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Overview of the International Chief Outreach Officer

The International Chief Outreach Officer (ICOO) will assume responsibility for all international communications, outreach and emerging countries and reports to the International Chief Executive Officer
This position will ensure that the ministry is maximising its potential and impact in raising prayers, awareness and donations for Barnabas Aid, whilst upholding its distinct Christian identity.

London – 3 days per week (Hybrid)

Permanent

£27,500 p.a. pro rata

About us:

Pragya is a non-profit development organisation committed to poverty relief and social justice in south Asia and east Africa. Our programmes span agriculture and rural livelihoods; conservation and green energy; water, sanitation and health; education; empowerment of women and minorities; and disaster management We aim at transformational change at the grassroots, focusing on marginalised communities in Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Kenya. We envision marginalised communities living dignified lives free from poverty and injustice, fully enjoying the benefits of development in a manner harmonious with cultural heritage and the natural environment, through sustainable development for the poorest, most neglected communities in challenging environments.

The role:

This role offers the chance to work with a global NGO, providing valuable experience in tackling key global development challenges, along with hands-on involvement with project and partnership management systems, grant tracking processes, and an opportunity to contribute to the development of impactful programmes. It provides exposure to the operations of an International NGO, invested in community-led holistic solutions to some of the most pressing problems of our times. You would enhance your knowledge and experience of the charity sector funding landscape in the UK and internationally. You would significantly expand your practical knowledge of project delivery and monitoring in diverse areas of international development such as water and sanitation, prevention of violence against women, food security and nutrition, rural livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and community disaster resilience. You would write about our projects for funding applications and project reports, blog posts, newsletters etc. You would have the chance to network with other NGOs and funders at events and international development conferences. You may have the opportunity to travel to south Asia or Africa for project evaluation or conferences / networking, subject to funding. As you gain experience, there may be scope for you to contribute to project design.

You will be working in a friendly, professional environment There may be opportunity to increase hours to full-time subject to funding.

Person specification:

You would  research potential funding partners, write grant applications, and manage successful partnerships, including trusts, foundations, corporate groups, and statutory sources. Some charity-sector fundraising experience is desirable.. The ability to draft inspiring narratives for different audiences, as well as creating programme budgets using spreadsheets are crucial aspects to this role.. You would research and attend relevant events and identify other such opportunities to promote Pragya’s work, to network, and to learn about the latest research and trends in international development. You would contribute to Pragya’s social media posts, campaigns, and the charity’s administrative needs. A basic lf knowledge of video editing and media tools like Canva would be an advantage.

The UK branch of Pragya is a small team; the ideal candidate would be a self-starter, capable of managing their own work load. Those passionate about working in international development are encouraged to apply. We are looking for candidates who would anticipate being able to make at least a two-year commitment.

 Key specifications:

Essential

· A degree qualification with at least 2:1 or equivalent

· Fluent English with excellent writing skills

· Strong verbal communication and ability to represent Pragya at public events

· Basic knowledge of on-line communication platforms and media tools

· Proactive approach, ability to manage own workload, happy to work alone

· Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail

· Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and good internet research skills

· Demonstrable interest in International Development

Desirable

· A degree in a relevant, essay-based discipline

· Fundraising experience from trusts / foundations / corporates

· Experience of using cloud-based donor management software (Salesforce, Oracle, CRM)

· Understanding of the issues Pragya works to address

· Prior travel to any of Pragya’s project-delivery countries

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Pragya is not able to sponsor visa applications either to commence or to continue employment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post may require that you be subject to criminal records disclosure. Appointment will include a six-month probationary period.

Pragya is an equal opportunities employer. Charity no. 1082476

Location: A 5-day in-person role working in the project clinic in Birmingham/Sandwell.

