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This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career Communications Intern/Officer to be based with an NGO in the heart of Madagascar.
Living in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this role will support the team managing SEED’s media and communication work. The successful candidate will work with both national and international staff to assist on a wide variety of tasks, from supporting with planning and scheduling content across our range of social media platforms, creating digital media for marketing and social media and day-to-day administration tasks. The role is predominantly office based with some ad-hoc travel to our rural projects. The diversity of activities undertaken will provide a wide-ranging experience for an early career communications and media professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development work.
Title: Media and Communications Intern - change of title and responsibilities to Media and Communications Officer subject to passing 3-month probationary review.
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Commitment: 12 months extendable
Salary: Voluntary, with stipend contribution to living expenses and £650 contribution to insurance
Duties and responsibilities
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Create and write social media, website and newsletter content with staff across all departments in line with SEED’s strategy
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Work with the Senior Media and Communications Officer to develop and edit content, ensuring different platforms are used to best advantage SEED’s positioning
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Provide timely, day to day monitoring and replying to questions and debates across platforms
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Support the development of individual giving and fundraising campaigns, through all stages
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Work with the Senior Media and Communications Officer and Project Officers to storyboard and develop content as well as engaging and creative social media and awareness-raising campaigns
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Support the review and evaluation of social media platforms against marketing KPIs
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Occasional travel to field sites to generate content to be used on social media and other outlets at the direction of Senior Media and Communications Officer
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Shoot and edit visual high quality content that documents project activities at a national and international level
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Build capacity within the wider team, improving communication between teams internally and with external partners
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Support with the promotion of the organisation through editing blogs and articles
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Work with the IT Officer to maintain and advance the organisation’s website
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Ensure distinctive and consistent brand identity across all communication outputs
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Provide research as directed on industry trends, potential partners and content topics
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Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti-corruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times
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Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Senior Media and Communications Officer, International Operations Manager, or Director of Programmes and Operations to further the aims and work of the organisation.
Person specification
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of high-quality photo and video content generation and management
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Have experience of creating social media content, marketing or promotional work in line with SEED’s values
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Willingness to develop visual content using editing skills with software including Canva
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Display exceptional verbal and written communication skills
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Be able to communicate the organisation’s ethos and mission to national and international audiences through photography, videography and copy writing
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Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
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Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard
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Demonstrate an interest in conservation and community development
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Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos, values and approach and be a good ambassador for the organisation at all times
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Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations
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Have the ability and desire to build capacity and share skills across cultures and work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers
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Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, being culturally sensitive and respectful at all times
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Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO
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Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately
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Have a flexible and patient attitude
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Have excellent problem-solving skills
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Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
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Be capable and comfortable adapting to life in a less developed country with sometimes basic living conditions
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Be fluent in English to a high standard. Basic working knowledge of French is desirable though not essential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make informed development choices in the management of public finances and resources.
ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.
At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Head of Policy & Research (Remote) to join ADC.
Main Purpose of Job: Lead the development of policy positions through research to strengthen our evidence base and help ADC act as a thought leader in shaping debate and dialogue around key policy issues relevant to ADC’s work
Division: Operations
Department: Policy & Research
Position Reports to: Chief Impact Officer
Who Reports to this Position: TBC
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop policy positions and commission new research and policy outputs and harness the data and stories from across ADC’s work to strengthen our evidence base
- Develop a stakeholder outreach strategy aimed at building key relationships with local and international stakeholders in parliament, civil service, think tanks, peer organisations, universities/colleges and research community
- Analyse data and put together detailed research reports, executive summaries, briefings, factsheets, white papers and policy papers for internal and external audiences
- Put together emotive case studies and stories which demonstrate positive impact on communities and ensure project data is gathered for impact reporting and creating infographics for business development
- Set up externally funded research projects and apply for funding
- Recruit additional volunteers for the Policy & Research team when needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years of experience in senior policy and research management
- Experience of strengthening evidence and influencing policy agendas
- Significant senior policy and research development experience, ideally in international development
- Background in policy and stakeholder relations with a good general understanding of the workings of government, parliament and civil service
- Significant experience in developing and implementing policy and research strategies
- A creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to develop innovative policy solutions to complex challenges
- Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
- Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment
- A committed team player with good communication skills
- Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week
Desirable
- Experience of influencing the formation or revision of international development policy at an institutional, national, or inter-governmental level
- Experience working in an early stage start-up and gone through a scaling phase
- Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity
What ADC Offers You
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
- Professional learning and career development opportunities
- An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
- An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
- An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
- We provide work reference
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg
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ABOUT THE PIONEER CLUB
Founded in 1941 for young evacuees from London during the Second World War, The Pioneer Club is a registered CIC and charity supporting communities in St Albans and beyond. With our partners, we deliver arts programmes, music and skateboarding through events, workshops, training, and classes. Whether it’s live music in our iconic music hall, lessons with our amazing team of pro skateboarders, or on the stage with our performing arts programmes, there’s something for everyone at The Pioneer!
