Human Rights Programme Officer 
London N1
Full time, 31 months

The International Tourism Partnership (part of Business in the Community):

The International Tourism Partnership (ITP) brings together the world’s leading international hotel companies to provide a voice for environmental and social responsibility in the hotel industry.

The current combined reach of the ITP membership extends to approximately 30,000 properties (15% of the industry by volume), 4 million hotel rooms (25% of the industry’s inventory) and more than 1.5m employees in over 100 countries worldwide.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a motivated and versatile individual to come and join the International Tourism Partnership Programmes team, bringing experience and expertise of co-ordination, research and administration to enable successful delivery of ITP’s human rights programme.

Experience:

The Human Rights Programme Officer will take responsibility for supporting the Programme Managers with the coordination and delivery of human rights projects.

Excellent understanding of programme management and experience at supporting programmes (in the sustainable/international development sector would be desirable).
Excellent research skills
Experience of developing and maintaining effective administrative processes and systems
Knowledge of or an interest in corporate social responsibility and/or human rights

The role will involve close collaboration with colleagues in the wider ITP team.

The Goal: 

ITP’s vision is to convene and catalyse an industry-wide movement for sustainable tourism growth and become the voice for sustainability in the hotel industry. We aim to engage with senior stakeholders as industry champions driving this movement and bring a range of key stakeholders in our fold, include the hotel industry, hotel owners, investors and developers, hotel associations, suppliers and customers. In consultation with our members and key stakeholders, we are currently defining our strategy to turn this vision into reality.

This role has the potential to play a key part of our growing human rights projects portfolio, offering and team at a fantastic time in ITP’s development. It offers a great opportunity to grow, work collaboratively with fantastic colleagues and make a real difference. If you like the sound of what we do and want a challenge, please apply.

To view the full job description and person specification please go to our website.

Closing date: 26thFebruary 2020 at midnight

1st Interview: 3rd March 2020

2nd Interview: 9th March 2020

Applicants will be reviewed and may be contacted on an ongoing basis.

Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust (RGHT) was formed in May 2014, to strengthen the management of important historic buildings and community assets in the Royal Borough.

Our purpose is to advance people’s understanding of the history and heritage of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and surrounding area; to conserve the heritage assets in the trust’s care and ensure that these assets – buildings and landscape, collections and archives – and the history of the Royal Borough are shared with as many people as possible. Our regular activities include learning and participation – formal and informal history and heritage learning activities (in reach and outreach); visitor services – public access to Charlton House, exhibitions and events; care of heritage assets – working with partners to manage the assets in our care; and working with volunteers.

In this role, you will use your skills to develop new audiences to celebrate the heritage assets in the care of the trust. You will understand audiences commercially, as well as from a cultural sector perspective and be able to work closely with a diverse stakeholder community, including trustees and external consultants.

As part of our leadership team you will drive strategic change, identifying programme opportunities and growing our audiences using your understanding of audience data collection and evaluation.

You will create new projects and lead a team to successfully deliver events such as the National Lottery Heritage Funded project, ‘Meet the Collections’, generating commercial and charitable income. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience in a programming role and success having created innovative and popular programmes with cross-platform activities, for example, events, conferences and exhibitions.

Are you interested in the management of some exciting projects in different countries. Want to work in a dynamic environment?

Development Pathways is a leading advisory services and project management organisation in the areas of social protection, social development, poverty and vulnerability analysis, payment systems and financial inclusion, monitoring and evaluation, research and training. We have our head office in London, UK, and a subsidiary in Nairobi, Kenya. Our offices are located in the Orpington area (Greater London, United Kingdom) and Nairobi (Kenya).

The Programme Officer (PO) will be based in our London office where we have three technical teams delivering projects focused on social policy, financial inclusion and social and economic analysis, delivered across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific. The PO will be responsible for providing project management and administrative support for a range of individual projects within our different technical teams. The job will involve some international travel, but no more than 6 weeks per year.

