Education And Training Officer Volunteer Roles
Position Overview
Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will provide support to the WASH and Schools 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.
It is essential that the post holder is able to work in English to a high standard and have at least intermediate French. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: 1 year, extendable
Terms and conditions: Voluntary with local monthly stipend towards accommodation and contribution to insurance of £650
Duties and responsibilities:
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Write project reports, to a high standard of English, that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the WASH and Education infrastructure projects, learning from the project and providing clear budgetary information
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Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and International best practice in an engaging and professional manner
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Conduct internet searches and searches through SEED’s funder database for potential donors to fund projects
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Take a leading role in gathering statistics and ensure that all existing statistics relating to the projects are accurate
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Work alongside the Communications and Media Officer writing regular Facebook, blog posts and website copy
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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
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Conduct research into international best practice with regard to Community Health, WASH and Education infrastructure programmes and take the lead in discussing these with the team
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Monitor and update project trackers according to project activities, ensuring the project is on track to meet project indicators and objectives
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Take an active role in project management meetings, leading these where appropriate
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Take an active part in international team meetings and support to other members of the team
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Work with national staff in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training where appropriate
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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
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Work alongside the Head of Project Development and Head of Finance in developing and managing the budgets relating to projects
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Maintain a database of projects and funders alongside the UK team in London
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Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required
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Liaise with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times
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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 anticorruption, 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 WASH and Schools 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
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Hold an undergraduate in or relating to community health, WASH, general development or have transferable skills or equivalent experience
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Minimum of 1-3 years professional experience of securing funding, project management, donor compliance and donor reporting
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Demonstrate strong writing skills. Previous experience in grant-writing is an asset
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Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in Environment and Sustainable Livelihoods, Community Health, WASH and Education infrastructure and its interface with international development; previous experience of WASH, education or community-based work would be an asset
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Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times
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Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
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Have the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers
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Intermediate French is essential and be able to hold meetings and read reports in French
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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 proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations
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Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect
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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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Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard
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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.
About the organisation
SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high-quality community health, sustainable livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change while adding to International best practice through research and publication.
More information on the work of SEED can be found at www.madagascar.co. uk
Application procedure
Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up this position and how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email on lisa@seedmadagascar. org.
Please note: AI generated cover letters and recruitment exercises will not be processed.
Application Deadline: Monday 21st October 2024 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout this period.
Candidates will complete an exercise, long-listed applicants will have an initial informal interview with Madagascar based staff and short-listed applicants will then be offered an interview with the London team.
*Please note that the expected in-country start date for this position is 13th January.
SEED Madagascar actively encourages equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and aims to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.
Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up this position and how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email on lisa@seedmadagascar. org.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Officers are a key part of our team, working with young people and the local community at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. You will be trained and supported by experienced project staff and work as part of a team with paid staff, trainees and Volunteer Officers.
Typical activities for a Volunteer Officer include:
- Running environmental education, play and engagement activities for groups of children and young people on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- Leading or assisting groups of volunteers on practical conservation tasks, including preparing and organising activities, supporting and training volunteers (including some with additional support needs), looking after tools, refreshments and group welfare.
- Assisting with public events and related activities.
- Working to develop and maintain the wildlife area as an exciting and inspiring location for visitors to get a hands on experience with nature. This will include both development work and routine maintenance.
- Helping with the general running of the centre and the project.
Benefits to you:
We will aim to train Volunteer Officers in:
- Running a range of outdoor education and play activities and events with schools and community groups on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- All the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to run the sessions, from bushcraft skills to plant identification to working with children.
- Leading a range of practical tasks and events with volunteers on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- Practical development and maintenance of the wildlife area at Skelton Grange - including habitat management, practical conservation and surveying skills.
-Planning, risk assessing and running safe and engaging activities outside.
The role will give you real responsibility in a supportive environment and aims to support you into being able to run activities and lead groups independently.
As well as valuable practical experience with an organisation recognised for its quality by employers in the environmental field, we will provide you with a range of useful training courses, job opportunity information, interview guidance and references. It's also a chance to do something very satisfying and worthwhile and have lots of fun with some great people!
We will provide expenses to cover volunteer travel costs.
What you need:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work with young people and to connect people with green spaces.