As an historic grassroots music venue, we have witnessed some of the biggest names in music come through our doors, including Motorhead and The Zombies of “She’s Not There”. Enter Shikari are another hugely successful St Albans band who started out at The Pioneer Club, before moving on to achieve global success, including headlining Download Festival and performing at Wembley Arena.
WHY WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Taking part in extra cirricular activities is so important for children and young people. Access to skateboarding, dance, music, art and other performing arts leads to benefits such as:
-Improved self-esteem and self-control
- Decreased hyperactivity and inattention
- Reduced antisocial or criminal behaviours
- Improved prosocial behaviours, such as empathy and helping others
Sadly, funding for the youth activity is decreasing year on year. And grassroots music venues are closing at a rate of 2 per week. This affects all young people, but especially those from the least advantaged communities who, as a result, may never pick up a musical instrument or have access to art and culture.
As a charity, we couldn’t exist without the support of our volunteers. As part of the team, you will be helping us to market our events and activities and to develop and support our website, which helps us to raise the funds to keep going, and ensure that every young person has access to the arts, no mater their circumstance.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Join our dynamic team as a Marketing Volunteer and contribute to making a positive impact on our community. This volunteer position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your marketing skills while supporting our mission to create lasting change.
This role will include:
Web Design: Help us to design, build and launch our new website
Content Creation: Develop engaging and compelling content for various marketing channels, including social media, mailings, and website updates
Social Media Management: Assist in managing and growing our social media presence by creating and scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and tracking analytics
Campaign Support: Contribute to the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to raise awareness and drive support for our charitable initiatives
Collaboration: Work closely with the wider team to brainstorm ideas, provide input on strategies, and contribute to the overall marketing plan
Graphic Design: Create visually appealing graphics for promotional materials, ensuring alignment with our brand guidelines
Research: Stay informed about marketing trends, competitor activities, and relevant news to optimise our marketing efforts
ARE YOU?
- A great communicator
- Hands on, and willing to use initiative
- Flexible and adaptive
- A team player, looking to be part of a great group of like minded people
- Passionate and knowledgeable about marketing
- Reliable, and able to commit to the role
- Proficient in graphic design tools
If this sounds like you, we would love to have you on our team!
TIME COMMITMENT
We can’t deliver our services without the generosity and time of our volunteers, so work to be flexible around you. You can commit to anything from a few hours a week, or more.
WHAT CAN WE GIVE YOU?
- A benefits package including: access to exclusive Pioneer supporter events, early booking privileges for music and other events, room booking discount, a free weekly skate session
- The chance to be part of a team with regular meet ups and social events
- The opportunity and support to achieve any professional goals
- A chance to be a change maker, growing your community
- Work experience in marketing and a portfolio of marketing materials and campaigns
- The opportunity for references
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Company Description
Minazi Consulting is a non-profit research, design and engineering consultancy specialising in human-centred design and sustainable development. We work with social and public sector organizations to develop innovative product solutions that promote social equality, gender equality, and good health and well-being. We've worked on sustainable development projects around the world, such as Rwanda, Ghana and India.
Role Description
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to build their skills in communications, marketing and content writing. The communications lead will be a pivotal part of the team as they would be directly involved in generating engagement and new social media content.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage social media and engagement content on LinkedIn
- Develop strategic communications plans
- Work with business units and internal stakeholders to ensure the website is up to date.
- Write insight articles on LinkedIn/Website
- Maintain and monitor an annual calendar of conferences, events and awards and facilitate company’s participation.
- Manage and maintain the Communications email inbox
- Be creative and develop new social engagement campaigns
About You
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and engaging individual, looking to make a real difference in a small, start-up environment.
- You should have Communications experience and experiencecd in creating social media content
- Communications experience and knowledge of science/engineering/STEM is beneficial
- Alignment to company goals, vision and mission is necessary
- Self-starter and autonomous
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- A strong attention to detail, high level of digital skills and creativity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
• Remuneration: This is an unpaid and voluntary role.
• Working arrangements: work-from-home
• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Application process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter detailing their relevant experience and how they would contribute to the shared role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About Exam Star Learner
Exam Star Learner is an educational charity. We are on a mission to address the lack of access to personalised learning support for underprivileged youth. We aim to deliver personalised and affordable tutorials in Maths, English, Science, and French to underachieving and disadvantaged children and young people. We are dedicated to narrowing the attainment gap, boosting confidence, and raising aspirations of 5-18year-olds. We believe that no child should be left behind in the Southwark community due to financial constraints.