Job Purpose: 

The Principal Psychologist/Clinical Lead is responsible for the overall clinical management of mental health services within the project, including acting as safeguarding lead. This includes designing, implementing, and overseeing psychological and psychosocial interventions for asylum seekers and refugees. The role ensures high-quality, evidence-based mental health care, capacity building of staff, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to support a multidisciplinary response. The post also ensures the integration of mental health services into MSF’s broader medical-humanitarian mission.

This role presents a unique opportunity for leadership to be part of a new, high-impact initiative for asylum seekers and refugees. As part of the pioneering team, the post holder will play a key role in establishing a new, trauma-informed care model that bridges humanitarian response with longer term mental health care. The successful applicant will have a chance to develop new skills, receive specialist training, and contribute to policy-level discussions on asylum seeker and refugee mental health.

Knowledge, Skill & Experience: 

Knowledge

• Doctorate in Clinical/ Forensic/ Counselling Psychology with HCPC registration.
• Significant further advanced training in relevant specialist treatment delivery (e.g. CBT, EMDR, NET)
• Advanced expertise in complex trauma, PTSD, and comorbid mental health conditions, particularly in refugee and asylum-seeking populations.
• In-depth understanding of trauma-informed care models, stabilization techniques, and stepped-care approaches.
• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based trauma therapies, including TF-CBT, EMDR, NET, and third-wave approaches.
• Awareness of UK asylum policies and the medico-psycho-social-legal needs of refugees and asylum seekers
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding policies, risk assessment protocols, and ethical guidelines (e.g., HCPC, GDPR, BPS, NICE guidelines).
• Knowledge of UK healthcare, social welfare, and legal referral pathways for asylum seekers
• Understanding of mental health policy, advocacy, and service commissioning within humanitarian and third-sector settings.
• Familiarity with Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) models in humanitarian settings would be an asset
• Training in management and supervision practices would be helpful to the role

Skills

• Leadership and Team management skills, including supervision, line management, training, and capacity building
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to develop and implement mental health models in humanitarian settings
• Data analysis and monitoring skills for evaluating service impact
• Highly developed clinical assessment, formulation, and treatment planning skills for complex cases.
• High-level safeguarding. risk assessment, and crisis intervention competencies.
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork, with the ability to liaise effectively with external agencies and humanitarian stakeholders.
• Skills in policy development and advocacy related to MHPSS

Experience

• Significant demonstrable post-qualification experience in roles equivalent to NHS 8b Psychologist, as well as significant experience delivering trauma-focused therapy with marginalised groups.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in an NGO, humanitarian, or healthcare setting.
• Experience providing clinical leadership and supervision to senior (band 8a equivalent) Psychologists, Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, and/or trainees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-risk and complex clinical cases.
• Strong record of managing multidisciplinary team collaboration and policy engagement.
• Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or survivors of trafficking and torture.
• Experience in training and capacity building for mental health professionals
• Research, service evaluation, or policy development experience.
• Prior work in humanitarian, NGO, or third-sector organisations would be an asset to the role
• Experience providing supervision to caseworkers or equivalent roles would be helpful to the post.
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite.  The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.

Right to work - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by MSF UK for this role.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

How to apply:

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date:

18 April 2025, 11.59pm (BST)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Country Director will provide dynamic leadership and management to develop and deliver Muslim Aid ‘s strategy in Bangladesh, with a focus on leading and building a high-performing, diverse team and developing strong relationships with external stakeholders that are critical to the organisation’s growth and reputation in the country.

Interested candidates must be located in Bangladesh.

About the Role:

