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Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Research to lead our research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in infectious diseases, a strong background in biomedical research, international collaboration and a proven track record of managing and leading research projects. This is a key leadership role that will drive our efforts to prevent and cure meningitis and septicaemia through innovative research and collaboration. Initially managing a small team, the Director will lead on growing the team to support the new research strategy launching in 2025.

This role will report directly in to the charities CEO.

Lead responsibilities

• Strategy – development and implementation.
• Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) accredited grant awards and management process including research funding rounds; grant awards; grant management and all aspects of reporting for the research portfolio and impact of projects funded by MRF.
• Recruitment, development and management of MRFs Scientific Advisory Panel and their participation in the grant awards process.
• Externally funded research projects including concept development, partner identification, writing, developing and where necessary producing peer-reviewed academic papers of relevance to MRFs strategy and shorter briefing documents and presentations as required.
• MRF’s in-house research including concept development, writing, developing and produce peer-reviewed academic papers of relevance to MRFs strategy and shorter briefing documents and presentations as required.
• Research environment horizon scanning to appropriately brief internal teams on new developments in the field that are relevant to their work.
• Secretariat of the Global Meningitis Genome Partnership (GMGP).
• Representing MRF as a collaborative patient representative partner on external academic research projects and panels.
• Conferences and Meetings- Working with external experts, on the development and agreement of suitable agenda, speakers and formats for the MRF Scientific Research conference.
• Representing MRF at key research conferences and events, and seek opportunities to present latest in-house research and projects.
• Policy integration. Working with the Head of Health Insights and Policy to ensure latest research evidence is fully integrated into MRFs policy strategy, framework and activities.
• Responding to external consultations that are focused on research and the research environment with relevance to meningitis.
• Represent MRF on relevant sector bodies and working groups; present to high level external stakeholders about our work; represent beneficiaries of our work to various bodies including national and international health bodies; industry; researchers, public health officials and civil society representatives; deputising for CEO as required.
• Media. Support communications teams on research content for media use; represent MRF in the media as required.
• Report quarterly to CEO on performance of the Directorate and prepare papers and presentations as required for committee and full Board meetings.
• Develop and recommend an annual budget and operating plan for the Directorate to the CEO, monitor and report on implementation throughout the year. Liaise with the Director of Finance and Administration to ensure accurate and timely production of management accounts; inputs to development of other departments; and uphold the financial policies and procedures of the charity.
• Being an active member of the senior leadership team, supporting other departments and teams to achieve their goals and helping to communicate progress of the charity with staff and volunteers.

Experience required

• Published researcher or research management in health or scientific environment/field.
• Research grant management and portfolio oversight.
• Presented multiple times at international research conferences.
• Extensive relevant networks in research and academic community.
• Recent experience of being an organisation’s spokesperson on research activities, including to the media.
• Have represented a research unit or equivalent body on inter-organisational working groups of relevance to public health.
• Extensive experience leading teams including budget setting and strategic planning.
• Strategy development and implementation.
• Senior external stakeholder management.
• Representation or accreditation with or on a professional body relevant to the area of subject expertise.
• Budget management experience relevant to Directorate scale and strategy.
• Have presented to Boards/Senior stakeholders internally and externally on multiple occasions.
• Lead, developed and managed a team/department/organisation/operation >10 people.
• A PhD in a relevant discipline or relevant equivalent life experience.
• A second European language, ideally French, desirable.

Key Competencies for all Directors at MRF

Leadership behaviours

• Strategy: Develops and executes strategic plans within directorate.
• Leadership: Leads and aligns directorate goals with organisational objectives.
• Management: Monitors and enhances directorate performance.
• Finances: Develops, recommends and optimizes directorate budgets.
• Supervision: Guides and mentors heads of departments & wider teams.
• Team contribution: Ensures directorate operates as a highly effective team aligned to values.
• Communicating progress: Regularly reports progress to the CEO, SLT and board.

Values

• Evidence-led: Bases directorate strategies on data and research.
• Integrity: Upholds ethical practices within directorate.
• Determination: Steadfast in achieving directorate goals.
• Passionate Advocate: Promotes the mission of the charity confidently to internal and external stakeholders with conviction.
• Collaboration: Identifies partnership opportunities; encourages cross-directorate and departmental cooperation.
• Compassion: Role models compassion for beneficiaries and staff within directorate.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position. CV’s sent through without a covering letter will not be considered.

Applications should be sent to Kate Gill by 5pm on Friday 21st February 2025.

Candidates wishing to have an informal exploratory conversation before applying can also contact Kate to set up a call with Vinny Smith.

Equal Opportunities

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates that may previously have, or feel like they have, experienced being excluded from generally advertised roles due to their gender, ethnicity, disability status or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding

Meningitis Research Foundation is committed to safeguarding, and any advertised role will require references, confirmation of your identity and your right to work in the UK. Following receipt of satisfactory references, the successful candidate will be able to start work soon after receiving their offer of employment.

