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Location: United Kingdom with remote working and occasional office visits in Haywards Heath Contract: Two- year fixed-term contract (renewable) Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience
We are actively looking to engage a Senior Project Finance and Risk Advisor (SPFRA) to join the Programme Finance Team here in the UK. This opportunity is offered on a two year fixed-term contract which is renewable.
About the role
The SPFRA, reports to the Head of Programme Finance and focuses in supporting and advising on project financial management and donor compliance to key stakeholders across the organisation. As a specialist role the post-holder has detailed understanding of the rules and regulations of an increasingly large portfolio of donors including USAID, the EC, FCDO and SCB[1] and a wide range of other smaller-scale funders.
This role is integral in supporting and advising teams and stakeholders throughout key stages of Sightsavers’ project life-cycles through to close-out and exit. The post-holder ensures project financial planning, monitoring and reporting are delivered on time and to a very high standard. The role also provides support to Sightsavers’ overall project financial management processes through capacity building and key projects/ objectives.
Key accountabilities but not limited to:
- Project cycle; financial management support and advice, project design and proposal development, project start-up and inception, implementation and close-out/ exit.
- Capacity building; identifying gaps and challenges and generating/ implementing the capacity building plan.
- Working on a portfolio independently, with support.
- Engaging in special objectives/ special projects as assigned.
- Providing other support as a member of the Programme Finance team.
This is an engaging and involved role please read the job description for full details.
If you have similar experience within international development covering risk management tied to projects and their complexity, donor compliance, rules and regulations; contract value; reputational risk; budget development for bids; advising start up activities for newly approved donor funded projects; implementation, close out and exit of projects from a finance and risk perspective this could be an ideal opportunity.
Skills and knowledge
- Proven finance and accountancy experience and highly numerate
- Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience of working for an international (INGO)
- A solid track record within institutional donor project financial management
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- An influencer with strong stakeholder management skills
- Evidences a continuous improvement mindset, seeking ways to improve processes and mitigate risk
- Proven experience of USAID, EC and FCDO project financial management
- Proven experience of financial training to finance staff
- Able to travel internationally as required during the length of the tenure
Desirable
- Able to explain financial issues and procedures to a non-financial audience.
- Experience of a computer-based accounting system
- Knowledge of additional languages for example French, Portuguese or additional languages
- A high level of programmatic and financial understanding of the project cycle
The recruitment process will be in two stages. The first stage will be a written task using excel lasting up to one hour. Candidates successful at this stage will then be invited to attend a virtual interview lasting up to one hour. We intend to conduct interviews from mid November 2024 onwards. We reserve the right to close this ad early.
The deadline to submit your application is 3 November 2024 at 23.30pm GMT UK.
As an equal opportunity Employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply for this opportunity please simply click on the ‘apply’ icon. We are particularly keen to understand your motivation for working with Sightsavers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Jangala is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Head of Fundraising to lead our fundraising efforts and drive sustainable growth. This role is pivotal in achieving Jangala’s ambitious goal of connecting underserved communities to the internet, enhancing connectivity resilience, empowering individuals, and reducing the global digital divide.
Your work will involve developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, cultivating new partnerships, and leading a collaborative team to secure the resources needed to scale our impact and innovation globally.
About Jangala
Jangala is a technology charity dedicated to providing essential internet access globally, with the goal of connecting 4 million people to the internet by 2030. Founded in 2015 as a volunteer initiative providing Wi-Fi to 5,000 people in the Calais Jungle refugee camp, Jangala offers a unique approach through its novel connectivity solutions, and takes great pride in its strong partnerships with international aid actors, grassroots organisations and public bodies.
We are driven by a vision of equalising technology for everyone, and are fully committed to addressing the realities of digital exclusion and the fragilities of internet connectivity, both in the UK and around the world. As a non-political, non-governmental registered charity, we focus on bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity resilience.
Since our full-time founding six years ago, we’ve made a significant impact through innovative technology and robust partnerships. Big Box, our rugged connectivity champion, serves critical and challenging deployments, from response teams in an emergency zone to a remote educational hub. Get Box, developed rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensures that households and individuals are able to stay connected to the internet, whatever their circumstances.
