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.

Programme Coordinator
Location: King's Cross
Contract length: Full time/Permanent
Start date: 20 May 2022
Salary: £27,000

Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. We believe that art can make you see, think and feel differently, and through our work we help make art more accessible to as many visitors as possible, wherever they are. We give grants to help museums and galleries acquire works of art for their collections, share them with wide audiences, and support the training and professional development of curators. We are supported by our growing membership of 130,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many trusts, foundations and other individuals.

As Programme Coordinator you'll support the Programmes team and the delivery of Art Fund’s annual grant-making programmes through the assessment of applications, day-to-day delivery and management of casework and related administration across Art Fund’s grant making portfolio. Working with the Senior Programmes Managers, you will take ownership of specific projects as required, make improvements to programmes and systems, updating and maintaining relevant databases and records, and forging excellent working relationships with applicants and partners. You'll also take a proactive lead on improving internal communications regarding the Programme to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Employee Benefits

• Generous Annual leave – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas.
• Flexible approach to hybrid working
• Free National Art Pass (NAP) - for yourself + another person of your choice.
• Free Entry to Exhibitions
• Life Assurance - cover for up to three times your basic salary.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Pensions - Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.

Closing deadline: 13 June 2022

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.

We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.

This post is London-based. Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Job Title: Community Programme Coordinator 

Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

Location: The Arc, Winchester

Hours: 37 hours per week, full time

Type of contract: Permanent 

Are you a driven arts programmer looking for your next challenge?

As our Community Programme Coordinator you will develop and manage a commercially viable participatory arts and culture programme at The Arc in Winchester.

With key audiences in mind, you’ll plan and deliver a year-round programme, developing the thematic framework and recruiting and managing a team of creative practitioners to deliver it. You’ll also foster a close working relationship with Hampshire Library Service and other community partners to grow and enrich the programme and work closely with our marketing team to promote it. It’s a unique opportunity to shape a programme from the ground up, working within a purpose-driven team.

A bit about you

You’ll have experience delivering arts and culture programming for a public venue and strong stakeholder and relationship management skills. You understand the importance of achieving financial targets and have a knack of developing a programme that meets the interests and needs of target audiences.

Your strengths in planning and organising will enable you to successfully balance multiple priorities across a range of projects, whilst remaining flexible and adaptable to change. You’ll be driven, and excited by the challenge of meeting ambitious aspirations and targets. You’ll also be used to leveraging tools and systems such as MS Office and social media professionally. It goes without saying that you’ll be focused on continual improvement and strive to evaluate and innovate to grow the impact and outcomes of the programme too.   

What it’s like to work for us

At Hampshire Cultural Trust we have a vision to create inspirational culture experiences that enrich and transform lives. We manage and support 23 attractions across Hampshire and deliver county-wide outreach programmes that bring great culture to local communities. We also deliver a diverse range of wider social impact initiatives targeted at those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged and who would not usually have access to arts and culture.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise people from different backgrounds and experiences bring valuable insights to the workplace and enhance the way we perform and work. Our levels of employee engagement are high and our organisational culture positive.

The benefits of working for us

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working)
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Support Programme
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress
• Team Card - Free access in our fee paying venues and discounts across café and retail.

To apply, please complete the application form with an up to date CV and a covering letter statement explaining why you would excel in this role. 

We may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The Maternity Mates Programme Coordinator role is a great opportunity to be part of a team transforming the lives of  pregnant women living with multiple complex needs. The post holder will take full responsibility for the day to day implementation of volunteer-led support in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.

You will be an experienced community programme or project coordinator who has successfully managed a complex community volunteer-led project.

Your knowledge of community health programmes and the trusted views from the women we support, will enable to you make recommendations for enhancing or improving the programme. You will be confident in undertaking presentations to our stakeholders. You will have experience of inspiring and motivating volunteers and demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable communities.

Relationships of trust are central to our work and we take a non-judgemental approach. Our work in trauma and culturally informed.

You will share the values of WHFS and be committed to addressing the inequalities experienced by women from black, asian and ethnic minority backgrounds .

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 201

MA Programme Coordinator

Whitechapel Gallery is looking for a MA Programme Coordinator.