Education is unfair
A growing number of parents and guardians are paying for children as young as four to receive additional tuition. Research show that unlike their well-off peers, many children from lower income families are unable to afford the cost of private tuition which averages £25 per hour in London. This exacerbates education inequalities and contributes to widening the attainment gap.
Exam Star Learner Levelling the Playing Field
Unlike other tuition organisations, Exam Star Learner’s private tuition is genuinely affordable and personalised. Compassion, equality, and independence are among our core values.
We want to inspire our students and help them gain confidence and self-esteem so that they can maximise their potential and achieve greater success in school and in the workplace. We pair children and young people with tutors, and they learn in weekly personalised online tutorials which cater to their specific learning needs. We are currently in partnership with Southwark Council and the DofE.
About the opportunity
We are on the lookout for twelve driven and passionate individuals to join our team as Voluntary Marketing Officers. This shared role is designed to devise and execute an all-encompassing marketing strategy to engage parents and schools via various channels. As a Voluntary Marketing Officer, you'll have the unique opportunity to aid in the provision of top-notch educational support to children and young people aged 5-18.
Responsibilities
1. Marketing Strategy Development (Candidates 1 & 2):
Candidate 1: Marketing Strategy Developer
- Collaborate with the Director to construct a comprehensive marketing strategy targeting parents and schools.
- Carry out in-depth market research to identify target audience demographics.
- Regularly confer with Candidate 2 to discuss and enhance the marketing strategy.
Candidate 2: Marketing Strategy Implementer
- Spearhead the implementation of the marketing strategy developed in collaboration with Candidate 1.
- Gauge the impact of various marketing channels.
- Provide feedback to Candidate 1 for strategy enhancement.
2. Digital Marketing (Candidates 3 & 4):
Candidate 3: Social Media Manager
- Oversee social media platforms and generate engaging content to draw in parents and schools.
- Monitor responses to comments and inquiries on social media platforms.
- Utilise analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns.
Candidate 4: Email Marketing & SEO Specialist
- Design and execute email marketing campaigns aimed at parents and schools.
- Monitor open and click-through rates to measure email campaign effectiveness.
- Optimise the organisation's website and content for search engines.
- Track website traffic and search engine ranking, making adjustments as needed.
3. Content Creation (Candidates 5 & 6):
Candidate 5: Written Content Creator
- Compose compelling content for marketing materials, blog posts, and newsletters.
- Ensure content is in line with the organisation's mission and appeals to the target audience.
- Proofread content for accuracy prior to publication.
Candidate 6: Visual Content Creator
- Design visually appealing graphics, images, and videos for use in marketing campaigns.
- Ensure all visual content is a reflection of the organisation's brand identity.
- Collaborate with the Written Content Creator to ensure consistency between visual and written content.
4. Community Engagement (Candidates 7 & 8):
Candidate 7: Parent and School Engagement Officer
- Actively participate in online forums, groups, and communities relevant to parents and schools.
- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries and concerns.
- Strive to build a strong community around the organisation's mission and services.
Candidate 8: Influencer Partnership Coordinator
- Identify potential influencers or organisations whose audience aligns with the organisation's target demographic.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with these influencers or organisations.
- Collaborate with these influencers to promote the organisation's services.
5. Learning Resources Coordinator (Candidates 9 & 10):
Candidate 9: Learning Resources Researcher
- Conduct research and collate high-quality, curriculum-aligned learning resources from reliable sources for exam preparation and homework assistance.
- Regularly review and update these resources based on feedback, changes in the curriculum, and new resources available.
Candidate 10: Learning Resources Website Manager
- Manage the placement of researched learning resources on the organisation's website.
- Ensure the resources are easily accessible, well-organised, and clearly labelled by subject and level.
- Monitor website traffic to these resources and make adjustments as needed based on user behaviour and feedback.
6. French Reading Club Coordinator (Candidates 11 & 12):
Candidate 11: French Reading Club Organiser
- Develop a comprehensive strategy to deliver a French Reading Club on a set date and time on a regular basis.
- Coordinate logistics, such as booking a suitable space and ensuring necessary resources are available.
- Promote the French Reading Club to attract participants.
Candidate 12: French Reading Club Facilitator
- Facilitate engaging and interactive reading sessions that cater to participants of various ages and reading levels.
- Collaborate with other Marketing Officers to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with overall marketing strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the French Reading Club and adjust strategies as necessary.
7. Partnership and Outreach Coordinator (Candidates 1-10):
- All Candidates: Collaborate to devise a comprehensive strategy for building partnerships with all Southwark academies and secondary schools.
- Identify key decision-makers within these schools and establish relationships with them.
- Seek opportunities to speak at secondary schools and academies to promote the organisation's tutorials.