Details of the role
As Jangala enters a critical phase of growth, we are scaling up our operations to meet our ambitious target of connecting four million people by 2030. The Head of Fundraising will play a crucial role in driving this expansion by developing and implementing strategic fundraising initiatives, expanding our network of supporters, and ensuring the sustainability of our programs. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a pioneering organisation at the forefront of humanitarian technology.
We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader with a proven track record in fundraising who can inspire and lead a team and is passionate about using technology for social good.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Jangala's mission and growth objectives.
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Identifying and securing new funding opportunities across various channels, including corporate partnerships, grants, philanthropy and individual giving.
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Leading, mentoring, and managing the fundraising team, setting clear objectives and ensuring their professional growth.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential funders, leveraging networks and partnerships to expand Jangala's reach.
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Monitoring and reporting on fundraising performance, adapting strategies to meet or exceed fundraising targets.
The person we're looking for
We understand that many people - especially people who identify as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds or from other underrepresented groups - only apply for jobs when they believe they match 100% of the criteria. If you don’t meet all the criteria but you’re inspired by Jangala's mission and are eager to lead programmes that help some of the world’s most excluded populations, we want to hear from you.
Core Requirements:
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Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record of achieving with a track record of achieving six figure grants or contracts.
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Experience working with corporate funders.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic fundraising plans.
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Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience inspiring and guiding a team.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, capable of engaging a wide range of stakeholders and able to stay abreast of sector trends and enhance Jangala's visibility and influence in the UK and internationally.
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Adaptable and open to feedback, fostering a collaborative and transparent work environment.
Desirable Requirements:
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Experience in one or more of the technology, humanitarian, UK charities or international development sectors.
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Existing network of contacts in relevant areas eg. corporate funders interested in tech 4 good, UK based trust and foundations, global humanitarian funders, and government contacts interested in humanitarian technologies.
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Proven ability to secure multi-year funding commitments.
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Familiarity with open-source technology and its impact on social good.
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Strong strategic vision with the ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
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Experience working closely with senior leadership and leveraging organisational strengths.
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Commitment to Jangala's mission and values.
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Experience with multi-channel fundraising, including corporate partnerships, grants, and individual giving.
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Ability to leverage storytelling and organisational narratives to engage funders.
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Experience in bidding for commercial tenders or working in social enterprises/CICs
Important details
Jangala’s office is based in London and operates a remote-first working policy. Travel to our London office will be required for mind-mapping and collaborative work at least once a week.
We are committed to creating an environment that attracts, motivates, and supports the best people from all backgrounds. This includes:
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Flexible working (general arrangement is one day in the office per week)
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29 days of paid leave a year, on top of paid bank holidays (in a normal year that’s 37)
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Quarterly bonus assessed on a whole team level
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5% employer pension contribution
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Free gym and climbing membership
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Potential shadow share options in future commercialisation
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Enhanced parental leave
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A real focus on learning and development with each person having an L&D budget
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Yearly opportunities to volunteer and gain on-the-ground experience of the impact Jangala is having in communities and disaster areas
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Team days out
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A hiring process that emphasises experience, talent and motivation, rather than academic qualifications or CV specifics
We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious beliefs or none. We particularly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the technology and charity industries.
The starting salary for this role is £48,000-£55,000 per annum, with consideration for part-time arrangements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
It is an exciting time to be joining Engineers Against Poverty with new opportunities to engage the private sector as a partner in the global fight against corruption, advocate for greater openness and integrity in climate finance, celebrate our growing impact in improving infrastructure transparency, participation and accountability worldwide and promote our work on green cities and infrastructure.
EAP is a leader in infrastructure and international development with strong links with development agencies, government and industry. We develop research, policy and practice in infrastructure investment, labour standards, climate change, transparency and accountability and local content in line with our mission to help reduce poverty.