People volunteer with us for all sorts of reasons: you might be wanting to launch a career in the environment sector, or you may have lots of skills that you are keen to share, or you might be looking for something worthwhile to do with your time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Outdoor Learning Volunteer Officers are a key part of our team at Skelton Grange Environment Centre and are involved in:
- Supporting and leading environmental activities with young people and the local community.
- Planning and preparing sessions - and sometimes even developing new activities to help young people connect with nature.
- You will be trained and supported by experienced project staff and work as part of a team with paid staff, trainees and other Volunteers.
Typical activities for the Outdoor Learning Volunteer role include:
- Running environmental education sessions for school visits during term time.
- Running play activities for groups of children and young people during the school holidays.
- Keeping education day resources up to date and developing new resources, activities or materials as required.
- Helping with the general running of the centre and the project, including both development work and routine maintenance to ensure we are an inspiring location for visitors to experience nature.
Benefits to you:
We aim to involve our Outdoor Learning Volunteer Officers in:
- Running a range of outdoor education and play activities and events with schools and community groups on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- Planning, risk assessing and running safe and engaging activities outside for children.
- All the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to run the sessions, from bushcraft skills to plant identification to working with children.
The role will give you the opportunity to use your skills and experience in a supportive environment and aims to support you into being able to run activities and lead groups independently.
It's a chance to do something very satisfying and worthwhile and have lots of fun with some great people!
If you want to use this role to move on into employment in the environmental sector we can also provide you with a range of useful training courses, job opportunity information, interview guidance and references.
We will provide expenses to cover volunteer travel costs.
What you need:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work with young people and to connect people with green spaces.
People volunteer with us for all sorts of reasons: you may have lots of skills that you are keen to share, or you might be looking for something worthwhile to do with your time, or you might be wanting to launch a career in the environment sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.
Role Summary
As the grants officer, you will work closely with the fundraising team and the academic team, to write proposals and apply for funding. This will involve research into grants offered by trusts, foundations and institutions, identifying which opportunities Roots Academy would be eligible for, and playing a key role in developing proposals for grant applications.
Key tasks
- Research:
○ Research trusts, foundations, institutions and other funding bodies that offer funding for Islamic education, BAME education, other faith based or inter-faith work, building community cohesion, or other areas which would be applicable to Roots Academy.
○ Identify key funding opportunities and calls for applications.
- Grant Writing and Coordination:
○ Plan and oversee the proposal development process, working closely with the academic team to collate relevant planning and impact information for proposal narrative, and with the finance team to prepare budget requirements.
○ Ensure proposals are written in line with the relevant proposal guidelines.
○ Submit grant applications.
- Donor Relations:
○ Act as the main point of contact for trusts, foundations, institutions and other funding bodies.
What we’re looking for
- Experience grant writing and/or proposal development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of the Muslim community and Islamic education
What we have to offer
- Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
- Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
- Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
- Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to students across the UK and beyond.
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Start date: November/December
Who We Are
M4RD is a UK charity that is advancing rare disease training for medical professionals. The aim of our work is to help reduce diagnostic delay and improve patient experience for those impacted by rare conditions.
We work with an extensive network of patients, carers, advocates and advocacy groups to deliver training to medical schools, foundation schools, royal colleges, hospitals and trusts.
The charity is small and consists of a friendly group of staff and Trustees. The work can be intense but is very rewarding, as the charity responds to the needs of the rare disease political landscape.
Please take a look at the M4RD website for more information on our team, and our work.
Why Join Us
At M4RD we are not just talking about change; we are making it happen - as evidenced by the attitude change towards rare disease training in healthcare driven by M4RD for the last five years. By becoming a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare for people with rare conditions. Working with a dedicated team committed to systemic change in medical education, you will bring skills, experience, and knowledge that will support M4RD in achieving their objectives.