1. Ensure the country office’s strategy is responding to the country’s critical development and humanitarian needs, and is also aligned to Muslim Aid’s global strategy, mission and values.
2. Enhance Muslim Aid’s reputation and brand through maintaining positive relationships with other stakeholders, including government, donors, UN bodies, other INGOs, and local NGOs.
3. Identify areas for capacity building with partners such as, organisational management, gender mainstreaming, human resource management, financial management, governance, etc.
4. Proactively seek new opportunities for funding of projects through in-country and external relationship building with stakeholders including the bilateral and multilateral development partners and the submission of self-sustainable programme initiatives.
5. Ensure that effective and secure budgetary control of the country’s finances and expenditures are established and maintained, in line with Muslim Aid’s financial policy and procedures.
6. Ensure there is an adequate analysis of the risks which could impact on Muslim Aid’s operations in Bangladesh and evaluate the risk appetite of the Bangladesh Country Office.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Relevant Masters level qualification or similar academic achievement, and ideally with an academic focus on international development and/or a related certificate in
2. Previous experience working in a Country Director or Regional Director role or other senior level leadership/management position in an INGO environment.
3. Experience of working with organisations in developing countries, ideally in South and Southeast Asia.
4. Experience of multiple donor grant management and reporting to major donors.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.
6. Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as the Country Director Bangladesh and be part of a key role in driving our mission forward. Lead our strategy in Bangladesh, manage a high-performing team, and build strong external relationships to support the organisation’s growth and reputation. If you're a strategic leader with a passion for making a difference, apply now to help transform lives and empower communities.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

The Education Officer will enthuse young people and local communities about their local seas and amazing marine life through unique boat-based education experiences and innovative co-design education approaches. 

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is a marine conservation charity based on the Isle of Mull. This role is responsible for the development and delivery of HWDT’s new education project, Hebridean Marine Explorers - Connecting Scotland’s seas and communities.

The Education Officer will develop and deliver:

• a 12-week co-design project with schools resulting in a community exhibition

• a programme of digital school workshops

• boat-based floating classroom education workshops

• marine mammal research expeditions for young people

• community open boat events.

Educating young people on land and at sea is key to the role so we are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, organised self-motivator, familiar working with schools and young people, with outstanding communication skills. Experience of marine mammal surveys and the ability to identify cetacean species in the Scottish waters is also essential to the role.

We are looking for somebody experienced in teaching and delivering environmental education activities and training for young people, ideally with knowledge of co-design project delivery and its implementation within a primary school environment.

Our ideal candidate will have experience coordinating a funded project and the skills to provide effective communication, evaluation, and reporting against project targets.

The ability to work with external partners, the wider team of HWDT staff and boat crew to deliver project outcomes and a genuine interest in cetaceans and marine conservation is essential. An understanding of the workings of a charity/NGO would be an advantage.

A valid medical fitness certificate (i.e. ML5 or ENG1) and PVG check is required for the role.

This post has been generously funded by the Scottish Power Foundation.

Role: Fundraising Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Location: Remote, UK

Contract type: Permanent, full time (37 hours/week, with flexible working hours). Part time over 30 hours/week considered

About the charity

Tiyeni is a UK-Malawian NGO whose mission is to end food poverty and to improve water security. We achieve our mission by delivering training and support to smallholder farmers in our innovative form of climate-smart agriculture, Deep Bed Farming (DBF). Our low-cost, low-tech farming method dramatically increases crop yields from the first year of adoption while simultaneously regenerating the natural environment, empowering communities to become more climate-resilient.  

Tiyeni means "Let's Go!" in Chichewa, Malawi's most widely-spoken language.

About the role

You will be responsible for developing and diversifying the base of supporters and achieving fundraising targets. You will help maintain our existing stable income but also develop other income streams, expand our supporter networks, and build our sustainability for the future. The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with trusts and foundations as well as corporate partners and individual givers. You will develop and deliver successful plans to diversify and optimize our income as well as maintaining and improving the tools, processes, and internal expertise to ensure sustainability. You will explore other forms of fundraising, such as crowdfunding, major donors, and events.

Skills and experience

You will have a proven track record of soliciting, managing, and securing income from diverse income streams. You will have experience of developing successful grant applications and proposals for support to trusts and foundations. You will have digital fundraising fluency such as using social media to build support and run crowdfunding campaigns.

