Would you like to make a difference to the lives of older people in Bolton? Age UK Bolton is looking to recruit a Home Services Manager for its relatively young but successful Home Services business.

Working directly to the charity’s Commercial Services Director, you will co-ordinate and support a small team of Home Services Assistants delivering cleaning, shopping and home support primarily to older people in their homes.

You will ensure the smooth running of the service including: the highest standards of professionalism and customer care; effective communication; staff wellbeing and sound financial and operational performance

This is an exciting opportunity to help develop and grow this vital paid for service within our charity, providing valuable support for those for whom day to day living has become increasingly challenging.

If you believe you have the skills along with a desire to be part of a caring and dynamic organisation then please submit your application to or call Pat Kitchen, Commercial Services Director.

Full details of the job description, person specification and application form are available on our website

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,111.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
Our central office has protective measures in place with risk assessments, handwash stations, social distancing and PPE.

We are recruiting a Service Manager, who is able to model skills in safely engaging women based on mutual collaboration, trust and empowerment.

As well as providing support to individual women and girls, we run training for professionals and campaigns for better laws and policies to protect women’s rights.

The above post is open to women only and are exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) (d) and (e) and the Race Relations Act 5(2) (d) 1976.

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Brand Manager to manage the development of the Battersea brand to achieve Brand and Marketing objectives.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Marketing & Communications Team

Battersea’s Marketing & Communications department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation’s work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea’s reputation on a national and international scale. Our work involves everything from innovative integrated advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea’s online communities, offer brand guidance, deliver innovative digital activity, and manage internal communications, ensuring that staff and volunteers stay informed and engaged. The department’s ultimate goal is to raise awareness of Battersea’s work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

Brand team

Within the Marketing & Commercial department sits the Brand team. Guardians of the Battersea brand, we bring our purpose – to be here for every dog and cat – to life creatively. We also offer guidance as to how to use the brand effectively so we can raise awareness and encourage more people to support our cause. We are responsible for product licensing and affiliates, with the goal to generate as much commercial income as possible to go straight into the vital care of Battersea’s animals.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. Therefore, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK.

Summary of the role:

The Programmes Partnerships team will manage all partner relationships and be responsible for the timely, high quality programmes delivery. Primarily responsible for programmes strategy and proposal development, the team will also act as a primary interface between Muslim Aid and its partners and beneficiaries, as well as with donors and other programmes stakeholders.

The Programmes Partnerships Manager will hold the direct relationship with partners, lead on partner contracting, monitor programmes delivery (budgets and outcomes), convene and facilitate networks and provide a primary interface between the organisation and its partners.

The key responsibilities of this role are to provide relevant technical and management advice and support to ensure partners are effectively and efficiently implementing funded projects whilst ensuring monitoring of programmes activities in compliance with Muslim Aid’s strategy. The role will lead the identifying new partners and ensure Muslim Aid is strategically positioned globally.

About the Role:

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

1. Manage existing relationships and be responsible for identifying and developing new relationships with organisations with whom Muslim Aid’s work has operational and strategic synergy.
2. Establish, maintain and expand partnerships and alliances with various strategic partners from development organizations, government, and civil society organisations to ensure active participation and promotion of active citizenship approach.
3. Participate in the development of global strategy, planning and policy development considering Muslim Aid experience and capacity in partnership programming.
4. Work with partner organisations to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
5. Collate and compile reports and produce data which feed into the Annual Report of Muslim Aid.
6. Undertake monitoring and assessment field visits to partner countries to ensure programmes are implemented as proposed, contracted and per donor guidelines and standards.

About You:

To be successful in this role:

1. Educated to Bachelor’s degree level.
2. Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
3. Experience of working with proposals, budgets, data and reports.
4. Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of programmes; using of quantitative and qualitative research data collected in support of programme development.
5. Knowledge of SPHERE, CHS and DEC Accountability Framework priorities and other humanitarian/development sector initiatives and standards.
6. Experience of working on emergency and/or disaster preparedness programmes in developing countries.
7. Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports Strong analytical abilities.
8. Willingness to travel at very short notice.