Open Trustee Positions (multiple Trustees & Chair)
We are expanding our board and seeking individuals with specific expertise to help us achieve our mission. Our new Trustees will be passionate about supporting the charity to deliver its objectives, and have skills and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Income generation
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Lived experience of a rare condition
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Healthcare education
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Clinical practice
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Lived experience of health and/or social inequality
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Lived experience of societal marginalisation
Key Responsibilities - Chair of the Board of Trustees
In addition to the general responsibilities of a Trustee, duties of the Chair include:
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Providing leadership to the organisation, and the Board, by ensuring everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes in order to benefit the public
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Chairing and facilitating board meetings
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Giving direction to board policy-making
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Ensuring decisions taken at meetings are implemented
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Representing M4RD at functions and meetings, and acting as a spokesperson as appropriate
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Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
With the Chief Executive:
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Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required
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Setting agendas for board and other general meetings
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Continuous development of the Board of Trustees
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Addressing conflict within the board and within the organisation
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Liaising with the Chief Executive to maintain an overview of the organisation’s affairs, and to provide support as appropriate
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Leading the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the Chief Executive
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Sitting on appointment and disciplinary panels
Why this Role is for You
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You are passionate about the landscape of rare disease.
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You have the skills and experience M4RD is looking for.
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You are prepared to challenge systemic inequities within healthcare and medical education.
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You are ready to make a long-term commitment to improving the lives of people impacted by rare disease.
Time Commitment: The expected time commitment is:
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2 online meetings per month with the CEO;
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4 online Trustees meeting per year;
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1 face to face strategy meeting or event; and
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Some ad hoc committee work.
However, we are also keen to invite those who are passionate about the charity's work and able to support in other areas.
Please take a look at the Job Description for more details on this role.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please apply through Charity Job, attaching your CV and Covering Letter sharing
why you’d like to become the M4RD Chair of the Board of Trustees, and what you can bring to the role.
We will be accepting applications until 5pm on Wednesday 9th October 2024,
and successful applicants will be contacted by the end of October.
Interviews will be held on 6th, 7th, & 8th November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Responsible to: Chair of Trustees
Start date: November/December
Who We Are
M4RD is a UK charity that is advancing rare disease training for medical professionals. The aim of our work is to help reduce diagnostic delay and improve patient experience for those impacted by rare conditions.
We work with an extensive network of patients, carers, advocates and advocacy groups to deliver training to medical schools, foundation schools, royal colleges, hospitals and trusts.
The charity is small and consists of a friendly group of staff and Trustees. The work can be intense but is very rewarding, as the charity responds to the needs of the rare disease political landscape.
Please take a look at the M4RD website for more information on our team, and our work. You can also find more details on this position here.
Why Join Us
At M4RD we are not just talking about change; we are making it happen - as evidenced by the attitude change towards rare disease training in healthcare driven by M4RD for the last five years. By becoming a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare for people with rare conditions. Working with a dedicated team committed to systemic change in medical education, you will bring skills, experience, and knowledge that will support M4RD in achieving their objectives.
Open Trustee Positions
We are expanding our board and seeking individuals with specific expertise to help us achieve our mission. Our new Trustees will be passionate about supporting the charity to deliver its objectives, and have skills and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Income generation
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Lived experience of a rare condition
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Healthcare education
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Clinical practice
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Lived experience of health and/or social inequality
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Lived experience of societal marginalisation
Key Responsibilities
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Ensuring the organisation pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by supporting the development of - and agreeing - a long-term strategy
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Ensuring that the organisation complies with its CIO constitution, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
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Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects for the benefit of the public
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Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets
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Safeguarding the reputation and values of the organisation
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Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
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Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation
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Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds
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Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal, and remuneration of the Chief Executive
Why this Role is for You
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You are passionate about the landscape of rare disease.
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You have the skills and experience M4RD is looking for.
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You are prepared to challenge systemic inequities within healthcare and medical education.
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You are ready to make a long-term commitment to improving the lives of people impacted by rare disease.
Time Commitment: The expected time commitment is:
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4 online Trustees meeting per year;
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1 face to face strategy meeting or event; and
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Some ad hoc committee work.
However, we are also keen to invite those who are passionate about the charity's work and able to support in other areas.
Please take a look at the Job Description for more details on this role.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please apply through Charity Job, attaching your CV and Covering Letter sharing
why you’d like to become an M4RD Trustee, and what you can bring to the role.
We will be accepting applications until 5pm on Wednesday 9th October 2024,
and successful applicants will be contacted by the end of October.