As our ambitious and passionate Head of Advocacy and Communications you will have the opportunity to shape this new role, develop and implement a high impact strategy that communicates EAP and CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative impact and advocates it policy and practice to influence how climate resilient infrastructure is delivered to be reduce poverty. You will
- Be an aspiring leader, able to inspire, motivate and galvanise a small communications team able to draw in colleagues to help deliver each strategy.
- Have experience of developing an organisational communications and advocacy strategy, identifying key messages and approaches that are used to influence international and regional stakeholders.
- Have a track record in building successful partnerships with a flair and passion for advocacy that supports the aspirations of the organisation.
The appointee will also take on for the same role for CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative – a transparency, participation and accountability programme which operates in 20 countries and for which EAP hosts its International Secretariat
You will be working remotely with in-person team and board meetings usually held in London and occasionally overseas 5 to 6 times a year.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the development of an advocacy and communications strategy for both CoST and EAP that positions each organisation as thought leaders and identifies the objectives, key messages, approaches and partners to achieve their ambitions.
- Manage the implementation of the advocacy and communications strategy including the Communications Manager, drawing in other members of the wider EAP and CoST teams to help deliver the activities.
- Contribute to the broader strategic direction of EAP and CoST as part of the senior management team.
- Engage with key international and regional partners including the private sector to help deliver on our advocacy and communications objectives and key messages.
- Oversee the organisation of on-line and in person events to i) promote our tools, standards, policy reports and impact stories to a global audience and ii) promote key message as part of a wider advocacy strategy.
- Represent CoST and EAP at high level international and regional events, bilateral meetings with key partners and in media interviews.
- Lead the creation, writing and publication of communications materials, e.g. media briefs, presentations, case studies, toolkits and blogs.
- Oversee our e-newsletters and social media, building our audience and engagement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you hard-working and want your job to contribute to sharing God’s kingdom and alleviating suffering? Are you passionate about building strong relationships and inspiring supporters? Do you thrive when you work as part of a team towards ambitious targets? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we are working in around 30 countries over four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known across the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.
We are looking for a part-time Individual Giving Officer to contribute to BMS’ fundraising strategy and goals through supporting sustainable growth and making BMS supporters feel valued.
You’ll need to be ambitious and learn fast to pick up all the communication and technical skills that this job requires. You will be involved in the day-to-day management of BMS' regular giving programme, participating in the thanking process for individual donors, and supporting in the development of new fundraising products. You will learn how to use our database to create reports on the development of individual giving. As a champion of supporter care, you’ll also be ensuring that every interaction our supporters have with you as a representative of BMS is inspiring and uplifting. In all of this, you’ll have the full support of a friendly, encouraging and collaborative team helping you to succeed.
Talent, potential and attitude are just as important to us as qualifications and experience, so please get in touch even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes quite yet. If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporter engagement and fundraising, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help us make a difference.
Country: UK
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire / Flexible working
This role can be office-based or hybrid. We are happy to appoint a candidate who lives too far from Didcot to attend the office regularly, if they are able to be flexible to come to Didcot as required. The cost of travel to BMS Didcot whether on a regular basis or infrequently, would be borne by the employee.
Employment type: Permanent, Part-time
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary range: £25,855 to £30,678 per annum (pro-rata)
Closing Date: 9 am, Monday, 28 October 2024
Interview date: Wednesday, 6 November 2024
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Hannah Sanford, Individual Giving Manager, BMS World Mission.
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re delighted to be working with an ambitious international development charity who are searching for a Head of Fundraising. The charity supports individuals with mobility challenges to live a full life. The Head of Fundraising will focus on developing and expanding their portfolio of individual donors, trusts and foundations and corporate partners. This is also a great role for someone looking to step up into a Head of role for the first time.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading the strategy, a small team and the stewardship and re-engagement of the charity’s current portfolio of high-value individual donors, trusts and corporate partners. You’ll also work directly with Programme Managers to create compelling new funding proposals to pitch to new partners.
To be successful in the Head of Fundraising role, you’ll need:
- Experience managing a relationships with high-networth-individuals, corporates and trusts and foundations, taking a relationship-led approach.
- Experience of researching new prospective donors and writing and pitching of funding proposals.
