Sector:  Awards Management

Contract:  Fixed Term to end May 2021 (maternity cover)

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. The IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Stockholm and Geneva.

IRC-UK comprises approximately 100 staff across five departments.

The Global Awards Management Unit (AMU)

EstablishedinJanuary2016,theGlobalAwardsManagementUnit(AMU)isaglobalunitspanning New York, Washington DC, London, Nairobi and Amman. It has responsibility for identifying, securing and managing all funding from statutory donors. TheUnitisorganizedintofivedirectorates:Donor Relations&Analytics;Programme & Grants Support;ComplianceandPolicy;Business Development;andTraining&CurriculumDesign.

The  Global  AMU  is  a bridge  between  donors  and  the  field:  providing  expert technical  advice to the field,  while  maintaining portfolio-level  visibility to ensure consistency  and  compliance, and manage risk.  The AMU  ensures  that  donor  compliance  policies  and procedures are implemented  consistently, and  supports  all  staff  working  across  the  grants  management  cycle  for  all restricted  funding  from global government sources. The unit operates within a matrix management system across the teams in  the  US  and  the  UK,  driving  functional  integration  between  all  relevant  units  and  staff,  in collaboration with the Vice President of the Global AMU and the Senior Vice President for Europe in relation to overarching issues with European donors. The matrix management structure ensures that AMU staff support the Europe strategy and work towards the pursuit of new opportunities, while IRC-UK maintains accountability for European funding.

Crisis Response, Recovery and Development

As part of the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department, IRC’s Great Lakes regional portfolio includes programs in four countries: Burundi, Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Tanzania. IRC’s programming across the region ranges across the humanitarian-development continuum through a range of sectors, including health, child protection, education, women’s protection and empowerment, protection and rule of law, cash assistance, and livelihood programming.

Key Working Relationships

Reports to the Regional Grants Director for the Great Lakes. Works closely with all Great Lakes Regional Program Support Team (RPST) members as well as with the Program Development Team, and across all pillars within AMU; the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department (CRRD); and Global Partnerships and Philanthropy (GPP). This position co-manages a part-time Regional Grants Assistant also based in London.

The Purpose of the Role

As Regional Grants Advisor (RGA) you play a vital role within a regional team that supervises a specific region. The RGA focuses primarily on the successful implementation of IRC European institutional donor award requirements and reporting, ensuring basic compliance, accurate financial information and good quality narratives on programme outputs.

As RGA you will also build and ensure strong, professional working relationships with donors. You will work closely with the Regional Grants Director (RGD) to strengthen the capacity of field offices to manage, implement and report on awards. RGAs also represent IRC to policy makers, donors and other audiences.

Travel to country offices is a critical aspect of the job function. The Regional Grants Adviser must be willing to travel to Great Lakes country offices for up to a maximum of 30% of time as budget and needs allow.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Awards Management (50%)

• Manage the European grants portfolio for the Great Lakes region
• Review and provide substantive feedback on reports; consulting with and ensuring input from relevant technical and financial staff
• Support budget realignments and grant amendments/modifications
• Maintain day-to-day communication with donors and country program grants staff, leveraging a strong relationship with field team members
• In coordination with relevant Programme Development colleagues, review and negotiate new awards from donors within the portfolio
• Monitor projects to ensure progress against objectives and compliance with donor guidelines
• In coordination with the compliance team, guide country offices in managing partnerships with local or international partners, ensuring that IRC’s sub-award management policies are being followed
• Assist country offices with ad-hoc queries on donor compliance issues. Refer non-routine and high level compliance matters to the RGD and Compliance team
• Ensure lessons learned from finalised projects are fed into the programme development team
• Stay informed about programmatic issues and security & political developments in the region and how they might affect programme implementation
• Ensure country programmes follow internal IRC policies and procedures (e.g. OTIS, PEERs)
• Travel to provide additional support, project monitoring or cover short-term gaps for grants teams in the field. Short-term cover deployments will cover the full range of tasks in country grants staff support.

