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The Senior Program Associate for Europe and Eurasia (E&E) provides administrative, programmatic and technical support to the E&E team. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer for Europe and Eurasia, this role plays a vital part in the development, representation, and management of E&E programs.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Support programmatic development and project management for Internews’ programming within Europe and Eurasia (E&E).
• Review and edit project reports, workplans, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans in coordination with country program offices and Headquarters staff.
• Monitor progress towards project deliverables and provide guidance to project teams, escalating issues to E&E management as needed.
• Solicit, draft, and edit success stories, briefers, and other communications materials for E&E projects in coordination with project teams.
• Work closely with business and grants and contracts staff to ensure projects comply with donors’ requirements and Internews’ internal policies.
• Contribute to or draft scopes of work, program descriptions, etc. for subgrants and contracts, as needed.
• Provide input and support for departmental and organization-wide initiatives as needed.
• Travel within the E&E region as necessary.
• Support project openings/start-ups and closeouts.
• As requested, represent Internews in official meetings and communicate with other NGOs.
• Take an active role in various stages of proposal development, including research, writing, and editing, collaborating with staff from other departments and local offices as necessary.
• Stay abreast of news and trends in media development and foreign assistance, particularly in regard to the E&E region
• In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of belonging.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• University Degree or equivalent lived/professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience, including professional experience in international affairs.
• Native/bilingual proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and negotiation abilities.
• Superior analytical and writing skills, and experience conducting desk research.
• Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information with discretion.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Preferred

• Proficiency in Russian (written and spoken) and/or other languages spoken in the E&E region an asset, but not required.
• Understanding of and/or interest in media development and other civil society development issues in the E&E region.
• Experience supporting donor-funded projects and contributing to proposals for donors (particularly USG-funded projects; experience with EU-funded projects a plus).
• Experience monitoring and evaluating project results through project-level indicators and targets.
• Experience in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia strongly preferred.

Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.

This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network's offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. 

Internews Network is an EEO/AAP/OFCCP employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. 

If located in the United Kingdom, the successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment.

*The annual salary range for this position is £28,500 - £35,600

Please note that this salary range applies to UK-based candidates only. Learn more about UK benefits on our Benefits page. For candidates based outside the UK, the engagement mechanism, benefits eligibility, and salary structure that apply will be based on multiple factors and will be reviewed during the hiring process.

We couldn’t run Manchester International Festival without the dedication, energy and enthusiasm of our amazing volunteers. Some 426 volunteers got involved in MIF23, our last festival, doing everything from helping out with preparations to greeting the public at our events. Our Festival Volunteer Manager is critical to the smooth running of this programme.

Our Festival Volunteer Manager will lead on the recruitment of MIF volunteers, training and induction, and support for volunteers taking part in the 2025 programme. They will ensure that the volunteer programme is inclusive and accessible, and that volunteers have a fantastic experience at all points that they interact with us.

The primary focus of this role is leading on the volunteer-facing aspects of the MIF Volunteer Programme, however the post holder will work within a Volunteering Team that also delivers other Factory International volunteering programmes, including those at Aviva Studios, and may also support the delivery of these from time to time.

This role will involve a significant amount of evening and weekend working – particularly during May, June, and July, to facilitate the delivery of the programme. It is likely that this role will involve working additional hours, particularly during the Festival, which can then be taken back on a flexible basis. 

Festival Volunteer Manager Responsibilties

- Lead on volunteer recruitment for MIF25, ensuring and encouraging applications from diverse communities across Greater Manchester and supporting the application and selection processes for new and returning volunteers

- Plan, develop and deliver training and induction schemes for MIF volunteers

- Organise social events, volunteer placements and other volunteer activities leading up to, during and immediately after the 2025 Festival

- Ensure efficient and accurate administration of the MIF volunteer programme including maintaining databases and schedules, processing volunteer expenses and contributing to evaluation processes and reporting

- Manage Volunteer Team Leaders who in turn manage, support and encourage the wider volunteer team. Manage any placement hosted with the Volunteering Team

- Coordinate with departments across Factory International to ensure that their MIF volunteer requirements are being met, and that the volunteer programme is integrated into the work of the organisation to best effect. This includes contributing to the volunteering team’s relationship with key festival partners, ensuring that they are kept informed and involved both before and during the Festival

- Offer advice and information to volunteers and external organisations through face-to-face, telephone and email contact