- Deliver persuasive presentations to parents about the benefits of booking tutorials for their children through Exam Star Learner.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these partnership initiatives and adjust the strategy as necessary.
Timeline
The strategic planning will commence immediately upon the start of the shared role. The goal is to attract a pool of at least 200 parents to book regular tutorials through the charity’s website within a timeframe of 6 months. However, the timeline may be subject to adjustments.
Work Schedule
This is an unpaid and voluntary role. Each candidate should not work more than 20 hours per week, but there is flexibility to accommodate the needs and schedules of team members.
Person Specification
- Passion for promoting education, reading, and cultural enrichment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creativity and proficiency in utilising social media platforms.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a shared role.
- Fluency in French is advantageous but not required.
- Previous experience in marketing, digital marketing, content creation, or community engagement is advantageous but not required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a on-site postion in our central London location, requiring a commitment of 2-6PM on Saturdays.
The Trans Legal Clinic is is the first trans-led specialist gender identity legal practice in the UK. At its core, the Trans Legal Clinic is a human rights practice because Trans+ rights are human rights and without the influence of trans+ and non-binary people many of the human rights which are enjoyed by our cisgendered counterparts would cease to exist as we know them today. The mission of the Trans Legal Clinic is simple; we provide free and accessible legal help to transgender and non-binary people in need. Our overarching vision is a society where all people have access to the legal resources required for gender self-determination and where gender diversity is not just accepted but embraced, with trans+ people equipped with the necessary legal tools to navigate the world in their affirmed gender.
We are currently looking to expand our Social Media team to help us build upon our Social Media presense, primarly throughInstagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.This would be a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining experience in Social Media curation, Marketing, Communications and passionate about making the world a safer place for Trans & non-binary people.
The ideal candidate is creative, interested and motivated by our mission, and familiar with Social Media landscape (trends, algorithms, and knowledge of Canva. No professional experience is required, though it is preferred.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Key details:
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Volunteer role
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Time required 1 day per week (can be split across 2 half days)
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Flexibility: Flexible hours, remote working
Overview:
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Zero Hour is searching for 2x volunteer Press & Comms Officers to help support grassroots campaigners maximise communication and local press coverage of any progress in their constituency.
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This role will support the existing Grassroots Manager and Political Communications Manager in ensuring that all campaigners have the local support they may require.
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Volunteer or paid experience working for an environmental NGO or charity is preferable but isn’t essential. What we’re looking for is someone who has experience or understanding of drafting press releases and liaising with local media.
Key purpose:
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We’re looking for someone to help Zero Hour support local grassroots campaigners with local press at key milestones in their constituency pages ahead of the general election.
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Tasks include drafting, proofing and supporting distribution of local press releases.
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Support in building local press contacts and relationships that can be utilised at future dates.
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Researching and sharing any press pick up that happens in regions with relevant grassroots campaigners and group chats.
Personal specification:
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Experience in copywriting, drafting press releases
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Experience working with local media
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Confident and professional written and verbal communications skills, with an ability to engage and activate a range of people
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A keen eye for detail and an ability to manage projects and prioritise tasks
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Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions
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The ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
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An interest in the key issues surrounding the climate-nature crisis (globally and at a UK level)
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Knowledge about the interconnections between social and racial justice and the environmental emergency
Competency of IT systems, such as Google and Microsoft applications, and particularly Excel, as well as, ideally, knowledge of how to build, inspire and activate a campaign database
To apply, please submit a two page CV and a two page covering letter to Zero Hour
If you’d rather record a (2 to 3 minute) video or an audio recording in place of a covering letter, that’s also fine.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 22 April.
In your covering letter, please refer to the experience and personal specification, explain your suitability for the voluntary role of Press & Comms Officer, using examples from your previous work and voluntary roles.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position Overview
Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will provide support to the Environment and Rural Livelihoods projects implemented by the NGO. The successful candidate will work within a combined national and international team to assist in the development of projects, from initial planning stages to final evaluations. Primary responsibilities include the writing of donor reports and proposals, providing additional support to the project team surrounding project management and monitoring and evaluation. The role is predominantly office-based with some bush travel. The diversity of activities undertaken will provide a wide-ranging experience for an early career development professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development.
