Job Title: Employment Administration Assistant – via the Kick Starter Scheme.

This role is being advertised as part of the UK Government Kick Starter Scheme which provides funding to employers to create jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit.  Please only apply if you are 16 – 24 and on Universal Credit.

Language Requirements: Fluent in English. Preferrable: fluent in at least one target language: Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Pashto, Somali, & Tigrinya

Contracted Hours: 25 hours per week (applied flexibly), 6 month contract

Salary: National Minimum Wage

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. 

Role overview:

The successful applicant will be supporting the Programmes team with administration to ensure the smooth running of our employment programmes. They will get involved in supporting communications to clients, operations and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the administration needed to organise the Employment Programme and its Sub Programmes
• Coordinate with clients to arrange enrollments with Breaking Barriers. Call and text clients to remind them of enrolments, appointments and events.
• Support with the monitoring & evaluation of the Employment programme e.g. carrying out surveys with clients over the phone.
• Ensure that all data and client information is accurately recorded and kept up-to-date across the Employment team.
• Support with the logistics of remote delivery and process improvement projects
• Support the reintroduction of face to face delivery, helping to plan and deliver a pilot of in-person support and make recommendations for a future hybrid model.
• Conduct research on employment, volunteering and training opportunities for clients.
• Where appropriate, manage and deliver quality employment support to clients.
• Support on other operational needs and projects as required.

Person Specification:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills – ability to manage and schedule time, and prioritise tasks in a busy environment
• Understanding of the employment issues facing refugees and interest in and commitment to working with marginalised populations, particularly refugees
• Detailed oriented and meticulous and willing to undertake all tasks that need doing, including routine work.

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.

Application Process:

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and Cover letter outlining:  

• Why you are interested in the role 
• What skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role 
• Please state if you are eligible for the Kick Starter scheme (16 – 24 and on Universal Credit). 

The application deadline Monday 9th August 2021. However we will be reviewing applications and holding interviews on a rolling basis so please send your application as soon as possible. We will not review appplications that don't state eligibility for the Kick Starter scheme and attach a cover letter. 

BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

Our European headquarters, IRC-UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC-UK comprises approximately 120 staff.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

External Relations

The External Relations (ER) department was created in February 2020 and is comprised of 3 main but complementary functional areas: Private fundraising, Communications and Advocacy. The ER department is at the beginning stages of creating a new radical and ambitious strategy that will enhance IRC’s ability to ‘punch above its weight’ in private income, advocacy and brand awareness. The main objective of the department is to enable this organization of more than 12,000 staff to have the resources needed to continue serving 18 million people worldwide in places affected by war and disaster, shape the humanitarian sector by influencing key policies and reforms and build and grow IRC’s reputation.

The Purpose of the Role

The Strategy Analyst will advance the implementation of the global External Relations strategy across all ER functional areas and markets, supporting the Strategy & Planning team on strategic projects considered the highest priority by ER leadership. The Strategy Manager will work in partnership with ER leaders and their global teams to drive global impact and change. 

The Strategy Analyst will be expected to use structured thinking and evidence to solve problems and deliver high quality results at a fast pace, leveraging strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. This role requires a high level of personal initiative and the ability to work well in a multicultural, dynamic environment – you will work hard, learn and grow quickly.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead small projects or workstream within a bigger project, collaborating closely and regularly with the Senior Manager or Director of Strategy & Planning
• Effectively and independently manage work planning, surfacing and quickly resolving risks and roadblocks as soon as they arise
• Apply structure to unpack ambiguous, complex problems
• Identify data needed to inform data-driven decisions; structures and performs efficient analysis
• Generate actionable insights based on rigorous analysis, best practices, and an understanding of the IRC and the global challenges and opportunities we face
• Deliver effective communications, tailored to relevant audience 
• Collaborate closely with junior to senior-level staff across ER, gathering critical information to support analysis, insights and decision-making
• Adopt a learning mindset and take personal responsibility for continuous performance improvement; give and receive regular developmental feedback 
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and efficient working environment of shared learning where colleagues enjoy working with each other, and feel inspired to grow and develop in new ways