- Ability to work proactively and independently to drive growth in an organisation
- An eagerness to develop your management experience
Salary: £46,000 - £54,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: London Hybrid – 2-3 days a week
Deadline: ASAP
Interviews: Rolling
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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Closing date for applications: 20th October, 23:59 (BST)
Organisation: Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Flexible (London and/or remote, plus business travel; must be UK mainland-based)
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 – depending on experience
Start date: ASAP
Do you have a scientific PhD and postdoc/industry experience? Do you want to apply your scientific skills and research experience to health and sustainable development projects? Are you interested in meeting people, sharing your skills and learning to be a first-class communicator? Then this is the job for you.
Who we are
Scriptoria is a values-driven, ethically focused consulting company that has a strong international reputation for excellence. We specialise in helping clients around the world to tackle sustainable development, poverty reduction, health, and climate and environmental issues. Our Consulting, Data, Communications and Training Teams focus on knowledge management, data management and communications to help research, international development, government and other organisations better manage information and communicate their findings.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for a dynamic new team member with a PhD in a science/STEM subject to join our innovative Consulting Team and to contribute to the work of our Data and Training Teams. Agriculture and the health sciences are areas we are particularly interested in.
Specifically, we want an individual with a passion for research and sustainable development, a friendly, outgoing personality and a willingness to learn new skills. We’re looking for someone who wants to engage with international development and research projects to help them work more efficiently and have a greater impact.
This role will offer a range of experience and the opportunity to contribute to the diverse range of services that Scriptoria provides.
Approximately half of your time will be spent working with our exceptionally experienced team of knowledge management and data consultants to help us develop and deliver cutting-edge data-management/analytics solutions and project-management software systems to our clients.
Your work will also involve working to help us manage and organise the projects we deliver to clients. The other half of your time will involve meeting with and training clients (to pass on your skills in research communications), both online and through face-to-face courses. Finally, you will be encouraged to contribute to company-wide strategy and business development.
Your role will include:
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Helping sustainable development and research programs to develop and implement digital tools and analytics systems to better manage their workflows and use their data
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Working with projects in Africa and Asia to provide technical advisory and consulting services to help them to better manage and share information, knowledge and data
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Training and mentoring international researchers by delivering courses, workshops, and individual support in areas including journal article/report writing, grant writing, project management and communications for non-specialists
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Contributing to business development across the company, including marketing and client outreach.
Working with Scriptoria
Our senior team has an exceptional skill set, and we recognise that candidates with all the skills we need simply may not exist. But don’t worry, if you have some of the skills we want but lack others – we will train you to fill those gaps. This will include thorough training in the delivery of our well-respected training courses.
Our staff have the choice to work wholly or partly from home or from our office in Tooting, SW London, during regular operational hours (08:30–17:30). If working from home, staff must have a working environment suitable for holding video-call meetings/training sessions with clients.
Wherever you work, you will interact regularly with senior team members to gain new skills and exchange ideas.
This job will require regular travel to deliver training courses (mostly in the UK, estimated 2 to 8 days per month) and may also involve international travel, including to developing countries. So, applicants must be willing to travel (in line with UK government guidance).
Key skills and experience
Essential
Qualifications and skills
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A PhD in a quantitative STEM research subject
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2 years minimum of postdoc/industry experience (in a research or research-support role)
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A strong understanding of research processes and data analysis and management
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A demonstrated talent for writing - including writing journal articles and writing for non-specialists
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At least one first-author paper in a peer-reviewed journal
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Experience delivering live training/teaching courses
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An excellent, practical knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
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Excellent English language skills, to the standard of a native speaker
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The right to work in the UK.
Characteristics and interests
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A friendly, open personality (bright, resilient, cheerful, confident)
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A passion for international development and building researchers’ skills
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An interest in information management and technology, data systems and analytics and in helping create new IT systems and software (programming skills are not required for this role)
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A willingness to travel and to take a flexible approach to working hours when travelling
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The confidence required to give presentations and training courses and to lead (facilitate) meetings, online and in person
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The ability to work very well under pressure and self-manage
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The ability to juggle multiple tasks and work alongside the company Directors.
