Women for Refugee Women is looking for an empathetic and organised Grassroots Support Officer to help us support and empower asylum-seeking and refugee women in London.

Women for Refugee Women is a charity that supports women seeking asylum in the UK and challenges the injustices they experience. We work at the grassroots by empowering refugee women to speak out and advocate for themselves, and through communications and campaigning work that engages the mainstream media and politicians.

This is a new role at WRW, to support the charity in responding to the needs of refugee and asylum-seeking women and in organising WRW’s activities. The purpose of this role is to be the main point of contact by telephone for women in the network, responding to their enquiries and supporting their participation in classes and activities. You will need great communication skills and an empathetic manner, and be organised and efficient with the ability to work calmly in a busy working environment with competing demands on your time.

We are looking for someone who is a calm and clear communicator, and who has a strong commitment to our values of social justice, intersectional feminism and anti-racism.

Women for Refugee Women particularly welcomes applications from individuals with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

How to apply

You can download the Grassroots Support Officer candidate information pack here.

To apply, please write to joinus(at)refugeewomen(dot) co(dot) uk by 11pm on Tuesday 23 March 2021 with:

• Your CV;
• A covering letter explaining why you want to work with WRW and how you meet the person specification;
• A completed diversity monitoring form (this will not affect or be linked to your application form) – download here.

Interviews will be held between 7-9 April 2021 on Zoom, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Women for Refugee Women is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We seek to attract applications from the widest possible talent pool and to appoint on ability irrespective of race, religion, age, disability (including hidden disabilities), marital/civil partnership status, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applications from women with a refugee background with lived experience of the issues we are tackling who can lead and influence change for the women we serve.

**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you firstly download a copy of our application form from the documents section below and complete it when you click through to our website. Click the 'apply' button and fill out your personal details in the relevant sections. Once you have submitted these you will be asked if you would like to attach any documents. At this stage please submit the completed version of the application form.**

Job Purpose

UK for UNHCR (UK4U), the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for a Head of Major Donors & Trusts to join us at a crucial time in our development.  As a start-up, we are a small but high performing team with big ambitions. You will play a key part in developing and leading our major donor and trust work, playing a key part in the success of our fundraising going forward.  You will work closely with the corporate partnerships and individual giving teams as well as communications and operations colleagues and UNHCR internationally. 

Working with the Director of Fundraising, Chief Executive and Trustees you will develop and implement a strategy for the Major Gifts and Trusts income stream, motivating and leading a small team of specialist major donor and trust fundraisers and delivering an excellent supporter experience.  A team player, you will work closely with UK and international colleagues.

Passionate about the refugee cause and UNHCR’s contribution, you will have demonstrable experience of successfully cultivating and stewarding donors as well as preparing and presenting funding proposals for trusts and individual major donors and of setting annual and longer term plans and budgets.  You will be familiar with leading and managing a fundraising team and with working across a complex organisation with programme delivery colleagues.  Donor focussed and a problem solver, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be someone who enjoys developing strong relationships. 

We are interested in hearing from candidates with a range of professional experience: charity or private sector. We welcome applicants from minority ethnic and protected groups. If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply.

Who We Are And What We Do

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

Role Responsibilities:

· To develop and lead the major donor and trust strategy for UK for UNHCR to substantially and sustainably increase income from major donors and trusts.

· Lead, manage and motivate the Major Donor & Trust team,*  modelling excellence in

management, generating high standards of performance and behaviour, with team members developed to achieve their best.

· To work closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and other supporters to maximise their input, making sure they are supported to identify new prospects and to make their own asks.

· Personally manage and inspire a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the potential to give five and six figure gifts.

· To develop new opportunities with major donors, trusts and foundations in line with UK4U’s fundraising strategy. This will include leading and supporting approaches to new prospects.

• Ensure the development and management of a robust prospect pipelines for major donors, trusts and foundations.

· Ensure a prompt strategic and tactical response to major donor and trust prospects in the event of humanitarian emergencies

· Ensure the database of major donor and trust supporters and prospects is up-to-date, accurate and GDPR compliant.

· Oversee cultivation events for major donors and representatives of trusts and foundations, liaising with UNHCR colleagues for input into global events when appropriate.