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Able to handle and make progress against multiple simultaneous demands in short time frames
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
• Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner and to adapt to new challenges and shifting priorities
• Flexible and adaptable to different type of projects (e.g., analytical, strategic, tactical), stakeholders (junior to senior-level) and level of autonomy/responsibility
• Excellent analytical and modelling skills
• Strong problem solving skills; structured, critical thinker; able distill insights and recommendations 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels
• Highly collaborative and proven ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Powerpoint and Excel

Desirable

• Experience in a strategy role at either a strategy consulting firm, or in the strategy development function of a global organization
• Experience in international development, human rights or another field related to the IRC’s work
• Knowledge of private fundraising, communication and advocacy in humanitarian or development context
• Ability to use statistical software and PowerBI
• Knowledge of Spanish, French or Arabic

The closing date for this position is 19th May

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination foralljobapplicantsandemployees,andweseekto ensureweachieve diversityinourworkforceregardlessofgender,race,religiousbeliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments. 

Citizens UK has a rich storytelling history and hundreds of amazing stories waiting to be told. Join our busy team of four communications specialists to play a critical role in shaping our storytelling through graphic and video content. 

You will help our teams who work in chapters, projects and our diverse member institutions to creatively communicate both the practice and the successes of Community Organising to our members, stakeholders and the wider public. 

Are you a multi-talented content creator? Do you have the brilliant instincts to take complex issues and translate them into strong marketing campaigns for different audiences? If you have a keen design eye for visual content, video shooting and editing, and photography - then join us. You will get great job satisfaction using creative content both digitally and offline, to boost awareness and support community action.

There is scope for some remote working if not based near our London HQ. For more information, a full job description, and how to apply please go to our website.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 9 August

If you love international travel and are looking for a role offering broad exposure to the international development sector, working for a forward-thinking organisation driving transparency and results, this position may bet the right next step for you.

With unparalleled career progression, this position works with charities across the world tackling a broad range of issues from climate change to the refugee crisis.

The Global Audit Manager will be responsible for working on a mix of large and small-scale audits across multiple countries. Spending between 30-50% of the year overseas (post-COVID), the Global Audit Manager will manage audits and internal control reviews on behalf of international organisations funding life-changing projects.

The successful candidate will ideally be newly qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with either experience as an auditor, or experience working for an INGO reporting on restricted grants. Candidates able to speak English and another language (French and Spanish are highly desirable) are encouraged to apply but language skills are not essential. For those looking for move from accounting practice to a position that offers scope to travel and work with charities across the world, this would be an exciting step.

If you are interested in this position, please apply early as applications are under constant review and this position may be filled before the closing date. Sponsorship may be provided for exceptional candidates.

Learn English at Home (LEAH) has been empowering ethnically diverse adults, including refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants to learn English and move forward independently. We work across Kingston, Richmond and Hounslow and through language support, signposting to local statutory and voluntary services and progression support, we empower people to become active in their communities and support social integration. We aim to provide a stepping stone to employment, volunteering, other educational opportunities and other forms of community involvement.

LEAH services include:

 One-to-one English tuition, service engagement and transition support delivered in a client's home/remotely

 Small community-based/remote English each focused on a specific learning need of the group (e.g. literacy, communication with the school)

 In work English courses within businesses that support workers with limited English to improve skills, access local services and progress in the workplace

 Social integration social activities to build social networks and practice English

 Active signposting to local statutory and voluntary provision, and support to transition to other opportunities, is embedded across all our services

LEAH has an exciting opportunity for a trained and experienced ESOL/TESOL tutor to deliver an ‘In Work’ worker-led programme of English support with the aim of developing workers’ language skills and confidence to:

• understand rights in the workplace

• represent their views

• obtain the skills needed to progress in the workplace

• access internal and external training opportunities

• apply for job opportunities

BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

Our European headquarters, IRC-UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC-UK comprises approximately 120 staff.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS 

The External Relations (ER) department was created in February 2020 and is comprised of 3 main but complementary functional areas: Private fundraising, Communications and Advocacy. The ER department is in the beginning years of implementing an ambitious strategy that will enhance IRC’s ability to strengthen brand awareness and profile, shape the humanitarian sector by driving policy change and bring in more private income. Ultimately, ER works to help IRC deliver greater impact for those who we work with and serve, including more than 19 million people worldwide affected by conflict and crisis.