Capacity Building and Training (20%)

• Provide best practice advice related to grant management
• Adapt IRC training materials in collaboration with AMU’s Training and Compliance & Policy pillars and deliver training to IRC field staff, as required and in coordination with RGD
• In coordination with the RGD, develop and maintain work-processes and checklists for grant implementation and report review, as well as record lessons learned

Coordination and Supervision (20%)

• Maintain a strong relationship with regional staff, including the Regional Vice-President and Regional Deputy Director
• Maintain a strong relationship with the AMU Deputy Vice President and all AMU pillars to ensure the use of all templates, guidance, policies and procedures established by AMU and to feed into development processes for new tools and guidance as needed
• Take part in regular meetings and calls with country teams to provide regular support and updates
• Liaise with support departments and other teams outside of AMU as needed in order to provide the best support to country offices
• Co-supervise a Regional Grants Assistant in carrying out necessary functions as they relate to country programme support and donor liaison
• Coordinate with the Program Officers in New York and RGAs for other regions for information sharing and to establish a coherent program support and backstopping function between headquarters and the field.

Other (10%)

• Assist in the roll-out of AMU and Crisis Response Recovery & Development (CRRD) wide initiatives, as requested
• Support on regional team assigned tasks as needed, such as support on other awards or phases of an award depending on the needs of the regional team and country offices
• Represent IRC externally at country specific meetings, and stakeholder networks
• Contribute to IRC Europe strategy
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Good understanding of humanitarian aid and development programming
• Fluency in French
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team and manage a varied workload
• Interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with people within and across departments in a multi-cultural environment.
• Solid organizational skills; detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks, and to learn quickly.
• Excellent financial management and budgeting skills
• Ability to analyse and synthesise information
• Both a team player and an independent performer in a very fast paced environment
• Flexible work attitude and a calm manner
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Experience:

• Experience with and a good understanding of European institutional donors and their requirements
• Experience in working at a distance and supporting field-based colleagues
• Experience writing, reviewing and editing narrative and financial reports and excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

• Degree in a subject related to IRC’s work (International Relations, Refugee or Migration Studies, Development Studies, Public Policy) or equivalent experience
• International work experience in a developing country a plus
• Understanding of UN or US donors a plus.

The deadline for applications is midnight between Tuesday 14th / Wednesday 15th April 2020.

Interviews will take place on 27th April and 1st May 2020.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

One year fixed term contract

London SE1

£48,573 per annum plus excellent benefits

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all.  We are a world-wide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

As Senior Safety & Security Advisor you will support the development of policies, systems and infrastructure to promote the safety and security of IPPF and Member Associations staff and volunteers around the world, including in high-risk and humanitarian settings. Based in the London Office, you will lead a cross-departmental working group to develop, implement, support and monitor safety and security approaches across the federation advising on required resources, guidelines and policies.

You will have a proven record of accomplishment in Safety and Security management and approaches including in humanitarian settings. A strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with fluent English are essential, as this role will require collaboration across various departments and Member Associations. Additional languages are desirable. You must have significant cultural awareness, with the ability to work well and produce results across transnational environments with people from diverse background. A strong project management skills are a must. The role will require extensive travel, occasionally at short notice to fragile and insecure environments, up to 40% of the time. 

Applications must be submitted in English and by application form.  CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ Tel: + 44 (0)20 7939 8299.  Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille.  

No agencies please.

Closing date:   19 April 2020

Interview date:  Late April (starting from week commencing 27 April)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity.  Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.  However before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

Technical Adviser, Youth Services

Fixed Term (until 31 December 2020)

£35,844 per annum

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

You will contribute to IPPF’s technical leadership as a service provider and advocate for young people’s SRHR, by providing support to a number of programmes focussed on meaningful youth participation and engagement. One of your key deliverables will be to lead the work on convening regional and global youth forums as part of the newly implemented federation-wide reform process.