For more information about our organisation, please visit our website.

Purpose

The Programme Officer will be responsible for providing the day-to-day project management and administrative support for a range of individual projects within our UK office.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

The responsibilities of the Programme Officer will cover all aspects of project management, including contracting, financial and logistical processes, as specified below, with responsibilities growing as his/her capacity develops:

Project Management and Administration

• Overall responsibility supporting implementation of individual projects to help ensure timely delivery of high-quality project deliverables, in coordination with the Team Leader;
• Undertake risk management of assigned projects, escalating to senior management when appropriate;
• Lead on project tracking including on team input days, deliverable deadlines, invoicing schedules, finances, etc.;
• Maintaining and updating project folders and management documents, spreadsheets and databases, ensuring that all relevant information is saved in a clear and accessible manner;
• Contributing to the establishment of new and improved project management processes, policies and procedures;
• Training staff and consultants on project management policies and procedures;
• Reviewing, drafting and managing client and consultant contracts;
• Communicating and building strong relationships with consultants and clients;
• Supporting the Senior Operations Manager in ensuring the development and implementation of systems for project management, and other tasks as required.

Finance

• Financial management of individual projects to ensure that spending is in line with contracts while managing any variances and providing financial forecasts to the Finance Manager;
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the client contract and invoicing schedule;
• Reviewing consultant and staff invoices and expense claims;
• Preparing and raising client invoices in a timely manner;
• Keeping project related financial documentation up to date.

Logistics

• Planning and coordinating project field missions with staff and consultants;
• Identifying services required for field missions and adhering to agreed budgets;
• Facilitating travel arrangements for staff and consultants, e.g. accommodation, visas and flights;
• Drafting country briefing manuals and ensuring they are kept up to date.

Person Specification

Required:

• A university degree in a relevant area, e.g. international development, international relations or project management;
• Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to work with little supervision; 
• Time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, manage own workload and prioritise tasks;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately and professionally with people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds;
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English; 
• Excellent numeracy skills and proficiency with excel;
• Commitment to social justice, gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Desirable

• Previous experience in project management;
• A Master’s degree;
• Proficiency in another language.

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:

• Entry into the company pension scheme;
• Entry into the company bonus scheme;
• Flexible working hours;
• 30 days holiday in a year (excluding public/bank holidays);
• Company group life assurance;
• Company laptop;
• And, upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period of 6 months, access into the company private health insurance scheme.

The successful candidate may be expected to travel overseas on work-related assignments, up to a maximum of 4 weeks spread over a year.

Equality Statement

Equality and diversity are at the core of Development Pathways’ values. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

How to apply

We invite interested candidates who meet the requirements to email their applications.

 Applications should include:

1. A one-page cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position, and how your recent relevant experience and skills meet the requirements for this position;
2. A Curriculum Vitae (maximum of two pages) specifying your qualifications, education and relevant work experience.

If successful, we will expect the names, email addresses and day-time contact numbers of two referees, one of them being your current line manager/supervisor (please do not send this information with your application).

Also, please note that this position is open to those who have the right to reside and work in the UK, so we will expect relevant proof of such if asked for an interview (please do not send this information with your application).

Closing date for this post will be 23rd February 2020.

The security of your personal information is important to us. Please look at our Privacy Policy which is online. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a successful candidate may be selected prior to the closing date. Candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a brief assessment and to participate in an interview. 

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

Although the role is a Fixed Term Contract ending 31 December 2020 we are in very positive discussions with the funder and are confident that the role will continue beyond the Fixed term Contract period 

Leonard Cheshire Disability is recruiting for a Programme Officer – Digital Inclusion to coordinate, support and oversee the delivery and administration of the Digital Inclusion programmes, ensuring all tools and resources are in place for targets to be achieved.

Our digital inclusion programme gives disabled people access to computers to develop their skills and interests and supports a number of accessible IT suites and provides disabled people access to IT equipment in their homes.

