Job Description: Fellowship Programme Officer

Line Manager: Deputy Fellowship Programme Manager/Team Lead (International Fellows)

Objective: Facilitating placements for Fellows with personal, individualised support. Assisting Fellowship Programme team ad hoc, securing funding for Fellowships.

Experience: Masters or equivalent experience ideal however not essential

Start date: July 2022

Duration: Fixed-term 2-year contract

Hours: Full-time. Hybrid working - in London office (2/3 set days per week) and working from home on the remaining days

Salary: £26,000 per year

Number of posts: One

Application deadline: 16 June 2022

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Organisational Background

The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge, to rescue academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper. A number of Cara’s founders and Council members also personally provided places and/or funds to help individual academics; and Cara, known in the 1930s as the AAC, later the SPSL, was closely involved in the successful effort in 1933 to bring to London the Warburg Institute art library, which had been prohibited by the Nazis, and six of its staff. The Fellowship Programme is the continuation of the rescue mission operation started in 1933.

Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for just under 90 years, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Cara support is typically framed as temporary sanctuary offered at times of heightened risk.

Cara Objectives ‘To assist academics who have been, or are, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’

‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’

This is a critical time to join our dedicated and friendly Fellowship Programme team as we expand our capacity to support at-risk academics from the Middle East, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Russia and many other countries.

 Fellowship Programme Officer Role & Responsibilities

Fellowships

• Lead on International Fellowship cases and provide comprehensive support to Cara Fellows.
• Secure fee waivers, bursaries & in-kind support from universities, research institutes and other funding bodies.
• Provide logistical support to Fellows prior to and after their arrival in the UK.
• Coordinate with regional exam centres to facilitate IELTS or equivalent fee waivers for Fellows.
• Collect and interpret regional intelligence to inform Fellowship Programme advice and guidance.
• Write and send official documents to Fellows.
• Develop relationships with universities and other partner organisations.
• Conduct due diligence on Fellows’ documents and risk.
• Assess Fellows’ suitability for academic placements and liaise with experts for their professional opinion.
• Assess Fellows’ English language abilities.
• Support Fellowship Programme with ad hoc responsibilities.

Visa Advice & Guidance

• Liaise closely with Fellows and hosting universities on visa related issues (Student and Temporary Worker (GAE) visas).
• Liaise with independent legal advisors where necessary.
• Research and update visa guidance to reflect changes in complex immigration regulation.

Managerial Support

• Provide advice and guidance to Fellowship Programme Assistants
• Contribute to Fellowship Programme policy changes and decision-making.

Finance

• Make payments to Cara Fellows and non-Fellowship related payments.
• Document financial transaction records.
• Record all financial and in-kind support from universities and other partner institutions.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Assist new arrivals with handover to the Active Fellows’ Team.
• Record and report on the efficacy of IELTS or equivalent fee waivers to relevant bodies.
• Assist with compilation of reports to funders.

Administration

• Provide support for general enquiries.
• Maintain detailed records of correspondence, documents, and activities.

Responsibilities also include related activities that might arise in relation to the Fellowship Programme as required by the Executive Director or Deputy Director/Fellowship Programme Manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Confident and empathetic with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good time management with ability to prioritise and independently work to deadlines.
• Understanding of issues of confidentiality.
• Interest in and commitment to the work of Cara
• Confident use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good knowledge of current global issues.

Desirable

• Masters or equivalent experience
• Fluency in Dari, Ukrainian and/or Russian (to be utilised occasionally)
• CRM software experience

Applications Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the post. Interviews will be held the week beginning 27 June both online and at the Cara office in London. We will not accept applications without cover letters.

Please include contact details for 2 suitable referees, ideally individuals for whom you have previously worked. These will only be taken up with your prior permission. Please include ‘Fellowship Programme Officer’ in the subject line of your electronic submission.

