The opportunity

The Worshipful Company of Salters is currently seeking to appoint a Programme Manager (KS3-KS5 or equivalent and Universities) to lead and oversee a portfolio of key programmes for its flagship charity, the Institute for Industrial Chemistry, as well as contribute to other Company educational activities.

Company and Institute overview

First licensed in 1394, The Salters’ Company has its origins in the salt trade of medieval London. This later developed to a commitment to chemistry and, more broadly, science education. The Salters’ Institute of Industrial Chemistry, a charitable organisation within the Company, was founded as a response to the education of soldiers returning from WW1. Since 1918 the Institute has established a reputation for excellence, working with a range of partners including the Royal Society of Chemistry and the University of York. The Institute’s influence stretches across the world. Its aims are clear: to promote the appreciation of, and interest in, chemistry and the related sciences amongst young people and to encourage chemistry-based careers. The Salters’ Institute delivers numerous initiatives including its Festivals of Chemistry, Awards Programme, and Curriculum Development. In 2020, the Institute launches its new Education Strategy in which the Programme Manager will have a key role.

The role

The Programme Manager, reporting to the Head of Education, has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Institute’s KS3-KS5 or equivalent and Universities programmes, developing new strategies and content to engage students in secondary schools and universities across the UK, building and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships. These programmes offer the opportunity to combine face-to-face and digital outreach. The role of Programme Manager sits in the Education Team, which has five members in total.

Compensation

• £35,000 plus (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
• Pension – matched with employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Life insurance cover
• Interest free season ticket loan

Responsibilities

Strategy

1. Develop the implementation/ delivery plan for new and existing programmes in line with the Institute’s Education Strategy.

Programme Management

1. Lead on the Festivals of Chemistry, Chemistry Club and Salters’ Ambassadors Programme, overseeing the full programme cycle from design to delivery of this portfolio of existing and new programming, with a particular focus on digital outputs and assets.
2. Implement and develop project plans to ensuring that time specific milestones for the delivery of programmes are met.
3. Manage the work of volunteers, freelancers and interns contributing to the programmes, including training and recruitment cycles.
4. Develop and maintain a reporting framework, providing monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reports to fit specific needs of internal and external stakeholders.
5. Coordinate and liaise with colleagues and partners to ensure the effective implementation of the programmes including compliance in relation to Safeguarding, health and safety, legal, GDPR, and programme-related consent forms.
6. Develop programme policies and procedures in line with the Institute guidelines and Company’s aims and objectives.
7. Identify, review, and manage risks, providing mitigation actions and regular updates.
8. Develop and maintain KPIs and KPMs to capture and measure the impact and outcomes of the programmes.
9. Create and maintain effective review, monitoring and evaluation frameworks and processes throughout the full programme cycle, facilitating internal and external evaluation of impact of all programmes in line with annual reporting requirements.

Finance

1. Manage the budgets for the KS3-KS5 or equivalent and Universities programmes, ensuring accurate and detailed reporting of income and expenditure.
2. Investigate and explore potential new funding streams, developing funding proposals in conjunction with the Head of Education.

Stakeholder Management and Networking

1. Build effective working relationships with internal and external programme stakeholders including students, teachers, parents/ guardians, senior leaders, university teaching and outreach staff, funders and Company members.
2. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the internal visibility of the KS3-KS5 and Universities Programmes.

Communications

1. Develop key messaging and content of all programme-related communications, with appropriate language and tone for each programmes’ target audience.
2. Collaborate with Communications Officer to develop Comms Plans that engage and build relevant, appropriate and engaging content for social media channels and our websites.
3. Support and be an active presence in networks and fora that promote innovative practice in science education and outreach.
4. Undertake any reasonable responsibilities from time to time as required by the Head of Education to reflect the changing needs of the Company and Institute.

Additional security pre-employment checks

A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to regulated activity involving children.