You will support the development of targeted and high-value knowledge products drawn from the evidence of our work with communities around the world.  In particular, the role will focus on knowledge and research relating to our work with the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance and working directly with other colleagues across the Alliance’s nine partner organisations.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and committed individual, with proven experience of working with field teams and research professionals to produce high quality research and well-written knowledge products.

Accountabilities

• Working with country teams to capture best practice and case studies from their work through interviews and review of existing information
• Stakeholder interviews for case-studies relating to the themes – for example, ‘umbrella briefs’ focusing on Alliance best practice
• Desk research / literature reviews – informed by the Theme leads
• Support Theme leads with stakeholder surveys (mainly inside the Alliance) to establish capacity gaps, user needs and learning questions relating to the Alliance themes
• Using the learning captured to write knowledge products, focusing on learning for practice.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to produce excellent written content in English, including the ability to write to given content structures and for different audiences.
• Professional experience of carrying out literature reviews, desk research, developing research methodologies, conducting key informant interviews, and qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools – particularly collaboration tools such as Teams
• Experience of working in a complex multicultural and multisector environment
• Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience.

Leading international development grant assurance specialists seek experienced French speaking audit professional for exciting management opportunities. 

Responsibilities
• Travelling internationally to a wide range of locations, on a regular basis, conducting audits or special assignments; working with, and supporting NGOs, public sector organisations & institutional donors such as the UN.
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of public sector audit issues and techniques and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of public sector structures and the legal and contractual frameworks in which the assignments are performed and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Be involved in the assignment process from planning to finalisation;
Prepare a tailored plan for large or complex assignments based on an understanding of the terms of reference;
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams including locally based staff for large or complex assignments;
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the findings on an assignment and write them up in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report;
• Lead opening meetings and present the audit findings at closing meetings;
• Conduct assignments in a sceptical but constructive manner;
• Draft a report for each assignment on a timely basis;
• Be responsible for completing the audit programme and audit file;
• Be aware of assignment deadlines and work with the team to ensure deadlines are met;
• Monitor the time spent on assignments against budget and discuss with the Manager if budget overruns are anticipated;
• Prepare proposals for specific assignments within a framework contract
• Contribute to drafting tenders;
• Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work. Take action to follow up such
opportunities with a manager/partner;
• Develop internal contacts and demonstrate an awareness of the services offered by other
departments in the firm;

Internal development 
• Provide on the job training and guidance to more junior team members throughout the
assignment process;
• Contribute to office-based training sessions including development of training material;
• Conduct induction training for new staff members;
• Do job appraisals for more junior team members;
• Check that the staff planner is kept up to date for each assignment;
 

Please note, if you are not a fluent French speaker similar opportunities may be availabe - so please apply. 

We are working in partnership with The French Hospital, who provide Almshouse accommodation primarily for French Protestant Huguenot families who are in need and are resident in Great Britain, allowing residents to live full, dignified and independent lives.  The French Hospital is committed to ensuring that people in need can lead active lives in the local community with access to healthcare, leisure and education. Today there are 55 self-contained flats where residents can enjoy their own space, with their own furniture and belongings around them. 

The CEO (Clerk to the Corporation) will ensure the smooth running of the Charity, enabling it to meet its aims and objectives and comply with relevant law and regulations.  The successful candidate will be the main contact for external agencies such as, solicitors, auditors, bankers and investments managers, insurance brokers and local authorities, as necessary, as well as the main internal contact between the Trustees and the other staff and residents.

This is a significant and rewarding role that will require the post holder to demonstrate the following:

• Positive outcomes in a demanding management position, possibly in the third sector, housing, or running a business.
• Experience in managing relationships both internally and externally and the capacity to be an ambassador for the charity
• Strategic thinking: ability to assess complex information and decide on a course of action
• Financial literacy and budget management.
• Experience of project management, delegating and supervising as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will advise the Trustees on matters of governance to ensure compliance with current legislation and Charity Commission guidance.  You will arrange and attend Trustee Board and subcommittee meetings both preparing the agendas and taking accurate minutes, acting upon the decisions of the Trustees.  You will also be responsible for managing and reviewing the work of a small team, identifying any training needs and ensure their wellbeing.  Awareness of the welfare of residents overseeing community engagement and social activities, dealing with safeguarding issues, grievances and arrears, when required.  Oversee the repair and maintenance of all the Charity’s properties, engaging with commercial tenants and others as necessary.   

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with previous experience of leading a team, managing budgets and projects, and who has a passion for meeting housing needs, and can multi-task.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

*Note that “The French Hospital” is not a hospital in the contemporary sense – we do not offer medical care or facilities.

For any further information, please contact Sandra Smith, Charisma Charity Recruitment.  Applications should be made via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website and include your CV and supporting statement. The full Candidate Pack can be viewed and downloaded from the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.