Application deadline: 16 June

About TalentEd 

TalentEd is a fast-growing charity dedicated to creating a fair education system. We believe that every young person should have the support they need to flourish, regardless of background, and we work to create a world where there is no disadvantage gap in education.

We are on an exciting journey. Since 2019 we have doubled the number of students we work with year-on-year every year, to over 2,000 students in 2021-22. We run two programmes, the Schools Programme, for which we are an approved partner for the government’s flagship National Tutoring Programme (NTP), and MMT, which aims to increase the number and diversity of excellent mathematicians.

All our work is coordinated by a small and dedicated central team, based partly in our Kings Cross office, and partly from home. Our work is overseen by a board of trustees, led by Neil Carmichael, former Chair of the Education Select Committee. We are a member of the Fair Education Alliance. 

About the role 

Your primary responsibility will be to coordinate the delivery of the online maths masterclasses, ensuring sessions run smoothly and the quality is consistently high. You will report to the Senior Programme Manager, and work alongside another Programme Officer. You will meet weekly with the CEO and Simon Singh to provide updates on progress and discuss challenges and next steps.

We are a dynamic, fast-paced team, so aspects of the job description will evolve. You will also be expected to support team members as needed. The following list of responsibilities is indicative: 

• Coordinate the delivery of the Maths Masterclass Tutorials

• Maintain the masterclass timetable considering availability of students and tutors 

• Administrative set-up of the sessions 

• Manage communications with parents and students (incl. payments) 

• Monitor and follow-up on student attendance 

• Oversee implementation of out-of-session elements (e.g. homework, guest lectures) 

• Maintain data on delivery via our CRM system 

• Collect, analyse, and respond to feedback 

• Support the MMT team with other objectives as needed (e.g. student recruitment and onboarding, quality assurance, or impact evaluation) 

• Take on special projects as needed 

Person specification 

We are looking for an ambitious self-starter who is highly organised and eager to learn. You will be comfortable both working independently and collaborating closely with teammates to tight deadlines. You will identify strongly with the mission of TalentEd. 

Essential experience/skills: 

• Excellent organisation and time management skills 

• Strong IT skills covering basic Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, confident engaging with all our stakeholders (tutors, teachers, parents, students) 

• Experience working to tight deadlines and delivering quality work under pressure 

• A willingness to learn and gain experience in new areas 

• Passion for and commitment to creating a level playing field in education 

Desirable experience/skills: 

• A maths background (e.g. a maths-based degree) 

• Experience working with schools, young people, or the education sector generally 

• A teaching qualification 

• Experience working in any customer/client-facing role 

• Experience working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) 

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Full Time, fixed term twelve month contract.

There may be the possibility to extend beyond this date.

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £21,600 - £23,500 per annum

Location: Various.  South Quay and Hackney.

About Us

Inspire and 15billionebp supports young people to create a positive future for themselves. We connect young people with the world of work, challenge stereotypes and celebrate local talent.

We are seeking a Programme Officer to join our Work Experience Team initially on a fixed term 12 month contract with a possibility the contract could be made permanent beyond this period.

Our Work Experience programme provides a taster of the ‘World of Work’ helping to raise career aspirations and support academic progression.  Our team work with local and central London employers and education providers to source, manage and co-ordinate placements for over 3,500 young people each academic year.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic and confident individual to join us in a role which has responsibility for ensuring suitable and safe work experience placements are sourced, managed and available for students.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

1. Securing, updating and managing work experience placements.
2. Handling telephone enquiries about the work experience programme, speaking with teachers, employers, parents and schools.
3. Acting as key point of contact for schools/educational establishments, managing and overseeing the work experience process.
4. Ensuring all documentation is completed in accordance with 15billionebp, Inspire and funder requirements and guidance.
5. Producing information and providing support to assist the Head of Work Experience and other team members.
6. Completing one-to-one interviews with students in order to ensure suitable placements are secured.
7. Management of placements using a bespoke ICT system.