Interviews will be held on 6th, 7th, & 8th November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mentor Liaison Officer - Youth Mix Mentor Programme
Youth Mix is a new start-up young people’s charity that aims to become an award-winning charity that’s about “Inspiring A Generation” empowering young people to be change-makers in their communities, as well as through projects that UNITE communities, EDUCATE on social issues, INSPIRE a generation of leaders and CREATE active citizens.
ROLE SUMMARY
We are looking for a Mentor Liaision Officer to join our team supporting our exciting new mentor programme. This role will be reporting to the Operations Manager but will also work closely with the HR Manager as well as other key project people.
This volunteer will be our key contact for our Youth Mix Mentors. They will provide regular communication between Youth Mix and mentors, such as induction emails and meetings to confirm expectations as a mentor, monitoring the completion of mandatory training, updating them on progress of the project, updates on assigning a mentee and supporting their needs as required.
ROLE TITLE:
Mentor Liaison Officer
HOURS:
Up to 6 hours a week
COMMITMENT PERIOD:
Minimum of 6 month, up to 18 months
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Operations Manager / HR Manager
LOCATION:
Remote with in person meetings in London
Key duties will include the following:
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Work with the HR Manager to complete the onboarding of mentors.
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Work with the team to ensure timely allocation of mentee to mentor.
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Work with the team to actively resolve any issues that prevent mentors from performing their duties.
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Ensure mentors complete mandatory training. Check on progress, assign the right courses, collect and store certificates, updating the tracker and ensure timely reimbursements as necessary.
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Keep up to date with any changes required to training courses and/or processes to ensure they are relevant. Suggest updates and improvements to mentor documentation as required.
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Obtain feedback from mentors to improve the Mentoring Programme as appropriate.
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Support the charity (from a mentor lens) as required by the Programme Manager/HR Manager and CEO to achieve the objectives of the project.
You must have:
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Experience of working in a mentoring-based position
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UK Charity experience and or experience of working in the UK with young people
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Experience of onboarding new entrants
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Good administration and record keeping skills
How to apply
Email us your CV with the reference MLO924, via the Charity Jobs button and once your application has been reviewed and if you are successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high number of applications we are expecting to receive for this role, we are not able to respond individually to candidates concerning their applications.
Therefore, if after the application stage of the process, if you do not hear from us 4 weeks from the date of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will then send you a short application form for you to complete and email back to us. Once your application has been reviewed and if you are successful we will contact you to arrange a telephone interview.
We're looking for three new individuals to join our Trust Board and help us deliver our vision to be champions of excellence in girls’ education.
This is an exciting time to join the Girls’ Learning Trust, as we emerge from the impact of the pandemic and build towards our future. The Trust is financially strong, is led by a team of talented individuals, and all our schools are high performing. Our governance is professional and robust, and we are now looking at the next stage of our development with a new CEO and Executive Leadership Team at the helm of the Trust.
As we look to our medium-term future, we recognise the importance of succession planning and ensuring that we have individuals with the right level of experience in the organisation’s governance. A number of our longest serving Trustees are due to finish their terms of office over the next two years, and we are therefore recruiting a ‘wave’ of three new individuals to join our Board. This will give us the perfect blend of renewal within our current membership, as well as set the organisation up positively for the future.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Strategic Leadership: approving and championing the vision, ethos and strategy of the Trust.
- Accountability: holding the organisation and each other to account for driving up educational standards and financial performance.
- People: ensuring the Trust recruits, retains and develops staff with the right skills, experience, qualities and capacity.
- Structures: approving and upholding the governance structure that reinforces clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and ensures the right decisions are made by the right people at the right time.
- Compliance: ensuring the Trust complies with statutory and contractual requirements as required by relevant regulation.
- Evaluation: continually monitoring and reporting against key indicators to improve quality and impact.
The successful candidates:
Although we’re open to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds (your skills and values matter to us more than anything), we’re particularly keen to hear from those with an experience in financial management, estates management and education leadership.
Our commitment:
The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and trustees to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all Trustees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and any further checks deemed appropriate to establish your suitability.
Closing Date 1 October 2024
At the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), our trustees play a vital role in making sure that the organisation achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the Senior Management Team to enable the BDA to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to a cause that matters, ensuring we stay true to our mission and achieve our goals.