· Work within UK4U’s  and UNHCR’s due diligence policy and processes

· Ensure accurate income recording and earmarking procedures to facilitate financial reporting.

* Currently consists of four posts: Trust & Foundation Manager, Snr Major Donor & Trust Officer, a Major Donor Manager (new role), and a Prospect Researcher (new role).

Personal Attributes and Experience

Essential Experience

• Experience of line and team management in a fundraising environment.
• Experience of managing complex relationships with major donors, trusts, Trustees and other supporters.
• Experience of successfully identifying, cultivating, asking and stewarding five and six figure gifts.
• Experience of managing and growing a prospect pipeline.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-cultural environment.
• Experience of applying effective problem-solving when the situation demands.
• Experience of financial and budgetary management.
• Experience of working a fast paced environment.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.

· Ability to act proactively to identify new prospects and fundraising opportunities.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to tailor your approach to different audiences

· Ability to communicate complex themes and subjects in writing and verbally.

· Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

· Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis.

· An understanding of GDPR and other regulatory compliance issues.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM Products/fundraising databases.

· Evidence of up-to-date knowledge of best practice and new initiatives in philanthropy.

· Understanding of the changing fundraising landscape of the UK and what this means for philanthropic fundraising and the charity sector.

Desirable skills/experience

• Demonstrable interest in international development/humanitarian issues and/or a higher education or similar qualification in these areas.

**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you firstly download a copy of our application form from the documents section when you click through to our website and complete it. Click the 'apply' button and fill out your personal details in the relevant sections. Once you have submitted these you will be asked if you would like to attach any documents. At this stage please submit the completed version of the application form.**

Job Purpose

UK for UNHCR (UK4U), the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for a Prospect Researcher to join us at a crucial time in our development.  As a start-up, we are a small but high performing team with big ambitions. You will play a key part in informing our major donor and trust work and in helping to identify high value corporate partnerships going forward, working with the wider UK fundraising team and fundraising colleagues from UNHCR internationally. 

This role reports to the Head of Major Donors & Trusts, who has overall responsibility for all major donor and trust/foundation relationships, managing gifts between £10k - £1m+.  You will identify research, organise and evaluate a prospect’s financial capacity, ability to give, willingness to give, charitable interests, and connection to the charity, operating within the organisation’s due diligence process.

Passionate about the refugee cause and UNHCR’s contribution, you will have demonstrable experience of successfully identifying prospects as well as preparing and presenting prospect briefs for individuals, trusts, foundations and companies.  You will be familiar with using a variety of information sources, of complying with GDPR and other regulations and working with a CRM database.  Donor focussed and a problem solver, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be someone who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.

We are interested in hearing from candidates with a range of professional experience: charity or private sector. We welcome applicants from minority ethnic and protected groups. If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply.

Who We Are And What We Do

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

Role Responsibilities:

• Working with the Head of Major Donors and Trusts, create an overarching strategy for the prospect research function, to deliver a strong and sustainable prospect pipeline.
• Using a broad spectrum of sources, identify, research, organise and evaluate a prospect’s financial capacity, ability to give, willingness to give, charitable interests, and connection to the organisation. Support fundraising staff in prioritising prospects.
• Keep up to date on research and due diligence trends including identifying ways to improve risk research, due diligence and market insight.
• Work within UK4U’s and UNHCR’s due diligence policy and processes, maintaining a system to enable the organisation to track due diligence carried out, ensuring compliance with all regulatory best practice standards. This includes working in accordance with UNHCR HQ due diligence procedures for online submission of due diligence reports.
• Produce in-depth, well-written reports on prospects based on a combination of data from the donor database, open access records and other markers of high quality donors
• Deliver prospect briefings for fundraising colleagues* working with high value individuals and companies.
• Embed best practice use of the database within the team.
• Develop tools to analyse and review our prospect pool and how prospects are moved through the pipeline
• Implement new research techniques as they arise in order to improve our prospect research methodology
• Provide general support to fundraising staff and work on special projects or other activities as requested by the Head of Major Donors & Trusts. 