Please see our job description for more details.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter.

15billionebp is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date

This position is available immediately.  We will review applications as we receive them and aim to appoint as soon as we meet the right person.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

The Ogden Trust is a charitable Trust, supporting physics education. The Trust’s aim is to maximise the opportunities available to young people in all parts of the UK’s educational system and is now focused on science, particularly physics. The Trust supports a range of initiatives, programmes and projects to promote the teaching and learning of physics.

There are two roles available, both on full time fixed-term contracts, which are expected to be at least one year. Remote or hybrid working will be considered for this role. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave per year.

About the role

The specific responsibilities of each Programme Officer will be based on applicant experience and the evolving requirements of the programmes. It will be discussed and confirmed at interview/offer.

These Programme Officer roles are part of a growing team working under the Chief Executive, Head of Education and Head of Teacher Support. As Programme Officer, you will be responsible for helping to implement and build our programmes across England, working with schools, teachers and partners organisations.

The Programme Officers will work within the Trust’s expanding Teacher Support programme, which relates to the provision of career-long professional development for all teachers of physics and those thinking about becoming physics teachers. The Programme Officers will help to develop and facilitate this expanding portfolio, which supports teachers working in primary and secondary education.

Educated to degree level, or equivalent, you will have excellent knowledge of office systems and procedures, experience of working in programme and event administration, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have a strong track record of building successful working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, particularly schools, teachers and senior management. You will be an important part of a growing team but the ability to work on your own initiative is also valuable.

Our Programme Officers work across initiatives and you will need to manage priorities and be able to meet deadlines under pressure. You will need to be adaptable and flexible, with good problem-solving and presentation skills. You will need to have a good understanding of the education system in England and an enthusiasm for physics education and supporting teachers of physics throughout their careers. You will be an ambassador for the Trust and its values across schools and wider education networks.

Applicants will need some flexibility with regards to working hours, including working evenings and weekends on occasion and travel to visit schools; you must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the administrative side of programmes, including application, funding, reporting, evaluation, and any interim requests.
• Organising and running events related to allocated programmes, such as teacher conferences and professional development events.
• Marketing communications and promotion of programmes to schools and teachers.

Position: Programme Officer

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Location: Sidcup, Greater London

Contract Type: Permanent and full-time

Salary: £23,000 to £27,000 per annum (commensurate with experience) plus benefits

Purpose

The Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting the Project Management Team (PMT) in the effective implementation of project delivery activities across our portfolio. They will also be supporting the coordination of  project teams to accomplish agreed outcomes, corporate business needs and will have some client and consultant interaction. This post will also involve some international travel, but no more than 6 weeks per year.

Main Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Programme Officer will cover the following:

Programme Coordination

· Support the PMT to provide effective and high-quality project management to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope and comply with client contract

· Assist in the organisation and facilitation of workshops, overseas visit schedules for staff and consultants ensuring the safety and security of personnel

· As required, operate as the nominated program manager.

· Ensure project documentation is regularly updated including work plans and financial plans for the client and updating work and resource plans to ensure projects are delivered on time

· Support onboarding of all consultants for new projects, assist in the negotiation, drafting and amendment of personnel contracts, and assist in the resolution of personnel issues

· Support editing of key documents including reports

· Ensure project management software and tools are accurate and kept up to date for allocated projects

· Provide timely responses to client queries and alert SPM/PM of any potential risks including adviser performance

· Additional responsibilities on corporate committees or working groups to improve programme management policies and procedures.

Financial Management

· Set-up project finances for new projects and monitor financial and budget reports, as well as project cash flows for projects. Prepare relevant financial reports

· Monitor consultants’ expenses/fees against contracts and client invoices against contract

· Make recommendations to ensure financial outcomes are met in respect to time, quality and cost ensuring early warning of project overspend to the Senior Programme Manager/Programme Manager

· Prepare client financial management reports

· Ensure all procurements within the portfolio are managed in line with client contract requirements

· Monitor consultants’ expenses against contracts, invoices and against Development Pathways’ contract and margins.