Festival Volunteer Manager Person Specification

ESSENTIAL 

- Excellent communication skills, including written communication and verbal presentation skills

- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including attention to detail when dealing with large amounts of data

- Experience of line managing staff or volunteers

- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

- Flexible and adaptable approach to problem solving within a fast-paced environment

- Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds

- Willing to get take relevant statutory checks eg DBS (Factory International can support with processing and payment)

 DESIRABLE 

- Experience of leading a volunteer programme (or other similar programme) involving large numbers of people

- Experience of working with a Volunteer Management System (i.e. an online system that holds volunteer records, enables applications to be submitted, enables rota-ing, etc)

- Experience of having worked or volunteered on a large festival or event

- Experience of designing and delivering training programmes or sessions

- Positive and enthusiastic attitude with a commitment to excellence

- Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent

This is a fantastic role for an ambitious fundraising expert who likes to roll up their sleeves and combine strategic thinking, with active fund raising and the leadership of a team.

This is an ideal role for someone who is wanting to advance their career by taking on a senior role within the international NGO sector as part of Global Health Partnership’s (GHP’s) Leadership Team.

GHP has a strong track record in securing institutional funding. Our priority now is to build on this track record and further diversify our funding sources and innovate in how we fund our work to achieve greatest impact.

You will enjoy considerable autonomy as you continue to grow GHP’s visibility with external partners and our income, working with the full support of the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.

Here are the top four things we think you can be excited about:

- Being at the heart of the UK global health community, supporting UK NHS and other health workers to engage internationally, working closely with diverse partners including WHO, UK Government Departments and the NHS.

- Developing your own strategy and team to deliver growth in income across major donors and corporate supporters.

- Working with the recently formed business development team and with colleagues from across the organisation (in the UK and overseas) to identify opportunities for funding and developing bespoke proposals.

- Taking on a leadership role within GHP, contributing to the quality and strategic direction of its global health work.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive as a member of the Leadership Team. Responsibilities for Fund raising are distributed across many roles in the organisation, but you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the organisational Fundraising Strategy, paying particular attention to the diversification of our funding portfolio and ensuring all teams are supported to achieve their fundraising goals.

Your main focus will be on diversifying our funding sources, growing our income from major donors and corporate supporters and increasing our effectiveness and reach with trusts and foundations. You will have the autonomy to shape the role and make it your own. We encourage the successful candidate to showcase their creativity and strategic thinking to enhance our profile, attract and retain new donors and to grow income.

You will have impeccable stakeholder management, ensuring our core Partners, Stakeholders, Donors and Trustees receive timely, engaging and trusted updates on our work and impact, and have a positive experience of creating change with GHP.

You will be a positive, flexible, and hands-on team player who is able to create a team around projects and campaigns, as well as build strategic relationships with strategic donors, philanthropists and partners.

WHAT WE OFFER

· Flexible working hours

· Remote working arrangements, with regular travel to London

· Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave benefits

· Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

· 25 days annual leave plus three days off between Christmas and New Year

· Annual learning & development allowance

· 5% employer pension contribution when an employee contributes 3%.

· Cycle to work scheme.

· A friendly, supportive work environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates can apply by submitting a two-page cover letter stating why they are interested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person's specification. This letter should be submitted with a CV by midnight Monday 20th January 2025, with ‘Head of Fund Raising’ in the subject line. Applicants must be available for interview and assessment over the following two weeks. GHP is an equal-opportunity employer, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The job holder must be able to live and work in the UK. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Director of Programmes

Salary – Highly competitive salary

Location – Hybrid working, split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of sport and community development? Do you have the strategic vision and leadership skills to shape and deliver transformational programmes that leave a lasting legacy? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Football Foundation

We’re the Football Foundation – the Premier League, The FA and Government's charity that helps communities improve their local football facilities through football grants. This means better games and more players - helping transform communities where demand is greatest, and impact will be strongest. We have ambitious plans and with the support from our funding partners, the Football Foundation is well-supported to continue to invest in community pitches and facilities across the nation. 

The role

The Director of Programmes will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and management of our Programmes Directorate. Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will help shape the strategic direction of our key programmes and new business opportunities, driving meaningful progress and measurable results.