The role will lead and coordinate delivery on a day to day basis with support from the Programme Manager. The role will design and develop systems to ensure that regional staff have the tools to carry out their roles.

The Programme Officer will track and keep records of delivery and performance targets; resolving day to day issues and flagging any more serious issues to the Programme Manager.

The role will maintain central resources and have a full understanding of these to enable signposting to other external organisations. The Programme Officer will be the first point of contact for all internal and external queries relating to digital inclusion delivery.

The role will work closely with regional and central staff to ensure all data is tracked and analysed in line with funder requirements.

The role will oversee expenditure within laid down limits and authorise equipment orders.

Applicants will have to demonstrate experience of coordination and administration within a project environment, including but not limited to data entry, designing and implementing database/spreadsheets and working to deadlines/under pressure.

Applicants will have experience with overseeing KPIs and collating and reviewing large amounts of data. We would expect applicants to have experience in handling confidential data, following procedures, have excellent communication skills and be confident dealing with a wide range of people.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working with a variety of people, who has good attention to detail, who is self-motivated, takes their own initiative and who is confident using Microsoft Office packages and databases.  

A satisfactory disclosure check may be required for this post

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Do you have the drive and coordination skills to lead programmes that have a positive impact on global peace and the lives of others? 

UWC is a global movement that strives for global peace and sustainability. Through our 18 schools across four continents we provide an educational experience like no other for tomorrow’s changemakers, irrespective of their background or financial means. 

Supported by 155 mostly volunteer-led national committees, and a vast array of complex stakeholders and partners, our programmes provide multiple paths through which those who dare to dream can explore the UWC experience. This takes coordination, organisation and dedication. That’s where the role of Senior Officer, Programmes, comes in. Is that person you?

Steer the programmes and support the people that prompt a more peaceful and sustainable world

Job Title: Senior Officer, Programmes [Maternity Cover]

Basis of Appointment: Full Time (38.5 hours)

Contract Length: 10 months

Reports to: Head of Programmes

Location: London

Salary:  £40,914 pro rata

Changing the world takes passion, dedication and diligence...

Isn’t it time that your passion and skills be channelled towards a career and community that genuinely changes lives?

If you...

• want to transform your own life by transforming the lives of others

• crave a career that creates opportunity for others

• desire to make dreams come true for those who never thought it possible

• know that education is the foundation from which we can change the world

• believe that today’s young people can transform tomorrow

• strive for world peace and global sustainability

• dare to dream

...then a career with UWC could be the change you need. 

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our 18 schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. And they stay a “UWC-er” for life, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

Working with us will inspire and challenge you

Driving a mission to make the UWC experience available to tomorrow’s changemakers, irrespective of their background, beliefs and economic means demands colleagues with passion and dedication, and a talent for transformation. Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers.

Supporting a community of students, staff and volunteers who dare to dream isn’t an easy task. We thrive through the diligent co-ordination and dedication of:

• 155 mostly volunteer-led national committees who represent the UWC movement around the world. While we are one movement, our national committees each serve their own unique cultural context. Collectively they support the movement by identifying and selecting future students, supporting fundraising activity and awarding financial aid. 

• Stakeholders and partners in a range of like-minded organisations.

• A core staff - currently based in London, but also expanding to Berlin - within the UWC International Office who are responsible for advancing UWC globally, supporting the national committees, the schools and colleges, maintaining engagement with alumni and stakeholders, and driving core programmes and initiatives. 

• 18 schools and colleges in four continents, each with their own highly diverse community of students working in a challenging and life-changing environment and often living far away from home. 

• Over 60,000 alumni advocating for the UWC movement and individually working in their own way to change the lives of others. 

• External consultants and other suppliers involved in the delivery of programmes and initiatives. 

With multiple programmes that change lives could you be the Senior Officer to help us manage them?