Desirable
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Experience working on collaborative research projects with international partners
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Experience working with programs such as Microsoft SharePoint or other knowledge management tools
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Experience with statistical analysis in R
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Experience in grant writing and/or grant management
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Experience writing communications materials that translate science for non-specialists and encourage engagement.
Salary and annual leave
Salary will depend on qualifications and experience but is expected to be between £35,000 and £38,000 p/a (depending on experience). Annual leave is 25 days per year plus public holidays (33 days).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
Title: Finance and Support Services Officer
Location: Benin
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
Principle Accountabilities
- Support financial control and manage risk.
- Ensure conformity to the organisational Financial Framework.
- Implement Financial Management & Controls.
- Oversee Financial Planning and Budgeting.
- Conduct Financial Monitoring & Audits.
- Maintain and monitor financial records.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and governance requirements.
- Manage logistics, supplies, and purchases according to procurement policy and procedures.
- Ensure IT equipment and connectivity for office functionaries in line with ICT policies.
- Support, administer, and strengthen financial management, accountability, and capacities of partners.
- Facilitate collaboration between finance and programme teams for joint review of project/programme reports, planning, and analysis.
- Develop and provide grant management support for both restricted and unrestricted funding.
- Support proper financial monitoring of projects, including auditing of funds provided.
- Implement HR policies and procedures, such as payroll and training.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
About you
The Finance and Support Services Manager will be a highly skilled professional with a strong background in financial management, risk control, and compliance. They will ensure adherence to the organisational Financial Framework, including implementing financial management and controls, planning and budgeting, monitoring and audits, and maintaining financial records. The manager will also ensure compliance with local regulations and governance requirements.
The ideal candidate will support and strengthen financial management, accountability, and capacities of partners, fostering collaboration between finance and programme teams for joint project/programme reviews, planning, and analysis. They will develop and provide grant management support for both restricted and unrestricted funding, and ensure proper financial monitoring of projects, including auditing of funds.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- Relevant professional accounting qualification or a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or relevant volunteering or work experience.
- Demonstratable working experience, ideally in an INGO environment, but experience in audit and government organisations would also be advantageous.
- Experience in financial management, programme and project management, and administration.
- Project financial management and data analysis skills.
- Ability to represent Sightsavers with key external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Proficiency in IT skills, including Excel, MS Word, an accounting package, and emailing.
- Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts, and reports.
- Knowledge of SYCEBNL.
Desirable:
- Speaking French would be desirable.
- Experience in supporting financial control and managing risk.
- Familiarity with organisational Financial Frameworks and financial management controls.
Closing date: 27 October 2024
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Talent Set are working with a brilliant International Development Charity to recruit a Head of Legacy & In Memory to lead innovative campaigns that will strengthen their mission and drive strategy development that ensures growth of legacy income.
What’s on offer:
- Salary: circa £53,000 depending on experience
- Working pattern: Hybrid, 1-2 days/month in Central London office
- 12 month FTC (ideally starting in January)
Key duties include:
- Lead on the strategic development of the Legacy and In Memory programme, considering audiences, products and channels. This includes managing a team of 2 direct reports, as well as the Legacy and In Memory budget.
- Present business cases for the development of the strategic programme and activity based on testing and innovation of audiences, products and channels.
- Collaborate with other Heads of across the Fundraising Directorate to ensure consistent communication to supporters.
- Drive the development of the corporate fundraising programme, working with Global Programmes colleagues and partners based in the countries where the charity operates in.
- Provide supportive and dynamic line management for two direct reports
- Work closely with Data and Insight teams to ensure effective and accurate reporting and that insight drives future activity.
We’re looking for the following skills & experience:
- Experience in strategic management of a multi-channel Legacy programme, including reporting and insight.
- Experience of delivering creative and innovative acquisition fundraising plans, including supporter journeys across both on and offline channels.
- Experience of managing budgets and plans, monitoring, reporting and reforecasting.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a team to exceed targets.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Here at Action For Humanity (AFH), we are looking for a Director of Finance & Services to join us. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive annual salary of £65,000 to £70,000.