Project Tracking and Business Development

· Assist with identification and monitor business opportunities in donor markets, as requested

· Update SharePoint and ensure project data sheets are developed and up to date to facilitate BD tenders

• Support effective stakeholder relationships with client representatives, business partners, independent development consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Contribute to BD tenders including contribute to work plans, financial methodology and project start-up requirements

Terms of Employment and Benefits

Recruitment will be at the junior level and is a permanent and full-time post. Along with basic salary, the successful candidate would receive an attractive package of the following:

• Fulfilling work - work directly with end-users in some of the world’s most underserved communities.   
• Flexible work - Development Pathways offers employees flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Generous time off - recharge with 30-holiday entitlement plus standard bank holidays.
• Travel the World- we are committed to seeing our work in action, all around the world up to 6 weeks in a year, where COVID restrictions permit.
• Excellent health  and well-being provision – access to the company private health care scheme (after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period, pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Commitment to professional development opportunities - we encourage our staff to participate in professional learning and development.
• Provision of a company laptop and working at home benefit.

Selection Criteria

The Programme Officer will require the following combination of applied skills, knowledge and behaviours to successfully contribute to team goals:

· Understanding of project implementation requirements and specifications

· Ability to plan and coordinate project implementation activities including reporting, finance, project management and develop and implement administrative systems in a complex environment

· Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders

· Demonstrated capacity to coordinate quality documentation that conveys ideas and concepts in a clear, logical and accessible manner.

· Well-developed interpersonal communication skills demonstrated by successful liaison and rapport building with consultants and stakeholders consulting 

· Ability to understand and effectively utilise financial information.

· Ability to prioritise, plan and organise workflow to tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks and be flexible with changing priorities.

· Proven ability to resolve problems, anticipate barriers and create practical solutions

· Demonstrated knowledge of IT systems

· Demonstrated attention to detail ensuring quality standards are maintained

• Ability to travel internationally when required to.

Desirable

• A university degree in a relevant area
• Previous experience in project management;
• Proficiency in another language.

How to apply

We invite interested candidates to please send your CV and cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the post of Programme Officer and how you meet the above selection criteria.

Closing date for this post will be 27th May 2022.

Applications should be submitted by email.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we retain the right to close this role without notice.

Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants please note the Privacy Notice on our website.

Development Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status.

CSAN is the official agency of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales, tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice affecting people who live in these countries. We’re facing a steep rise in deep poverty, large numbers of refugees, and significant social, economic, and Church resources pressures. In 2021, CSAN launched its three-year strategy to extend the social mission of the Church in a post-Covid society.

You will contribute to an authoritative and accessible public voice for our domestic social concerns. You will also provide vital administrative support to ensure a smooth experience for individual learners in our planned Caritas Academy and our convening of Caritas network agencies in England and Wales. 

CSAN expects all those working with the charity to share its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm.

Location: London, with support for remote working, regular travel in England and Wales, and rare travel overseas. 

Contract: Permanent full-time, with occasional evening and weekend meetings.

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Closing date: 9 am, 30 May 2022

Interview date: 8 June 2022 in central London

Heart of Bucks is a growing Community Foundation, providing a broad range of funding to charities and not for profit organisations across Bucks.

We are looking for a Programmes Officer to join our team to help us make sure that generously donated funds get right to the heart of our community, where they are most needed and can do the maximum amount of good.

This is a multi-faceted role, working collaboratively with our other Programmes Officers to deliver grant and loans programmes throughout the year. You will have your own programmes to lead on, and will be involved at all stages of the process, right from early development, through promotion of funds to groups, due diligence and assessment of the applications, supporting the independent decision makers and following up with groups at the end of their funding period.