THE ROLE

The Senior Strategy Manager, Strategy & Planning will advance the implementation of the global ER strategy across functional areas and markets. He/she will lead large, complex strategic projects, working closely with ER senior leaders, facilitating often difficult conversations and driving to important decisions. This role will deliver high quality results at a fast pace, use strategic and critical thinking to quickly structure problems and rapidly iterate towards evidence-based solutions. This role requires excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, a high level of personal initiative and the ability to work well in a multicultural, dynamic environment.

Strategy & Planning Team Chart

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and oversee large, complex strategy projects, with minimal supervision; scope the project, drive to high-quality solutions a quick pace, and surface and quickly resolve roadblocks as they arise
• Generate actionable insights and evidence-based user-centric solutions, informed by best practices, rigorous analysis and extensive consultation with IRC staff
• Apply structure to ambiguous, complex problems and facilitate structured problem-solving sessions with team members and senior stakeholders
• Validate findings and recommendations with senior leaders, facilitating decision making and consensus building meetings on critical topics
• Collaborate closely with and provide problem-solving support to senior stakeholders as needed
• Have your finger on the pulse on ER’s challenges and opportunities and senior leader goals and concerns  
• Lead project teams of 2+ people; assign responsibilities, review work for quality, and sharpen the thinking  
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and efficient working environment where team members enjoy working with each other, and feel inspired to grow and develop in new ways

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential  

• Demonstrable experience (7-8 years) in a strategy or business transformation role, with gradually growing responsibilities and a track record of high performance.  
• Experience in running large-scale, cross-functional projects
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize against multiple simultaneous demands and deliver at a fast pace
• Experience in executing strategic change and organizational change management
• Strong analytical skills; natural ability to structure and creatively solve complex problems, seeing beyond status quo
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to distill lots of information into a compelling story with clear recommendations
• Strong meeting facilitation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, especially senior leadership
• Highly collaborative and able to work independently, in a dynamic, cross-functional global team
• Experience leading project teams and coaching more junior team members
• Ability to respond enthusiastically and positively to ambiguity, be resilient to shifting priorities and setbacks, and be comfortable with imperfect analysis and solutions
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Powerpoint and Excel

Desirable

• Experience in a strategy or business transformation role at a strategy consulting firm, or in the strategy function of a global organization
• Experience in a humanitarian or development organization, or similar
• Strong knowledge of private fundraising, communication and/or advocacy in humanitarian or development contexts

Citizens UK has a rich storytelling history and hundreds of amazing stories to tell. Join our busy team of four communications specialists to play a critical role in shaping our storytelling digitally. Help to bring coherence to our many projects and activities through our project websites and our social media channels.

You will help Citizens UK and our chapters, projects and our diverse member institutions creatively communicate, both the practice and the successes of Community Organising. You'll get to develop materials to share with our members, stakeholders and the wider public through our digital channels as well as helping update and maintain our website.

Can you tell a story in short time frame? Do you have the brilliant instincts to take complex issues and translate them into strong digital campaigns for multiple audiences? If you are tech savvy and have experience using a website CMS then join us. You will get great job satisfaction working with multiple stakeholders and juggling competing priorities. Using your analytical skills you will have analytic tools to test and learn new approaches to campaigning and amplifying voices at the heart of community stories.

There is scope for some remote working if not based near our London HQ. For more information, a full job description, and how to apply please go to our website.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 9 August

We are working with an international charity who work with refugees in the Middle East to recruit a Director of Fundraising. You develop, direct and deliver the fundraising strategy to increase the growth of fundraising across a diversified range of income streams.

The Role
Provide leadership, direction, and support to staff
Lead the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy
Lead the fundraising team to research and develop fundraising approaches to recruit new donor groups across all fundraising sectors
Manage the development of Individual Giving income
Develop and strengthen relationships with major donors, high profile supporters, trusts, foundations, and companies.
Develop a broad range of events to maximise opportunities for donor engagement.
Develop community fundraising across UK and abroad
Participate actively as a member of the Senior Management Team.