We are looking for an experienced, practical and organised candidate to co-ordinate our successful Masters course Curating Art and Public Programmes.

The position of MA Programme Coordinator is an exciting and varied role at Whitechapel Gallery. The ideal person has an interest in curating, education and the art world and is keen to work closely with academics, gallery staff and students to facilitate a promising curriculum. People skills, charisma, tolerance and an open mind. Students must be made to feel like they can approach you and you will be willing to support them and share your experience generously. The person in this role will be responsible for coordinating the day to day running of the programme as well as supporting lecturers in class by facilitating conversations and holding separate mentoring sessions for the students.

For further information, please download the Job Decription.

Conditions of Work

• Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
• Hours of work: 9:30am – 5:45pm, Monday to Thursday, plus occasional Saturdays, which will be compensated by time off in lieu (only during Open Days)
• Salary: £25,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Probation period: 6 months
• The period of notice is 2 months in writing on either side

To apply

Please complete the application form and the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form & return to recruitment email by midnight 19th June 2022.

Interviews are scheduled on Friday 24 June.

The Whitechapel Gallery strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+ and/or disabled applicants as these groups are currently underrepresented in the Arts sector.

Charity number: 312162 Company number: 4093862

Overview

SEO London is currently looking to hire a Junior Programme Coordinator into the Alternative Investments Programme (AIP)

• Job Title: Junior Programme Coordinator
• Team:  Alternative Investments Programme
• Location:  London
• Reports to: Senior Programme Manager of AIP
• Term: Permanent Role
• Ideal start date:                   ASAP
• Salary:    £24k annually

SEO London Alternatives Investment Programme

The SEO Alternative Investments Programme (AIP) was launched in February 2021 alongside leading European and global private equity and asset management firms to raise awareness of the industry challenges and opportunities and help increase diversity of its workforce. We work with students from school level to university through a series of industry events designed to develop their knowledge and skills, therefore increasing their chances of getting a role into alternative investment in the future. In addition, we collaborate with our alumni and other professionals through AIP’s flagship Fellowship programme to open up opportunities for career progression at the associate level. The Fellowship builds on the outstanding success of a similar programme established in 2009 by SEO London’s predecessor entity in the United States. The US programme has developed into an industry-wide community and has successfully placed over 90% of its Fellowship programme participants into permanent positions within private equity and alternative asset managers.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a personable candidate who has an excellent work ethic and is willing to learn about a range of industry areas. The team requires someone who is keen to take initiative, is enthusiastic and motivated to make a difference. Candidates should have a good understanding of the UK education system in addition to a genuine passion for diversity and social mobility. This is a fantastic role which offers candidates responsibility and great opportunities for professional development.

Required qualifications:

• University degree (any discipline)

Essential skills and experience:

• General knowledge of UK secondary school and university systems
• Proactive / take initiative
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team and independently where necessary
• Highly organized and able to manage time well
• Project management
• Ability to communicate well with strong writing skills and presentation skills
• Friendly demeanour to form strong working relationship with stakeholders
• Event Management
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point)

Desirable skills and experience:

• Previous experience working with young people
• Previous experience using CRM systems, specifically Salesforce
• Keenness for HR / DEI / Training & Development

Main duties & responsibilities

Key AIP workstreams include :

• Pre-University students engagement : week-long programme for Year 12 students to gain exposure and networking opportunities with City professionals
• University students engagement : organize and conduct recruitment, assessment and recommendation of candidates for junior talent opportunities including summer and off-cycle internships for university level students at sponsor AIP firms
• Young professionals engagement through the Alternative Fellowship Programme : extensive coaching and mentoring programme to enable junior professionals break into buy-side opportunities
• SEO London alumni engagement : working closely with SEO alumni relations team to ensure alumni obtain opportunities within alternative investments
• Organization of Diversity and Inclusion Conference for the EMEA Alternative Investments Industry