You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the role also calls for good technical skills as you will be involved in the development of systems to enable efficient administration of the applications.

In your outward facing work, you will be supporting groups to build their skills in applying for and reporting on the impact of funding. 

We are happy to offer hybrid working pattern, with some time in the office and some home working each week, in addition to occasional off-site working when visiting community groups. 

The Opportunity

We are excited to be recruiting a Programme Officer 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. The Programme Officer role is essential to delivery of high-quality school placements working collaboratively with our PhD Tutors and school partners. The role will be key to continuing to deliver The Scholars Programme to more pupils in our next strategy.

This role will manage a cluster of placements, working with teachers and university widening participation staff to arrange programme logistics, and managing a team of PhD tutors to design and deliver their courses in schools. To manage their placements, Programme Officers will deliver aspects of our provision directly (e.g. PhD tutor training, university trips) and will support PhD tutors to deliver others (e.g. course design, tutorials). They will build and maintain excellent relationships with teachers and tutors and will oversee the sign-up process for schools they work with to run future Scholars Programme placements. They will coordinate all programme activities with schools including overseeing data collection to help track pupil outcomes and progress. This role will involve a mix of weeks that are mainly desk based and weeks that involve travel across the UK. The role requires a driven and dynamic team player, with successful experience of school teaching, academia or programme management. They will be positive and pro-active, with a commitment to delivering excellent standards. They will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners. They will be comfortable building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and managing logistics through our online CRM system.

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 be flexible and adapt to changing priorities 
• Ability to identify opportunities to save time/resource
• Manages projects with appropriate levels of time and resource input

External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management

• Confidence handling enquiries from external stakeholders and adapting approach to meet different needs
• Actively shares useful information about stakeholders with internal colleagues at all levels 

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Confidence presenting and delivering teaching to a range of audiences including school-aged children and adults

Initiative and Problem Solving

• Proactivity in seeking to enhance processes and identifying emerging risks
• Ability to spot inefficiencies in systems and suggest or implement improvements
• Responds quickly to solve problems, seeking input from relevant internal stakeholders

Developing Self and Others

• Self-reflective and committed to own professional development

Role Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Essential – Knowledge of educational interventions, including impact management 
• Essential – Knowledge of the school and university sectors, including the university access agenda
• Desirable – Teaching skills, including delivering training to adults
• Desirable – Stakeholder management skills that include selling programmes to school leaders

Role specific Experience and Qualifications

• Desirable – Qualified teacher (QTS or above) or academic research experience (PhD or above) or substantial experience of delivering a university access programme
• Desirable – Experience of managing education programmes, incl. design or delivery
• Desirable – Demonstrable experience in university access 

The up-front stuff in case you missed it:

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid (1 to 2 days per week coworking London)

Hours: c37.5 per week

Job type: Full time, permanent

Holidays: 25 days annual leave + public holidays

The bit about us

At FIRST® UK we empower young people to own their future - harnessing their fascination with technology, immersing them in robotics based competitions supported by mentors from industry. We’re more than robots - we’re a global movement of educators and influencers determined to equip the next generation with the core STEM and life skills they’ll need to transform the future.

The bit about the role

As we enter a new phase of consolidation and growth we’re seeking a brilliant, enthusiastic individual to support our operations function and drive us forward at pace: organising epic events, churning out awesome comms, supporting critical relationships, working with great people. It’s a real roll-your-sleeves up role, a platform to develop, grow and transform.

• Event support - helping to deliver local and national competitions, STEM engagement activities, and supporter events
   
• Marketing communications - supporting content generation, implementing marketing across social, digital and ecomms
   
• Relationship management - acting as an ambassador and contact point for schools, teachers, volunteers and partners
   
• Programme coordination - supporting all aspects of day-to-day charity operations

The bit about you

This is a rare, career-accelerating opportunity to support programme delivery in an organisation transforming young lives. Perhaps you’ll have worked in a team delivering events, products, or services previously. Whatever your background, you’ll be a dynamic self-starter with a desire to make a positive contribution to society - quick to learn, adapt and bring people with you. 