For full details of the role including key responsibilities, the skills we are seeking from prospective applicants, along with the anticipated time commitment, please view the trustee role description.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking individuals who bring enthusiasm, integrity, and dedication to the role, and who can contribute fresh perspectives to our Board. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas, and ideally, with prior Board experience:
- Dyslexia specialist within the field of education
- Special educational needs – research expertise
- Finance or technology
What’s in it for you:
As a trustee, you will have the chance to:
- Make a difference: impacting the lives of those we support and contribute to a cause you care about.
- Develop your skills: gain valuable experience.
- Network: connect with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network.
- Personal fulfilment: experience the satisfaction of giving back and contributing to something meaningful.
Terms of office - Trustees are appointed for 3 years each, for 2 terms.
Equal Opportunities
The BDA are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our team and help us achieve our mission.
Interviews - These will take place in November 2024
To change society by removing barriers so that everyone with dyslexia can reach their full potential in education, in employment and in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position Overview
Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will provide support to our Environment and Conservation 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, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Probationary Period: Three months
Contract: Voluntary for twelve months; contribution to accommodation and insurance costs
Duties and responsibilities
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Write project reports, to a high standard of English, that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the Environment and Conservation projects, learning and providing clear budgetary information
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Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and International best practice in an engaging and professional manner
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Conduct internet searches and searches through SEED’s funder database for potential donors to fund projects
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Take a leading role in gathering statistics and ensure that all existing statistics relating to the projects are accurate
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Work alongside the Communications and Media Officer to build a communications plan for the Conservation and Rural Livelihoods projects, writing regular Facebook, blog posts and website copy
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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
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Conduct research into international best practice with regard to Conservation and Rural Livelihoods programmes and take the lead in discussing these with the team
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Monitor and update project trackers according to project activities, ensuring the project is on track to meet project indicators and objectives
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Take an active role in project management meetings, leading these where appropriate
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Take an active part in international team meetings and support to other members of the team
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Work with national staff in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training where appropriate
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Assist in data collection and basic analysis where required and where there is an Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer in post assist them in developing monitoring and evaluation tools and completing MEL reports for projects
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Work alongside the Head of Programmes and Head of Finance in developing and managing the budgets relating to projects
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Maintain a database of projects and funders alongside the UK team in London
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Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required
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Liaise with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times
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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 anticorruption, 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 Conservation and Rural Livelihoods Project Coordinators, Head of Department, Head of Programmes, or Director of Programmes and Operations to further the aims and work of the organisation
Person specification
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Hold an undergraduate in or relating to conservation, environmental studies, related disciplines or have equivalent experience
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Demonstrate strong writing skills. Previous experience in grant-writing is an asset
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Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in Conservation and its interface with international development; previous experience of Conservation or community-based work would be an asset
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Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times
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Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
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Have the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers
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Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations
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Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect
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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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Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard
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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
Practicalities
The successful candidate will be able to financially support themselves for the full duration of this post
About the Organisation
SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, rural livelihoods; education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all programmatic areas. We are now looking for entry level interns and officers to work alongside national staff and expand our team.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up this position and how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email on lisa@seedmadagascar. org.
Please note: AI generated cover letters and recruitment exercises will not be processed.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Candidates will complete an exercise, long-listed applicants will have an initial informal interview with Madagascar based staff and short-listed applicants will then be offered an interview with the London team.
*Please note that the expected in-country start date for this position is 13th January.
SEED Madagascar actively encourages equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and aims to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
It is essential that the post holder is able to work in English to a high standard and have at least intermediate French. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
Title: Programme Intern - change of title and responsibilities to Community Health Programme Officer subject to passing 3-month probationary review.