You will have experience promoting the empowerment of young people through meaningful youth engagement, preferably with previous experience in the SRHR field or in developing countries. You will have excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task in order to meet tight deadlines. In addition, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate to a variety of audiences. English fluency is essential.

This position can be based in either the UK or Belgium. However, before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in either country. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ   Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 7 April 2020

Interviews: Due to Covid-19, interviews may be held virtually.  

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced DBS check for regulated activity

Earn while you Learn and get Legal Experience and Legal Qualifications

Stockton & District Advice & Information Service

require a

Trainee Welfare Adviser (Debt)

This post will include completion of the CILEX Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice or Level 6 Diploma in Legal Practice and the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux General Welfare Adviser Certificate Training Programme.

The postholder will be trained and supported to provide legal advice to members of the public on a wide variety of Social Welfare matters, including Welfare Benefits, Debt, Housing, Employment and Health and Social Care.  There will then be additional training on Debt with the potential to qualify as a Debt Caseworker at SDAIS.

The post is for 37 hours per week.

The salary is National Minimum Wage.

Course fees for the CILEX Course will be met by SDAIS.

CILEX Associate Membership Registration and Exemption fees will be met by SDAIS.

Essential Criteria

For the Level 3 Diploma – 5 GCSE’s

For the Level 6 Diploma – Law Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law

Closing date for applications – Friday 27th March 2020 at 12 noon

The post will commence in April 2020.

Purpose of the role

Citizens Advice Harrow is looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join their team to provide advice and information to help local people.

The right candidate will have at least 1 year of recent and extensive experience of giving generalist advice to the public in a busy environment across a number of channels.

Closing date: Tuesday 14 April 2020
Interview date: Friday 24 April

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as an Advocacy and Youth Advisor and engage with Civil Society Alliances around the world to encourage their participation in global advocacy movements for nutrition. This role is initially until the end of 2020, but there is a high chance of it becoming permanent.

In our Advocacy and Policy department, we fight for children every single day. We drive political agendas at national and global levels. We integrate lobbying, policy, research and campaigning into one agile, powerful engine for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

The Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Network (SUN CSN) is part of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, which unites governments, UN bodies, businesses, donors and civil society in a collective effort to end malnutrition. The SUN CSN Secretariat team (of which this role is part) is hosted by Save the Children UK, and the two organisations share the passion for ending malnutrition wherever it is found.

As Advocacy and Youth Advisor you will be responsible for amplifying the voice of SUN CSN’s Civil Society Alliances (CSAs) through facilitating their participation in global campaign and advocacy opportunities, and assisting their development of new case studies, research and policy briefs. You will lead the development and implementation of the SUN Youth Leaders for Nutrition (YL4N) strategy to empower and enable young people to advocate for change. You’ll manage communications for the YL4N programme and provide ongoing support to the youth leaders. In addition you will:

• Support the SUN CSN Secretariat and member CSAs with their advocacy priorities, and to facilitate CSA participation in global advocacy and campaign moments as required
• Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders and build strong working relationships with partners and advocacy targets
• Lead the SUN CSN Secretariat’s engagement with one regional group, and act as contact point for several CSAs around the world.

To be successful you will be passionate about achieving change for the most deprived and marginalised people around the world, with a strong knowledge and awareness of the global debates in policy, advocacy and research, particularly surrounding nutrition. A strong team player and collaborator with experience of working with civil society actors, you’ll have a passion for working with young people. You’ll need to be an excellent communicator, with a proven track record in policy and advocacy. Additionally, you will have:

• Experience of working with young people and developing communications materials accordingly 
• A proven ability to think and plan strategically
• Knowledge of international development, human rights and international relations
• Knowledge of either French or Spanish, with French particularly desirable 
• The ability and willingness to travel including to developing countries for up to 12 weeks each year.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 25th March 2020

EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR, EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS, WORK AND HEALTH PROGRAMME, WORKSOP, FRWK07 £19,514 - £21,247 FTE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at Framework Housing Association on the Work and Health Programme. We are looking for someone who has significant experience of motivating people into employment; some experience of working with people with disabilities or in receipt of health related benefits would be desirable.