The Candidate
Extensive relevant experience and a proven track record of delivery of income growth across multiple fundraising channels.
Knowledge and/or experience of fundraising through direct marketing, trusts and foundations, institutions (EU, UN, FCDO, JOA), corporates, major donors, challenge events, community fundraising, and digital marketing.
Proven experience of producing successful proposals for large scale projects.
Experience in international fundraising
Experience of strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Grants Fundraising Officer

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 35 per week

Location: London

Salary:  £34,956 - £40,549 per annum. Please note the starting salary is £34,956 per annum, with the opportunity to progress up the scale over time.

Closing date: 14 August 2021

Expected date of interviews: TBC

Job ref: VA436

Do you believe in standing up for human rights alongside torture survivors? Would you like to use creativity, technology and people power to raise significant funds to positively impact the lives of torture survivors?

Freedom from Torture is looking for a Grants Fundraising Officer to join our new, friendly Philanthropy and Partnerships team. This is an exciting chance to join us as we place survivor empowerment and movement building at the heart of our next four year strategy.

About the role

The key purpose of the role is to lead in generating five and six figure grants from Statutory Funders, and high to medium Trust Funders to support Freedom from Torture’s work with survivors of torture.You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and the Senior Trusts and Grants Manager to implement the fundraising strategy, by raising income from funders in line with agreed income targets. You will be expected to identify new funding streams and deliver a year round portfolio of funding applications. You will also manage a portfolio of existing donors who fund a range of our work including clinical, policy and campaigns.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have demonstrable experience of successfully meeting or exceeding fundraising targets from a variety of funders and experience managing relationships with statutory funders and trust and foundations.

It’s essential that you have strong communication skills and experience of managing donor funded grants including review of financial information, preparation of donor reports and donor compliance. You must have experience and knowledge of statutory and grant fundraising research tools and grant writing in the UK charity sector.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click the link provided.

Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.

In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution and 1% employee contribution.

Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer! People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.

Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

No agencies please.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be working with an international development charity who work with refugees in their search for their Director of Fundraising . This role is vital to the organisation who are going through a huge amount of growth.

The Director of Fundraising will develop, direct and deliver the charity's fundraising strategy to accelerate the growth of fundraising across a diversified range of income streams to achieve long term, sustainable income growth worldwide and in particular from the UK public.

Within this role the post holder will be responsible for:

* Leading the fundraising team to research and develop fundraising approaches to recruit new donor groups across all fundraising sectors.
* Manage the development of Individual Giving income from a series of online and offline acquisition and retention campaigns as well as legacy marketing.
* Philanthropy development - develop and strengthen relationships with major donors, high profile supporters, trusts, foundations, and companies.
* Strategic planning - lead the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy that underpins strategic goals to accelerate income growth in a sustainable manner across a diverse range of income streams.

It is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for their first Director of Fundraising role, or who is looking for a new Director role for a smaller organisation.

To be considered for this role you will ideally have experience in:

* Extensive relevant experience and a proven track record of delivery of income growth across multiple fundraising channels.
* Knowledge and/or experience of fundraising through direct marketing, trusts and foundations, institutions, corporates, major donors. You ideally need experience in multiple income streams.
* Ability to undertake a complex management role in an international organisation, leading a very busy team and schedule

If this sounds like a good fit for you please do get in touch and have a chat with Hannah at Harris Hill. Please contact her on 02078207331 or email her on [email protected]

It closes on the 17th of August , therefore if you are keen please get in touch asap.

Salary £61,000+

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be working with an international development charity who work with refugees in their search for their HR and Administration Support Officer. The successful candidate will work closely with the HR Manager to provide efficient, effective, and proactive HR services, executive support to the UK Senior Management Team (UK SMT), and facilities management to UK office.

Key responsibilities

* Maintain electronic HR systems and ensure that all performance management, leave, TOIL and sickness records are properly recorded.
* Ensure that all HR documents and forms are issued and returned in time, and that any follow up action is documented and actioned on time, with all documentation being filed on relevant personal files.
* Provide administrative support in HR processes: recruitment, induction, probation, performance evaluation, and training.
* Maintain and update accurate job descriptions within the organisation
* Liaise with the HR Manager to ensure that a Health and Safety Risk assessment is carried out and actioned yearly
* Attend Board meetings, Sub-committee meetings, Senior Management meetings and Staff meetings
* Ensure efficient electronic filing systems are maintained in the HR, Governance and Facilities folders as and when requested
* Ensure that building maintenance and office space issues are managed proactively and engage contractors where appropriate.
* Arrange appropriate insurance for equipment, premises, employers and public liability and travel.