To apply

1. Visit our job portal and review the full role profile
2. Answer four super short questions
3. Submit your CV and we'll do the rest

The process bit

• Applications should reach us by 2359, on Sunday 29 May
• 1st round video interviews held on Wednesday 01 June
•  2nd round interviews (if required) week commencing 06 June 

The stuff everyone says

Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications we receive, we will not be able to provide feedback to candidates who are not invited to interview.

If you require any materials in an alternative format please state such on the application form.

Any information you provide as part of your application will be treated as confidential and managed in accordance with relevant data protection legislation and guidance. Our privacy statement can be found on our website.

Thanks for taking the time to consider joining us. Good luck! We look forward to meeting you!

Location: Flexible global location, remote working from home.

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 GBP for UK location, adjusted based on the cost of labour for the country in which the candidate resides. Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Candidates must have the right to work in the country they are applying from.

Reports to: Executive Director

Contract Type: Permanent employment contract

Background

The Urban Movement Innovation Fund (UMI Fund) works to connect, align, and strengthen people-power for a more socially just, zero carbon future.  Drawing together and amplifying the efforts of NGOs working on technical solutions, or working with policy makers, with those of campaign or grassroots groups and movements working to increase citizen engagement and activity.  UMIF´s goal is to dramatically accelerate humanity’s transition to a zero-carbon world. UMIF is a convenor of the field, an advisor to philanthropy, and a grant maker.

UMI Fund believes that people-powered movements are critical to creating a zero-carbon world, generating the drive and popular support necessary for huge political, cultural and technological shifts.  In order to grow in our set direction and meet our strategic plan, we are in urgent need to build a team to help us strategically reach our goals. 

The UMI Fund team is small with a large portfolio of grants. As part of the team, led by the Co-Executive Directors, the Senior Programme Officer will make and manage a portion of these grants. The successful candidate will be an excellent strategist and a seasoned and successful change maker. They will have the

opportunity to explore various climate change linked issues and to work with truly inspirational partners from all over the world. This position is full-time and home-based; being part of a fully remote working and internationally distributed team.

Primary Responsibilities

UMI Fund has a small team that operates collaboratively and flexibly with sometimes overlapping responsibilities. Team members have specialisms, but we avoid being siloed in work delivery. Within the team the Senior Programme Officer will primarily be in a grant making role, and have a particular focus on the following:

• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with applicants/grantees and other partners.
• Networking, landscape scanning and mapping, conducting research and performing due diligence on grants and partnerships that fall within UMI Fund’s theory of change and current strategy. The Fund strategy encompasses movement building for action on climate change with a focus on ending the internal combustion engine, supporting the youth climate movement and fairer, more socially just climate solutions.
• Co-creating and supporting grantee projects and clusters of projects.
• Creating collaboration spaces for the UMI Fund community.
• Writing recommendations for funding, and monitoring and reporting on the progress of open grants which may sometimes involve travel to conduct site visits (depending on Covid-19 related travel restrictions).
• Supporting grantees with capacity building and the development of child safeguarding policies as needed.
• Assisting grantees with challenges during the grant period and drawing out lessons learned in ‘end-of-grant’ reports and evaluations when grants close.
• Working collaboratively with the full team at UMI Fund, ensuring there is cross-programme resonance, synergy, communication and learning where there are programmatic areas of overlap.
• Working collaboratively with other Grantmakers and funder initiatives as required.
• Contributing to internal reports, UMI Fund’s annual report, and board presentations as required;
• Representing the programme in a variety of settings both internally and externally.