* Currently consists of six posts: Head of Trusts & Foundations, managing a Trust & Foundation Manager, a Snr Major Donor & Trust Officer and a Major Donor Manager (new role).  On the corporate side, Strategic Lead – Partnerships, managing a Snr Corporate Partnerships Officer.

Personal Attributes and Experience

Essential Experience

• Experience of providing strategically aligned research to help identify and prioritise prospects capable of offering significant financial and/or other support to UNHCR.
• Experience of profiling, network mapping, prospect qualification and other intelligence gathering activities.
• Experience of working with colleagues in Individual Giving, Community and Donor Support Teams and optimise the use of a CRM database to identify potential prospects.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to investigate, analyse, and synthesize large quantities of data into a user-friendly and concise format for use by fundraisers and key volunteers (eg Trustees).
• Ability to proactively identify new prospects
• Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines; 
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis;
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to new situations well
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Be discreet with sensitive and personal donor details that are often confidential
• Able to problem-solve effectively
• Able to take a tactful and ethical approach to fundraising research and analysis
• A strong understanding of GDPR and other regulatory compliance for fundraising research.
• Proficiency with CRM databases (knowledge of SalesForce helpful).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable skills/experience

· Demonstrable interest in international development/humanitarian issues and/or experience of higher education study in this area.

Fundraiser

£28k - 35k + NI + 4% pension contributions (pro rata)

21 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced and passionate fundraiser to join our team in a new role for the organisation. As our Fundraiser you will be responsible for generating funds from grants and foundations, local authority contracts and community fundraising. You will work closely with our CEO to set our fundraising strategy and be responsible for its delivery.

LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived gender based violence, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.

You will have at least four years of experience in fundraising and a strong understanding of the charity sector.

LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with.

To apply, please find the job description, person specification and link to the application form on our website.

Deadline: 9am 15th March 2021

Interviews: Afternoon of 23rd March 2021

Women for Refugee Women (WRW) is looking for a committed Grants Fundraising Officer to join our small and passionate team and help us communicate our work effectively to trusts and foundations.

WRW is a charity that supports women seeking asylum in the UK and challenges the injustices they experience. We work at the grassroots by empowering refugee women to speak out and advocate for themselves, and through communications and campaigning work that engages the mainstream media and politicians.

This is a new role at WRW, to support the charity in sustaining and growing our income from trusts and foundations. The purpose of this role is to research funding prospects, make applications and ensure that we can meet our reporting requirements. You will need excellent attention to detail and be passionate about effectively communicating the impact of our work to current and prospective funders.

We are looking for someone with proven grant fundraising experience and strong commitment to our values of social justice, intersectional feminism and anti-racism.

How to apply

Please download and read the Grants Fundraising Officer application pack.

Please apply by 11pm on Sunday 14 March 2021 with:

• Your CV;
• A covering letter explaining why you want to work with WRW and how you meet the person specification;
• A completed diversity monitoring form (this will not affect or be linked to your application form);
• A one-page written case for support addressed to a small family trust that had got in touch to find out more about our work.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 18 March 2021 on Zoom, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Women for Refugee Women is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We seek to attract applications from the widest possible talent pool and to appoint on ability irrespective of race, religion, age, disability (including hidden disabilities), marital/civil partnership status, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applications from women with a refugee background with lived experience of the issues we are tackling who can lead and influence change for the women we serve.

Finance Manager

£32k - 35k + NI + 4% pension contributions (pro rata)

14 hours per week

We’re looking for an experienced finance manager to lead our finance team in a new role for LRMN. You will join the leadership team and support the CEO to set the finance strategy.

LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived gender based violence, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.

You will have day to day responsibility for the organisation’s finances, working with colleagues to set and manage budgets, maintain accurate financial records and ensure all financial and compliance requirements are met.

With a relevant accounting background and qualification you will have an excellent understanding of, and experience of, financial planning. You will be organised with a high level of attention to detail.

LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with.

To apply, please find the job description, person specification and link to the application form on our website.