Why you should apply:

If you are a driven and ambitious individual who will not only maintain our relationships with our programme partners but will also be able to create new ones, then this is the job for you. If you have exceptional analytical and attention to detail skills, then this role may be for you.

You must complete an application form for this role. We do not accept CVs.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

Sightsavers has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager to join the Disability Inclusive Development Fund Management Team (DID FMT)

Location: Haywards Heath, UK (flexible locations and working arrangements within the UK may be considered)

This is a key role in a proactive and motivated fund management team. The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager will support the Associate Programme Director in the strategic direction of the DID Programme’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) strategy. They will be responsible for its technical direction, implementation and continuous improvement as well as the delivery of quality quarterly and annual reporting to FCDO.

The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager will lead a team of two Officers and a network of 11 technical MEL consortium partner representatives. They will direct the MEL team to that monitor, manage and support projects to progress and adhere to DID MEL requirements and processes throughout the project life cycle. They will work with the MEL Network to ensure the project M&E frameworks align to the MEL strategy and support achievement against the programme M&E results framework, theory of change and the DID business case.

The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager will further develop and implement DID’s adaptive management approach that guides its oversight and reporting system of over 20 active projects.

This is a really involved role with a detailed job description which may be found by following the application link. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Associate Director on partnership, contract and risk management and developing MEL for inclusive programming as applicable and is expected to travel up to 10 weeks per year.

The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager will

• direct, implement and improve the DID programme’s MEAL strategy and its processes, tools and guidance
• be responsible for the management of the DID oversight and reporting system that supports the delivery of its adaptive management approach and donor reports
• develop and implement the DID programme’s data quality assurance processes, guidance, tools and activities to ensure robust Results Framework reporting
• manage the DID MEL Team, Lead the MEL Network and significantly contribute to the DID FMT’s programme management and DID programme governance groups

About you:

We are looking for an experienced, creative, insightful and proactive individual to provide strategic and technical MEL support and guidance. You will have:

• experience working in the international development, the humanitarian sector and/or relevant sector. Experience in a management role with direct reports preferable.

• experience in project management and programme monitoring, evaluation and learning with the ability to manage large, complex pieces of work and to produce key deliverables on time.
• experience in developing, rolling out and continuously improving MEL systems, process, tools and guidance.
• experience in complex stakeholder management or consortium management is an asset.

• an understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.

• experience of producing analytical reports or communication materials for a wide range of audiences.

• experience in understanding and responding to the complexities of working across multiple countries and continents in an international development organisation.

The ideal candidate will be educated to at least degree level in a relevant field (international development/ relations, public health, education, gender studies, human geography or policy) and ideally to Master’s degree level with a strong grasp of disability inclusion.

We anticipate that remote interviews will take place on 17, 18 and 19 November 2020 and are keen to make a recruitment decision soon after this.

ROLE SUMMARY

The role of Global Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Manager is a crucial multi-disciplinary role to lead the efforts of measuring ProVeg International’s organisational and project-specific impact, continuously improving our practices and understanding the progress we are making towards reducing global animal consumption by 50% by the year 2040. 

The role will involve continuing the design and implementation of ProVeg International’s impact framework. This role leads on impact measurement across countries, for a huge variety of different interventions, across all departments, working closely with the International Operations, Fundraising, Communications & Research teams to communicate impact and findings to internal and external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Organisational Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact:

• Continually monitor and update existing Logical Models & Theory of Change approaches to evaluation and impact management across countries and departments to inform PVI’s work and strategic approach
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of impact strategies globally and, together with the Communications and Fundraising teams, disseminate overviews of our achievements through various channels (newsletters, website, social media, videos etc.)
• Support ad-hoc high-impact opportunities from PVI countries and external stakeholders, including for use in grants and other fundraising proposals
• Together with the International Fundraising and Communications teams, produce annual reports to illustrate the impact of PVI’s work and share learnings to our community and supporters
• Support all countries and departments to evaluate their own work and help to set up continuous learning mechanisms within and between teams (Design and deliver face-to-face and virtual workshops and trainings)
• Synthesize regional and international reporting into monthly reports measuring organizational progress toward global goals for leadership and fundraising teams; provide other reports and review as needed.

2. Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact:

• Guide and support regional leads, project teams, and leadership to develop a Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Framework (incl. Measurable outcomes and impacts) for new and ongoing projects
• Oversee the Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact activities across all PVI’s projects
• Ensure regional leads, project teams, and leadership are collecting the necessary data and provide support with analysis and reporting if required
• Coordinate review meetings with Project Managers to capture and disseminate learnings
• Support Research and other departments with ad-hoc projects (i.e. research on problems’ causes and effects), and support approved research projects as required

3. Data Management:

• Oversee the collection and reporting of PVI’s KPIs for Quarterly and Annual OKRs
• Conduct regular quality checking and assurance of routinely collected data (lists) 
• Set up and ensure the integrity of the Global PVI Impact internal and external dashboards (Google Data Studio)
• Manage periodic data cleansing 
• Draw data from PVI’s database as requested by Country and Department functions 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• At least 3 years’ experience working in a monitoring, evaluation and Impact role
• Strong understanding of impact practice
• Experience of designing, delivering and analysing monitoring, evaluation and Impact frameworks, systems and methodologies
• Experience of gathering and interpreting data
• Ability to create compelling internal and external reports
• Experience of using monitoring, evaluation and impact findings and analysis to inform operations and strategy
• Experience of managing databases and comfortable working with large volumes of data
• Good understanding of data management and GDPR
• Project management experience

Desirable:

• Experience working in the non-profit sector
• Experience working remotely and/or with an organisation that has remote workers
• Experience working in a global organisational context with multiple countries, partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience of CRM systems
• Experience with APIs

Skills and Attributes

• Strong Office Software skills (Google Docs, Google Sheets), especially strong proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel.
• Strong data collection and analysis skills (e.g., R, SPSS, APIs)
• Strong data visualisation skills (e.g., Google Data Studio)
• Strong survey software skills (e.g., Limesurvey, Jisc online surveys or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail, accuracy and quality
• Highly motivated and self-driven with an ability to manage and prioritise own workload (a track record of setting and meeting deadlines, working under pressure and producing results, being thorough while also mindful of the nature of the organisation - a non-profit that requires regular impact assessments and achievements overviews)
• The ability to take initiative and to work both independently and collaboratively from a remote office environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal authority to establish rapport with key stakeholders
• Experience in managing a project team

Personal Qualities

• Strong motivation to support the plant-based movement and alignment of your values with those of ProVeg International.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• A strong organisational focus on personal development and designated training budget
• Flexibility around working arrangements
• And last but not least: Become part of a great team and work with us towards  a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet

WHEN?

Application deadline: 11th Oct 2020 (might be extended)
HR Phone interviews: 15/16 Oct
Online interviews with the manager: 26-30th October 2020
Start date: mid-Nov - 1 Dec 2020

FURTHER INFORMATION

Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Please tell us how you found this job ad. Please submit your application using our online form. (https://proveg-jobs.personio.de/job/257550?_pc=27797#apply/) Thank you!

If you have successfully made it to the long list of applicants, you will be invited for a phone interview, usually within two weeks of the application deadline. Should you be shortlisted, the next steps will be:

1. An online task.
2. A virtual face-to-face interview.
3. If applicable, an optional ‘trial day”, that includes the handling of tasks that are typical for the role you are applying for. This step helps us to get to know you and your way of working better and gives you a chance to get a full picture of the job and our organisation. 
4. The final decision may require an additional interview, usually with Senior Management.

JOB DETAILS

Reports to: International Operations Manager
Department: International Operations
Location: Remote (Ideally in Europe)
Hours: 40 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen for a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer (maternity cover) to join the Development Programmes Unit (DPU).  As MEL Officer, you will support the implementation of the South Asia WASH Results Programme (SAWRP), which will involve SAWRP reporting, monitoring, verification and evaluation. You will support partners to plan for, document, report and achieve programme monitoring, verification and evaluation standards, and you will identify, capture and share learning. As part of your role, you will also support MEL activities for other large and complex grants and contracts in the DPU as needed. Plan International UK are currently leading the adaptation of the SAWRP programme due to Covid-19 with a final evaluation scheduled for January/February 2021.