Victim Support is looking for five Domestic Abuse Programme Administrators. These roles are full time and home based with travel when required.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking to recruit an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational National Domestic Abuse (DA) early help programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting for five DA Programme Administrators to help co-ordinate the delivery of group work sessions to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. The successful candidates will ensure the effective administration, provision for facilitation, selection for participation and recording of group work and programme activities across England and Wales.

You will have experience of delivering high quality administration and possess excellent IT skills, with experience of MS Office and online communication platforms, such as Zoom.

You will have strong communication skills and ideally have experience of engaging sensitively with victims and/or vulnerable people.

You are a strong team player with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Monday 4th January 2021, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 11th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Programme Coordinator (term-time only)

We are currently recruiting a Programme Coordinator (39 weeks, school term-time only) to work within our Partnership and Programmes team. The role would be supporting with the delivery of our Quality Assurance Review (QA Review) programme during the QA Review delivery season only.

The role is for 37.5 hours a week, for 39 weeks of the year

About Challenge Partners

Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and services for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.

Our team: There are currently just over 20 people in our growing team. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.

Job Purpose:

To support the delivery of the QA Review. This position requires a self motivated, organised, detail-focused and personable individual to work as part of our team.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of the programme during the QA Review season, including scheduling programme dates, training sessions, and other supporting activities.
• Respond to email and phone queries relating to the QA Review in a timely and professional manner
• Manage associated programme communication as appropriate
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with external stakeholders
• Maintain agreed relationships with programme stakeholders. As directed, maintain relationships with customers, service providers and other stakeholders as identified and resolve all queries and operational issues, escalating as appropriate
• Utilise and update our internal CRM system (Salesforce)
• Other tasks commensurate with the role as appropriate

Person Specification:

Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:

• Excellent relationship management skills and a friendly, personable demeanor
• Positivity and optimism
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work
• High computer literacy required. Experience of using Google Docs, Sheets and Slides is highly desirable. Experience of using Salesforce desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority
• Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands, through excellent organisation and time management
• A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback
• A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference

Personal Characteristics:

Our team is very important to us, and we are looking for someone who shares our key values:

• Excellence- we are always looking for ways to improve because we are determined to achieve the best for every child, teacher and leader.
• Equity- we treat each other fairly, with trust, care and respect. We seek the best for every child, and know that those who have the least, need our combined expertise the most.
• Courageous leadership- we speak up and take responsibility for all children, making sure that we do not harm others in doing our best for our own schools
• Challenge- We expect the best of ourselves and each other, and value challenge which helps us improve
• Collaboration- We listen to, share with and learn from each other, developing our practice together so that every child benefits from our combined wisdom and creativity
• Innovation- We use and generate research, we innovate with discipline and evaluate intelligently in pursuit of better outcomes for all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

• 25 days of paid holiday per year, plus 8 additional days of bank holiday (pro-rata for part-time)
• An employer contributed pension - we match up to 5% of your own contribution
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working hours
• A school based office in South Bermondsey. There is currently no requirement for staff to work in the office, but you may choose to do so.
• A supportive and friendly team
• A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes
• The opportunity to progress and develop skills in a dynamic and fast-growing team
• The opportunity to interact with the children at our school (including weekly reading)

How to apply and our recruitment process

Challenge Partners is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to be a part of our team, then please send your application by Sunday 6th December - 11.59pm

• A CV of no more than two pages
• A cover letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role and the person specification.

Please note that we will disregard your application if we do not receive a CV and role-specific cover letter.

Appointment will be dependent on receipt of satisfactory references and completing a DBS check.

Recruitment process: Interviews to take place via video link. Candidates will also be required to complete additional tasks via email.

Start date: We are ideally looking for someone who is able to start immediately, although we are prepared to be flexible to ensure that we recruit the most suitable candidate.

Victim Support is looking for two Bengali speaking Domestic Abuse Programme Group Faciitators. These roles are part-time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting two Group Facilitators fluent in English and Bengali.