The successful candidate will be:

• self-motivated and confident and looking for a unique challenge

• feel confident delivering employability support both one to one and in group settings

• have excellent local knowledge of support services available

• have excellent knowledge of benefits, including in-work benefits

• be able to motivate participants and support them to achieve their goals

• have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

• Experience of working towards challenging targets

For more information please contact: Fiona Richardson 

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Government Engagement Advisor

Job Reference: tbigc/TP/5126/97

London

Focus of the Role

This role contributes technical expertise to the Institute’s flagship education programme, Generation Global. The role will help to shape our education programme’s business plan for 2020-21 and its underpinning regional strategies.  You will identify key partnerships and entry points to embed and scale up the programmatic approach in priority countries, and develop the capacity of our Country Coordinators to cultivate these opportunities.

Job Introduction

The role will also help shape the Institute’s education policy position and contribute to the Generation Global Commitment advocacy campaign, with the aim of influencing global policy on the role of education in promoting global citizenship education and preventing extremism.

Key Responsibilities

Know-How:

· Provide technical advice to the Generation Global Project Board on government engagement to scale and implement the programme

· Contribute technical advice on education to the TBI Government Advisory Practice

· Provide technical advice to the education team on working with governmental structures and policymakers to implement global citizenship and competency education programming, in line with international best practice and reform agendas.

Accountability:

· Reporting to the Head of Generation Global, and through close collaboration with the Senior Policy Advisor leading the ‘Global Commitment to Promote Global Citizenship and Prevent Violent Extremism’, drive the programme’s engagement with governments to support implementation of the Commitment and the programme roll-out in priority partner countries.

· Collaborate with the Policy, Advisory and External Relations teams to identify and pursue  relevant fundraising and business development opportunities to further policy and project objectives.

· Assess and build the capacity and capability of Generation Global’s Education Advisors, Project Managers and In-Country Coordinators.  Arranging training, where necessary, to deliver our strategies, manage our government engagement and partnerships, support revenue generating activities, and build our business plan objectives.

Responsibility:

· Lead the programme’s engagement with national, state and local government, working closely with the Director of Programmes, the Head of Generation Global, Project Managers and Education Advisors to foster new partnerships whilst ensuring proactive and sustainable engagement with existing governments.

· Provide technical advice and inputs as the Generation Global programme iterates regional strategies and its overarching business plan, including its commercialisation strategy.

· Identify and build other external relationships and partnerships to help advance Generation Global’s impact as part of each region’s stakeholder engagement.

· Represent the Institute and its work effectively at technical level at external events and meetings.

· Support the development and implementation of MEL plans for Generation Global projects and the global programme through provision of contextual education policy analysis in intervention countries.

Judgement:

· Provide technical advice to support the team to design pilots that test delivery models and contribute towards evidence building on what works in different contexts.

· Working closely with the Senior Education Advisor/ Head of Education and Training, the Advisory Practice and External Relations team, collaborate across the Institute on developing a shared global citizenship education policy agenda, ensuring effective feedback processes are established and duplication reduced.

Ambition:

· Support the Policy and Advisory teams to refine the Institute’s education policy position and associated policy recommendations.

· Develop and build external relationships and partnerships that advance the Institute’s work.

· Develop and create an implementation plan for the Global Commitment roll out in Generation Global countries, working closely with the Senior Poilcy Advisor.

Person Specification

This role sits in a fast-paced and busy team and you should demonstrate the following core skills:

· A proven track record in engaging governments (local and national) on social sector reform, including education, and senior level stakeholder management.

· Demonstrable understanding of the current challenges in education sector reform in our priority regions, especially relating to global citizenship and global competencies.