Experience you will need includes:

• Strong quantitative and qualitative data processing and analysis skills

• Demonstrated ability to design learning processes and standards for teams and large consortium

• Collating and analysing monitoring and evaluation data from multiple sources to prepare succinct reports tailored for the needs of diverse audiences

• Supporting the design and delivery of training

• Experience of using participatory monitoring and evaluation methodologies, ideally with children and young people

• Experience of living and working in developing countries for international or local civil society organisations would be advantageous.

A Basic DBS check will be required, as the role involves visiting Plan projects (when travel is allowed).

How to Apply

Please click on the button below to apply

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile. Please refer closely to the Person Specification section during your application, to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, so that our workforce can be a good reflection of the world we live in and the children and communities we work with.

The deadline for applications is 9:00 am on Monday 2 November 2020.

Due to the nature of our work we follow rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Job Title:  MEAL & Partnership Lead

Principal Location: Buea, Cameroon.

Contract: Full Time, 7 month fixed-term contract

Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 per annum 

Background

Street Child believes that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. Our projects focus on a combination of education, child protection and livelihood support to address the social, economic and structural issues that underpin today’s education crisis. We partner with local organisations and communities to deliver our locally rooted programmes, using evidence to drive learning and the refinement and scale up of programmes to create maximum impact for the most children at the lowest cost. We pride ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places where others won’t, including remote, hard-to-reach areas and fragile, disaster-affected states across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Since 2008 we have helped over 318,000 children to go to school and learn and supported over 29,000 families to set up businesses so they can afford the cost of educating their children.

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic candidate to lead on monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) in an exciting emergency response project, and to drive the development of Street Child’s partner capacity development approach in Cameroon. 

Role Purpose

This role will lead on the MEAL and partner capacity building elements of a large multi-sectoral emergency response project.  This includes leading on the design and implementation of project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning frameworks/activities, as well as designing and driving a capacity development plan that is aligned to the needs of the partner and staff. 

Key Responsibilities

Project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (60 %)

• Lead the design and implementation of the project MEAL framework, including MEAL plans, data collection processes, tools and methodologies
• Provide training and coaching to partners staff on the use of the MEAL system and tools 
• Support the project team to plan and conduct field (mobile) data collection and monitoring to ensure transparent, accurate and timely data collection
• Ensure timely data analysis for review and reporting purposes
• Work closely with the project team to design and manage beneficiary feedback mechanisms, including technical support on developing and monitoring an effective complaints and response mechanism (CRM)
• Actively promote sharing of learnings from assessments, reviews and evaluations internally and externally
• Collaborate with the project manager and other team members to ensure follow-up/action based on MEAL findings and recommendations  

Partnerships & Capacity Development (40%)

• With the support of the project manager and working closely with the partner team, drive the partner capacity development process including: capacity (self-)assessment, design capacity development plan, sourcing relevant training/coaching/mentoring support, tracking progress on capacity development plan
• Work with global partnerships team to ensure Cameroon approach is aligned to the global approach, and to contribute to sharing of lessons, tools, best practices
• Seek opportunities to allow Street Child to be involved in regional or national discussions on partnerships, capacity building and localisation

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or higher

Desirable

• Master’s degree in related field; or attendance at specific relevant training courses

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous M&E and/or programmes experience within the humanitarian field, working in complex and volatile contexts

• Demonstrated experience developing M&E tools including MEAL frameworks, indicators, qualitative and quantitative data collection tools etc.
• Strong working knowledge of humanitarian standards and principles of good practice 
• Experience in capacity building and team building

Desirable

• Experience and/or knowledge working on education in emergencies and/or child protection in emergencies programming
• Experience working in support of local partners

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent spoken and written English
• Self-starter with ability to assess problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Adaptable and able to work flexibly as a part of a diverse team

Desirable

• Proven coaching/capacity building skills and organisational development experience

Other

• Able and willing to travel, sometimes in insecure environments

Benefits

Attractive benefits are included – details available on request. Please note that this role is unaccompanied and not suitable for candidates looking for a family posting.