The role of Group Facilitator will be to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. They will co-facilitate group work to victims of domestic abuse, not deemed to currently be at high risk and deliver the programme online and when safe and appropriate, face to face across England and Wales.

To be successful in one of these roles you will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment to support vulnerable people and will have worked directly with and supported victims of domestic abuse, ideally from diverse backgrounds and in a group setting.

You will be highly organised, with strong IT and administration skills and have excellent time management skills. A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities is also essential.

We are looking for strong team players with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

inFocus Consulting is a social impact consultancy firm, working in the UK, USA and international development arena. We support clients to improve both individual and organizational performance, by effectively planning for, measuring, evaluating and sustainably growing the impact of their work.

We specialize in strategy development, monitoring and evaluation and knowledge sharing and dissemination. Our international specialist team are committed to supporting a global portfolio of clients to increase the positive impact of their activities upon the lives of people and communities around the world, whether they are non-profits, governmental or for-profit entities.

Our mission is to ensure that individuals, organisations and communities are effectively empowered by sustainable and transformational solutions to resolve long-term and complex social issues. We support organisations in understanding the impact they hope to achieve and subsequently develop the right skills, capacities and tools to move forwards. We ensure that solutions are ‘generated by’ and ‘actively participated in’ by all vested stakeholders and then implemented in the most efficient and effective ways, making full use of the latest advances and understanding in both social and information technologies, along with their practical ‘in the field’ application.

To do this, we have a pool of highly skilled Staff & Associates based around the world, who are trained in our integrated service approach and are subject matter experts in sport for sustainable development and peace, children’s rights and child protection and women and girl’s rights, equality and empowerment. We apply a combination of training, consultancy and coaching solutions, designed to suit the varied contexts and challenges faced by our clients.

Role

Position Description: inFocus Consulting is seeking to recruit a Senior Evaluation and Learning Consultant to deliver inFocus consultancy services and products with the inFocus team. The role would provide the opportunity to work with and build the capacities of interesting and inspiring NGO's in the UK and around the world. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing or supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning assignments: The Evaluation & Learning Consultant will project manage or support various external evaluations of client social programmes, and/or research assignments, with an emphasis on sport, culture & recreation, child protection and gender equity/equality and empowerment, education and health sectors. However, inFocus works across a diverse range of subject matters within the humanitarian and development sectors, internationally and in the UK. Project management will include managing the project team (which could be made up of internal staff and external associates), communicating with the client, designing the approach, undertaking technical evaluation delivery, writing reports/ delivering presentations, delivering interactive learning and analysis workshops, and ensuring that the project is delivered on time and within budget. Project support will include undertaking qualitative research, such as case studies, and quantitative research, such as designing and implementing surveys. It will also include some team and client liaison.
• Delivering Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services to NGOs and social enterprises in the UK and globally. M&E services will include running theory of change workshops (both in-person and remotely), undertaking monitoring and evaluation needs assessments, developing M&E frameworks and running training (both in-person and remotely). InFocus has a central bank of materials, eLearning resources and toolkits which will be drawn upon by the Evaluation & Learning consultant. In particular, all M&E training courses that the Evaluation & Learning Consultant will help to deliver are already designed by inFocus.
• Improving existing inFocus products and services and developing new inFocus products and services to apply to the wider global network of charities and social enterprises accessing inFocus. This may include, for example, improving our eLearning training, an in-person training course, designing a new webinar, trialing a new evaluation method or developing a new process.
• Networking with other professionals in the international development sector (particularly sports, culture and recreation, child protection and gender equality) to make connections, recruit new associates and discuss new opportunities. For inFocus associate consultants, support with their training in relation to inFocus service delivery. Keeping up to date with the latest trends in M&E.
• Helping to source new work opportunities: Every week, the Evaluation & Learning Consultant will play an active role in searching for new bidding opportunities within a target region, by checking a list of websites and following up a number of existing leads. In the weekly sales and marketing call, these opportunities will be discussed as a team to reach a decision on which opportunities to pursue. The Evaluation & Learning Consultant will then work with the inFocus team to help to put a project team together, develop the proposal and budget, in line with inFocus internal approach, policies and processes.