Person Specification

* Experience in HR and Admin responsibilities in a similar role.
* Experience or knowledge of UK Human Resources law and management.
* Experience of computerised Human Resources Management systems.
* Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector is preferred.
* Experience of admin support to Senior Management Team
* Experience of Facilities management with a similar sized organisation, including handling suppliers, agencies, utilities, etc

It closes on the 18th August 2021, therefore if you are keen please get in touch asap.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

ODI
 

Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow - Forced Displacement - Humanitarian Policy Group

Contract: 2 years fixed-term

Location: London

Salary: RF - £41,574 - £51,466 SRF - £51,466 - £64,888

Ref: HPG/02/21

An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives.

About ODI

ODI is an independent, global think tank. We work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. Through research, convening and influencing, we generate ideas that matter for people and planet.

We are seeking a Senior Research Fellow or Research Fellow to lead our work on forced displacement.

About the Humanitarian Policy Group

The Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) is one of the world’s leading teams of policy researchers and analysts working on humanitarian issues. We combine influential, high-quality policy analysis with a capacity to act as an independent catalyst and platform for dialogue and debate.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team to lead our work on forced displacement and deliver an exciting portfolio of new work on climate-related displacement and social cohesion.

We are looking for a researcher to lead on and deliver outstanding research within our portfolio on forced displacement. You will be leading a new body of work on climate-related displacement in conflict-affected settings and be undertaking innovative research and analysis on a wider displacement portfolio. You will influence the international debate through public affairs activities including publications, public events, and provide advice to governments and humanitarian actors at a senior level.  You will have the opportunity to pursue new and innovative research interests by designing research projects, obtaining funding and managing resources for delivery. You will be influencing policies and decisions that make a difference though engaging with policymakers in knowledge and advisory processes, disseminating results though innovative and strategic communications and outreach.

Our work ranges from providing policy support and advice to governments and humanitarian actors, to engaging in public affairs and policy debates, to long-term empirical research programmes. Recent programme highlights on this agenda include:

• Dignity in displacement
• The CRRF and its application in East Africa and Bangladesh
• Gender in displacement   
• Protracted displacement and self-reliance
• Public and political narratives on migrants and refugees – implications for action

About you

You should have an ability to think critically, write clearly and communicate convincingly. Research Fellow positions require demonstrated experience in policy-relevant research and analysis. Senior Fellows should have a strong publication record, including analytical and public affairs work, and in securing funding.

• a degree and post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline;
• extensive knowledge of forced displacement and its impacts on different communities, as well as deep understanding of current displacement-related research and current policy agendas.
• experience in policy-oriented research, demonstrated by a track record of publications and reports;
• fluency in English, and preferably a good command of at least one other language;

• strong analytical skills, a capacity to write clearly, and excellent organisational and oral communication skills;
• a demonstrated capacity for policy advisory or public-affairs work, based on an analytical approach, and an innovative and creative communications ability;
• demonstrated interest and ability to adapt, develop and apply experience and knowledge to new research and policy agendas within the displacement field
• ability to work in partnership – including with partners from displacement affected contexts - and to work as part of a team.

Closing date: 22 August 2021

Interview date: 6 September 2021

Connect: North Korea was established in the UK in 2018 to address the complex challenges North Koreans face in building new lives once they’ve escaped the oppressive North Korean regime and reached safety in a free country. We are a growing charity with an office in southwest London, but with ambitions to be a globally-focused organisation within the next 5 years.

Position: Programme Manager

Responsible to: CEO and Director-Designate

Based at: London (KT3) office

Contract: Full-time (40 hours per week, 9am – 5pm). Fixed-term (2 years) with possibility of permanent position.

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 + 3% pension.

Holiday: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays.