Working to an ambitious goal such as ours takes strong organisational skills. Multiple work-streams and programmes exist to support our mission in different ways:

• The national committees give UWC a local presence in 155 countries. 

• The Global Selection Programme, introduced in 2018, provides an admissions pathway into UWC schools for suitable students who don’t require financial aid. 

• Short courses lasting one-to-three weeks are offered around the world in the Summer and Winter months, providing a taste of the UWC experience for all young people who aspire to have a positive impact on the world.

Those programmes can only flourish with the support, guidance and leadership of dedicated staff who manage the policies, processes and people involved in our programmes. That’s where you come in. 

We’re seeking a new Senior Officer, Programmes, to:

• Innovate and inspire the future development of and improvements to our International Programmes

• Build the capacity of our national committees by:

  • Developing systems and processes to support their operational activity

  • Manage the national committee fund

  • Support the opening of national committee hub offices across the globe

• Support our schools, our national committees and our International Office colleagues with our application, admissions and offers systems and policies

• Design ways to help streamline our management and implementation of UWC International Programmes

• Develop and review our policies and processes for national committees, schools and short courses

• Offer support and guidance for the short course and summer programmes

• Identify new opportunities for UWC or respond to concerns relating to existing programmes.

• Deputise for the Head of Programmes

This means that on a day-to-day basis you will:

• Manage the operational activity relating to key International Programmes, including the Global Selection Programme, the National Committee Fund, and our international short courses and summer programmes

• Support all application, admissions and offers activity irrespective of the application route the student takes

• Work with the Head of Programmes and a number of global committees and working groups that co-ordinate and guide International Programmes activity, including acting as secretary to select committees

• Review policies and processes

• Line manage two Programme Coordinators, and manage the work of consultants commissioned to work on behalf of UWC International, ensuring work is delivered on time and to the required standards and budgets

• Manage the department’s budget, supporting of the Head of Programmes

• Help welcome others into the UWC family of schools and national committees, ensuring that they familiarise themselves with relevant policies and processes, especially those relating to recruitment and admissions of students

• Advance the provision of support within schools relating to specific needs, from safeguarding to mental health and wellbeing.

As this is an exciting role that works globally and drives new activity, you’ll also be expected to travel - including overseas travel - approximately six times per year and support new initiatives and programmes that may be developed in future. 

Your knowledge, experience and determination

To achieve all of the above, you will ideally have:

• A drive to work in a transformative environment and a willingness to travel

• Experience of coordinating multiple stakeholders - including volunteers - in a complex environment, dispersed around the world and often working to conflicting deadlines

• The tact and cultural sensitivity needed to work in a global environment

• Excellent line management skills and experience, able to act as a major team-player in your own team and with other teams, or to work independently

• Strong communication skills, including negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to reach consensus between different stakeholders. This role also requires an excellent ability to communicate well with those for whom English is not their first language

• Outstanding attention to detail, coupled with the ability to think analytically and to produce reports and detailed notes

• Knowledge and experience of producing and implement policies and processes, and bringing others on board with these through the development and delivery of training sessions

• Experience of working within the UWC system or with similar organisations. 

Applications Process and Deadline

• Please send your CV of maximum 3 pages with a covering letter that relates your experience to the requirements of the role to the email below. Please indicate how you have heard about this role.

• In your application, please also provide the name, roles and contact details of two referees. We will not contact them without letting you know. Applicants who applied for this role recently, do not need to apply again.

• Deadline for application: 12 noon Monday 24 Feb

• Interviews will take place during the week commencing 2 March 2020

• Second interviews during the week commencing 9 March 2020

We are looking for an energetic and hard-working team player, with effective communication skills, who understands and is committed to a partnership model of development. S/he will be committed to building the capacity of local organisations to meet the needs and basic rights of vulnerable women, men and children.