Apply Now

Please click 'How to Apply' to see full details of where to send your application. Closing date for applications is midnight UK time on Friday 30th October. We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date. Pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy. Street Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Can you help us achieve sustainable growth to support us in building a community of black nature lovers and training people of colour as leaders in nature? We are looking for a gifted Operations Manager who will be responsible for the day to day management of Wild in the City. You will help create a strong infrastructure to support our programmes working to open up the countryside and nature based activity to more diverse participation.

You will be responsible for operations, office systems and functions, people, fundraising, budgets, project management and implementing strategy.
You will have business and financial acumen to ensure that current and future operations continue on a sustainable basis. You will ensure the efficient administration of programmes and problem solve operational challenges. You will ensure adherence to health and safety, and safeguarding procedures within the organisation.
We need a great organiser who does not shy away from a challenge. Flexible, enthusiastic and highly motivated. You’ll have great communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders.
This is a home based role, London travel will be required, to attend Wild in the City meetings, to meet with partners, to support the management of onsite activities and to meet with Wild in the City staff at outdoor locations. Occasional overnight stays and weekend/evening work may be required.

To apply for this role please complete the application form where you will also be asked to upload an up to date CV.

Job Title: Manager

Salary:  £53,500 FTE

Hours of work: 3-days a week / part-time

Location:  Home-based

We are working in partnership with The Maritime Charities Group, an organisation that fosters collaboration across the maritime charity sector to achieve the greatest impact for seafarers and their families. It does this by sharing information, commissioning research, supporting the education and welfare of seafarers and their families and by the promotion of best practice within the maritime charity sector.

The charity is now seeking to appoint an experienced Manager to assist the Chairman and group members in facilitating research and development activities for the maritime welfare sector. The post holder will also coordinate all MCG members’ meetings and activities, as well as act as an ambassador for the MCG within the maritime and ex Service welfare sectors and with the wider Third Sector. Reporting directly to the Chairman, you will support the charity in achieving its vision and mission.

The successful individual will have strong experience in the following:

• Building and maintaining constructive partnerships and effective relationships with senior external stakeholders
• Developing and delivering strategy
• Research Coordination, as well as monitoring and evaluation
• Excellent written and verbal communications at all levels and forms, both internally and externally
• Administration and budgeting 

We are seeking a confident communicator, who is experienced in liaising with stakeholders and external organisations, who has strong organisational skills, and an ability to manage conflicting priorities.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Adam Stacey, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2786.

Closing date for applications: 15 November 2020

Interview date: w/c 30 November

Vacancy Reference Number:

MEAL/UKP/HQ-R1

Position title:

MEAL Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of Programmes

Location:

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

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £23,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 3rd November 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 9th & 16th November 2020

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Interview via ZOOM with Muslim Hands; therefore, please ensure you have familiarity with the ZOOM Meetings App.

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Job Description

Work closely with the MEL and Child Safeguarding officer, thematic leads and Country Offices to ensure that both MEL and Safeguarding issues are addressed during the various stages of project management.

Within MEL you will support in development and implementation of strategies, focusing on MEL procedures, Tools and Quality Assurance. Alongside you will work closely with the MEL and Child Safeguarding officer and programs director to support them in development and implementation of MEL systems, policies and procedures within the organization. The role will also help to ensure that MEL structures are in place and programmes fit and feed relevant data into the programme’s strategy.

Within Safeguarding you will support in development and implementation of the safeguarding strategy, ensuring the Safeguarding issues and risks are addressed by all stakeholders within all programmes. You will support the implementation of Safeguarding policies and ensure all our programmes and staff adhere to these policies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Support development and management of strategies & frameworks.
• Assist MEL and Child Safeguarding officer to identify gaps and develop & implement relevant MEL policies, reporting systems, tools and templates for programmes including data collection, analysis and project indicators
• Support in carrying out internal/external assessments and evaluations as and when required
• Support to develop and manage MEL reporting structures
• Support relevant program teams with project design, proposal development including development of log frames, indicators, data collection and management.
• Support in the development of Quality Assurance structures including reporting and monitoring activities.
• Promote a learning culture across MH worldwide and support in development, Implementation & management of Learning tools and conducting review reflection sessions as and when required.
• Support MEL team in conducting training and capacity building activities for the relevant program teams within MH UK and partner offices.
• Support the MEL team with resolution and management of complaints and feedback received by MH UK and help to ensure the establishment of complaint and feedback mechanism at partners’ level.
• Any other duties as and when required.