The Junior Programme Coordinator will support in the delivery of the above workstreams with role including the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting with the day to day running of the programme (recruitment of students and programme execution)
• Contributing ideas for marketing the programme and positioning with students
• Managing the relevant programme email inbox
• Managing the relevant programme applicant database
• Managing candidate relationships
• Presenting to groups of young people the benefits of joining the programme
• Providing students with information, advice and guidance about career options
• Assisting with securing sponsorship for the programme
• Managing and tracking student information including impact statistics
• First point of contact for student queries and building relationships with students
• Arranging and reviewing applications, screening, organising and attending assessment centres
• Organising logistics for training and events
• Attending events (may involve some evening activities)
• Recruiting and screening mentors, and organising mentor allocations for students
• Other ad hoc projects

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2022

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible.  We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Equal opportunities Statement

As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) to appoint their new Senior Programme Coordinator. SMF aims to level the playing field for high potential young people who have the ability and ambition to flourish in professional careers, but lack the opportunities and networks to enable them to thrive. The pandemic has been disastrous for the young people SMF supports, but it has also inspired businesses to respond and invest in social mobility.

The Senior Programme Coordinator is a pivotal leadership role in the SMF, working alongside the senior programme team to plan and ensure delivery of the SMF Aspiring Professionals Programme. You will be Project managing the delivery of our APP Reach Programme (delivered remotely across the country), including ensuring the delivery of specific events, students communications, process improvement and development of the programme.

This senior role is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys creative problem solving. You will possess strong experience in people and project management. You will be responsible for setting delivery and safeguarding standards, training staff and reporting on their progress.

The ideal candidate would be passionate about the work of The SMF and share their values: they are at the heart of all they do.

In order to apply please submit your CV. Supporting statements are NOT required at this stage. Following your application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

Help to build caring, peaceful and civil societies through the development of empathy in children and adults. Join our award winning charity and support our important work to grow to the next phase. We are seeking a national coordinator to engage and support our stakeholders.

As the Roots of Empathy national coordinator you will be responsible for the administration and coordination of all aspects of the programme management, including providing support to the UK Manager.

The Opportunity

We are excited to be recruiting a Programme Coordinator to join The Scholars Programme. In our ‘Join The Club’ strategy we have set out our ambition for university access, focusing on the two goals: working with more pupils than ever before and extending our support across the student journey; this will only be successfully delivered by working together with our key stakeholders. Ensuring that we continually deliver high quality placements to schools while the programme grows is key to this strategy. The role of Programme Coordinator will be crucial to support the delivery of The Scholars Programme and ensure the best possible pupil outcomes by providing excellent team support.

There are currently two Programme Coordinator roles within the Programme Management team. They work closely together to support the team, helping to ensure all strategic priorities are effectively delivered and that schools and tutors received a high-quality service. This role will lead on several administrative processes and will include regular document creation, data input and management, liaising with stakeholders and supporting Scholars Programme events. 

The role requires a driven and dynamic team player, with excellent organisational skills. The successful candidate will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners.

This is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club team as we become the UK’s largest university access movement. We are looking forward to meeting great candidates who are excited to join us as we help more young people progress to university and thrive when they get there. 

We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club, and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.

Person Specification 

Time and Resource Management

• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to identify opportunities to save time/resource

External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management

• Confidence handling external and internal enquiries, adapting approach to meet different needs 
• Understanding of the main stakeholders at The Brilliant Club

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• Adherence to rules and policies for confidentiality, data protection and information security

Initiative and Problem Solving

• Ability to identify problems or inefficiencies in systems and suggest solutions or improvements
• Effectively uses systems and structures to solve problems in a timely manner
• Actively looks for ways to help others, seeking advice and permission as required

Developing Self and Others

• Self-reflective and committed to own professional development

Role Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Essential – Ability to deal with sensitive issues and to demonstrate strict confidentiality
• Essential – Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Desirable – Good working knowledge of ICT systems, including CRM software

Role specific Experience and Qualifications

• Desirable – Previous work experience in a professional environment
• Desirable - Previous experience of working with young people or in schools

For this part time job (15 hours a week) we need someone with good planning and administration skills to support the delivery of our work with children and young people in the Dalgarno estates and the wider community.

We have an active and engaged community of children and young people registered with us and we are keen to find someone who will help support all the projects we are involved with.

The key task is to help organise and support the delivery of a programme of high quality, innovative activities in both term time and school holidays for children and young people.

Applicants will need to be able to work flexible hours. Times change during the school holiday periods and there may be occasional weekend work. Additional paid hours may be available on occasion.