Jesuit Missions (JM) is the international outreach and development organisation of the Jesuits in Britain. For over 50 years, we have worked in some of the poorest countries in the world. While closely associated with Guyana in South America, India, South Africa and Zimbabwe, our focus today extends to the wider world where more than 16,000 Jesuits and thousands more lay associates are working.

We provide financial support for projects in poor communities across the world. We work in schools and parishes in the UK promoting reflection and action in line with the Jesuit commitment "to serve the faith through the promotion of justice." 

Our small team of nine staff is based in South London. We have an annual income of c£1 million and lots of ambition to grow our work.

As the Jesuits are a global religious order, we’re also part of an international network which creates real opportunities for collaboration so that we can maximise our impact. 

If you'd like to be part of our life-changing and inspiring work, we'd love to hear from you.

Programme Officer – Primary

Our Primary team delivers a wide range of programmes in schools across Hackney and neighbouring boroughs to introduce children to the world of work and to help them learn and develop skills, motivation and confidence for their future.

Programme Officer Responsibilities:

As a Programme Officer you will help to design and deliver activities for primary-age pupils, as well as being a key point of liaison between schools and employers, ensuring our programmes are delivered to agreed schedules.

The role is a varied and exciting one, in which every day is different. You will be sourcing workplaces for visits, supporting volunteers in school, updating and organising resources and delivering exciting workshops to groups of primary-age children.

Programme Officer Requirements:

- Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) and with previous experience working with 3-11 year olds, you are passionate about providing children with exciting and engaging opportunities to learn about the world of work.
- A natural collaborator with excellent communication skills, you enjoy interacting with a range of people and maintain positive working relationships with everyone you work with.
- With excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail, you are confident in managing multiple deadlines and able to coordinate the work of others in the team.
- You will have knowledge of how schools operate and of a range of equalities issues, able to demonstrate sensitivity to a variety of different needs.
- We are looking for someone with a willingness to learn, an adaptable approach to their work and a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Location: Hackney, London

Job type: Full Time, 1 year with the possibility of extension Fixed Term Contract, 37 hours per week

Salary: £22,000 to £26,000 plus 5% employer’s pension contribution

The closing date for applications is: noon on Friday 21st February 2020.
Initial interviews are due to take place on: Friday 28th February 2020

Inspire! is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

You may have experience of the following :Programme Officer, Project Officer, Project Management, Programme Management, PMO Officer, PMO, Employee Engagement, Employment Advisor, Charity, Charities, Administrator, Administration, Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Administrator, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Sales, Sales Executive, Recruitment etc.

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Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We’re here to make sure that everyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

Do you have experience in delivering innovative programmes? We are looking for somebody to join Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing team to work alongside a Programme Manager, to deliver a largescale Mental Health & Productivity Pilot across the Midlands. This is a unique and ambitious pilot, which has the potential to shape how employers across the UK support the mental health and wellbeing of their staff. 

You will have experience in programme delivery, including supporting the delivery of programme plans within budget. You will have excellent stakeholder management skills including proven experience of working with local delivery partners. This role will provide you with the opportunity to co-produce and develop new workplace wellbeing interventions, which will be robustly evaluated by academic partners. 

This position is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2022

Please note that Mind may close this role earlier, therefore we would encourage early applications.

Please refer to the full job description and person specification upon applying

Mind is an equal opportunities employer.

circa £40,000 per annum
Fixed term – 6 months

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.

The International Programme Engagement team, is the hub of technical expertise within Unicef UK on Unicef’s global programmatic areas and development priorities, acting as. We are the central source of programmatic intelligence, knowledge, interpretation and advice ensuring outcomes for children are at the centre of what we do at Unicef UK.

We are looking for a Programme Information Specialist on Child Health who will act as the organisational lead for Unicef’s global work in Child health - providing technical expertise, specialist guidance and advice in development programming and humanitarian response to both internal and external audiences including on fundraising, advocacy and communications.