AFH is an NGO that provides aid and assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future.
As our Director of Finance & Services, you will be responsible to prepare, manage and implement the financial strategy, policies, procedures, and financial controls framework at AFH, as well as inputting strategically and operationally on services including HR, Procurement and Facilities. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Finance & Services will work closely with the charity’s leaders to deliver the charity’s objectives. H/she will ensure controls are effectively in place and functional, and h/she will ensure compliance with the rules and regulations AFH is bound by as a charity. H/she will lead the Finance team and be ultimately responsible for all Finance objectives.
Your responsibilities as our Director of Finance & Services will include the following:
1. Strategic leadership
- As an Executive Leadership Team member, the Director of Finance & Services shall assist the CEO, the AFR and Board of Trustees (BoT) in:
- developing and implementing the financial strategy, policy and manual;
- Ensure that investments are meeting their intended objectives, and revise the investment policy as needed to maintain alignment with goalsproviding strategic direction to the organisation through executive decision making, forecasting/budgeting and its implementation;
- establishing and implementing internal controls and ensuring efficient and effective financial operations as per industry and sector benchmarks.
- Attend Executive Leadership, Senior Leadership, AFR, and Board meetings, contributing and if necessary, leading them.
- Work with the CEO to develop, co-ordinate and monitor all costings for bids, projects, and core budget.
2. Stakeholder Management
- Maintain effective relationship and coordination with key stakeholders, including local, national, and global organisations, government bodies, banks, donor institutions, etc.
- Ensure independence of the Internal Audit function, the AFR and the Board from the financial operating matters.
- Liaise with partner organisations and provide the necessary leadership and technical support.
3. Compliance
- Ensure Financial and Accounting policies, procedures, and systems are in accordance with statutory regulations, industry benchmarks, and global standards, and in compliance with risk management and internal controls.
- Ensure that all accounting records are properly and timely maintained, reporting cycles and other associated engagements are successfully performed in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the regulatory and organisational requirements.
- Ensure compliance with agreements and contracts in relation to banks and external service providers.
4. Team Leadership
- Assume overall responsibility for UK & International Finance teams, and assume overall responsibility for services including Procurement and Facilities, including necessary resourcing/recruitment, inductions, training, retention, and day to day management.
- Focusing on team members’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes for building capacities to deliver on present positions and build long term capability to shoulder additional responsibilities.
- Ensure performance management is utilised effectively for all direct reports, to reward good performance and promote a culture of accountability and merit.
- Provide support, guidance, and development to international finance staff.
5. Planning, Reporting and managing resources
- Develop, maintain and monitor the financial systems of the organisation to ensure the production of accurate & timely reports.
- Create business value through technology, ensuring tech systems and procedures lead to outcomes in line with organisational goals, and support with developing the IT and software systems used within finance and services, particularly an ERP system.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with third parties for commercial aspects of the running AFH.
- Finalise the annual financial statements and periodic financial reports (as applicable), obtain external audit approval, and present them to the CEO, AFR Committee, and Board of Trustees for consideration and approval.Monitor and report on the overall funding status, and coordinate with stakeholders for arrangement and management of funds and grants.
- Ensure funding applications are properly prepared and AFH costs fully covered through a robust cost recovery and cross charging methodology, working with the leadership teams to interact with relevant stakeholders for these purposes.
- Conduct financial analysis and review of existing and proposed programmes, projects, and campaigns, contributing to decision making in this area. Oversee staff payroll, handling of petty cash and banking of donations, management of activity fees and credit control process
6. Other
- Perform any other task assigned by the CEO/AFR or the Board.