Experience and Qualifications

The following list offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

• A proven change maker with demonstrated success in international campaigning and/or movement building.
• Proven commitment to action on climate change and social justice with at least seven years’ experience of working in the not-for-profit sector and/or in philanthropy, including experience in project and budget management (whether from the implementation or donor side).
• Proven knowledge and work experience in the climate mitigation, social justice and/or movement building fields as a grant-maker, advocate and/or practitioner.
• Experience of working in diverse and international teams.

Skills and Attributes

The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

• Tact, humility, flexibility, openness, and a good sense of humour,
• Proven experience in building and maintaining positive work relationships and partnerships.
• Excellent collaborative and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• An understanding of intersectionality and inclusive approaches to grant-making.
• Ability to work independently but also flexibly and collaboratively, as part of a small team.

• Excellent workload and time management skills with the ability to manage a busy workload delivering high quality work to deadline and under pressure.

• Fluent in English; additional languages could be an advantage.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and ability to write quickly to meet deadlines.
• A demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusion, equity and social justice.

The following skills/experience will strengthen candidacy for this role:  

• Knowledge and work experience in grant making.
• Knowledge and work experience in collective action or movement building.
• Knowledge and experience working on the agency, voice and power of women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, frontline communities, or other disadvantaged groups; particularly in the context of climate mitigation.
• A demonstrated ability to link local to global action to safeguard people and the environment.

*For all locations: Applicants must have the right to legally live and work in the country where they wish to be based.

UMI Fund is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, as detailed in our child and adults-at-risk safeguarding policy. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note that the successful candidate may undergo reference checks and be required to provide a police record prior to starting employment.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 5th June 2022

Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required, irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

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 and are unable to progress applications which require sponsorship. Therefore, you must currently hold an unrestricted right to work in the UK. 

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The International Programmes Department (IPD) is a busy, multi-functional team at the heart of the work of Muslim Aid in the UK and internationally.  The Programmes Support Officer reports directly to the Programmes Partnerships Manager  and will primarily be responsible for providing support functions to the International Programmes team. The role requires to work with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, efficient and quality based programme delivery and project management service. The Programmes Support Officer also supports the administrative work of the department producing contents from successful programmes for the external and internal stakeholder. 

About the Role:

1. Lead on departmental efforts to systematically compile programme data from Country Offices for quarterly and annual reports for communication and web purposes.
2. Compile and produce regular content from successful programmes for external and internal stakeholders.
3. Provide programme and administrative assistance to other regions as required including support with the development and production of project proposals.
4. Maintain and update the Status report file including all relevant documents such as, field reports, centrally agreed documents, case studies etc.
5. Provide administrative and other practical support to the delivery of existing programmes.
6. Support the monitoring and capturing of MA Country Office budget income and expenditure requirements based on data from Country Offices and programme officers.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will require:

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent
2. Previous experience of working within a Programme Support/administrative role
3. Experience of working with budgets
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and employees at all levels
5. Skills in data management, analysis and reporting skills including preparing, updating, and presenting reports, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
6. High degree of organisational and time management skills

Why you should apply:

Make a difference by being a part of a team responsible for identifying, developing, and deploying resources. Manage workforce planning, providing information for effective decision making to the Programmes Partnership Manager. Procurement of services related to programme and project support within the International Programmes Department.

Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Employee benefits with Perkbox 
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 

How to Apply:

please apply via our website

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide vital ongoing career development support to our programme beneficiaries.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative societal change charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years. It’s a nice environment to be in, friendly, flexible and one that gives you the reward of making a tangible difference in people’s lives – it’s great.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders.

Salary: equivalent to NHS Band 7, £160.00 per day

Hours: Ad hoc – approximately 20 -30 days per year (minimum two days per month, ten months of the year) up to 2 days per week. Flexibility is required on the part of the Professional Officer and will be reciprocated by the Baby Friendly Initiative.

Permanent

Location: Home based, will involve travel  

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) Baby Friendly Initiative as a Professional Officer to support our Programmes.