To undertake other duties, as required, by Line Manager. The role will be based in the UK but may involve international travel.

About EDT:

We are the leading supplier of STE(A)M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) engagement activities in the UK and our aim is to increase interest in STE(A)M careers through a variety of engaging and dynamic programmes for ages 9-21 that replicate experiences found in the workplace.

We work with over 3,700 industry partners to build links between educators and industry employers. This enhances students’ understanding of industry while also helping organisations reach talent and connect with young people across the UK.

EDT is a dedicated, nationwide charity with over 30 years of experience. Our team works with over 1,300 schools and educational institutions to deliver more than 40,000 STE(A)M experiences each year.

Young people are at the heart of what we do and through providing industry informed, curriculum enhancing learning experiences we help them develop personal and interpersonal skills, fulfil their potential and make informed decisions about their future.

About the job:

We are looking for a School Programme Officer to join a UK wide team delivering high quality engagement programmes and events to schools/colleges. This role involves delivery (face to face and virtual), event organisation and administration.

Our programmes are designed to bridge the widening divide by employing mixed methods of delivery (face to face and virtual) proven to engage a wide range of young people and meet the needs of industry and education.

The job will initially be home based but, once we can return to an office environment, will be based at either our Nottingham or Birmingham offices.

Examples of some of the work you will do include:

• Identifying and approaching schools and companies to take part in our programmes
• Organising and delivering briefings for teachers and industry mentors, plus scheme launches for students
• Assisting with preparation for these events, including liaison with venues to ensure they run smoothly
• Ensuring schools and students are registered for our programmes
• Ensuring out IT systems are accurate and up to date
• Making sure we comply with all relevant regulations and legislation, particularly safeguarding

About the person:

• You will need to be comfortable working as part of a team, supporting your colleagues and contributing fully in a team environment
• You will be adaptable to work across a wide range of different programmes and with students of different ages
• You will be well organised and demonstrate an ability to meet deadlines and targets whilst managing your workload and maintaining excellence
• You will be a confident communicator, comfortable making presentations virtually or face to face to individuals or groups
• Your written communication skills will be excellent, enabling you to produce anything from engaging emails to online course content

Special conditions:

You will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.

When we return to face to face delivery, you will need a current full driving licence and will be required to visit school, companies and other venues.

Our events may require occasional overnight stays.

Next steps:

To apply, send a copy of your CV with a covering email explaining how you meet the requirements shown above and in the attached job description.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY 15TH OR WEDNESDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2020.

We will acknowledge all applications received and then contact only those applicants we invite for interview.

Title: Programme Officer (Neglected Tropical Diseases)

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Office location: Senegal

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Sightsavers Senegal Country Office is excited to be recruiting an NTDs Programme Officer who will provide programme and strategic support to the Accelerate Project supporting the elimination of trachoma in Senegal.

As the NTDs Programme Officer you will take overall responsibility for coordinating district level activities and some strategic national level activities jointly with the program manager working under the direction of Country director. You will support project implementation in line with SAFE strategy, ensuring the objectives are met through proper implementation and quality assurance. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health NTD office you will implement and monitor actions to improve efficiency and quality of project implementation.

The NTD Programme Officer will also ensure adaption and adoption of preferred practices, support the NTD team of the Ministry of Health to develop and use quality standard indicators/checklist on outreaches during monitoring visits, and develop transition plans for all endemic districts.