· Significant experience in government advisory work, including political economy analysis, conflict analysis and social and gender inclusion analysis.

· Experience of working in insecure and fragile contexts.

· Ability to work flexibly and be adaptable, open to changing approaches in response to changing situations on the ground.

· Proven understanding of relevant policy contexts and how to infuence policy with evidence of effective programming and practical solutions.

· Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a high standard, and to network with high level stakeholders in order to develop partnerships that advance the Institute’s work.

· Evidence of building the capacity of other team members to deliver policy related objectives.

· Excellent understanding of the need to work across the Institute to maximise synergies, influence and impact.

· Ability to be take initiative and use sound judgement to make difficult decisions.

· Passion for tackling complex social challenges, and dedication to affecting meaningful change.

Applicants will only be accepted if a covering letter is included with their CV

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website via the link and apply online.

About The Institute

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is dedicated to making globalisation work for the many, not the few. We do this by helping countries, their people and their governments, address some of the most difficult challenges in the world today – beginning with those where we think we can break new ground, offering leaders new thinking and new approaches. Our staff – over 200 of them, based all over the world – are working on some of the most intractable problems around issues of co-existence, governance, the peace process in the Middle East and renewing the centre.

12 month Fixed Term Contract

This is a unique role, Outreach Advisor , and a dual focussed opportunity working across partnerships to work with residents in one of Harlow Town’s Permitted developments at Templefields.  In line with this you will develop a Residents Association in partnership with the Local Authority whilst in this role.

Location: You will be based at Templefields and the main Citizens Advice in Harlow

Advice and Casework 

• To provide advice and casework on the full range of enquiry areas particularly Welfare Benefits, Debt and Housing 

• To be able to support clients with a clear plan of action to enable them to take action for themselves and to advocate for those who need practical assistance to progress their case

• To produce detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, statistical monitoring and report preparation. 

• Provide representation of cases to the appropriate statutory bodies, tribunals and courts as appropriate and negotiate with third parties as appropriate. 

• Assist clients where necessary by calculating, negotiating, drafting or writing letter and telephoning. 

• Assist clients with other related problems where they are an integral part of their case and refer to other advisers or specialist agencies as appropriate. 

Research & Campaigns 

• Assist with research and campaigns work by providing information about clients’ circumstances. 

• Provide statistical information and provide regular reports to the organisations management. 

Professional Development 

• Keep up to date with legislation, case law, policies and procedures relating to specified area and undertaking appropriate training. 

• Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager. 

Developing a Residents Association 

• In conjunction with the local authority, design and deliver promotional literature to explain the benefits of a Residents Association at Templefields permitted development in Harlow. 

• Through casework establish a group of residents who wish to participate in the development of a Residents Association and organise workshops on site and arrange for local authority participation.

• Continue to promote the benefits and raising awareness by helping residents and individuals understand the purpose and increase sense of belonging in the community. 

Administration  

• Use IT for statistical recording, record keeping and document production. 

• Maintain a library of reference material and case law. 

In line with national policy a successful candidate will be screened by the DBS.  Once trained you will be committed to the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice service in every aspect of service delivery.

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. The IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Stockholm and Geneva.

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit with the responsibility for identifying, securing, and managing all funding from statutory/government donors. The unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Programme and Grant Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training.

The AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle for all restricted funding from global government sources.

Key Working Relationships

Reports to the Regional Grants Director for East Africa. Works closely with all East Africa Regional Program Support Team (RPST) members as well as with the Program Development Team, and across all pillars within AMU; the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department (CRRD); and Global Partnerships and Philanthropy (GPP). This position manages an Assistant also based in London.

The Purpose of the Role

The Regional Grants Advisor (RGA) plays a vital role within a regional team that supports a specific region. The RGA focuses primarily on the successful implementation of donor award requirements and reporting, ensuring basic compliance, accurate financial information and good quality narratives on programme outputs. The RGA must also build and ensure good and professional working relationships with donors. 