In this role you will take part in assessments of services seeking Baby Friendly accreditation. Depending on specialist knowledge and experience, other work may also be offered, for example training, document review.

You will be a practitioner with experience of leading on the implementation of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards in a relevant UK public service and of teaching infant feeding to health professionals. Training will be provided.

Closing date: 5pm, 3 June 2022.

Interview date: 29 June 2022 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact our Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Starting Salary: £30,354 - £31,878 pro rata (London allowance of £3,684 will apply for contracts based in London) or pro-rata for part time contract.

Contract: 12 months UK

Hours: Part – time (17.5 per week)

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

Job Profile

The Asia and Middle East Programme Support Officer will support the delivery of programmes and projects within CAFOD’s Asia & Middle East (AME) region, contributing to effective programme cycle management. A significant part of the role will support the Afghanistan programme in an integrated development and emergency response programme. The remaining parts will support programmes across the region depending on specific needs of the programmes. These programmes include: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Middle East regional programme, Myanmar and Sri Lanka.

Partnership is central to CAFOD’s way of working and the post holder will support the nurturing of effective relationships with partners.  The post holder will also build effective working relationships across the AME team and cross-organisationally. The role has some cross-organisational functions linked to work with CAFOD’s emergency, programme quality, fundraising, finance, media and communications, policy and advocacy functions.

The post may require travel for up to 4 weeks per year however CAFOD’s policy to minimise staff travel means alternatives to travel will be sought where possible.

The role reports to the Head of Region and will be task managed by the relevant manager or programme officer. The post holder will provide support to managers and Programme Officers in the AME team and will liaise closely with other support staff within the AME team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the delivery of programmes and projects in CAFOD’s Asia and Middle East region

• In agreement with the relevant manager or Programme Officer appraise project proposals from partner organisations and review their ability to manage and implement the proposed work, facilitating participatory planning processes where necessary;
• In agreement with the relevant manager or Programme Officer work with partners on monitoring and reporting to review progress against outcomes and indicators;
• Support the relevant manager or Programme Officer to ensure compliance with CAFOD’s requirements (eg programme management manual and finance manual processes; safe, accountable, dignified and inclusive programme standards) including undertaking related administrative functions.
• Support the preparation of funding applications and reports for external funders, in liaison with the programme team and the relevant Programme Development & Funding Officer

        2. Support the maintenance of effective relationships with partners and key stakeholders

• In agreement with and with the support of the relevant manager or Programme Officer contribute to developing, nurturing and managing relationships with CAFOD’s partner organisations in line with the principles and standards set out in CAFOD’s partnership policy, guidance and tools;
• Support the investment in partners’ capacities, by contributing to the identification of needs, development of plans to strengthen capacities, identification of sources of support, etc.

        3.   Contribute to the financial management and accountability of programmes and projects

• Prepare and monitor budgets relating to both CAFOD and partner-led expenditure, in conjunction with the relevant manager or Programme Officer;
• Support the relevant manager or Programme Officer in ensuring that the programme is delivered within an agreed budget
• Support key processes such as procurement or internal/external audits and ensure accurate records are kept according to CAFOD policies and procedures.

      4. Support the effective representation of programmes and projects

• Liaise and communicate with other teams within CAFOD to respond to organisational needs, including providing support and information for those working on communications, media, policy, campaigns etc.  
• In co-ordination with the relevant manager or Programme Officer support the team’s efforts to nurture and sustain relationships and effective communications with relevant stakeholders, including networks, local government, national networks and other agencies working in/on Asia and the Middle East. 
• In agreement with the line manager or relevant members of the team, occasionally attend external meetings or events, and identify and follow-up on actions from these.

       5. Maximise the use of programme information and knowledge

• Use CAFOD’s programme management information systems to effectively produce information that supports decision making at both programme and organisational level;
• Contribute to the production and/or dissemination of stories/case studies for use in communications

To read more and apply, please visit CAFOD website to complete and submit the application form.