Further duties also include;

• Support Program Manager to facilitate annual and quarterly planning to ensure that plans meet the targets set out in the project proposal.
• Support WASH data and coordination activities using the WASH/NTD data tool.
• Support activities to fight against other NTDs.
• Ensure submission of timely programme reports as per agreed format and timelines.
• Supported by the Finance Officer/FSSM, and in coordination with all partners, maintain the risk management matrix.
• Work with the Ministry of Health and partners on how to interpret and use data/findings to guide decision making.
• Support the Sightsavers NTD Technical Hub to proactively analyse and submit NTDs and WASH related data.
• Contribute with Program Manager and Country Director in collaborating and networking with Ministry of Health (MoH) and other stakeholders, to ensure support for dossier preparation, transition and sustainability of the programme.

As the successful candidate you will have a degree (or equivalent) in Health, Project Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies and/or Public Health. You will have extensive working experience in a similar role, preferably within an INGO, have a background of engaging with Government line Ministries, possess experience of designing/managing health programmes at district or national levels and have technical knowledge of one or more of the five leading PCT NTDs. Fluency in English is essential.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details

Closing date: 13 December 2020

Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities participate equally in society.

We are truly committed to creating an inclusive culture which values and recognises diversity as something that will only ever make an organisation better. We encourage anyone to apply who possesses the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they have the propensity to learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds.

Sightsavers does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

In this new and busy role you will play a pivotal role bringing our tried and tested Ask Me programme into new communities by providing online training. An excellent communicator you will work with team members to deliver a tested training package via zoom. You will be skilled at creating trauma informed spaces, be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the needs of survivors, and be able to demonstrate how you can empower people to create social change in their communities. We are looking for a creative, resilient trainer with a warm and collaborative approach who can work with us to build Change That Lasts for women and girls.

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST

To provide ‘ask me’ training online for community members throughout England, and co-delivery of any other training required to deliver the Ask Me programme with Women’s Aid member services and other stakeholders.

We are looking for an experienced programme management professional to join the Programmes Resource Unit at Options to provide high quality programme management support across our programmes. The PDO will be responsible for developing and integrating appropriate tools and systems aligned with our approach to project cycle management and providing direct management support for smaller projects.

Responsibilities

The Programme Delivery Officer will be focussed on providing support at the programme management level to Options’ large and small programmes, to ensure adherence to high quality programme management. The role will be responsible for developing and integrating appropriate tools and systems that are aligned with our approach to project cycle management. For smaller strategic projects, the role will also provide direct programme management support. The role has four areas of responsibilities:

• Supporting the Programme Delivery Advisors in implementing our project cycle management approach, specifically taking responsibility for developing and refining the programme management toolkit and ensuring this is accessible and appropriate for the diverse project portfolio.
• You will take ownership as the Programme Manager on Options’ small, strategic projects which will be led and managed from the UK, and when needed, be the start-up Programme Manager for larger programmes, handing over to the Programme Team once recruited.
• You will be supporting business development by working closely with our New Business and Partnerships Department and our Department for Design and Innovation; providing programme management inputs to proposal, concept notes, as well as material for external dissemination.
• Providing cross-organisational support by working closely with other departments, management and administrative teams to strengthen operational delivery.

The role will be situated within the Resource Unit of the Programmes Department and work across all programmes as needed. There will be some international travel.

Person specification

• You will have significant experience of programme management, including in planning, budgeting and programme control, risk management and change management in a relevant project and programme environment.
• Experience managing large, complex, donor funded budgets, contracts and contracting, and experience managing relations between a head office and an internationally based team.
• Excellent knowledge and use of programme management and grant management tools, systems and approaches. Knowledge of international development having worked with a multitude of donors, including FCDO.
• You will have excellent financial management, programme budgeting and management skills with strong Microsoft Excel skills and you will be highly organised, working well under pressure.
• Being fluent in English both spoken and written is essential and fluency in French is desirable, both spoken and written.