Location: Rochester, with the possibility of some remote working 

Closing date for applications: 9th Feb 2025

Interview date: TBC

The Finance and Administrative Project Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and administrative efficiency of our projects in the DRC. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including budget management, financial reporting, and compliance with donor requirements. Additionally, the role includes supporting partner NGOs in their organisational development, ensuring they meet donor requirements, and providing guidance on financial management. The officer will also be involved in procurement, travel logistics, and the publication of financial information. 

This role is pivotal in maintaining strong relationships with funders and partners, contributing to the overall mission of RFUK to protect rainforests and support Indigenous Peoples and local communities. 

Location: London (hybrid), France (remote) or Democratic Republic of Congo (remote/hybrid)  

Candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in one of these countries. Please note RFUK is unable to cover any relocation costs. 

Salary: GBP 33,835 in the UK / EUR 32,042 in France / USD $41,395 in DRC 

Please note that all salary amounts are gross and exclusive of employee contributions and taxes. Variances in salary amounts are due to different employer costs. The DRC salary figure applies to DRC nationals only, as expats are subject to additional 25% tax.  

RFUK operates a fixed salary grid, and salaries are non-negotiable. 

Contract type: 12 months fixed-term (with the possibility of extension) 

Other entitlements: 30 days annual holiday (in addition to Bank Holidays); other benefits depend on the location of the candidate 

Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours a week 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and a detail-oriented professional with a background in financial management and administrative support, particularly within the context of international development or charity work. Excellent written and spoken fluency in both English and French is a non-negotiable requirement to ensure that you’re able to effectively communicate and collaborate with our diverse teams and partners.

Your experience should include managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and producing high-quality financial reports. You should be well-versed in working with local NGOs, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and supporting their organisational development.

Strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure are integral qualities for a member of the RFUK team. This role would suit someone who is eager to develop new skills and contribute to the cause of protecting rainforests and supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities. You should be committed to the mission of RFUK and be enthusiastic about contributing to the success of our projects. 

For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description. 

Policy Analyst – Private Sector

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: The role will be based in a WaterAid Office in either United Kingdom, United States, Sweden or Ghana.  All locations are subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries. Hybrid working options are available and can be discussed at the interview.

For the UK Location, we offer a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

Salary: Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below for some of the countries:

• London, UK: GBP 45,851- 51,583 per annum with excellent benefits
• USA: USD 65,000 - 87,500 per annum with excellent benefits
• Sweden: SEK 47,000 – 50,000 per month with excellent benefits  
• Ghana: GHS 182,753 – 286,864 per annum with excellent benefits

About WaterAid:

Want to use your skills driving companies and other private sector players to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Policy Analyst - Private Sector to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:

The WaterAid's Private Sector Policy and Advocacy team where we are working to change company practices while capturing private sector know-how and innovation to ensure everyone everyone has access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. The private sector policy and advocacy team works closely with WaterAid's partnerships and programmes team to drive change through 3 areas: leveraging private finance, bringing about greater water security through integration of WASH in corporate practice, and engaging private sector actors to help extend and ensure sustainability of water and sanitation services.

About the Role:

As a critical thought leader, communicator, and connector, the Policy Analyst - Private Sector will be a critical resource for WaterAid to advance the private sector’s contribution to WASH, working closely with other colleagues across the organisation, and developing informed WaterAid positions and advocacy on the key areas through which WaterAid can work to influence the behaviours and actions of these critical actors in the achievement of water security and WASH services.

In this role, you will support the development of a coherent and evidence-based narrative on the private sector’s contribution to improving water security and WASH outcomes with an emphasis on their role in the delivery of WASH services and impacts on water resources.

You’ll also:

• Understand and document the the best models of WASH service delivery where the private sector has played a key role.
• Support the development of frameworks for integrating WASH into the most salient corporate sustainability mechanisms (both social and environmental), building on existing work completed at WaterAid and facilitating their adoption.
• Lead the work of documenting and developing case studies of positive private sector actions across the federation working closely with colleagues working on private sector projects or approaches.
• Develop a strong project management system for tracking progress and support delivery of all centrally managed WaterAid private sector initiatives, working closely with leads.
• Work with colleagues to conduct analyses of policies that enable the uptake and implementation of the most impactful private sector actions, across service providers to impactors and financiers, for WASH.
• Lead work with Communications and Media teams to disseminate research through media and social media channels and internal communications working with colleagues in program support and knowledge team.
• Coordinate, support and accompany technical and policy leads to represent WaterAid at key meetings, and act as lead when they are not available.
• Coordinate and directly build  a strong network of key players – both within the WASH sector and in broader private sector and development communities – to increase influence and position WaterAid as a leading organisation in terms of leveraging core strengths of the private sector for WASH outcomes.
• Travel as necessary to regions and Country Programmes, as well as to relevant international events and conferences. 

