and signage
- Work with teams to gather testimonials and content from global stakeholders
- Support PR monitoring and content tracking with external agency
- Ensure compliance with brand and GDPR guidelines of media kits and branded content
- Make sure monthly newsletters are published
- Keep website and internal media archives up to date
Ideal candidate profile:
- Experience supporting communications and events in a professional setting
- Understanding of content management systems and digital publishing tools
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong time management, planning and organisational skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Canva or equivalent visual platforms
Location: Charing Cross, London
Working hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