As a member of our Senior Management Team (SMT), you will support the CEO in steering the organisation towards continuous improvement and success, serving as a trusted adviser to the Foundation Group Board and Panels, and contributing to the Foundation’s overall strategic vision.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a dynamic and visionary leader with a deep understanding of sport, community projects, government strategies, and funding opportunities, underpinned by expertise in participatory sports development. You will bring extensive leadership experience, demonstrating a proven ability to manage performance, balance workloads, and foster positive, supportive team environments. Your skill in navigating multi-stakeholder environments will be essential, ensuring objectives are met, expectations are managed, and performance insights are communicated clearly and effectively.

With a track record of driving key strategies, leading impactful projects, and optimising resources for success, you will translate our organisational strategy into ambitious programmes that inspire partner collaboration and deliver tangible results. You will oversee the management and delivery of our core strategic initiatives, including grass pitches, multisport advisory services, and multi-pitch hubs, ensuring these programmes consistently meet and surpass their goals.

Building on your expertise in designing and delivering innovative programmes, you will take a lead role in developing tech-enabled post-award processes to ensure that grant awards achieve their full potential. By maximising the impact of our funding partners’ significant contributions, you will play a pivotal role in driving the long-term success and sustainability of our shared initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity to shape meaningful programmes that make a lasting difference, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to positive change.

Our Four Corners

We refer to our company values as our Four Corners:

· Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach

· Star Performers – trusted to deliver

· United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with

· Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing

If you share these values and have the necessary skills and experience for the role, then we look forward to hearing from you.

What can we offer you?

You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs @footballfoundation. org. uk

How do I apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, please follow the steps outlined below to apply.

Please send the following to jobs @footballfoundation. org. uk

o CV

o Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly your suitability for the role, together with your reasons for applying (no more than one page of A4).

The closing date for applications is: 23:59, 19th January 2025

1st stage interviews via MS Teams are currently scheduled for 27th and 28th January

2025, with 2nd stage in person interviews to follow

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

Heard is a multi-award-winning charity seeking an experienced finance manager to join our team.

For 15 years, we’ve inspired content and communication that shift public perspectives and promote action on issues such as poverty, climate change, migration, domestic abuse, and more.

The finance manager role will be pivotal in ensuring our financial health and supporting our mission. We’re looking for someone with strong management accountancy skills and charity sector experience to oversee budgets and forecasting, ensure robust financial systems, and maintain exceptional management accounts.

You’ll work closely with our ceo, executive team, and programme leads whilst being supported by the operations and finance coordinator. Additional support from a part-time bookkeeper can be discussed.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now to help Heard continue changing hearts and minds!

Overview

• Job type: 0.6 - 0.8 FTE (i.e. equivalent of three or up to four days a week, flexible for the right candidate)

• Location: Optional - remote, hybrid, or office-based

• Staff benefits: 7.5% pension contribution and salary sacrifice scheme | 30 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, a day off on your birthday, quarterly development days & days off between Christmas and New Year | mentoring scheme | annual training budget | hybrid working

• Salary/Pay: £38,560 - £44,630 pro rata (dependent on experience)

• Reports to: CEO

How to apply: Complete the application form via our website. You’ll need to have or set up a Google account, be asked to submit a CV, and answer a few short application questions.

Please see the job pack for full details.

Hours: Full-time

Pay: £40,000 - £42,000 based on experience

Duration: 10 months

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (Hybrid Working) or remote working options within +/-2 hours of UK Time

Are you passionate about developing and coordinating innovative capacity building approaches for complex humanitarian contexts? Could you be our new remote Capacity Building and TeleHealth Project Lead?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

As the focal point for UK-Med’s Telehealth and Capacity Building in Sudan project (REACHES Sudan), the Project Lead will play a critical role in delivering this 10-month initiative, funded by the Sudan Humanitarian Fund and in collaboration with Relief International. The project aims to provide integrated, life-saving healthcare to vulnerable populations in Sudan through innovative remote telehealth and capacity-building interventions.

The Project Lead will focus on designing and coordinating impactful training programs for healthcare workers, ensure learning is aligned and developed based on real-time needs, and managing digital capacity building and telehealth delivery platforms. This role includes working closely with the Health Advisor and senior leadership to develop and document UK-Med’s telehealth methodology, paving the way for sustainability and future use in emergency response programming.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in learning and capacity building, preferably with experience in designing and piloting new training methodologies. Ideally you will be able to use your experience in humanitarian programming to ensure that solutions are fit for purpose, impactful and accessible in complex humanitarian emergencies. You will have excellent project management skills and the ability to adapt to evolving needs.