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need: 

• Very strong project management skills with the ability to work and communicate effectively with and across key internal stakeholders across different geographies, in establishing the necessary evidence, policy positions and research gaps.
• Knowledge and experience working with  private sector actors (with an emphasis on service providers) and understanding how they can provide solutions for improved WASH outcomes, including the key enabling factors necessary.
• Knowledge, interest, and experience in working in and developing frameworks related to corporate sustainability (both environmental and social) that impact on WASH outcomes,
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English with proven experience of authoring high-impact policy briefs

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Masters’ degree, or post-graduate qualifications and research experience in a relevant water related or development field AND/OR significant experience in private sector delivery of WASH Services
• Functional fluency in French, Spanish or Portuguese
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

View the full job description here

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 23rd February 2025.

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV. 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries.  All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. 

Benefits

As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing.

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programme Manager (Grants & Operations) West & Central Africa, to provide direct support to the teams in West and Central Africa. You will have proven demonstrable experience in a programme support position with a strong operations/grant management component. This is an exciting role to become part of a growing team working on a diverse portfolio of projects across West & Central Africa.

You will be an exceptionally competent administrator, highly organised and with a methodical approach to work. You will have a keen interest in donor and organisational compliance, as well as experience in providing support to teams including experience of capacity-development, training and mentoring, to ensure they are compliant with Fauna & Flora policies and procedures and donor requirements.

You will be tenacious, and your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to build professional working relationships, and extract information needed from across the programme. You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. With a proactive and pre-emptive approach to your work, you will seek to add value, work with minimal supervision and manage your workload effectively. You will be meticulous in detail and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times. Fluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of French would be an advantage.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday,9 February 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 17 to 21 February 2025.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa

Knowledge Management and Learning Senior Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: The role will be based in one of the following Location where WaterAid works, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries: London - UK, Pretoria - South Africa, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania, Accra - Ghana, and Stockholm - Sweden.

For the UK Location, we offer a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below:

• United Kingdom: GBP 56,249 – 59,602 per year with excellent benefits
• South Africa: ZAR 1,009,626 – 1,376,465 per year with excellent benefits
• Tanzania: TZS 143,500,704 – 179,375,880 per year with excellent benefits
• Ghana: GHS 610,298 – 925,068 per year with excellent benefits
• Sweden: Competitive salary package

About WaterAid:

Want to use your leading skills in Knowledge Management and Learning to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Knowledge Management and Learning Senior Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:

The WaterAid Programme Support and Knowledge team provides technical advisory expertise across programme design and delivery.  It ​leads and supports organisation-wide programme learning and knowledge management​, and facilitates knowledge exchange​, fosters and supports internal and external programme and technical partnerships and networks. 

This role leads the Knowledge Management & Learning sub-team focused on developing and supporting the department’s knowledge management, learning and WASH capacity-strengthening strategies, approaches and processes.  It works across the organisation to facilitate the digital curation and management of our programmatic and thematic knowledge.

About the Role:

Knowledge Management and Learning (KM&L) Senior Manager strategically leads and shapes knowledge management and programme learning within the International Programmes Department (IPD), working with senior leadership teams to define, steer and ensure the effective implementation of a department wide KML strategy. 

The KM&L Senior Manager also acts on behalf of IPD and PSK in steering and providing strategic leadership on the department’s contributions and requirements regarding WaterAid’s research agenda, programme and technical capacity development strategy, and external digital communications. 

The Senior Manager strategically works in conjunction with PSK’s senior leadership team to shape and steer approaches and processes for the collation, analysis, and the uptake of programme knowledge, thought leadership, innovation, and learning. The KM&L Senior Manager reports into the Programme Support and Knowledge Director and their key accountabilities are:

• Strategically lead the design of an organisational programme learning and knowledge management strategy, in alignment with the other key organisational strategies and processes such as those for research, external communications and planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER).
• Provide leadership and support to IPD and WaterAid in developing an positive organisational culture of learning and effective knowledge management.
• Lead operationalisation and implementation of the KM&L strategy, including shaping and steering the coordination of organisational processes to collate, analyse and disseminate programme knowledge, thought leadership, innovation and learning.
• Lead the development of organisational mechanisms for knowledge exchange and evolution of our approaches including providing leadership to identify specific strategic knowledge gaps.
• Lead the process and methods to develop and maintain WaterAid’s normative frameworks, standards and guidance materials for both internal and external audiences, coordinating with PSK’s and GPAC’s technical and policy leads. 
• Strategically steer and support the Capacity Strengthening Senior Advisor, to drive and support WaterAid's capacity-strengthening agenda.
• Strategically steer and support the IPD’s coordination and interests in the global research agenda as led by the Global Policy and Campaigns department, and steer the effective project management of multi-country programme research projects.
• Lead on the contribution from a KM&L and capacity development perspective within the organisation’s business and bid development efforts by supporting donor engagement, intelligence gathering, and preparation of funding proposals.
• Provide strategic leadership to the team, translated into effective annual priorities, plans and budgets - fully integrated within PSK’s overall plan and linked to the organisational priorities.