Deadline: 9am 15th March 2021

Interviews: Afternoon of 22nd March 2021

We are seeking an experienced communicator to work across the North East to support the refugee and migration sector to reach new audiences with positive stories of change.  We’re looking for someone who really understands the importance of collaboration and how to use a variety of channels to reach a target audience.  Ideally, you’ll have worked with journalists before and know how to pitch stories and prepare people for interviews.  We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of migration. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic communicator to work with the IMIX team to improve our digital communications while supporting the refugee and migration sector to reach new audiences with positive stories of change.  We’re looking for someone who really understands the importance of digital communications and how to use a variety of channels to reach a target audience.  If you appreciate audience insight, the importance of value-based messaging and why story telling matters when encouraging people to act, we’d love to hear from you.  We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of migration. 

Refugee Action has supported refugees and people seeking asylum since 1981.  We work with people who have survived war and persecution, following their arrival in the UK. We help them to obtain the support they need to live with dignity. Then we empower them to build safe, happy and productive lives in the UK.

Our vision is that refugees and people seeking asylum will be welcome in the UK. They will get justice, live free of poverty and be able to successfully rebuild their lives.

Chief Executive

Refugee Action

Can be based in London, Manchester, Bradford, Liverpool or Birmingham. Flexible working requests and job share applications welcome.

£72,000 - £76,000 plus London weighting

We work to achieve our vision through working collaboratively with local and national partners to provide front-line services, campaigning to tackle the root cause of problems faced by refugees and people seeking asylum, and working to connect and support other organisations so we are stronger as a sector. 

This is a unique opportunity for an inclusive, courageous, collaborative leader to work with a highly talented and committed board and staff team to develop and drive Refugee Action forward with passion and humility. You will bring a track record of successful leadership in securing systemic change, through campaigns, services and / or capacity building.   We are keen to attract candidates with lived experience as a refugee or person seeking asylum.

Deadline for applications:  Monday 22nd March

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

The Operations Assistant will help power everything that we do – this is a great opportunity to learn first hand how a startup charity operates and play a key role in our future success.

This role is temporarily home-based due to covid-19. 

The Charity

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a 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 in 2015, we have supported over 1,100 people from a refugee background 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 36 employees supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all driven and committed to helping London’s refugee community. We are looking for a similarly driven and ambitious individual 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

The overall purpose of this role is to create a safe, welcoming and confidential office environment for Breaking Barriers staff, volunteers and clients. With an eye for detail, this team member will be entrusted vital administrative and operational tasks and to provide day to day support for the charity’s core functions, including Finance, HR and IT. Juggling routine workstreams with ad hoc tasks, this role will involve coordinating petty cash, onboarding new staff, confidential data management, and helping to troubleshoot issues that arise in day to day work.

The postholder should be excited about the work Breaking Barriers does and willing to serve their colleagues in helping the charity to achieve its mission. They will demonstrate flexibility, a can-do attitude, sound judgment, reliability and discretion. This role is a great opportunity for someone with a hands on mindset who is always looking to get stuck in and execute operational tasks in an efficient and effective way.

Key Responsibilities​

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.

Office and facilities management

• Take overall responsibility and ownership for the Breaking Barriers office, ensuring it is a welcoming, secure and safe environment for staff, volunteers and clients.
• Assist staff with remote working and facilitate flexible working patterns
• Liaise with building management and third party providers to resolve general facilities issues.
• Support the Health and Safety lead in identifying and implementing improvements to office safety and security.
• Maintain inventory of office assets and accounts to ensure charity property is being used responsibly and in line with GDPR.
• Ensure cleaning and hotdesking systems are working effectively to create a positive and clean working environment.
• Provide ad hoc support to staff on practical and technical issues.

Finance support

• Carrying out daily petty cash duties to ensure the smooth running of operations when face-to-face delivery resumes
• Helping to improve controls and process around finance and operations to ensure the smooth running of the organisation
• Supporting the finance function with other finance processes
• Supporting on large contract management to maintain good working relationships

HR support

• Supporting line managers with onboarding process for new starters, including new equipment, logins and paperwork, as well as administrative processes for leavers.

IT support

• Ordering of new equipment, including laptops, phones, tablets and electronic accessories.
• Reallocating and monitoring existing equipment as necessary.