You will be an outstanding written communicator with the ability to absorb and synthesize complex information and translate it into compelling written cases for support. You should have excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to relate to, influence, and persuade internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You should be proactive, positive, and able to work on your own initiative, learn and test creative approaches, and remain resilient in the face of setbacks. For more information about responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

Other information

Please ensure you fully read the job description and that you meet the people specification in the ‘About you’ section.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor visas for candidates.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Deadline for applications is 27th April at 23:59.

Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) is a Belfast-based non-profit committed to supporting local organisations to use the law in a creative way to protect human rights and equality.

Now, PILS is looking for a Legal Support Manager to coordinate PILS’ membership network of law firms and NGOs, help them develop and submit applications for PILS’ services, and assist the PILS Director with legal casework. 

PILS is a membership organisation, offering a range of free legal and financial supports to our solicitor and NGO members to help them take strategic human rights & equality cases in the public interest. Public interest litigation refers to legal cases that will create positive change for vulnerable or disadvantaged groups of people in Northern Ireland. 

From our origins as a pilot project, PILS has matured into Northern Ireland’s dedicated support service for litigation in the public interest.

Since our project was founded in 2009, our membership network has grown to over 170 NGOs and solicitor firms. Through collaborating with these organisations, and connecting them with pro bono lawyers, PILS has been part of major legal success stories: from ‘game-changing’ judicial reviews on integrated education, seismic climate justice challenges, and multiple examples of holding public bodies to account. 

• This part-time post is being offered on a one-year fixed term contract with potential for extension subject to funding. 
• PILS operates a hybrid working model which allows staff members to work from home for up to 60% of their working week.
• PILS is a member of the Human Rights Partnership and is an equal opportunities employer.

Room to Heal is looking for a Co-Director for Finance & Fundraising to work with our Co-Director for Frontline Operations to support the thriving of our community.

About us

Room to Heal is an established therapeutic community in London. We support refugees and people seeking asylum, many of whom are torture survivors, through an integrated programme of therapeutic and casework assistance, in the context of a community of survivors. Our approach recognises the political context of our community members’ multiple and ongoing experiences of trauma and marginalisation including in their home country, on their journey to, and within, the UK. We offer long term and holistic support.

We are looking for a Co-Director who:

• Will ensure the overall financial sustainability of the charity through development of the fundraising strategy and oversight of its implementation
• Understands the experiences of our members in order to sustain Room to Heal’s therapeutic community and ensure the safety and appropriateness of all of our services
• Has awareness and interest in psychotherapy and group work
• Makes strategic decisions that centre the experience of refugees and people seeking asylum alongside maintaining the sustainability of the organisation
• Has the drive, care and vision to create new opportunities to support refugees and people seeking asylum and to learn and share experiences through external networks and partnerships in the UK and internationally
• Is able to speak with authenticity and challenge injustices knowing directly what the impact is due to own lived experience
• Can lead by consensus and collaboration and has a strong belief in the therapeutic benefits of community.

We strongly encourage applications from those with some lived experience of the issues that our community members are experiencing.

Smoking is the largest preventable cause of death and disease in the UK and accounts for half the difference in life expectancy between the richest and poorest in society. In 2025, the Government will bring in landmark new laws, making the UK the first country in the world to phase out the sale of tobacco to future generations. We are looking for a proactive communicator and storyteller to join our ambitious and supportive team at a critical time to influence the political direction and wider narrative on tobacco and vaping in Westminster, the NHS and local government.

ASH has recently agreed a new five-year strategy and effective and impactful communications is a critical part of achieving our influencing goals. The Communications Lead will be responsible for our digital and social channels, developing compelling content and copy, as well as managing our media presence and working with journalists to secure coverage of our messages, research and reports.  There’s no such thing as a typical day: you could be involved in everything from creating a social post to explain the implications of a new policy, advising the team on new content ideas for the website, liaising with a national newspaper to comment on breaking news or managing the design of a key report for policymakers.

About the candidate

We encourage individuals to apply even if they don't meet every single criteria listed below, as we value potential, proactivity, transferable skills, and a strong desire to learn and contribute to our mission.