Requirements

Essential skills:

• An experienced leader in the area of knowledge management and learning, research and technical capacity development, preferably in the international development sector
• Strong and extensive knowledge management background with a track record of developing effective strategies and approaches for program learning.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of effective knowledge exchange mechanisms and approaches for knowledge evolution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and design effective applied research initiatives.
• Experience and knowledge of effective capacity development design and delivery.
• Strong IT literacy skills, including designing and maintaining SharePoint or similar information management platforms; and using Microsoft 365 and other web based tools and platforms.
• Experience working in low and middle-income countries.
• Ability to communicate clearly and influence colleagues and peers; ability to work effectively across diverse groups and cultures.
• A self-starter, able to work independently and drive tasks forward to completion, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.

Desirable skills:

• Working knowledge of one or more of WaterAid’s working languages (French, Portuguese and Spanish).
• Experience of formation and nurturing of virtual communities of practices and networks.
• Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating programmes of work.
• Experience of conducting and/or managing research.
• Sound knowledge of WASH and related development issues such as sustainability, rights and equality.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 23rd February 2025. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will be closed if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date of: 23rd February 2025.

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV, cover letter and answering the following question within the application form:

• What are your top 3 skills / areas of experience that you feel best demonstrate your ability to excel in this role?

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries.  All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. 

Benefits

As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing.

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Our global MEL team are looking to hire an exceptional MEL Advisor with strong data analytics to join their team on a two-year fixed-term contract (renewable). As the technical MEL lead for quantitative data, the post-holder will be solutions-focused and seamlessly provide sound quantitative technical advice and guidance to ensure quality data collection, coordination, reporting and learning across project baseline and endlines and at programmatic and strategic levels.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, Yaoundé, Cameroon 

Contract: Two-year Fixed-Term Contract (renewable)

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

The post-holder will provide technical support at all levels, from project to sector level, in line with the strategic focus on inclusion and systems strengthening. Supporting a global portfolio, the role requires up to eight weeks travel a year, locally and internationally.

Key accountabilities include:

• leading on the strengthening, design and implementation of quantitative monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools with a focus on inclusive data
• implementation, analysis and writing up of findings from quantitative data collection
• provision of technical support to internal and external partners
• ensuring adaptive learning throughout the project lifecycle
• supporting data flow mapping and data privacy impact assessments.

About You - skills and experience

• Demonstrable work experience in MEL and/or tertiary degree in a relevant field (international development, social sciences, public health
• First class technical skills in monitoring evaluation and learning of flexible and adaptive programmes
• Proven track record developing and using survey tools, app-based data collection (Comm Care) and managing varied sized datasets
• Experience in understanding and responding to the complexities of working across multiple countries and continents in an international development organisation
• Sound knowledge and experience writing and producing analytical reports, including using data visualisation software (PowerBI, Tableau etc)
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for marginalised groups.
• Proficient in identifying capacity needs to deliver training
• Fluency in English
• Ongoing right to work in Kenya or Cameroon 
• Able to join Sightsavers by the end of March 2025
• Available to travel up to 8 weeks annually within Africa and Asia

Desirable

• Master’s qualification in relevant field
• Fluency in other languages French, Portuguese, Bengali, Kiswahili
• Knowledge of current issues relating to inclusive data and the utilisation of the Washington Group questions on disability

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the job description for full details. 

This will be a two-stage interview process.  The first stage will be a written role-typical task, assessing your skills. Candidates shortlisted at this stage will then be invited to a remote interview. Interviews will be conducted between 17 February and 27 February 2025. We may ask candidates to attend a subsequent in-person interview at the relevant Sightsavers office. 

As an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls. 

The deadline to apply is 9 February 2025

These unique and rewarding freelance audit opportunities would suit experienced experienced audit professionals that are flexible, love diverse travel experiences, supporting worthwhile causes and inspiring people. AfID is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in international NGO grant audit services for development donors such as the UN and the World Bank. Assignments would suit experienced qualified audit professionals with grant audit / management experience, ideally in a not-for-profit/ international development context

Role overview.

Complete international grant expenditure audits for a diverse range of projects (grant recipients) funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health or infrastructure or technical research. Assignments are 1-3 weeks in length and based across the European mainland and the developing world. These are offered on an assignment by assignment basis, one to two months in advance.

Contractors can be based outside the UK 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent – 5+ years post qualified experience
• Grant management and audit and reporting experience with international institutions. Preference given to individuals that have worked on UN or EC grant assurance assignments
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• Ideally but not essential fluency in a second language such as Spanish, German, French, Arabic & Portugese
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills in English.
• Resilience and adaptability

​ Personal attributes:

• At least 5-10+ years of relevant audit experience
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills

Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations. Individual must be prepared to travel to challenging locations when it is deemed safe to do so. Individuals must also be able to demonstrate effective past working practices when working remotely with a range of clients. 