To succeed, you will have experience influencing and negotiating within large organisations, and building relationships with donors and other key audiences. You will have relevant knowledge and experience in the Child Health. Direct, in country, humanitarian or development programming experience would be an asset.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic person to join Alert’s Africa Programme.

With a proven ability in programme and project design and a talent for logical thinking, which supports the translation of complex ideas into fundable project proposals, you will be skilled at leading and facilitating a team through the conceptual idea development to proposal submission. You will have a track record of projects successfully designed and funded, and you will pursue new business opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and determination.

You will be adaptable, creative and innovative, tailoring your approach to the specific characteristics of each opportunity. You will be knowledgeable about peacebuilding and international development; possess excellent writing skills and attention to detail, and have a flair for grasping key ideas and actions through a combination of desk research and consultation with colleagues and partners. You will be a collaborative team player who builds on colleagues’ knowledge and expertise to develop innovative projects and to maximise learning. You will also have worked on peacebuilding or development projects, thus drawing on personal design and monitoring and evaluation experiences in developing new projects.

To be great in this job you are likely to have a talent for working with others to develop, frame, communicate and fundraise for programmes that combine conceptual and practical innovation, and have a clear and measurable impact on peace. In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team across Africa, developing and expanding our work and be part of a team of peers working to strengthen the quality and impact of our peacebuilding programmes.

As it is unlikely that we will be able to obtain a Work Permit for this role, all job applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 5:00pm on 12 March 2020 (UK time)

We reserve the right to close this advert early, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Apply early so you don't miss this opportunity.

International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

This is an exciting and varied role leading our Futures programme for young refugee clients. In this role you will:

• Build and develop your project management skills, with opportunities to contribute to programme design.
• Provide 1:1 advice and guidance to our clients, supporting them to fulfil their potential and achieve outcomes.
• Contribute to one of our key corporate partnerships, learning first-hand how we involve businesses in finding employment solutions for refugees in the UK. 

The Charity

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, start-up charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home.

We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations.

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year and have ambitious plans to expand this as part of our strategic plan. We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute.

We are a team of around 30 staff supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all driven and committed to helping London’s refugee community. We are looking for similarly driven and ambitious individuals keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive are passionate, driven and have the confidence to work autonomously while remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved.

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values:

• Mission-led: our clients come before everything else.
• Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us.
• Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions.
• Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go.

Role overview

You will take responsibility for delivering our Futures programme which supports younger clients aged 18-25 to achieve their goals through entering higher education, training or employment. You will lead the implementation of operational plan for the Futures programme in 2020. This includes workshops, events, targeted outreach and a mentorship programme run in partnership with one of our key corporate partners. You will play a key role during this exciting stage of the programme’s development as we scope out options for developing and expanding the programme beyond 2020.

In addition to programme work, you will have your own caseload and be involved in assessing the opportunities available to clients, helping them set goals and draw up support plans to get them into employment, training or education. You will deliver support in person and through volunteers and work with other Senior/Employment and Integration Advisers (S/EIAs) to ensure that the logistical processes of our delivery centres and programmes run smoothly and effectively.

You must have previous experience of supporting either people from refugee backgrounds, people from other marginalised backgrounds, or NEETs (not in Education, Employment or Training). You will demonstrate strong project and/or programme management skills, particularly co-ordinating and delivering educational or employment-related events or workshops. You must be fluent in English, and have a strong proficiency in one of our target languages (Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Kurdish or Somali). You need to demonstrate how you have gone the extra mile to support clients, demonstrating a creative and innovative approach where clients aren’t progressing as hoped. Lived experience would be helpful but is not essential. Previous experience of working with corporate or business partners is also desirable but not necessary.

Key Responsibilities (please see job description for full details)

We are a fast-growing charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness so your responsibilities may change, develop and grow according to the needs and development of our programmes.