A positive, flexible, and solutions-oriented approach is essential, as is the willingness to support in-person training delivery when required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Project Lead - Telehealth & Capacity Building - December 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Friday 17th January 2025

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

The Role: Operations Manager

We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Operations Manager to play a key role in our organisation, leading and supporting our passionate staff team of eight people and managing daily operations at M13 Youth Project, supported by and reporting to the Founder.

You will lead on the smooth running of operations, working closely with youth work staff to nurture a trusting, inclusive and dedicated working culture, which enables staff and young people to feel safe, valued and hopeful and to develop excellent work together.

You will be responsible for overseeing the ongoing development of our staff team, including scheduling staff and activities, managing working hours and absence, line managing staff, supporting recruitment, induction, disciplinary and grievance processes and being the first point of contact for the team.

This role requires experience and capability in managing processes and people, with good organisational skills, attention to detail, emotional intelligence and dedication to completing tasks. Empathy, good sense, creativity and ability to manage competing priorities are essential, along with the ability to co-design solutions to effectively manage any issues arising in the office environment, whilst ensuring high quality youth work and excellent external relationships with partners.

Whilst knowledge of and previous experience within a youth and play work context is not a requirement, you will have an appreciation of and commitment to seeing children and young people’s lives enriched, and to developing an understanding of our approach to youth and play work. If required, the Founder will continue as Designated Safeguarding Lead and professional practice supervisor of youth & play work staff.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice are important to us at M13 Youth Project across all areas of the organisation and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Your key role in effectively managing operations will free up the Founder to lead and focus on overall finance management, fundraising and on the strategic leadership, evaluation and development of M13, our Trustees and youth board, and the A6 Youth & Play Partnership, which M13 leads.

This is an exciting role for someone eager to make a significant difference to an amazing youth work charity: maintaining our high standard of work; supporting our 30th Anniversary celebrations; contributing knowledge, skills and passion to enhance and develop our current and future operations; and leading a team that creates life-enhancing youth and play activities that support the safety, growth, joy and well-being of children, young people and young dads.

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for the full Job Description and Person Specification, available on our website and when you click the apply now button.

RIVET is a new social enterprise bringing together brands, influencers, and NGOs to fund and amplify youth-led social change. With 100+ years of experience elevating young changemakers, RIVET’s founders have seen firsthand that young people don’t lack talent or imagination; they lack access to resources.

In response, we have created the world’s first micro-finance platform focused on young social innovators, funded by youth themselves. This engine will transform young people’s everyday purchases into philanthropic power for their generation’s ideas to change the world. Created by, for, and with young people, RIVET represents the largest investment in youth-led social change. Ever.

As RIVET’s inaugural Director of Donor Engagement, you will help build and then lead the stewardship implementation for our 70+ major donors who serve on our Leadership Council, Youth Impact Council, and Youth Impact Fund, providing them with a meaningful experience that reflects our shared values and desired impact. RIVET’s operating budget is $2.5M, with most of that currently coming from philanthropic support. Our four-year sustainable business model strategy reflects an increasing reliance on brand revenue. The Director of Donor Engagement plays a critical role in helping us secure the capacity building funds needed to help the RIVET rocket get into orbit in the meantime. Your success is largely defined by donors renewing and deepening their support, and increasingly serving as an engine for RIVET’s expanded global impact. 

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to £23,850 (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Based within UK-Med’s two (2) warehouses at Stockport (SK4 and SK8) including occasional visits to UK-Med’s office in Manchester.

This position is based in the UK; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation upon request.

Are you willing to work hard and support our exciting warehouse operations by using your expertise to help UK-Med deliver life-saving medical aid?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years.

We are seeking a warehouse assistant to join our growing team. You will be working alongside the UK-Med Warehouse Manager to undertake key work in our warehouse.

You will be managing stock, maintaining kit and equipment, and temperature mapping the facility. You will support our training events and teams who travel overseas by preparing equipment for dispatch and driving to venues in the UK as required.

You will be working across two sites around Stockport, based 3 miles apart. Flexibility on a day-to-day basis will be required.

We need a proactive and flexible individual who is ready to deploy as required to support UK-Med's diverse global projects. Whether it’s assisting with urgent shipments or traveling to provide on-the-ground support during overseas deployments, your role will be vital to ensuring the success of our humanitarian efforts. Your positive, problem-solving approach will be crucial in adapting to the ever-changing needs of our mission.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Warehouse Assistant - Janaury 2025 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your cover letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 20th of January 2025

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.