Safeguarding:

• Support MEL and Child Safeguarding officer & programs director in ensuring the implementation of the Safeguarding policies across operational and programmatic interventions by coordinating with partner offices and relevant safeguarding focal points as and when required.
• Support relevant program teams with the development of safeguarding risk assessments for projects and programs as & when required.
• Support MEL and Child Safeguarding officer with capacity building of relevant program teams on safeguarding within MH UK and globally as and when required.
• Support the MEL and Child Safeguarding officer with Safeguarding case management as and when required.

Other responsibilities:

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in their working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in 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

Note: 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 the line manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person Specifications

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Understanding of child safeguarding procedures practice within developing countries
• Understanding of monitoring tools and research methods
• Must be able to either:
  • Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands, OR
  • Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

Desirable

• Monitoring and evaluation experience
• Relevant Degree or other Academic qualification
• Experience of working in an international organisation
• Managing complex information and the ability to question and present information in an understandable and approachable manner

Research Manager, London UK with remote working, full - or part-time, £35,000 – £39,000 (pro rata)

About AREF

The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is a charity that invests in developing today’s most promising young African scientists, supporting them to become significant contributing leaders in global health research.

Working closely with an extensive network of North – South key partners and donors, AREF provides funding and programme support that nurtures and enables promising African researchers. AREF’s support enables talented scientists to access, compete and fully utilise international research funding opportunities in order to tackle Africa’s most significant health and developmental issues.

Having successfully established itself as a leading, innovative and impactful supporter of African science and health research leadership, AREF is now embarking on a new phase of programme enhancement, development and delivery. This next phase of development is vital given the growing science and research challenges the world now faces.

About the Role

We are now looking for a research manager to join our team, and to be responsible for managing and delivering AREF Fellowship competitions.

What you will do

Awards Programme

• Plan, co-ordinate and deliver bespoke Award competitions to fund AREF Fellowships
• Support the AREF Awards Committee to ensure that the AREF College of Experts has the appropriate expertise and training to conduct “peer review” to the highest standards
• Convene the AREF Awards Committee and peer review panels from the AREF College of Experts
• Oversee peer review and safeguard standards by managing conflicts of interest, minuting meetings, and coordinating actions

Stewardship of AREF Awards

• Be the first point of contact for a portfolio of AREF Fellowships
• Review and make recommendations on requests to vary terms of awards.
• Keep abreast of Fellows’ wellbeing and progress

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Manage the system for monitoring and evaluating Awards
• Contribute to developing/improving and maintaining the framework.
• Analyse and report on outcomes and impact of Awards

What you will bring

• Experience of working in biomedical sciences research or funding environment (e.g. charity, university, public sector)
• Experience of funding competitions, peer reviews, or grants management
• A broad understanding of human health challenges in Africa
• Outstanding ability to communicate in writing and verbally with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders
• Excellent business-intelligence, problem-solving and analytical skills

What AREF Will Offer You

• A salary in the range of £35,000 – £39,000 (pro rata).
• Generous pension contribution, with no qualifying period.
• 30 days annual leave each year, plus public holidays (pro rata).
• 36 hour working week, usually worked over 5 days (hours from 0.8-1.0 FTE considered).
• Flexi-time system and core working hours of 10am to 4pm.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Other health-related benefits.
• An opportunity to have a real developmental impact and to make a difference to human health.
• A positive collegiate working culture.

How to apply

• Provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, membership of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history.
• Provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification.  The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process. Please note that CVs without a supporting statement will not be considered.
• Complete the equal opportunities monitoring and declaration form.
• Let us know if you are not able to make any of the assessment or interview dates (the pre-arranged dates can be found in the recruitment pack).

Closing date:  16 November 2020 at 12:00 noon

Interview date:  8 December 2020

A copy of the recruitment information pack and equal opportunities monitoring and declaration form are attached as separate documents.