Title: Programme Intern for initial three months, change of title and responsibilities to Programme Officer subject to passing probationary review
Location: Fort Dauphin, Madagascar
Probationary Period: three months
Contract: Voluntary for 12 months, with monthly stipend towards accommodation costs and a contribution of £650 towards insurance
Reporting to: Senior Programme Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
● Write project reports, to a high standard of English, that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the Environment and Rural Livelihoods projects, learning from the project and providing clear budgetary information
● Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and International best practice in an engaging and professional manner
● Conduct internet searches and searches through SEED’s funder database for potential donors to fund projects
● Take a leading role in gathering statistics and ensure that all existing statistics relating to the projects are accurate
● Work alongside the Communications and Media Officer to build a communications plan for the Environment and Rural Livelihoods projects, writing regular Facebook, blog posts and website copy
● Support the development of projects that fulfill local need and sit within the aims of SEED taking into account research findings, local needs and constraints, government objectives and SEED’s previous experience
● Conduct research into international best practice with regard to Environment and Rural Livelihoods programmes and take the lead in discussing these with the team
● Monitor and update project trackers according to project activities, ensuring the project is on track to meet project indicators and objectives
● Take an active role in project management meetings, leading these where appropriate
● Take an active part in international team meetings and support to other members of the team
● Work with national staff in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training where appropriate
● Assist in data collection and basic analysis where required and where there is an Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist in post assist them in developing monitoring and evaluation tools and completing MEL reports for projects
● Work alongside the Head of Project Development and Head of Finance in developing and managing the budgets relating to projects
● Maintain a database of projects and funders alongside the UK team in London
● Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required
● Liaise with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times
● Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing, and anticorruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times
● Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Environment and Rural Livelihoods Programme Coordinators, Head of Project Development or Director of Operations and Heads of Departments to further the aims and work of the organisation.
Person Specification
● Hold an undergraduate in or relating to community health or have equivalent experience
● Demonstrate strong writing skills. Previous experience in grant-writing is an asset
● Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in Environment and Rural Livelihoods and its interface with international development; previous experience of Environment and Rural Livelihoods or community-based work would be an asset
● Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times
● Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
● Have the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers
● Have the ability and desire to build capacity and share skills across cultures and work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers
● Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations
● Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect
● Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO
● Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately
● Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard
● Have a flexible and patient attitude
● Have excellent problem-solving skills
● Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
The Plateful Café works to relieve poverty amongst refugees in Lewisham. As a small charity, it is important to share information and updates through our communications and social media content, to help us fundraise and grow.
What will you be doing?
- Leading on one of our social media channels (currently Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn)
- Producing occasional blog posts (minimum one per quarter except LinkedIn lead who will do one per month) on topics related to Plateful Café including research and interviews.
- Recording social media analytics on a weekly basis
- Identifying potential content and opportunities
- Adding ideas to the content planner
- Postings and scheduling content
- Attendance at team catch-ups virtually/phone
- Ad-hoc attendance at events and markets
- Other duties in line with the role description
Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills in fluent English
- Has 3+ years experience of social media, copywriting, journalism, blog content creation, interviewing or similar skills (this does not have to include published work)
- Able to create interesting and engaging content
- Good computer skills
- Good time management skills
- Engaging and friendly
- Good team player
Desirable:
- Basic digital photography and editing skills
- An interest in supporting refugees and contributing to the work of Plateful Cafe
- Experience of working with refugees, people seeking asylum, vulnerable groups or lived experience
- Lives in London with ability to attend events and markets
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position Overview
Based in Madagascar, this position will work across SEED’s Community Health Department including maternal and child health, SRHR and food security. We use community-led, participatory approaches, working with local communities to identify and implement projects that meet their needs and priorities. It is a superb opportunity for an early career development professional to be part of a team of national and international staff supporting the development, funding, reporting and evaluation of our community health programme.
Primary responsibilities include the writing of donor reports and proposals, providing additional support to the project team surrounding project management and monitoring and evaluation. The role is predominantly office-based with some bush travel. The diversity of activities undertaken will provide a wide-ranging experience for an early career development professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development.
Title: Programme Intern for initial three months, change of title and responsibilities to Programme Officer subject to passing probationary review
Location: Fort Dauphin, Madagascar
Probationary Period: Three months
Contract: Voluntary for 12 months, with stipend of 800,000 Ar per month towards accommodation and a contribution of £650 towards insurance
Reporting to: Senior Programme Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
- Write project reports, to a high standard of English, that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of our community health projects and provide clear budgetary information
- Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and International best practice in an engaging and professional manner
- Conduct internet searches and searches through SEED’s funder database for potential donors to fund projects
- Take a leading role in gathering statistics and ensure that all existing statistics relating to the projects are accurate
- Work alongside the Communications and Media Officer to build a communications plan for the community health projects, writing regular Facebook, blog posts and website copy
- Support the development of projects that fulfil local need and sit within the aims of SEED taking into account research findings, local needs and constraints, government objectives and SEED’s previous experience
- Conduct research into international best practices with regard to SEED’s community health programme and take the lead in discussing these with the team
- Monitor and update project trackers according to project activities, ensuring the project is on track to meet project indicators and objectives
- Take an active role in project management meetings, leading these where appropriate
- Take an active part in international team meetings and support to other members of the team
- Work with national staff in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training where appropriate
- Assist in data collection and basic analysis where required and where there is an Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist in post assist them in developing monitoring and evaluation tools and completing MEL reports for projects
- Work alongside the Head of Project Development and Head of Finance in developing and managing the budgets relating to projects
- Maintain a database of projects and funders alongside the UK and remote team
- Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required.