Are you interested?  You can find out more about the job here and please use the application form to apply.  The job is for 15 hours a week and pays £13 per hour. 

We are recruiting for a coordinator to take responsibility for an exciting pilot project: peer group support for women and birthing people who have experienced birth trauma, pregnancy or baby loss. Our peer support offer is group based and will be gradually rolled out across multiple East London boroughs: Tower Hamlets, City and Hackney, Waltham Forest and Newham.

As the Programme Coordinator, you will be responsible for all aspects of development, delivery and shared learnings for improvement, collaborating with volunteers, clinical team and other partner stakeholders.

Your will have knowledge and experience of developing and leading peer support in the context of maternal mental health; excellent, demonstrable project and volunteer management. Experience of monitoring impact . You will need to be confident to prepare and undertake presentations to our stakeholders. You will have experience of inspiring and motivating volunteers and demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by women living with traumatic maternity experiences.

This peer support pilot programme is one aspect of a holistic care pathway, to be delivered in partnership with the clinical team at the new maternal mental health hub (OCEAN) with East London Foundation NHS Trust and North East London NHS Trust.

You will be joining a team of diverse women who are dedicated and passionate about making to the lives of women living in East London. WHFS is best known for our Maternity Mates programme, volunteer-led support for pregnant women during pregnancy and living with multiple disadvantage; and providing advocacy, trauma counselling for women living with the effects of FGM/C and a women's conversation cafe.

Relationships of trust are central to our work and we take a non-judgemental approach. Our work in trauma and culturally informed.

You will share the values of WHFS and be committed to addressing the inequalities expereinced by women from black, asian and ethnic minority backgrounds .

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 201

We are excited to be recruiting a Coordinator to join our Researchers in Schools (RIS) team. You’ll work with your team to deliver the goals set out in Join the Club, our ambitious strategy for 2021-2026. 

RIS is a unique teacher training programme designed exclusively for PhD graduates. The programme aims to increase subject expertise, promote research and champion university access in state schools. It supports PhD graduates to become highly-effective classroom teachers and champions for university access through an initial teacher training programme and on-going CPD training. Researchers in Schools has grown to place over 300 PhD graduates to train as teachers across the country.

The role requires a positive, proactive and well-organised approach, providing vital day-to-day support to the team. The role exists to give excellent support across the RIS team, including managing correspondence and calls; scheduling meetings, supporting the planning and delivery of events; and general administrative duties

We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.

Person Specification

Time and Resource Management 

• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively 
• Ability to identify opportunities to save time/resource

External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management 

• Confidence handling external and internal enquiries, adapting approach to meet different needs
• Understanding of the main stakeholders at The Brilliant Club 

Communication 

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Adherence to rules and policies for confidentiality, data protection and information security 

Initiative and Problem Solving 

• Ability to identify problems or inefficiencies in systems and suggest solutions or improvements 
• Effectively uses systems and structures to solve problems in a timely manner 
• Actively looks for ways to help others, seeking advice and permission as required 

Developing Self and Others 

• Self-reflective and committed to own professional development 

Role Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Essential – good working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Essential – capable of adapting quickly to new systems and interfaces
• Desirable – good working knowledge of ICT systems, including CRM software
• Desirable – confident in using digital systems for delivery

Role specific Experience and Qualifications

• Essential – ability to organise own workload and juggle several tasks at once
• Desirable – previous work experience of managing events

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.

This new and exciting project is piloting extended support for some of the new mothers, we have been supporting on their pregnancy journey (Maternity Mates Programme). The post holder will take full responsibility for the day to day implementation of volunteer-led support, attend learning workshops held by Comic Relief and their learning partner NPC. You will also work with our partner organisation and local stakeholders such as health visiting teams.

You will be an experienced community programme or project coordinator who has successfully managed a complex community volunteer-led project and managing the pressures that can come with such programmes. We will provide relevant training for the areas of support provided.

You will need to be confident to undertake presentations. You will have experience of inspiring and motivating volunteers and demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable communities.

Relationships of trust are central to our work. Our programmes are trauma and culturally informed.

You will share the values of WHFS and be committed to addressing the inequalities experienced by women from black, asian and ethnic minority backgrounds .

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 201