1. Previous experience in a focused communications role managing digital, social and media relations. This could be in an agency, NGO, government department or in-house.

2. Experience of developing strategic communications and developing new ideas and approaches based on insights or evidence.

3. Experience of working with journalists and core understanding of how the media works and what makes a good story.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to express complicated messages simply and with authority.

5. Experience and understanding of web publishing tools (e.g. WordPress, Craft, Drupal) for content creation and editing

6. Proven ability and experience with building and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including journalists, partner organisations, contractors and health professionals.

7. A good level of software expertise, including MS Office packages and web-based platforms. Knowledge and experience of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva an advantage.

8. A flexible approach to working and a willingness to support colleagues across the organisation

9. Strong organisational skills – including excellent record keeping, and an ability to independently manage workload and work to deadlines, while responding to current events.

10.  Enthusiasm for, and commitment to, the aims and objectives of ASH and an interest in public health more broadly. Understanding of policy influencing and government relations would be an advantage, but not essential.

Interviews

Interviews will be held at our office in Vauxhall on 7th May. If cost is a barrier to attending a London-based interview, please let us know and we can help with booking your travel. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the application or interview. We really want our process to feel accessible.

At ASH we are committed to ensuring our staff are representative of the diverse world around us and therefore we encourage candidates with a range of lived and professional experiences to apply. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these underrepresented groups if two candidates are equally qualified.

Application Details

Please submit your CV and a covering letter via Charity Jobs.

Group Finance Director

This exciting international charity are seeking a qualified accountant with charity experience to join as their Group Finance Director.

Position: Group Finance Director

Location: UK-based Remote – will require international travel

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Salary: up to £80,000 depending on experience

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 (applications will not be reviewed until the closing date has passed)

About the Role

This is an exciting time to join this international charity, as we expand operations and implement best financial practices. The role presents an opportunity to lead, mentor, and drive financial excellence in a dynamic international setting. As Group Finance Director, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), ensuring financial strategy, governance, and compliance align with the organisation’s mission.

The role requires strong leadership, financial expertise, and the ability to manage a dispersed finance team while navigating the complexities of both charity and commercial financial management across different jurisdictions. International travel will be required to work with in-country teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation’s financial strategy and vision, contributing to strategic decision-making at the senior level.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to UK Charities SORP FRS 102 and international financial regulations.
• Develop and implement financial systems, controls, and processes across multiple global entities.
• Manage annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements and programme budgets.
• Prepare group consolidated reports, including balance sheets, donor spend tracking, and statutory accounts.
• Lead the audit process and ensure strong financial governance across the organisation.
• Work closely with country finance teams in a matrix structure, to build capacity and ensure best practices.
• Identify financial risks and implement strategies for risk management.
• Support grant and funding management, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

About You

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader who can balance big-picture financial planning with the operational needs of a growing international charity. You should have excellent financial acumen, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage finances in a complex, multi-currency, multi-entity environment.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with extensive post-qualification experience.
• Proven finance leadership experience in a complex international organisation, ideally in the INGO sector.
• Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency financial operations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK Charity SORP FRS 102.
• Experience with donor reporting, grant management, and compliance.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing dispersed international finance teams.
• Experience with financial systems implementation and process improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Desirable:

• Experience working in one of the organisation’s key regions (Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, the Levant).
• Experience leading finance teams remotely.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria, in a single document.

About the Organisation

The employer is a British charity that was founded in 2006. We believe artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. We support artisans to thrive and revitalise traditions in regions where cultural heritage is endangered, while connecting people through heritage.

A fast-growing organisation with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, we employ over 400 international and local staff worldwide. Our work spans cultural heritage, economic development, and education.

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Group Financial Controller, Finance Director, International Finance Director, Director of Finance, Chief Finance Officer, Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Chartered Accountant, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CFO, NGO Finance Lead, Etc…

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. 