Location: Fort Dauphin, Madagascar
Probationary Period: Three months
Contract: Voluntary for 12 months, with stipend of 800,000 MGA per month towards accommodation and a contribution of £650 towards insurance
Duties and Responsibilities
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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
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Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and International best practice in an engaging and professional manner
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Conduct internet searches and searches through SEED’s funder database for potential donors to fund projects
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Take a leading role in gathering statistics and ensure that all existing statistics relating to the projects are accurate
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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
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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
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Conduct research into international best practices with regard to SEED’s community health programme and take the lead in discussing these with the team
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Monitor and update project trackers according to project activities, ensuring the project is on track to meet project indicators and objectives
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Take an active role in project management meetings, leading these where appropriate
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Take an active part in international team meetings and support to other members of the team
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Work with national staff in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training where appropriate
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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
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Work alongside the Head of Project Development and Head of Finance in developing and managing the budgets relating to projects
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Maintain a database of projects and funders alongside the UK and remote team
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Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required.
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Liaise with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times.
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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 anticorruption, 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 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
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Hold an undergraduate in or relating to community health, general development or have transferable skills or equivalent experience
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Minimum of 1-3 years professional experience of securing funding, project management, donor compliance and donor reporting
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Demonstrate strong writing skills. Previous experience in grant-writing is an asset.
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Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in Community Health and its interface with international development
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Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times
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Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
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Have the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers
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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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Intermediate French is essential and be able to hold meetings and read reports in French
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Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations
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Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect
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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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Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard
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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
About the Organisation
SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, sustainable livelihoods; education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas. We are now looking for entry level interns and officers to work alongside national staff and expand our team.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up this position and how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email on lisa@seedmadagascar. org.
Please note: AI generated cover letters and recruitment exercises will not be processed.
Application Deadline: Monday 21st October 2024 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout this period.
Candidates will complete an exercise, long-listed applicants will have an initial informal interview with Madagascar based staff and short-listed applicants will then be offered an interview with the London team.
*Please note that the expected in-country start date for this position is 13th January.
SEED Madagascar actively encourages equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and aims to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.
Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up this position and how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email on lisa@seedmadagascar. org.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview - This is a Senior Leadership team role.
The Deputy Chief Leader (DCL) role varies on each expedition. The DCL will work closely with
the expedition’s Chief Leader to take a prominent role in planning and training before & during
expedition, and in post expedition reporting. On larger expeditions, this is a Leader position in its own right whilst in others it may be an additional responsibility allocated to an existing Leader position i.e. you could be both a group (‘Fire’) Leader or Base Camp Manager as well as the DCL.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
- Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events.
As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you help shape and support Rambert School to ensure it remains a centre of global excellence in dance education?
Who we are
Rambert School’s mission is to provide world-leading conservatoire training and education in ballet and contemporary dance, embracing individuality and innovation, while being deeply rooted in tradition and technical rigour. Our student body is purposefully small but diverse, with just 45 undergraduates from all over the world accepted each year to benefit from intimate and intensive training.
The role
Can you help shape and support Rambert School to ensure it remains a centre of global excellence in dance education?
Rambert School is a world leading centre of ballet and contemporary dance training; a dance education sector innovator shaping new generations of dance professionals to the highest standard. Our international influence and reputation honours the name of Marie Rambert, the iconic Polish dance pioneer of the Ballets Russes who founded the School in the UK in 1920. Under Rambert’s guiding light, the Rambert School and the Company which flowered from it, became synonymous with technical excellence and creativity.
We are looking for new Trustees who will bring a breadth of professional and personal experience and expertise to the Board. We are at a crucial stage in our strategic development and are looking for Trustees who can make a positive impact by broadening our horizons and shaping strategy.
They will champion and support our reach into new communities, help us to develop new income streams, build on our national and international reputation and ensure that Rambert School continues to teach world class students for the next 100 years. Our new Trustees will share the School’s belief that dance, choreography and creativity can transform the lives of young people and society more broadly.
We are looking for individuals with the passion, lived experience and interpersonal skills to join our welcoming Board of Trustees. Members of our Board reflect the Nolan Principles in their work, and are committed, supportive and generous with their time and goodwill. They bring integrity, compassion, independent judgement, a willingness to speak their minds, and an ability to listen and collaborate with others. We believe that lived experience, professional knowledge and background are of equal value and importance and this is fundamental to the recruitment process for new Trustees.
We warmly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective and a range of expertise and experience to the Board. We are eager to meet both applicants with existing Trustee experience and those who are new to being a Trustee.