- Liaise with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times.
- Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anticorruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times
- Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Senior Programme Officer, Head of Community Health Programmes or Director of Operations and Heads of Departments to further the aims and work of the organisation.
Person Specification
● Hold an undergraduate in or relating to community health, general development or have transferable skills or equivalent experience
● Demonstrate strong writing skills. Previous experience in grant-writing is an asset.
● Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in Community Health and its interface with international development
● Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times
● Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
● Have the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers
● Have the ability and desire to build capacity and share skills across cultures and work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers
● Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations
● Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect
● Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO
● Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately
● Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard
● Have a flexible and patient attitude
● Have excellent problem-solving skills
● Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position Overview
Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will focus on the provision of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) support and advice to multiple projects across our rural livelihoods, schools, (WASH), and conservation programmes. The successful candidate will work within a combined National and International staff team to support MEL processes across the organisation. Predominantly office-based in Fort-Dauphin, the MEL Officer will travel occasionally to visit project sites. This exciting post would suit an early-career (1-2 years) professional wanting more experience in MEL work in an International NGO.
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Contract duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Probationary period: 3 months
Contract: Voluntary, with contribution to living expenses and £650 contribution to insurance
Reporting to: Senior MEL Officer
Primary Responsibilities
Supporting MEL procedures and strategies to ensure progress toward project outcomes on select projects; refinement and development of MEL systems and tools for projects; completion of reports, papers and other documents analysing data and summarising findings and support on project reporting that aligns with international standards and best practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.Support the operationalisation of MEL plans, procedures and strategies for select projects and organisational initiatives that incorporates stakeholder feedback, adapts to local needs, and supports high-quality implementation in line with ongoing and emerging initiatives
2. Develop, adapt and support the usage of MEL tools, such as knowledge, attitude, and practice surveys and focus group discussion guides, to maximise effective data collection
3.Support the adaptation of technical information/evidence/MEL findings into audience appropriate formats, for internal and external dissemination which informs future programming and project development
4. Coordinate data collection, cleansing, management and analysis of data from a range of sources to determine progress towards results for a range of projects, with support from the Senior MEL Officer
5. Provide tailored advice to the Programmes/Implementation team to support MEL procedures, from the development of MEL tools, to analysis and dissemination of findings to support use
6. Support the implementation of MEL tools, particularly using the Kobo toolkit
7. Support the Heads of Programmes to formulate future research strategy, ensuring project MEL captures data adhering to international development indicators
8. Support capacity-building for SEED staff and local partners in using key tools, ensuring quality of project data while promoting a sustainable MEL approach across the organisation
9.Support cross-learning between departments, including the collation and quality checking of cross-programmatic MEL data
10. Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti-corruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times
11. Other tasks within the broad outline of the role to support the development of MEL capacity across SEED, agreed in partnership with the Senior MEL Officer and Heads of Programmes
Person specification
● Undergraduate degree in International Development, Research Methods, Statistics, or related field
● 1 year of professional experience in an MEL, research or other development role
● Experience in the design, refinement, development and implementation of MEL frameworks for international development and/or community health sectors, with knowledge of logframes
● Experience in participatory approaches to MEL is desirable
● Clear, demonstrable understanding of research ethics
● Demonstrable experience of coordinating and undertaking data collection and analysis, for both qualitative and qualitative data, including proficiency in Excel. Experience using STATA, SPSS or R is desirable
● Knowledge of data collection platforms, such as Kobo, Open Data Kit, or SurveyCTO
●Strong ability and desire to work independently and within teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers, and to build capacity across cultures
● Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times
● Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO
● Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately
● Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard.
● A flexible and patient attitude, with excellent problem-solving skills
● Excellent communication skills, including a sound ability to adapt material for different audiences
● Fluency in English required, knowledge of French and or Malagasy is desirable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you be an Action for M.E. Trustee?
Are you impatient for change, passionate and have time to spare to make a positive impact? Around 1.3 million children and adults in the UK with M.E. and M.E.-like symptoms following Covid-19 urgently need people like you.
Action for M.E. is the only UK charity support children and adults with M.E., through information, support, advocacy and healthcare services while working to secure change for the future. Over half of our Board of Trustees have direct experience of M.E.
We are a small organisation that regularly punches above its weight, working on a national and international scale and are delighted to be working with staff, volunteers and our Board of Trustees team who are passionate, dedicated and determined. We have high aspirations and ambitions and believe that Action for M.E. can, and will, make a major contribution to creating the change that is so desperately needed.