About Options

Options Consultancy Services Limited is a leading global health consultancy established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We manage health programmes that ensure vulnerable women and children can access the high quality health services they need. We work with partners to co-create and implement locally informed solutions to complex health problems. This includes governments, development partners, NGOs, civil society and health workers. Our programming is flexible, evidence-based and politically informed. This means we adapt to changing contexts, use data to inform our decisions and ensure our approach is appropriate. Our focus is always on building local skills and systems that last.

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.

Other information

• Options is an equal opportunities employer
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Overseas candidates require a valid UK work permit

Overview
 

The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference. For more than 70 years, we have focused on serving the public, invigorating civic life, conducting nonpartisan research, advancing effective public policies and practices, and achieving tangible results. Through rigorous inquiry and knowledge sharing, we inform and engage public-spirited citizens and organizations, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause. We are a dedicated team of researchers, communicators, advocates, subject matter experts, and professionals working on some of today's big challenges – and we know we are more effective and creative collectively than we are individually. With Philadelphia as our hometown and the majority of our staff located in Washington, D.C., our U.S. and international staff find working at Pew personally and professionally rewarding.

Wise stewardship of resources allows Pew employees to pursue work that strategically furthers our mission in significant and measurable ways. We collaborate with a diverse range of philanthropic partners, public and private organizations, and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven initiatives to improve society. Pew attracts top talent, people of integrity who are service-oriented and willing to take on challenging assignments. We provide competitive pay and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and a respectful and inclusive workplace. Pew employees are proud of their colleagues, proud of where they work, and proud of the institution's reputation.

The Environmental Portfolio at The Pew Charitable Trusts

For more than 25 years, Pew has been a major force in engaging the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences, and solutions to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our environment work spans all seven continents with more than 250 professionals working at the local, national, and international levels to reduce the scope and severity of global environmental problems, such as the erosion of large natural ecosystems that contain a great part of the world's remaining biodiversity, and the destruction of the marine environment.

Pew has worked in the United States and Canada since 1990 to protect vast stretches of wilderness and more recently expanded our land conservation efforts to Australia's Outback and Chilean Patagonia. Safeguarding these places offers an opportunity to conserve wildlife habitat, shorelines and landscapes for current and future generations. Our work relies on the sciences of conservation, biology, and economics to advocate for practical and durable solutions to the loss of biodiversity.

In the sea, reforms to how our oceans are managed are essential to address overfishing, pollution, and loss of habitat. Pew began its oceans program in the United States, focusing on ending overfishing and protecting fragile marine habitat. Starting in 2005, Pew's ocean conservation program expanded around the world and played a significant role in reforming marine fisheries management in the European Union and on the high seas and creating marine reserves around the world. Our work is grounded in the best available science and pursues domestic and international conservation measures that are long-term and provide permanent, durable protections for marine ecosystems.

International Fisheries

Pew's international fisheries project aims to secure an enduring system of rules and consequences for international fisheries that ensures the sustainability of fish populations over the long term and supports the health and resilience of the marine ecosystem more broadly. Our main areas of work include: the advancement of precautionary harvest strategies and effective compliance regimes for international fisheries; improved protection of vulnerable marine species and their nursery and spawning habitats affected by international fisheries; and improved policies and actions aimed at ending illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

Position Overview

The officer, ending illegal fishing, international fisheries is responsible for delivering a campaign outcome within the ending illegal fishing portion of the international fisheries project, specifically in relation to improving implementation of and compliance with the port state measures. The position is based in London and reports to the manager, ending illegal fishing, international fisheries based in Pew's Washington, D.C. office.