We have a thorough induction process and will provide the appropriate information, training and support to all new Trustees. Trustees are appointed initially for three years, with an option to serve for up to a further two terms. The role is not remunerated, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. The role carries legal responsibilities. Further information on being a charity Trustee and what is involved can be found on the Government’s website
We are seeking two new Trustees and are particularly interested in those with skills and experience in the following key areas:
- Digital Strategy & Infrastructure
- Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
- Facilities, Infrastructure & Architecture
- Finance
- IT Systems
- Social Media
Meeting frequency and tenure
- 3 main board meetings per year – plus additional committee meetings, Board Away Days, performances and special events.
- 50% of meetings in-person / 50% of meetings online.
- 3-year appointment with the possibility of extending to 6 or 9 years
Deadline: 30 September 2024
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YMCA Lincolnshire is seeking new Trustees to join us in bringing energy, enthusiasm, wise governance and strategic guidance to maximise our reach and impact on people's lives and communities. We are passionate about the causes we support, we are an ambitious team and we operate within an equitable, open and engaging culture. Our passion and ambition for the work means we are not afraid of taking informed risks and new challenges. We are looking for people who really want to make a difference through giving of their time, knowledge and experience.
We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in education/youth work, business/commercial operations or housing/homelessness.
We hold bi-monthly Board meetings in Lincoln, which we ask Trustees to attend in-person. As well as some other training and Sprint events taking place in-person. Other tasks such as reading Board papers can be done remotely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou
Are you passionate about transforming education and championing equity? Join Class 13, an award-winning charity dedicated to revolutionising the educational system and ensuring every young person is valued and nurtured.
Who We Are: Class 13 is an education equity charity based in Brixton. Our mission is to create equitable schools where exclusions are unnecessary and teachers love their jobs. We focus on three critical challenges: improving mental health and well-being of young people, reducing exclusion rates, and increasing teacher retention. We provide comprehensive training and support to schools, promoting practices and policies that center equity and foster an inclusive environment.
Why Join Us: At Class 13, we are not just talking about change; we are making it happen. By becoming a trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of education. You will work with a dedicated team committed to systemic change and join a forward-thinking organization recognized for its innovative approach to education. Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference?
Open Trustee Positions: We are expanding our board and seeking individuals with specific expertise to help us achieve our bold vision. The roles available are:
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Chair of the Board:
- Lead Class 13 through its next phase of growth.
- Act as a spokesperson and champion for our mission.
- Experience in charity or nonprofit governance is essential.
- Drive change and ensure effective board performance.
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Treasurer:
- Oversee financial scrutiny and lead in approving annual accounts.
- Experience in finance, accounting, and/or audit required.
- Understand the importance of core funding for Black-led organizations.
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Fundraising and Partnerships Trustee:
- Shape and oversee our fundraising strategy.
- Experience in building relationships with large organizations and major donors.
- Make the case for change and expand our community of advocates.
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Practice and Evaluation Trustee:
- Drive the quality of our products and services.
- Experience in academia, evaluation, learning, and/or teaching.
- Set up and chair a new Practice Advisory Committee.
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Experience of Teaching:
- Bring real-world teaching experience.
- Ensure the board understands the needs of educational professionals.
- Voice of our primary participants – the teachers.
- Experience in safeguarding is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure Class 13 carries out activities for public benefit and complies with governing documents and charity law.
- Maintain proper financial control and pursue objectives in line with our theory of change.
- Monitor and manage risks and opportunities.
- Meet duties as an employer and respect the roles of staff and volunteers.
- Commit to quarterly trustee meetings and additional ad hoc responsibilities.
Why This Role is for You:
- You are passionate about transforming the education system.
- You have the skills and experience relevant to one of the trustee roles.
- You are prepared to engage in critical reflection and challenge systemic inequities.
- You are ready to make a long-term commitment to driving systemic change.
Application Process: We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those with lived experiences of inequity in education. To apply, please send your CV and a short letter explaining:
- Why you would like to join Class 13’s board of trustees.
- Why you think the UK education system needs to be transformed.
- Which trustee role you are interested in, and the relevant skills and experience you bring.
Join us to transform the education system and create a world where every young person has the opportunity to succeed.
Class 13 empowers educators to transform practices, foster equity, and inspire students through innovative, action-based teacher training
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.