As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding Action for M.E. to deliver critical services to meet present needs, while working to secure change for the future.
You will work as part of a dynamic Board of Trustees, helping to shape the strategic direction of the charity, bring fresh ideas and perspectives, ensure effective governance and financial stewardship and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
We're looking for up to three individuals, from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We have a particular need for those who bring skills in either one or more of the following areas: research, science, local/national government, policy/advocacy and communications. These will complement the skills we currently have on the Board.
Are you committed to making a difference? Do you want to accelerate change? If you are ready to contribute your time and expertise to this worthwhile cause, we want to hear from you.
Join us in our mission to transform lives. Become our Charity Trustee today!
Please review the application pack attached for further instructions on how to apply to become our next Action for M.E. trustee.
We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome any reasonable adjustment requests required to take part in this recruitment process.
The closing date for applications is 30 April 2024, with interviews happening on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an unpaid and voluntary role.
• Working arrangements: work-from-home
• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Application process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter detailing their relevant experience and how they would contribute to the shared role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About Exam Star Learner
Exam Star Learner is an educational charity. We are on a mission to address the lack of access to personalised learning support for underprivileged youth. We aim to deliver personalised and affordable tutorials in Maths, English, Science, and French to underachieving and disadvantaged children and young people. We are dedicated to narrowing the attainment gap, boosting confidence, and raising aspirations of 5-18year-olds. We believe that no child should be left behind in the Southwark community due to financial constraints.
Education is unfair
A growing number of parents and guardians are paying for children as young as four to receive additional tuition. Research show that unlike their well-off peers, many children from lower income families are unable to afford the cost of private tuition which averages £25 per hour in London. This exacerbates education inequalities and contributes to widening the attainment gap.
Exam Star Learner Levelling the Playing Field
Unlike other tuition organisations, Exam Star Learner’s private tuition is genuinely affordable and personalised. Compassion, equality, and independence are among our core values.
We want to inspire our students and help them gain confidence and self-esteem so that they can maximise their potential and achieve greater success in school and in the workplace. We pair children and young people with tutors, and they learn in weekly personalised online tutorials which cater to their specific learning needs. We are currently in partnership with Southwark Council and the DofE.
About the opportunity
We are on the lookout for ten motivated Volunteer Recruitment Officers to join our team. This is an unpaid and voluntary role. In this shared role, each officer will work closely together to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to recruit volunteer tutors. The goal is to recruit and retain a pool of at least 200 retired teachers who can dedicate 4 hours to one-on-one and small group tutoring in English, Maths, Science, and/or French for children and young people aged 5-18. These tutorials will be conducted both in person (in Southwark schools) and online. The professionals will be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting, and retaining volunteer tutors to help reduce the education gap and raise the aspirations of underprivileged children and young people.
Detailed Tasks:
1. Volunteer Tutor Recruitment Strategy Document (Candidates 1 & 2):
Candidate 1: Strategy Development
· Collaborate with the charity Director to write a robust volunteer tutor recruitment strategy document.
· Discuss and refine the strategy document with Candidate 2.
Candidate 2: Recruitment Process
· Execute the recruitment strategy developed by Candidate 1.
· Manage all stages of the recruitment process for volunteer tutors, including advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
2. Training and Development (Candidates 3 & 4):
Candidate 3: Training Design
· Design a training programme for volunteer tutors.
· Collaborate with Candidate 4 to align the training programme with the recruitment strategy and volunteer management system.
Candidate 4: Training Delivery & Development
· Deliver the training programme designed by Candidate 3.
· Develop a system to track volunteer progress and collect feedback on the training programme.
3. Volunteer Management (Candidates 5 & 6):
Candidate 5: Volunteer Support
· Establish effective processes for volunteer management.
· Offer guidance and support to volunteer tutors, addressing any questions or issues that arise.
Candidate 6: Coordination & Updating Systems
· Track and record tutorial attendance and ensure that both students and volunteer tutors attend the sessions.
· Liaise with parents/guardians, school teachers and volunteer tutors as and when required to facilitate tutorials (i.e. provide support around rescheduling missed tutorials, tutorial scheduling issues, payment queries, refunds, lateness, re-sharing video conferencing links, sending reminders about tutorial sessions etc)
· Regularly review and update the volunteer management database to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Retention Strategies, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Marketing (Candidates 7 & 8):
Candidate 7: Retention Strategies & Monitoring
· Write a strategy document to encourage volunteers to remain engaged.
· Monitor the quality of tutorials by gathering feedback success stories from students, parents, and school teachers after each session.
Candidate 8: Evaluation & Marketing
· Establish methods to monitor and assess the effectiveness of the volunteer recruitment and retention strategies.