Programme Manager

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Fixed term for 2 year initial contract

This is an excellent opportunity to join The Poppy Factory at an exciting period of expansion in its activities supporting veterans as we look to work collaboratively with the NHS and other partners. The Poppy Factory Employability Service has supported over a thousand veterans back into work who have some form of mental or physical health challenge in relation to employment.  We are ambitious about supporting many more veterans into meaningful and sustainable work as we look to expand our service with a number of pilot programmes.

This role will lead on the management of The Poppy Factory pilot programmes across England and Wales, and the establishment of a dedicated programmatic hub to ensure strong governance and implementation. Working collaboratively with the Director of Operations and the Employability Managerial team, you will draw on evidence and best practice in the design, development and implementation of The Poppy Factory programmes. 

Are you:

• Experienced in programme and project management?

• A strategic thinker, eager to build on the foundations we've put in place to design and implement a programmatic hub? 
• A creative problem-solver who asks questions to learn more about a situation and is thoughtful and tenacious in working with others to find a range of possible solutions?

The successful candidate for this role will have a sound track record of conducting monitoring and evaluation of service delivery programmes.

This role is based at our head office in Richmond, however we can be flexible to combine office- and home-working arrangements (currently all roles are home-based).

The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer.  We provide competitive terms and conditions of employment including:

• A generous Company Pension scheme
• Company-paid life assurance
• Funding available for permanent employees to study for the Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance & Development 

For the full job description and more information about the role please download the Candidate Pack. 

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You may address your covering letter to Abigail Boyle, Director of Operations. 

The post is anticipated to close at midnight on 5 November 2020, with interviews expected to take place on 12 & 13 November. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage candidates to apply promptly. 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED MANAGER TO JOIN OUR TEAM ON A FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos?

Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

Role: Community and Co-locations Manager

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience

Location: Hammersmith with responsibility for the Tri borough area (Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea)

Contract: Fixed-term contract until November 2021

Hours: 35 hours per week

About Advance:

Established in 1998, Advance is an award-winning innovative non-profit organisation supporting women and girls experiencing domestic abuse and those women in the criminal justice system, enabling them to live safe, violence-free and equal lives. We are at the forefront of developing whole systems change services, establishing the first teams working within statutory settings to reach women and girls such as in police stations, hospitals, social care and probation services.

We are a passionate and dedicated team who believe in empathy, empowerment, collaboration and innovation and accountability. These qualities characterise our work with women and girls experiencing trauma, reaching over 6,000 women and their children each year.  The organisation has recently expanded its services, with annual income of £4m and approx. 90 staff working across London.

In brief, you will:

• Support and line manage domestic abuse frontline workers, including providing day to day guidance on practice matters and case management to ensure staff adhere to their responsibilities in relation to policies, procedures, best practice, and safeguarding adults and children, and that clients receive a service that is appropriate to needs, risk and safety 
• Ensure the service is adequately staffed, and provide cover where necessary
• Recruit, induct, train, develop and performance manage the domestic abuse frontline workers, groups facilitators, volunteers and students including appraisals, supervision, and probation reviews to ensure that work is of a consistently high quality
• Represent Advance in meetings and support the Senior Services Manager in the development and maintenance of strong relationships and management of partnerships to ensure effective service delivery, communication, and puts service users at the heart of the partnership activity for new and existing services 
• Ensure line managed staff work within the organisation’s ethos and ensuring organisational objectives are translated into individual work plans with clear and realisable targets.
• Support the Senior Services Manager with the planning and implementation of new service developments and contacts and participate in multi-agency working parties and focus groups, as appropriate.
• Ensure staff training and development needs are regularly evaluated and that appropriate training, coaching and learning opportunities are provided
• Oversee preparation of reports for case conferences, MARAC and court, and attend as necessary
• Ensure feedback from service users is used to improve services and is captured throughout the programme of support at a range of intervals and through a range of methods

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, pro rata for part time, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience.

For more information, please find the full job description attached.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15th November

Interviews will take place week beginning 23rd November

To apply, please send your CV along with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and indicating where you first saw this role advertised, your notice period and salary expectations.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

PLEASE NOTE: This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.