General operational support

• Responding to general enquiries or redirecting complex enquiries to different teams.
• Contributing to the wider team by participating in projects, working groups and other initiatives.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Meticulous and detailed in completing forms and paperwork.
• Ability to manage and schedule time and prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
• Able to follow set processes, and to identify and implement improvements.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced IT skills
• Able to find creative solutions and has a continuous improvement mindset. Looks for new and better ways to do things.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently and with diplomacy both internally and externally.
• A demonstrable interest and commitment to working with marginalised populations, particularly refugees.

Desirable

• Experience of data protection and health and safety protocols.
• Lived experience. We welcome applicants from 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 International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis, to survive, recover and gain control of their future. 

IRC in the UK (IRC UK) was set up in 1997 to attract and manage government and private funding, drive policy change and raise awareness of the needs of our clients impacted by conflict across the world. IRC UK is also now delivering our first domestic programme which provides support for the integration of some newly arrived refugees in the UK.

Members of our Board of Trustees are the charity’s Trustees and also act as company directors. They are responsible for overall good governance of the organization in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011.

The primary focus of the Board is on growing and improving the support that IRC clients receive. To this end, Board members work closely with IRC UK’s leaders in setting strategic direction in areas such as fundraising, advocacy, communication and on technical oversight of programmes. They also work with leaders across the IRC global network who are responsible for delivery of our programmes, whether that’s crisis response in Syria or supporting newly arrived refugees in Greece. Staff may seek advice and support from Trustees on particular subjects where they have expertise.

Being a Trustee at IRC UK requires you to:

• Fulfil the legal responsibilities of being a Trustee and act in accordance with these to ensure good governance of the organization

• Work with fellow Trustees to shape and oversee implementation of the organisation’s strategy

• Prepare for, attend and participate fully in at least 3 Board meetings a year

• Promote the organisation externally – attend/contribute to social events, meetings with donors, and supporters

• Use your specific experience and skills to provide the Board with advice and guidance and lead discussions on areas relating to your expertise

• Support the IRC UK Executive team and Executive Director

• Participate in at least one Board subcommittee

This year we are specifically seeking new Trustees with experience in digital communications and/ or with lived experience as a refugee or of displacement. We also particularly welcome applications from women and under-represented groups.

The Board of Trustees appoints new Trustees for a term of three years. Board members may serve up to two three-year terms, and a third three-year term if they Chair the Board or a Committee.

The Board places an emphasis on ensuring that our Trustees provide the specific mix of skills that have been identified as important to the charity’s objectives and activities. All new Trustees receive a full induction programme to ensure they understand their role and responsibilities, including with respect to safeguarding.

New and existing Trustees are offered training opportunities to help them to fulfil these responsibilities.

The role is unpaid, however reasonable expenses are reimbursed in line with IRC UK’s Expenses Policy.

About MAP

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. Our vision is a future where all Palestinians can access an effective, sustainable and locally led system of healthcare and the full realisation of their rights to health and dignity. Through our offices in the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, Lebanon, and London, we work with trusted and experienced local partners to achieve this vision.

Our programmes provide access to essential health services and build local knowledge and skills to address local health problems. In times of humanitarian emergency, we are ready to respond rapidly with aid and assistance.

We are also committed to bearing witness to the injustices caused by occupation, displacement, and conflict. In the UK and internationally, we advocate for meaningful action to ensure the political and social barriers to Palestinian health and dignity are addressed.

Our culture

Human rights are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to supporting the health and dignity of Palestinians, working to the highest possible standards with fairness, flexibility, and respect. We are a passionate and dynamic team, reacting to a fast-paced humanitarian, political and media environment, while working in partnership and coalitions to make positive, long-term change. We aim to provide a supportive working culture in which you will have opportunities to innovate, grow, and develop your skills and expertise.

Your impact

The impact of every role in our organisation can be felt on a day-to-day basis with the delivery of our programmes, and MAP’s size means that you can have a real influence on the organisation. You will be able to help shape the strategy and implementation of your team’s plans and bring new ideas to bring about change.