· Collect feedback and success stories from volunteer tutors to share on social media for marketing purposes.
5. Administrative Support and Tutorial Scheduling (Candidates 9 & 10):
Candidate 9: Administrative Support
· Liaise with the team and rovide administrative support as and when necessary, including advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of volunteer tutors, coordinating tutorials and tracking tutorial attendance, record-keeping, scheduling, and documentation etc
Candidate 10: Manage Tutorial scheduling, Update and Manage Tutors and Students Records
· Update and Manage Tutors profiles on our website (ensure all available tutors are accurately listed)
· Update and Manage Students Records to help us monitor number of tutorials delivered.
· Provide information and guidance to parents/guardians and school teachers regarding booking tutorials
(i.e handle communications and queries regarding scheduling tutorial sessions through our website, provide information and guidance around booking tutorials)
Volunteer Tutor Recruitment Timeline
The recruitment process for volunteer tutors will commence immediately upon the start of the shared role. The goal is to recruit a pool of at least 200 retired teachers within a timeframe of 6 months. However, the timeline may be subject to adjustments based on the availability and suitability of volunteer tutors.
Work Schedule
This is an unpaid and voluntary role. Each candidate should not work more than 20 hours per week, but there is flexibility to accommodate the needs and schedules of team members.
Qualifications
· Relevant experience in volunteer recruitment or a similar role.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
· Experience in training and development is beneficial. Familiarity with the charity sector, particularly in education, is advantageous.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Summary
The Social Media Specialist (focused on content writing) is responsible for creating content for blogs, articles, product descriptions, social media, and the company website. The content writer's responsibilities include evaluating analytics to adjust content as needed, regularly updating the company's website, promoting the company blog by pitching articles to various third-party platforms, and able to follow editorial guidelines when creating content.
Detailed duties and responsibilities include:
· Conducts in-depth research on industry-related topics to develop original content.
· Develops content for blogs, articles, product descriptions, social media, and the company website.
· Conducts keyword research and uses SEO best practices to increase traffic to the company website.
· Optimizes articles for SEO and accessibility
· Creates compelling headlines and body copy that will capture the attention of the target audience.
· Conducts thorough research on any given topic
· Creates and schedules posts for multiple social media channels
· Stays up to date on industry trends to support content development
· Distills complex concepts and language into content that is easily understood
· Assists the marketing team in developing content for advertising campaigns.
· Works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging, branding, and style
· Manages and completes work on time for multiple content writing projects
· Works with content strategists to build editorial calendars
· Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Job Specifications / Requirements
· Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
· Excellent verbal and written communication, and editing skills.
· Working knowledge of content management systems.
· Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
· Abreast of the latest SEO techniques
· Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
· Adept at conducting thorough research to gather accurate and credible information for content.
· Able to create content to capture the attention of a particular target audience
This job description may be changed and or amended by Management as it deems necessary or required.
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Information Officer Role
Description and Person Specification
About Pain Concern
Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, community pain education sessions and our research and campaigning work. All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition, leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively with life-changing results.
Role Purpose
To make sure that information needs within Pain Concern are met, including those of the Media, Editorial, Helpline and Forum. To support other departments with research, data analysis and compiling reports.
What you would be doing:
• Monitor, update and optimize lists of resources for signposting including the Pain Concern Factsheet, the website resources page and embedded website links
• Create and maintain short descriptions about Pain Concern and its activities for use in publications and databases
• Keep up-to-date with developments in pain, from research publications and news media and disseminate this info to rest of organisation, including Media and Policy Teams
• Send relevant information to the Editorial team for inclusion in the magazine notes and elsewhere
• Monitor and supply information needs for Helpline and Forum
• Assist in data analysis, research and report or abstract writing, relating to Helpline and other services
• Maintain database of Pain Concern publications and information produced by Pain Concern
• Manage inboxes for public comment and general information requests
• Maintain the list of those Media Volunteers who are willing to take part in surveys, media interviews etc.
Is this role right for me? We are looking for:
• Strong research skills
• Experience of writing reports and abstracts
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Well organised
• Knowledge of databases, indexing, cataloguing, referencing
• Knowledge/Interest of chronic pain and long-term conditions
• Experience of working with corporate identity and house style
• Experience of providing health related information and support to members of the public
• Understanding of websites, Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of electronic communication
Availability and location:
• Minimum commitment of 3 months
• Minimum 2-3 hours per week
• Volunteer from our office at Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS
Benefits to you:
• Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team, supported by a professional editor
• Meet new people
• Build on your employability skills
• Training and a dedicated volunteer line manager looking after you
• A job reference after 3 months of volunteering.
• Satisfaction of giving a valuable service to the community
• On-site car parking
• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Policy
To apply: Please see our website for further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.