Our partner is seeking a Group Finance Officer to join a close knit finance team, within an impactful international charity working on climate resilience. The role in addition to having a focus on financial processing & accounting, has a significant focus on business partnering and providing support to the overseas teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the overseas teams with their finance data inputting, ensuring that these are accurate and complete; monitoring their cashflow, managing funding requests and processing intercompany invoices.
• Reviewing and supporting with processing payroll for the overseas offices.
• Reviewing and analysing their bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaing budget holder reports.
• Support the team with the internal audit and annual year-end audit processes.
• Support with HR & other administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

• Astute individual, with a degree in or studying towards an accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA, and interested in a career in international charity finance.
• Strong technical background and understanding of double entry bookkeeping and data entry, strong attention to detail.
• Experience in developing systems, working with complex consolidation systems, and on grants financial management is desirable.
• Good numeracy & IT skills.
• Good relationship building and communication skills, able to work effectively with overseas staff with sensitivity, and support them with any queries/issues they have.
• Able to work effectively, prioritising a varied workload.  
• Working knowledge or fluency in French is strongly desirable.

This role is permanent, and is only open to candidates with the RTW in the UK. This role requires the individual to be in the office once a week. In addition to the salary on offer, the organisation will offer some support for those candidates studing towards an accounting qualification. 

Against Malaria Foundation (AMF)

Senior Operations Manager

Full time

Job Description

AMF profile

Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) was founded in 2004 and is a charity that fights malaria in a highly effective, accountable and transparent way.

We do this by purchasing and distributing multiple millions of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) at a time in nationwide universal coverage campaigns. This is the most cost effective way of preventing malaria. AMF receives donations from the public and in the current financial year to date have received over US$125m. AMF is particularly data-focused and monitors and reports on net use and drives and supports innovation to improve the effectiveness of malaria programmes.

AMF is the world’s third largest funder of nets.

AMF has been rated a top charity for all of the last 16 years by independent charity evaluators GiveWell and The Life You Can Save who focus on cost-effectiveness and impact.

We are a team of thirteen highly motivated individuals with different skills and experience. Each person has an important role to play. All team members work remotely with constant communication between them. While the team is small, the impact is big - our net distributions protect millions of people. Our largest programme is in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where we are funding 55 million nets to protect 100 million people for distribution during 2024 to 2026. We have ongoing multi-million net programmes in other countries including Chad, Guinea, Nigeria, Togo, Uganda and Zambia.

Role Description

Our activities and commitments are steadily increasing, and 2025 and 2026 will be particularly busy years of distributions, with over ~100m nets planned for distribution. In light of this, AMF is recruiting a Senior Operations Manager to join the operations team and play an important role in ensuring the success of the net distributions. We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and intellectual skills who is able to work collaboratively. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking on significant responsibility by leading on several of AMF’s programmes.

The role will include involvement in all stages of a distribution campaign (pre-agreement, net procurement, post-agreement, during distribution, and post distribution) across two main areas:

1. Work with National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs)
2. Work with AMF’s independent monitoring partners

Further information

The Senior Operations Manager will lead on several of AMF’s programmes. They will work closely with NMCPs, in country partners, AMF independent monitors, the AMF Operations and Technology teams to ensure the success of AMF distributions.

More specifically, they will manage the distributions through the following stages:

1 - Pre agreement

• Establishing the funding gap
• Establishing the net need, malaria burden, insecticide resistance data
• Working with the Ministry of Health to negotiate and put in place an agreement for the programme

2 - Net procurement

• Working with AMF’s procurement lead to order nets in time for the distribution

3 - Post-agreement

• After signature of the agreement, working with countries to put in place the plans for key elements, in particular: electronic data collection, 5% re-visits, net tracking
• Tender for and select an independent partner for distribution monitoring, and work closely with this partner that will be AMF’s eyes and ears in country

4 - During the distribution

• Track information coming from monitoring partners
• Analyse with the Head of Analytics registration and distribution data and take actions if needed
• Account for all AMF nets

5 - Post distribution

• Tender for and select an independent partner for post distribution monitoring, and work closely with this partner to carry out surveys at 9, 18 and 27 months post-distribution
• Share results with in-country partners and encourage appropriate actions to be taken

Through these stages, it will be important to maintain strong relationships with the key partners, notably the National Malaria Control Programmes, distribution partners and cofounding partners to ensure that distributions are carried out according to the agreements signed between the Ministry of Health and AMF.

These relationships will ensure that solutions can be found constructively to issues that arise during implementation of AMF’s programmes. Aside from the areas above, there will be other work related to AMF Group Operations, dependent on the candidate’s skill set.