RGAs will work closely with the Regional Grants Directors to strengthen the capacity of field offices to manage, implement and report on awards. RGAs will also represent IRC to policy makers, donors and other audiences.

Based in London, the Regional Grants Advisor works under the supervision of a Regional Grants Director. The RGA may oversee a Regional Grants Assistant.

Travel to country offices is a critical aspect to the job function. The Regional Grants Adviser must be willing to travel to East Africa country offices for up to a maximum of 35% of time as budget and needs allow.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Awards Management (50%)

• Manage the designated European awards portfolio for East Africa
• Review and provide substantive feedback on reports; consulting with and ensuring input from relevant technical and financial staff
• Support budget realignments and grant/contract amendments/modifications
• Maintain day-to-day communication with donors
• Monitor projects to ensure progress against objectives and compliance with donor guidelines
• In coordination with the compliance team, guide country offices in managing partnerships with local or international partners, ensuring that IRC’s sub-award management policies are being followed
• Assist country offices with ad-hoc queries on donor compliance issues. Refer non-routine and high level compliance matters to the RGDs and Compliance team
• Assist the compliance team in advocating with European donors for manageable and reasonable rules and regulations
• Ensure lessons learned from finalised projects are fed into the programme development team
• Stay informed about programmatic issues and security & political developments in the region and how they might affect program implementation
• Ensure country programmes follow internal IRC policies and procedures (e.g. OTIS, PEERS)
• Travel to provide additional support to or cover short-term gaps for grants teams in the field. Short-term cover deployments will cover the full range of tasks in country grants staff support, this include proposal development and support on donors not specifically assigned to RGA in HQ function. Travel decisions will be taken after consultation with line manager with due consideration given to regional priorities and workload management

Capacity Building and Training (15%)

• Provide best practice advice related togrant and contract management
• Develop training materials and carry out training of IRC field staff on  donor rules, as required and in coordination with RGD and AMU Staff
• In coordination with the RGD, develop and maintain work-processes and checklists for grant implementation and report review, as well as record lessons learned

Coordination and Supervision (15%)

• Maintain a strong relationship with the Regional Vice President and Deputy Regional Director and other regional staff
• Maintain a strong relationship with the AMU Deputy VP and all AMU pillars to ensure the use of all templates, guidance, policies and procedures established by AMU
• Maintain a strong relationship with field grants teams offering regular support
• Liaise with support departments and other teams outside of AMU as needed in order to provide the best support to country offices
• Supervise where relevant a Grants Assistant in carrying out necessary functions as they relate to country program support and donor liaison
• Coordinate with the Program Officers in NY and RGAs for information sharing and to establish a coherent program support and backstopping function between headquarters and the field.

Other (20%)

• Support on other regional team assigned tasks as needed, such as support on other awards or phases of an award depending on the needs of the regional team and country offices
• Assist in roll-out of AMU and CRRD-wide initiatives, as requested
• Represent IRC externally at country specific meetings, and stakeholder networks
• Contribute to IRC Europe strategy
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Good understanding of humanitarian aid and development programming
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team and manage a varied workload
• Ability to analyse and synthesise information
• Solid organizational skills; detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks, and to learn quickly
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with people within and across departments in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to analyse and synthesise information
• Both a team player and an independent performer in a very fast paced environment
• A flexible work attitude and a calm manner
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Experience:

• Experience with and a good understanding of European institutional donors and their requirements. Understanding of UN or U.S. donors a plus
• Experience in working at a distance and supporting field-based staff
• Experience writing, reviewing and editing narrative and financial reports and excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

• Degree, preferably in a subject related to IRC’s work (International Relations, Refugee or Migration Studies, Development Studies, Public Policy)
• International work experience in a developing country a plus

The deadline for applications is midnight between Tuesday 24th March / Wednesday 25th March 2020

Interviews will take place 13th-16th April 2020 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

Global Advisor - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Based from home or any of our global offices (with significant international travel and regular visits to our Cardiff site)

About Us

United Purpose is a movement of people and organisations that strive to end poverty and inequality across the globe. We are a leader in community-led development and grassroots innovation and for over 40 years we have worked with frontline activists, community organisations and individuals to support people to gain control over their own lives.