Responsibilities
 

• Collaborate with the manager in the design and implementation of strategy and tactics related to the implementation of the port state measures, including in close coordination with key programmatic leads, liaisons in government relations, communications, and conservation science, and relevant consultants. In addition, help to identify new opportunities and strategies to support achievement of these objectives.
• Collaborate with the broader international fisheries team in the planning and execution of plans in relation to the adoption of, and compliance with, port state measures within regional fisheries management organizations.
• Support the development of the International Maritime Organisation, the International Labour Organisation and the Food and Agriculture Organisation joint working group on fisheries in order to promote the links between them to help improve fisheries governance.
• Maintain an active and thorough understanding of relevant issues and any evolution in the related science, technology, policies, and laws.
• Communicate with, and in some cases, manage consultants engaged by the campaign to advance its objectives.
• Forge and maintain relationships with important policymakers, conservation groups, expert bodies, and other constituencies to advance campaign objectives. Collaborate with other allies in the field to maximize the likelihood of achieving identified objectives.
• Serve as spokesperson on the Port State Measures Agreement to cultivate and engage the public and key constituencies on core issues. This includes representing the Trusts at meetings, conferences, and/or on expert panels/groups, authoring articles and other communications, and providing interviews to outside sources.
• Develop policy and/or scientific papers, reports, and other communications materials on these topics, as needed. Review and provide comments on external policy proposals, regulations, and white papers, as needed.
• Contribute to and participate in the tasks of the environment portfolio as assigned, as well as broad Trusts-related projects and activities, as needed.

Qualifications
 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• At least eight years of applicable experience. Expertise in international fisheries policy, and the Port State Measures Agreement in particular, is important.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills, and highly results-oriented. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines by maintaining high level of organization.
• Superior oral and written communication skills. Able to synthesize large amounts of information, presents ideas clearly and persuasively, and communicate complex ideas to the general public.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to develop and manage productive relationships with colleagues, consultants, partners and others who contribute to the campaign. Highly diplomatic; able to work productively with a wide array of people and institutions.
• Fluency in English required. Favorable consideration for applicants with additional competency in one or more of the following languages: French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish.

Travel

Frequent international travel anticipated. Travel may cross weekends and, on occasion, holidays to accommodate meeting schedules.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Programme development and management

• Negotiate donor contracts and review sub-grant agreements prepared by the programme finance team
• Lead the project opening process by developing and delivering relevant training, reference materials and templates on best practices and donor rules and regulations to field-based staff
• Support field-based staff throughout implementation challenges and in developing adaptation measures for donor approval 
• Identify opportunities to increase programme visibility and raise the organization’s profile by disseminating results within and beyond the development community.

Compliance

• Support field teams in the management of new grants during the start-up phase and oversee on-going grants through regular interface and coordination with relevant AKDN agencies/field units, acting as a central point of organisational expertise on donor compliance requirements
• Lead the preparation, review and feedback process on donor narrative reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and at a high standard
• Identify compliance vulnerability and risk, and proactively develop corrective actions
• Support the project closure process to ensure contract compliance and minimise financial and reputational risk  

Coordination and relationship with donors

• Provide guidance to the Programme Finance team when communicating with and responding to grant management and compliance questions with the donor
• Be an interface with relevant donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants in order to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively and as they occur  

Capacity building

• Where relevant, oversee the work of Partnerships Officers supporting the grants management portfolio and develop their capacity
• Develop capacity building tools and training modules for grants compliance and management training for use at the UK and field level
• Lead capacity building activities with partners to standardise compliance and grant management procedures ensuring that all staff have the necessary tools and training to understand donor guidelines and grant management procedures

Resource mobilisation

• Lead and support on the design and development of specific concept notes and proposals, including logical frameworks and budgets (these will often, though not exclusively, be linked to the portfolio this position manages)
• Develop and maintain relationships with AKDN agencies, the AKF Global Programmes Team and field teams to ensure effective coordination around the development of specific proposals through the contract negotiation phase
• Support the brokering of relationships with existing and new European and Asian institutional donors, UK/European foundations and corporates including through direct liaison with donors centrally and at the field level
• Develop and contribute to partnership documentation including positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g. presentations, narrative overviews, donor visit briefs) designed to enable regular and effective engagement with various donors
• Keep up to date with donor funding mechanisms and priorities and proactively work with Partnerships Officers and the wider team to scan for new resource mobilisation opportunities for AKDN programmes to identify the most relevant opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field essential
• Master’s degree in a relevant field desirable