IRW’s International Programmes Division is recruiting for the position of ‘Faith Partnership Advisor (FPA)’ on a permanent, full time basis, to join its dynamic team based out of its offices in either Birmingham, London or where IR has an office globally. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working policy.

The purpose of the role:

The Faith Partnership Advisor will play a critical role within International Programmes Division (IPD) supporting the Divisions’ strategic objectives to consolidate its identity as an Islamic faith-based institution, leading our Faith Engagement Strategy, representing our approach to important multi-lateral and other institutions, ensuring the faith sensitivity and faith literacy of its programmes and securing funding for its global operations. The role will sit within the Programme Funding and Partnership Department (PFPD) within the IPD.

Building upon our many programme partnerships with other faith-based and non-faith-based actors, this role will forge new partnerships that build on the inspiring work we have developed in the areas of livelihoods, peacebuilding, forced migration, protection and gender justice. Working with major institutional donors, the Faith Partnership Advisor will form part of a collaborative team and manage the bid process from inception to submission on new programme initiatives. Specifically, the Faith Partnership Adviser will capitalise on the organisation’s faith-based approach to development. The Faith Partnership Advisor is expected to have extensive experience preparing bids which have a faith dimension to them, centred on the added value of Islamic Relief as a faith-based organisation and the industry’s need to have faith centric development and humanitarian approaches.

The successful candidate must have:

• A graduate degree or equivalent experience in development/humanitarian areas
• An in-depth understanding of international development issues
• An exceptional understanding of the principles of Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic teaching, particularly pertaining to aid and development issues
• An awareness of the various funding mechanism that are available within the industry
• Exceptional command of English with the ability to edit, summarise and compile information quickly and often within short time frames
• An ability to speak publicly and communicate confidently within groups
• An ability to lead working groups and plan strategically
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word and being versed with PowerPoint and Excel
• Track record of working in a similar role with an International NGO essential
• Proven ability to secure funding for Faith Partnerships
• Must have substantial experience of having worked on successful bids/partnerships which have a faith dimension
• Well versed and with proven capabilities of understanding the faith dimension of international development and humanitarian interventions.
• Demonstrated experience of working on multiple bids with various institutional donors
• Ability to work extensively with a team and or on their own
• Knowledge of the key critical areas impacting the international development sector, including awareness of SDGs, faith-based initiatives, CHS, Humanitarian principles etc.

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 12th May 2025.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK (If applicable)
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Saferworld is currently seeking a Finance Coordinator to join our Conflict Advisory Unit on the Women, Peace, and Security Helpdesk contract. In this role, you will provide efficient and compliant financial management support for our on-demand service, which is crucial for advising a diverse range of aid actors—including donor institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society organisations, financial institutions, and the private sector—on integrating conflict and gender sensitivity into their strategies. Reporting to the Project Manager- Women, Peace and Security, you will ensure accurate financial allocations and record-keeping across helpdesk consortium members, align our operations with Saferworld’s finance system, and support all related audit processes, working closely with both the operational team and our finance colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to gender-sensitive conflict and security policies and to advance Saferworld's mission and vision.

Closing Date: 29 April 2025 

If you are ready to join a creative, fast-growing organisation dedicated to community-led educational equity, we encourage you to apply.

About EduSpots

EduSpots is a dynamic, community-driven UK and Ghana-registered charity that connects, trains, and equips volunteer community educators (known as ‘Catalysts’) to drive grassroots educational change. These efforts center around the creation and operation of community-led ‘Spots’—innovative education spaces benefiting learners of all ages.

Founded in 2016, EduSpots has grown to support 50 communities through 400 local Catalysts who play a central leadership role. We believe in a community-led model that can be adapted globally. Our Ghana-based team facilitates three leadership programmes—Ignite, Catalyse, and Inspire Mentoring—enabling Catalysts to run clubs focused on early-years education, digital literacy, STEM/environmental education, and gender equity, ultimately reaching over 15,000 learners each year.