Characteristics of the successful candidate

We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and intellectual skills, who works collaboratively in a team and relishes responsibility and the opportunity to learn and develop their abilities. The ideal candidate will be motivated to help improve the lives of those affected by the wider impacts of malaria.

Required

• Fluent French and English
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong analytical skills and be able to use Excel confidently
• A self-starter who is highly organised with the ability to work independently and manage working time effectively
• Strong project management skills and comfort handling meetings with senior staff
• Comfort in dealing with and learning about financial matters, willing to examine budgets in detail
• At least four years work experience. The skills and potential of the candidate take priority over prior experience and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• An interest in driving down malaria rates through procedure changes and the use of technology

Of interest (but certainly not required)

• Experience working on projects based in Africa or in international development
• Malaria knowledge or background in malaria prevention or other global health campaigns  

Other role details

Reporting to: Operations Director

Location: Remote working within Africa/UK/Europe time zones (all the AMF team work remotely), with a preference for UK based. Please note that applications from outside these time zones will not be reviewed.

The cost of any co-working office space will be covered by AMF. For those living outside London, trips to London during the first three months are encouraged to spend time working with the Operations Director and AMF team.

Initial salary: £50,000 to £60,000

Company contributed pension scheme

25 holiday days per year + bank holidays

Candidates are expected to have a fully functioning computer or laptop of at least moderate specifications and reliable internet connectivity.

Travel: travel to Africa will be expected. Trips are planned flexibly in discussion with the team. The number and duration will vary year on year, and range from approximately 4 to 8 weeks per year.

Equal opportunities

AMF is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Applying

Applicants should send a) a one-page cover letter explaining why they are interested in and suitable for the position, and b) their CV to senioropsmanagerH2G6 @ againstmalaria . com

Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. 

Turn your back on dull statutory audit assignments and take your audit skills global, into a truly rewarding and challenging new sector, where your work is critical to the success of NGO development projects.

Our partner is providing essential assurance services to a number of large institutions around the world, this specialist team works closely with global clients such as UNICEF, The Gates Foundaton & The World Bank – delivering and managing international development grant-funded programmes. This long established, diverse and multi-lingual team are global leaders in this field

This role is on the frontline of this globally focussed department travelling internationally, meeting clients, colleagues and auditees. Leading meetings, leading audit teams, writing audit reports. Representing the department in person in front of multiple partners and stakeholders. Contributing to the success of critical development projects worldwide - focused on public healthcare, education, disease prevention, and conservation across the developing world. The role offers travel experiences (post pandemic) that very few other roles can match. You will

• Prepare a tailored plan for all assignments based on a good understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable contractual conditions
• Lead opening meetings with clients and auditees and present the audit findings clearly and credibly at closing meetings
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams, including locally based staff, on overseas assignments, or work alone
• Demonstrate the ability to identify issues and areas of non-compliance on an assignment and write them up as findings in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report
• Be able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively
• Be prepared to be out of the office on international assignments for up to 40% of the time*

Key skills required..

• A genuine interest in International Development and making a difference.
• A love of international travel, preferably with experience of working or volunteering internationally
• A second language, especially French, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Arabic
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive and respectful manner
• A proven track record in audit work

"A fantastic way to break into the International Development sector"

The Role 

At FILE, we know that bringing our partners together in person is key to driving legal action on climate change. We’re looking for a Convening Manager to help us deliver impactful events that inspire collaboration and progress. 

This role is about more than logistics; it’s about creating meaningful experiences. You’ll lead the planning and execution of FILE’s convenings—gatherings that bring our global partners together for at least a day, often longer. Creating a FILE experience strategically across all of our convenings. You’ll work closely with teams across FILE and externally to ensure each event runs smoothly and aligns with our mission. 

Our convenings take place worldwide, with 2025 events planned in the Netherlands, the UK, Australia, South Africa, and Brazil. Attendance would be needed at each convening where possible. 

This is an exciting, unique opportunity to bring your global event management skills to a growing organisation making a real impact. We’re looking for someone eager to engage with diverse stakeholders, think creatively and strategically about event design, and contribute to our mission but also comfortable with the day-to-day operational side of making the event a success. 

Most work will follow European business hours, but early morning or late evening calls will be needed—at least once per week. 

We encourage candidates passionate about embedding equity, inclusion, and diversity into every aspect of the attendee experience to apply. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage all aspects of event planning including location research, venue sourcing, budgets, attendee management matching, working to a brief developed by FILE leads. Equity, diversity and inclusion are important considerations when deciding on location and are reflected in visa considerations, travel time etc. 

• Lead the event planning process, acting as a coordinator with FILE staff in relation to each event 

• Lead budget development for events based on briefs from, and liaison with, FILE’s relevant leads. 