1. Act as programme lead for the Futures programme

• Take responsibility for the implementation of the Futures programme. 
• Develop and implement operational plan and contribute to programme design, including researching, designing, coordinating and delivering workshops/presentations.
• Manage the Futures mentoring programme, working with the Volunteer Manager to recruit, screen, and train mentors and provide consistent support for both volunteers and clients.
• Work with Programme Coordinator to ensure programme targets are being met and that programme activity is continuously reviewed and improved, conducting independent research where needed to identify further opportunities for growth.

2. Manage a caseload of clients

• Take responsibility for managing a caseload of clients, delivering quality support and working with them to assess the opportunities available and draw up support plans to get them into employment, training, or education.
• Ensure that clients are accessing the relevant support within Breaking Barriers, including Education classes, workshops and employment opportunities with corporate partners.
• Work with clients to set goals, monitor progression towards goals and provide monthly updates on progress and agreed actions.
• Signposting and/or referring clients to other organisations (e.g. housing or mental health support) when their needs fall outside of Breaking Barriers’ remit.

3. Ensure effective reporting, data management and monitoring and evaluation

• Produce regular reporting on Futures progress and targets for Programme Coordinators, Senior Leadership Team and external partners.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the Futures programme through the tracking of clients, implementation of assessments, and analysis of results.
• Ensure that all paperwork and online records are completed accurately and in time to meet deadlines.

4. Maintain strong external relationships

• Supported by Programme Coordinator where necessary, manage relationships with Futures partners and funders.
• Maintain and improve networks of external partners, supporting the Programme Coordinator with outreach to identify and build new relationships (for example, by delivering presentations/talks to prospective partners)
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with other organisations as required, including employers, training providers and businesses, and attending meetings with them when necessary.

5. Contribute to the wider team

• Support or lead implementation of Employment programmes and/or internal improvement projects, taking responsibility for day-to-day project management and reaching milestones.
• Continuous improvement of current processes and delivery of the employment programme, generating new ideas and offering creative solutions to problems
• Be involved in other projects at Breaking Barriers and new programmes as these develop, contributing knowledge, creativity, and expertise.

Application deadline is 11.30pm on 23 February. First round interviews will be held week commencing 2 March. Candidates who are successful in first-round interviews will be asked to complete a written assessment ahead of second-round interviews. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

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

The London Community Foundation is looking for an experienced grants professional to join us as Programme Manager. 

The London Community Foundation is the charity for London’s grassroots. We specialise in supporting community-based organisations focused on helping disadvantaged London, including those affected by child poverty, unemployment, isolation, homelessness, domestic violence and gang crime. We are an independent charity and one of over 1500 Community Foundations worldwide and a member of the network of 48 Community Foundations in the UK.

This important role is perfect for someone looking for a chance to use their skills to maximise their personal and social impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a portfolio of grant programmes which support community-based groups across London to achieve social impact. LCF plays a crucial role bringing together community-based organisations and donors, made up of a mixture of corporate partners, individual philanthropists, statutory bodies, and other trusts and foundations. This brings a complexity that requires a sharp mind, great attention to detail, and flexibility in approach. This person will need to become an expert in a range of issues affecting London and will use this knowledge to raise awareness about how community organisations are making a difference. This role will entail relationship building with high value donors, report writing and collaboration. Gathering intelligence in specific thematic areas and working closely with donors to enable the retention, renewal and growth of funds will be important components of this role. This person will be key to nurturing relationships with external stakeholders including local authorities, donors, charities and voluntary groups to widen understanding and to further the work of LCF.

A thorough understanding of the social sector is key, and a grant making background is essential. You will be somebody who is willing and able to learn quickly, who thrives in a complex business environment. The ideal person will have had experience of managing multiple projects, cultivating external relationships, adapting to diverse audiences, and will not be flustered by deadlines.