EduSpots’ rapid growth has been recognized through accolades like the Tes International Award (2018) and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award (2022). We were recently a finalist for the 2023 Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize, and our Founder was a finalist for the UNESCO-backed Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize. We are now expanding our model, supported by independent evaluation findings and prestigious accelerator programs, as we explore its global potential.

About the Role

EduSpots is seeking a Global Philanthropy Manager—an engaging, dynamic, and proven fundraising specialist who will play a key part in our next phase of growth. As we continue to expand, we need an individual with a track record of securing income from trusts and foundations, ideally at the 5- to 6-figure level (GBP), and the ability to cultivate new funding partnerships.

In the past two years, we have doubled our income and expanded our programmes significantly. We are now poised for further growth and need someone who understands the value of community-driven change. You will collaborate closely with our CEO, Ghana-based Heads of Programmes, and Head of Operations to develop funding proposals and nurture donor relationships at a strategic level.

Depending on experience and availability, this role may involve overseeing a small part-time fundraising team (including a Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, and Communications Manager). In time, the position could evolve into a Head of Fundraising role.

If you are passionate about educational equity, thrive in a fast-paced yet supportive environment, and want to make a direct impact on community-led initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Fundraising Strategy

   • Develop and execute an overarching fundraising strategy targeting medium-to-large, multi-year commitments from trusts, foundations, major donors, and (potentially) corporate partners.

   • Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to secure high-value partnerships.

2. Strategic Proposal Development

   • Collaborate with the CEO, Heads of Programmes, and Head of Operations to craft compelling organisational and programme-focused bids.

   • Contribute to EduSpots’ broader strategic development, aligning funding proposals with our organisational goals.

3. Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

   • Establish and maintain efficient donor identification, cultivation, and tracking systems.

   • Coordinate with the CEO and board members to leverage their networks for new funding opportunities.

   • Create bespoke stewardship plans that demonstrate the impact of donor support and build lasting relationships.

4. Communications and Networking

   • Work with the CEO and Communications Manager to develop a compelling case for support and accompanying engagement materials.

   • Actively represent EduSpots in relevant networks to increase our visibility among potential donors.

5. Donor Relationship Management

   • Oversee relationships with major donors, trusts, and foundations, including grant reporting and ongoing communications.

   • Manage donor databases and ensure accurate record-keeping.

6. Monitoring and Compliance

   • Track philanthropic trends to strengthen EduSpots’ fundraising effectiveness.

   • Ensure compliance with all relevant international fundraising regulations and ethical standards.

7. Team Leadership (Depending on Experience/Availability)

   • Potentially manage and mentor a small part-time fundraising team (Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Communications Manager), ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

8. General Duties

   • Contribute to overall strategy development, annual business planning, and budgeting.

   • Carry out all administrative tasks related to the role accurately and efficiently.

   • Comply with all EduSpots’ policies and procedures.

   • Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Skills, Experience, and Attributes

Essential

• Proven track record of income generation, ideally within education or international development.

• Extensive experience writing successful grant applications (5- to 6-figure GBP).

• Strong background in cultivating and managing relationships with trusts, foundations, and other grant-makers.

• Knowledge of a broad range of UK-based funders and some familiarity with international (European/US) funders.

• Understanding of programme development and management, ideally in an education context.

• Some experience in communications/marketing within an NGO setting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to engage diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to work autonomously in a remote role with minimal day-to-day supervision.

• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Google Drive, etc.).

• Deeply aligned with EduSpots’ values, including a commitment to community leadership, sustainable change, teamwork, play, passion, and care.

Desirable

• Experience managing a team and overseeing their performance.

• Familiarity with corporate partnerships, individual giving, and fundraising campaigns.

Application Process

If you are ready to join a creative, fast-growing organisation dedicated to community-led educational equity, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and what excites you about this role.

We look forward to exploring how you can help EduSpots expand its impact in Ghana and potentially beyond, shaping a more inclusive and empowering future through education.