• Coordinate FILE staff attendance at major international events such as COP30 

• Experience in stakeholder management and coordination both internally and externally 

• Manage the accommodation and travel booking process for attendee accommodation and hotels (with FILE’s preferred travel platform) with a focus on ensuring accessibility for all participants 

• Lead communications to attendees through management of guest administration such as invitee and attendee lists, keeping inclusive language and incorporating translation where necessary. 

• Support attendees with visa requirements such as drafting letters of invitation. 

• Comply with legal, insurance, health,  and safety regulations at all times. 

• Provide risk management and mitigation advice as part of ongoing risk assessment and management. 

• Provide coordination between FILE and event facilitators or other key stakeholders 

• Conduct scouting trips (if necessary) to visit potential venues or liaise with FILE staff in those regions to ensure suitability of venues. 

• Manage event execution by being on-site (for mid-large-scale events) or briefing relevant FILE staff for small-scale events and being remotely available to check-in / troubleshoot 

• Build and retain indexes on venues and suppliers 

• Support the refinement of FILE’s convening strategy with the Head of Fieldbuilding and Networks and act as a scout for ideas or methods to improve event design and experience 

• Experience and knowledge of sustainability concerns and mitigations. 

About you 

We know that long lists of criteria can be discouraging and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria below, we still encourage you to apply. 

We also recognise that skills and experience can be gained in unexpected places, so we welcome applications from candidates who feel they have relevant skills for the role, gained from a wide range of professional, lived and learned experiences. 

• Demonstrated experience in managing development, planning and execution of multiple events (Experience essential, a formal qualification is desirable)

• Demonstrates extensive understanding of how event design and attendee experience affects the nature and value of meeting outcomes. 

• Willing to undertake all the administrative tasks relating to event management and planning. 

• Project Management skills, particularly in planning multiple events (at different stages) simultaneously 

• Experience working internationally with stakeholders across the world, including in Africa, South America, SE Asia 

• Language Skills (English essential; Spanish and/or French fluency strongly preferred; other languages, including Portuguese, Indonesian desirable) 

• Experience in working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders 

• Strong written and oral communication skills to particularly with the intention to inform and to liaise with attendees 

• Experience and enthusiasm for working in international and multicultural environments with a sensitivity and curiosity about different perspectives. 

• Interested in event design and how to improve events to achieve their objectives 

• Sympathy with the mission of the Foundation for International Law for the Environment 

• Entrepreneurial approach

• Willingness to Travel internationally at least four times per year, with destinations likely to include Netherlands, USA, South Africa, Indonesia

About FILE 

The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) was set up in 2018 to be the major philanthropic regrantor scaling up legal action globally to tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis. 

We work as movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, using the law in pursuit of three interconnected system-level goals: 

• Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions to protect the climate 

• Safeguarding nature 

• Delivering climate and environmental justice 

We pursue these goals by supporting legal action, growing the strength of the climate and biodiversity legal movement globally and enabling people and movements to use legal action to shift narratives. 

As movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, we do not bring litigation or other legal action ourselves. As a regrantor, FILE is not an endowed foundation, but rather we engage in fundraising to secure resources to support our partners globally. 

Location 

FILE has offices in London and the Netherlands, and a small hub of staff in Australia, US East Coast, South Africa and Brazil. Otherwise, we look to employ staff remotely in the regions where our partners are based. We are advertising this role for candidates based (and with the right to work) in the UK, or the Netherlands but will also consider applications from other locations where we are able to do so.

Please note, therefore, that you will see this role advertised in multiple locations but that we are only hiring for one position. Please apply to the job post for your preferred location. 

Working for FILE 

FILE is a collaborative community of individuals who share a passion for climate, nature, and justice. We bring together knowledge and experience to support our mission. 

Our people are empowered to lead their work both individually and as part of a wider team in order to make impactful change. As a relatively young organisation with the ambitious mission to change global systems, our roles are ideally suited to those who are highly strategic, flexible and adaptable, and open to growing in line with the Foundation. 

FILE is committed to challenging inequality and values diversity, equity and justice in all areas of life. Our mission, work and impact is global, with staff and partners from across the world and a range of lived experiences. We firmly believe that we are strengthened by the diversity of our partners and staff. 

At FILE, we actively work to create an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed, heard and supported to succeed and thrive. 

How FILE supports its staff 

FILE is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. FILE offer a generous annual leave policy and additional time-off work to support wellbeing. Amongst other benefits, FILE offers private healthcare and a contribution to a pension scheme. 

FILE is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our team to apply. 
Join us in making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change by creating spaces where diverse voices come together to drive impactful solutions. 

Applications 

Please apply on our website and upload your CV. In the cover letter, please explain how your experience and skills fit the person specification, but we do recognise that you may not feel you can speak to all the criteria listed above. 

This role is open for applications immediately. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. The role will close on the 10th February but we hope to interview before then so please do apply sooner rather than later.