You will be flexible in your approach to work and able to cope with a dynamic environment in which priorities can quickly change. You will have a can-do attitude and positive outlook, but also be assertive when you think there’s a better way to do something. It’s an exciting time at LCF. We are busy working on modernising our operations and processes to maximise their impact for  donors and beneficiaries alike. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in that process. This role represents a superb opportunity for a proactive and talented person to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation committed to making a difference.

We welcome applications from BAME candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team. Previous applicants need not apply.

Salary c£32k, with up to 10% pension and 25 days annual leave. Deadline 9am 3 March

Peace Direct is looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to oversee all major projects which are part of the organisation’s international programmes portfolio and to ensure their effective management.

This is an exciting opportunity for somebody who is passionate about supporting locally led peacebuilding, has experience overseeing a complex portfolio of projects and is able to hit the ground running to take over the management of projects, as well as contribute to programme development.

As International Programmes Manager, you will be part of the International Programmes team and work with Programme Officers and partners to oversee and support effective peacebuilding projects. You will have oversight of several large projects, so we expect the successful candidate to have excellent project management and organisational skills, brilliant interpersonal skills and the ability to think creatively.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar or relevant role, as well as management experience. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for our mission to support local efforts to build peace.

The applicant must be fluent in written and spoken English and French.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28th February 2020.

Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered.

About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was founded in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to help tackle climate change by fostering the development of a low-carbon society at the national, European and global level.

We support over 280 partner organisations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero emissions economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

About the role

The International Energy Programme is a platform of ECF. The goal of the programme is to support strategies to secure clean energy around the world in the interests of healthy citizens and a healthy climate. The programme looks for strong, effective and inspiring plans to address the barriers to the transition in the energy sector, and this role will focus on transnational financial flows.

The Senior Associate, Finance Programme will join a direct team based in Europe, the US and Africa. The post holder will work on transnational financial flows with a focus on encouraging a shift away from high carbon finance.

Key responsibilities

The post holder will contribute to strategy development, work with all partners and grantees, manage grants, identify opportunities and monitor the progress of different work streams. There will be direct engagement with stakeholders engaged in the financial sector and co-ordination with other ECF programmes and platforms, partners and funders in designing and aligning strategies.

The Programme Manager will be responsible for:

• Strategy input and implementation: support the Director, team, and key external strategy advisors in operationalizing the strategy, related priorities and budgets; developing and executing a monitoring and evaluating process and impact of initiatives and grants; and acting as a liaison to report regular progress to funders and our team.
• Grant-making: administering grant making process including refining the scope of work for different steams of work; validating and refining proposals from potential partners; drafting recommendations for the consideration of the team and our funders.
• Research activities & prospecting:  scoping the landscape around local and national climate politics and advocacy, or cross-cutting projects with other teams in the organisation, as well as identifying potential new projects & grantees.
• Internal coordination and communication: liaising with ECF’s other programmes, external advisors, and platform teams to ensure consistency and complementarity of different projects and work streams.

Experience and competencies

• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the ECF;
• The applicant should have 5-8 years of relevant work experience in civil society, government, foundations or the private sector;
• Relevant work experience is around bringing about change for instance in the public policy arena;
• Affinity for work on finance (While we do not require experience, we do require demonstable affinity for work in this area if candidates do not have direct experience)
• A demonstrable ability to learn new areas of work quickly;
• Demonstrably strong networking skills that enable effective collaboration with a diverse group of partners;
• Strong presentation and representation skills;
• Structured, driven and able to manage many processes simultaneously;
• Proven track record of working in an environment that demands professionalism, discretion and confidentiality;
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills;
• English language essential, knowledge of other languages welcome but not essential;
• Enthusiastic personality, with a positive, can-do attitude.

What we offer

• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;
• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;
• A full-time position for a 3 years project (possibility to be extended).

Location

London (preferred, other locations possible)

Start date

As soon as possible

How to apply

Upload your CV + Cover letter (in English) below: 

https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/europeanclimate/jobs/senior_associate_finance_programme_international_energy_programme_8743/en/