Overview 

5Rights Foundation is a globally active NGO with the agenda to build the digital world children and young people deserve. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and proactive individual to further develop their expertise in advocacy communications, press relations, and digital engagement while contributing to meaningful global change. 

About 5Rights 

5Rights Foundation aims to ensure a digital world that will serve children and young people today and for future generations. 

We are a small but high-impact team of senior professionals and experts delivering change in how the digital world works. We have shifted the narrative and the agenda through provocative comms campaigns (e.g. Twisted Toys), pioneering research (e.g. Pathways) and award-winning tools (e.g. Child Online Safety Toolkit). We continue to drive real-life change thanks to an outstanding track-record of delivering legislation (e.g. Californian Age Appropriate Design Code), policy and regulatory frameworks (e.g. UNCRC General comment No. 25), and industry standards (e.g. IEEE 2089). 

The Role 

5Rights Foundation is seeking a dynamic and skilled Communications Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a central role in managing external communications, strengthening our media presence, and ensuring our messaging aligns with the organisation’s pioneering and ambitious global advocacy objectives. This role offers the opportunity to deliver practical change for children, as part of a small organisation with a strong track record of changing narratives, setting the agenda and bringing together both the expertise and the public support to get policy over the line.

Reporting to the Head of Communications and working closely with the 5Rights Advocacy and Operations teams, the Communications Officer will be responsible for crafting compelling content (such as articles, social media posts and press releases), liaising with journalists, and enhancing our brand visibility across multiple platforms. The position is fast paced, requiring a proactive mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. We offer an initial 6-month contract, with the possibility of a permanent role. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Monitor news cycles and digital trends to identify risks and opportunities. 

• Track media coverage and maintain an up-to-date press contact database. 

• Manage 5Rights’ website and social media platforms, ensuring consistent messaging. 

• Develop impactful content, including audiovisual assets, articles and press releases. 

• Manage the design and dissemination of 5Rights’ monthly newsletter.

• Support the design and execution of communications campaigns, both independently and with coalition partners. 

• Assist in the planning, promotion and execution of events. 

• Support internal coordination to align communications with advocacy goals. 

ESSENTIAL skills and attributes 

• A degree in communication, journalism or equivalent. 

• At least 2 years of professional experience in communications, journalism, or a related field. 

• Excellent writing, messaging and presentation skills, with a strong ability to engage press and public audiences. 

• A solid understanding of traditional and digital media landscapes. 

• Experience managing social media channels and developing effective engagement strategies. 

• Experience in the creation of social media content (video and static graphics), and marketing materials using graphic design software such as Canva or InDesign. 

• Familiarity with Mailchimp and experience with content management systems (WordPress); knowledge of SEO best practices is a plus. 

• A proactive, can-do attitude and solution-oriented mindset, backed by strong strategic thinking skills and project management abilities. 

• Excellent spoken and written English. Other languages are an advantage. 

DESIRABLE skills and attributes 

• Experience working internationally and in culturally-diverse settings. 

• A good understanding of the international tech policy landscape and policy making processes. 

• A good overview of the issues children face in the digital environment. 

• Knowledge of other languages, notably French or Spanish. 

Practical details 

• Reporting line: Head of Communications 

• Location: UK or Belgium. This is a fully remote role, with access to shared office spaces in both London and Brussels that can be used up to twice a week. 

• Duration: 6 months

• Full time, with flexibility in working hours 

• Remuneration: £27,000 per annum for a UK-based employee, or 35,660 Euros per annum including all benefits (Basic salary of €2,419 per month before benefits) for a Belgium-based employee. Some negotiation may be possible depending on experience. 

How to apply 

We are a small but ambitious organisation looking for committed professionals that can help scale our influence and impact. If you believe you are a good fit, please submit a CV and brief covering letter explaining what you would bring to 5Rights before 20th April.

5Rights Foundation is committed to building a diverse team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration irrespective of age, racial or ethnic background, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.