Overall aim and objectives of the post

In 2021, we are relaunching our programming to help enable North Korean escapees to build new lives. Enabling Resilience and Enabling Freedom will launch in September, which will be followed in 2023 by our new Enabling Freedom Network. We are recruiting for a Programme Manager to oversee the development of these new programmes.

If you have a proven track record of programme development and design, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a challenging and highly rewarding role in transforming the lives of North Korean escapees.

Job Description

• Develop, expand, and oversee the programme cycle management of our Enabling Freedom programme and to design, develop and execute our Enabling Freedom Network.
• Work closely with our community outreach and mental health team to develop our Enabling Resilience programme.
• Oversee the delivery of monthly reporting to agreed annual KPIs and objectives to the CEO, Trustees, and funders.
• Recruit, train and support freelancers involved in programme delivery. Work with them to develop, support, and implement programme design and content.
• Work directly with North Korean escapees and support their participation in the Enabling Freedom programme, including their applications, developing personal learning and career plans, and achieving individual targets.
• Identify and engage relevant education delivery partners. Build a network of relevant education delivery partners. Work with education partners in developing materials and support for escapees to apply to educational programmes.
• Work closely with the Communications and Fundraising teams to ensure they have the required case studies, data, information, and visual content to underpin their work.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of annual operational plans.
• Any other tasks as reasonably asked by the organisation.

Essential skills and experience

• Proven experience of programme management.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values and mission of Connect: North Korea.
• Have experience of the education, social welfare, and/or refugee support sectors.
• A track record of initiating and building relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Korean-speaking is essential.

You:

• Are friendly with a positive attitude
• Are able to build trust with client groups and stakeholders.
• Have a track record of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Are highly organised, able to act on own initiative and meet deadlines
• Are creative and confident in putting forward and discussing new ideas
• Have the capacity to work collaboratively and constructively in a small team with an entrepreneurial feel
• Are able to manage multiple business-critical programmes simultaneously
• Are pragmatic and outcome-focused.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Are keen to build and develop the role as suits the needs of the organisation

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages which explains how you meet the person specification. Applications close August 8th. We expect the individual will begin the role in early September.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), LGBTQI+ or relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, gender or social class.

Are you passionate about supporting people out of homelessness? Kineara has a new vacancy for an experienced Housing Link Worker to join our small and dedicated team for our Covid Private Renters Project in Southwark.   

  

About the project   

In mid-2020 at the height of the Covid 19 lockdowns, we mobilised to deliver a project to respond to rising rent arrears and financial instability facing renters. In an innovative partnership with Southwark Council, Southwark Law Centre, and Impact for Urban Health, we’ve been supporting 30 private renters over the last 8 months who have been threatened with eviction by their landlords, or are living in temporary accommodation, to sustain their tenancies and/or find onward housing in the social or private sector that is suitable for their health, needs and aspirations.    

After a successful start, Kineara has received a further two years of funding to reach more renters and be part of Southwark’s ongoing Covid response for local residents. Now that the Government has lifted the ban on evictions, there are possibly hundreds of thousands of renters across the country facing homelessness. We’ve already delivered crucial crisis support to vulnerable renters and are looking for a passionate housing link worker to be part of the next phase of the project.    

You can find out more about the work here.    

  

About Kineara   

Kineara is a unique community interest company that supports people in poverty across London who face barriers to housing, employment and education. We provide holistic support for families, vulnerable adults, and school pupils, breaking down barriers and delivering intensive one-to-one interventions to those in need of extra help through challenging times. We use holistic, trauma-informed methods, partnership working and a flexible, non-judgemental approaches that puts the needs of those we work with first.    

  

About the role   

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and energetic individual to take up a full-time role within our organisation as a Housing Link Worker in our small and dedicated team. The role will be based mostly in Southwark, and you will be working closely with the project’s Housing Support Practitioners in partnership with the Council’s housing teams, local solicitors, community services, social prescribers, and mental health support workers to coordinate tailored support for each client, liaising with landlords and accommodation providers and providing advice for onward housing. The objectives of these programmes are to avoid evictions, sustain tenancies, increase employment opportunities, improve wellbeing, and increase educational outcomes. Your role will be to support those who can no longer stay in their accommodation to find suitable accommodation in the private rented sector.