We are now looking for a Global Advisor to join our team on a two year, fixed-term contract. This role offers the option to work from home or from any of our offices in the UK or overseas. Regular visits to our office in Cardiff will be required.

The Benefits

- Salary of up to £60,000 per annum DOE
- Pension (6% contribution)
- 25 days’ holiday plus three day Christmas shutdown
- Home working options
- Support the success of a forward-thinking charity

If you have a background in delivering WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) projects or programmes, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on a global scale.

Using your unique skill set, you will have the chance to create real change, educating and advising others on how to build a safer, more sustainable world.

So, if you want a rewarding career with a charity whose vision is a world where justice, dignity and respect prevail for all, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Global Advisor, you will design and develop a global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) strategy.

Offering technical expertise and advice both internally and externally, you will raise our profile within the WASH space.

Reporting to the Global Director of External Affairs, your role will involve:

- Working closely with our Fundraising Team and Implementation Teams
- Leading in the communication of a global WASH strategy, as well as a monitoring and evaluation framework
- Developing networks and relationships with donors and stakeholders, both nationally and globally
- Identifying and securing funding for new WASH programmes
- Leading on the documentation of UP’s WASH work
- Providing technical guidance in the development of programmes for new WASH proposals

About You

To join us as a Global Advisor, you will need:

- At least five years’ experience of working in developing countries for international or local civil society organisations
- Significant and relevant experience in the WASH sector including designing, implementing and supporting WASH projects and/or programmes
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of WASH programmes
- Excellent writing and editorial skills
- A post-graduate qualification, or experience in a relevant development discipline

Ideally, you will have a working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese, but this is not essential.

Other organisations may call this role Water and Sanitation Advisor, Global Hygiene Advisor, Project Manager, WASH Project Manager, Wash Programme Manager, or Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Project Manager.

The closing date for this role is the 5th April 2020.

Webrecruit and United Purpose are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Global Advisor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 35 hours per week

We are now looking to recruit a full time Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) and a full time Children and Young People’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ChISVA). The successful applicants will be part of an established team providing high quality advice, guidance and support to both adult and child victims.

You will work within a multi-agency system to provide a proactive, person centred independent service for victims of sexual violence, empowering choice through informed decision making. Key elements of the role include:

• Risk assessing and helping to keep service users safe (safety planning).
• Enabling victims to access statutory and other services.
• Providing support through the criminal justice system (where the victim has chosen to report their abuse).

Whilst an ISVA qualification is not essential for this role, you should be willing to undertake this as part of the training for the job.

For more details of these roles please check our website

We are looking for a female Domestic Abuse Behavioural Change Advisor and Group Facilitator for 18 hours per week perferably over 2 days. This rewarding role involves both the delivery of an accredited programme of group work twice a week on two eveings and also 1-2-1 support for people not suitable for the accredited programme. 

The programme aims to helps men to change harmful behaviour by providing a voluntary structure 25 week programme for perpetrators, with an integrated women's safety worker to provide information and advice to victims to enable them to live their lives free from fear.

If you are interested in this role then please apply via our website

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to join our valued team, to provide quality information, advice and practical/emotional support to families/young people including disability related benefits, education and reforms, health and social care.

The ideal candidate will be committed to helping families at the most challenging of times, supporting families with warmth and empathy, whilst maintaining a calm and professional approach.  They should have previous family support experience in either a health, education, social care or third sector setting, together with a good understanding of the statutory entitlements for health related benefits and educational support.

This position requires travel around the Chelmsford area with some travel to other parts of the county. Own transport is essential.  Head office is based in Chelmsford.