1. Campaigns and Communications Officer – Permanent

As Campaigns and Communications Officer, you will help develop and deliver MAP’s communications and campaigns strategies to raise the profile of the organisation, increase public engagement with our work and mission, and help us drive for real change in support of Palestinians’ rights to health and dignity.

You will create inspiring and compelling stories, campaigns materials and other content for a variety of platforms, highlighting MAP’s work and its impact, and inspiring our audiences to take action to address the political and social barriers to Palestinian health and dignity. You will manage and monitor our website and social media channels to help increase our reach and engagement in the UK and internationally. Working directly with colleagues in Palestine and Lebanon, you will help coordinate proactive and reactive media outreach, and develop innovative local health and advocacy campaigns, ensuring the participation of the communities we serve.

You will be a confident communicator and persuasive storyteller, with strong interpersonal skills and experience working across different teams to ensure clear and consistent messaging. You will have a keen eye for detail and an in-depth understanding of how traditional and social media can be tools for influencing and achieving change. You will also have a genuine commitment to human rights, international justice, and promoting Palestinian participation in communications and campaigns.

Are you seeking a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in a dynamic growing charity supporting young refugees and asylum seekers?

The new senior post of Head of Finance and Internal Operations, is an exciting role which is critical for Young Roots' delivery of our new three-year strategy.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, and a key member of the Senior Management Team, the role combines strategic thinking and operational activity.  The post-holder will have an excellent track record of charity finance leadership and operation, and be excited by building a wider team to manage Human Resources and IT and other internal functions.

Young Roots is at an exciting stage of its development.  Our income has trebled in the last 5 years, and the number of restricted funds has increased five-fold in the same period.  This growth has enabled us to develop our services and activities to support more young refugees and asylum seekers in a deeper and more sustainable way.  The new senior post of Head of Finance and Internal Operations, is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in enabling the charity to deliver our new three-year strategy, ensuring we are achieving our targets for the years ahead.

Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly welcome BAME candidates and those with lived experience of migration and the asylum system. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities. Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About MAP

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. Our vision is a future where all Palestinians can access an effective, sustainable and locally led system of healthcare and the full realisation of their rights to health and dignity. Through our offices in the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, Lebanon, and London, we work with trusted and experienced local partners to achieve this vision.

Our programmes provide access to essential health services and build local knowledge and skills to address local health problems. In times of humanitarian emergency, we are ready to respond rapidly with aid and assistance.

We are also committed to bearing witness to the injustices caused by occupation, displacement, and conflict. In the UK and internationally, we advocate for meaningful action to ensure the political and social barriers to Palestinian health and dignity are addressed.

Our culture

Human rights are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to supporting the health and dignity of Palestinians, working to the highest possible standards with fairness, flexibility, and respect. We are a passionate and dynamic team, reacting to a fast-paced humanitarian, political and media environment, while working in partnership and coalitions to make positive, long-term change. We aim to provide a supportive working culture in which you will have opportunities to innovate, grow, and develop your skills and expertise.

Your impact

The impact of every role in our organisation can be felt on a day-to-day basis with the delivery of our programmes, and MAP’s size means that you can have a real influence on the organisation. You will be able to help shape the strategy and implementation of your team’s plans and bring new ideas to bring about change.

As Advocacy and Research Officer, you will contribute to the development and delivery of MAP’s advocacy and campaigns strategy, helping increase the profile of MAP and encouraging meaningful action in support of Palestinians’ rights to health and dignity from government, parliamentarians, and UN bodies.

You will monitor political developments and help develop strategies and high-quality briefing materials to influence parliamentary and policymaking debates, promoting the participation of the communities MAP serves. You will proactively reach out to parliamentarians, and other stakeholders, and react rapidly to queries and requests for information. Working directly with colleagues in Palestine and Lebanon, you will help develop research projects relating to political, economic, and social barriers to the rights to health and dignity of the communities MAP serves.

You will be able to communicate persuasively and confidently with a range of stakeholders, with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. You will have a keen focus on accuracy in all outputs, while being able to prioritise effectively and deal with competing demands in a fast-paced working environment. You will also have a strong understanding of the political and humanitarian context in Palestine and Lebanon, and a genuine commitment to human rights, international justice, and promoting Palestinian participation in advocacy and policymaking.