Skills

• Ability to present, discuss and supervise compliance with grants monitoring protocols with colleagues at different levels
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective project files for accountability and audit purposes
• Ability to establish partnership management and monitoring protocols with relevant partners (e.g. donors, field offices)
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Excellent numeracy and financial analysis skills
• Technical competency in compiling and editing compliance reports, presentations, proposals, concept papers
• Excellent technical and IT skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team but also to be able to use own initiative and multitask across several tasks
• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multicultural environment

Knowledge

• Knowledge of compliance requirements for major donors with the proven ability to establish compliance systems
• Good understanding of the risks and related relevant controls, primarily in the overall grant cycle, including programme, financial and procurement cycles, and knowledge of how to effectively mitigate these
• Good understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
• Keen interest in international development and improving knowledge of these issues a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and databases, Apple OSX and iOS. Familiarity with Apple iWorks and MAC and with CRM/knowledge management platforms desirable

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in grants management context (e.g. an NGO or donor organisation)
• Field level experience in a developing country/context desirable
• Demonstrated experience of managing EC, FCDO (or similar) grants and ensuring compliance with the donor requirements
• Proven experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Experience in developing and writing proposals, budget plans/cases, concept papers, briefs and executive summaries, by coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources, simultaneously managing a variety of relationships
• Working as part of a team in a multi-cultural, multi-country, multi-office environment

• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and so anyone interested in the role is encouraged to apply as soon as possible

• Interviews will be taking place w/c 7th December 2020. Shortlisted candidates will need to be available to attend two interviews that week.

The Taylor Bennett Foundation is a charity that exists to encourage black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) graduates to pursue a career in communications. We do this through our award-winning flagship PR training programme, our Summer Stars internship programme and our mentoring programmes.

Established by communications executive search firm Taylor Bennett in partnership with the University of East London and founding agency Brunswick in 2008, the Foundation seeks to address the need for greater diversity in the public relations industry. We became a registered charity in 2013.

With the support of leading agencies and in-house communications teams, we run professional development programmes that provide participants with the knowledge, skillset and network required to equip them for a successful career in communications.

The role:
We are looking for a programme manager to ensure the smooth delivery of our Summer Stars internship programme and PR Mentoring programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment as part of a small and dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in helping our candidates compete on a level playing field with their more advantaged peers.

The full job description and person specification can be found attached to this advert.

To apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to Melissa Lawrence detailing how you meet the person specification for this role.

Please note shortlisted candidates will only be selected according to their CV and supporting statement in the cover letter.

Due to the current pandemic, this role will start with remote working, but we will return to an office and face to face delivery when it is safe to do so.

Employment type: 12 month fixed term contract
​Hours: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Location: London
Salary: £28,000 per annum

Closing date for applications: Friday 11th December 2020, 09.00am
Interview date: Thursday 17th December 2020
Interview format: Virtual platform
Role to start January 2021

Contract length: December 2020 - until -June  2021(possible extension)

Reporting to the Regional Director Asia and working closely with the Senior Programme Manager Asia, members of  the Philippines parliament and senior stakeholders, you will be tasked with; supporting the implementation of the programme including; grants, contributing to the design of programmes to support WFD’s strategic direction, managing medium term goals, overseeing budgets, programme activities and operating plans and as well as writing business development funding proposals.

We are looking for someone with

• First-hand experience of designing, implementing and managing a portfolio of programmes- minimum 2 years’ experience.
• Exceptional project and programme management skills.
• Experience organising and managing high profile and complex events.
• Senior stakeholder analysis, development and management skills
• Excellent level of written and oral communication skills in English.

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis therefore this position may close before the closing date 3rd December 2020. 

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.