Main Purpose of the Job:
To use well developed experience, expertise, together with knowledge of reforms and legislation (e.g. Welfare, Special Educational Needs and Disability reforms and Children and Families Act 2014), to help any Essex family who has a child/young person with any disability or special need, requiring quality advice, information, practical and emotional support across a wide range of issues to achieve positive outcomes that will benefit the whole family.

The post-holder will be responsible for own case work (targets) and will need to work collaboratively with other key professionals (across health, education, social care and housing) to enhance multi-agency, integrated working practices and demonstrating families’ confidence and ability to effectively take part in person-centred assessment and planning processes.

Specific Job responsibilities:
To provide consistent and current information, sound advice, practical and emotional support to families (parent carers) with children/young people (CYP) with SEND and young people (YP) directly (as appropriate) across a wide range of issues including:

-  Disability related benefits for the CYP & family support e.g. Disability Living Allowance (CYP) including preparing for and attending appeals and tribunals; Personal Independence Payment (YP 16+); Family Fund, Carers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance and other financial support including tax credits and debt advice. Housing and social care issues. 

-  All SEND educational issues including information, advice and support with Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and EHC plan, including preparing for and attending appeals and tribunals, One Planning, SEN support, together with information on options for Personal Budgets and the ‘Local Offer’. 

This support could be provided via: 
- 1:1 face to face, telephone helpline, outreach through home visits to families assessed as needing additional support, accompanying to multi-agency/planning meetings and group advice surgeries.

- Contributions to local events/briefings, group information sessions, parent/carer drop-ins, information stand at Activities Club.

- On-line services via e-mail, e-bulletins, social media (e.g. Face book/Face Time/Skype), report and letter writing and signposting to other websites/sources of information. 

To empower and support parent carers and young people, quickly building a supportive and trusted relationship with the family, helping to identify the strengths and needs of individual family members ensuring they understand and are confident about options for their child/young person’s educational attainment, social learning, development, achievement levels, contributing to aspirational as well as realistic short/medium/long-term outcomes crossing different aspects of their life, including building their resilience.

To identify and engage with relevant agencies (statutory, voluntary organisations and other groups) as appropriate to assist families in accessing appropriate services and to support cross-referrals/signposting. 

To facilitate mutual support amongst families and individuals attending drop-ins and other facilities, and to enable them to make best use of the services available. 

To organise, attend and facilitate specific group activities and events (e.g. drop-ins, workshops/talks for parents/carers and professionals, activity club, outings) including undertaking risk assessments, health and safety, record keeping systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation at all times. 

To work collaboratively with other key professionals (health, education, social care and housing) to enhance multi-agency and integrated working practices, contributing to plans to achieve better and co-ordinated outcomes for families.

To carry out the necessary administration and diligently keep appropriate user records, presenting issues (case management system), and statistics up to date, providing data/case studies in a timely manner for monitoring reports. 

To keep up to date with new policies, reforms and commitment to continuous personal and organisational development.

To undertake relevant training in Safeguarding, SEND reform and EHC planning. 

To assist with the training and support of volunteers engaged in a variety of tasks and to ensure that confidentiality is observed at all times by volunteers who assist with activities. 

To raise the profile of the organisation through building trusting relationships with families and professionals and networking.  

To work flexibly as required by the nature of the post which will entail working in the school holidays and attendance at some evening and weekend activities. 

To carry out other duties that may be allocated from time to time and to contribute to the smooth running of the office and ‘team working’. 

To take part in social, cultural and fundraising activities of the organization.
 
Underpinning job responsibilities
• At all times to promote safeguarding of CYP and vulnerable adults
• To contribute to good practice and development of projects/services including evaluations as required, feeding up strategic issues or trends as these are identified
• To be an effective member of the team, attending regular team meetings and supervisions
• To maintain confidentiality of information at all times
• To adhere to policies and procedures of Families InFocus (Essex)

Applications must be received no later than 3pm on Tuesday 31 March 2020, applications received after this will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on 6 April 2020 and 7 April 2020.