What we are looking for in our Director of Finance & Services:
Education
- Qualified Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
- Significant experience of a senior leadership team role is essential, as well as having managed a direct team and promoting high performance
- Experience in dealing with external audit and internal audit functions
- Experience of managing change and growth
- Knowledge and experience of Charity finance would be an advantage
- A proven track record of successfully managing all aspects of an operation and delivering successful outcomes
- Experience of preparing financial statements, consolidated accounts and seeing through the audit process from start to finish
- Experience of leading services functions including HR, Procurement and Facilities
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build great relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders, including trustees, partners, and members
- Excellent communication skills, recognising the need to raise awareness and grow our brand and offerings through presentations to a variety of stakeholders
- Advanced ICT skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel, and Finance/Accounting software
- Flexibility and the ability to manage time effectively whilst juggling multiple tasks
- Understanding of political, business and investment climate in UK, Canada and USA
- Understanding of humanitarian and international development sector globally, particularly in relation to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
Languages
- Strong written and spoken English (Essential)
- Strong written and spoken Arabic, Urdu, or French (Desirable)
Benefits of joining us include:
- A salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per year depending on experience;
- 25 days’ holiday allowance + your birthday off + bank holidays;
- Matched pension contributions;
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements possible;
- Enhanced sick, maternity/paternity pay;
- Structured annual performance development review process, which informs annual salary reviews and involves training and development provision;
- EAP which includes access to free 24/7 helpline, counselling, and legal and financial advice;
- Subsidised on-site food and drinks;
- Hundreds of discounts and special offers, for shopping, dining out, joining a gym, and more;
- Modern office in central Manchester location with free parking, break out room, and prayer facilities;
- Opportunity to go on international deployment/field visits, where appropriate;
- Annual away days/retreats involving training, teambuilding, outdoor and social activities;
- Subsidised sports and social activities.
This would be an ideal role for a humanitarian sector Finance leader looking to propel their career. We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please apply today – we would love to hear from you.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sanitation Senior Advisor
Contract: 12 - month fixed term contract, Full-time, Maternity Cover
Location: WaterAid is a global and equal opportunities employer. For practical and legal reasons, the successful candidate must be based in and legally able to work in a WaterAid country - subject to cost and communication with the majority of WaterAid countries being practical.
For UK-based applicants, WaterAid is located 20 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5NN and this will be your location and contract base. We support and enjoy a hybrid working environment. A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, for coordination, collaboration and connectivity across the team, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid.
Salary & Benefits:
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:
- UK: £48,314 - £50,729 with excellent benefits
- Nigeria: 18,397,645 -23,445,232 NGN with benefits
- Nepal: 2,683,878 - 3,882,926 NPR with benefits
- Ethiopia: 18,353 - 31,435 USD with benefits
- Rwanda: 26,700,728 - 36,196,712 RWF with benefits
- South Africa: 827,550 - 1,034,437 ZAR with benefits
- Uganda: 123,026,016 - 163,009,471 UGX with benefits
- Zambia: 461,019 - 645, 426 ZMW with benefits
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in sanitation programming 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 a Sanitation Senior Advisor 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 Sanitation Senior Advisor is a senior position in the WASH Technical Effectiveness team, reporting to the Sanitation Lead. WASH Technical Effectiveness is part of the Programme Support & Knowledge team (PSK), a key unit of the WaterAid UK International Programmes Department (IPD) operating in 17 African and Asian countries. PSK is a diverse and motivated group of 20+ technical specialists and advisors, passionate about bringing sustainable WASH to the world’s poorest and most marginalised people. PSK leads and supports organisation-wide programme learning and knowledge management, collating and disseminating programme knowledge and facilitating knowledge exchange. The team provides technical advisory expertise and fosters and supports internal and external programme and technical partnerships and networks. The team also leads on developing normative programme documents and standards and advise and support the delivery of a programme capacity enhancement strategy. PSK collaborates with many functions across the organisation including policy, advocacy, campaigns, fundraising, communications, as well as with WaterAid partners and collaborators.
About the Role:
The Sanitation Senior Advisor is a senior position in the WASH Technical Effectiveness team, reporting to the Sanitation Lead. Together with the Sanitation Lead, the Senior Advisor co-leads the delivery of core team responsibilities regarding the thematic areas of sanitation and other closely associated topics. Applying a people-centred, systems strengthening approach to WASH, she/he provides high quality specialist technical analysis, advisory, and support services to the design, inception, implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring, and/or assessments of WaterAid’s programming worldwide, at both strategic and operational levels.
In collaboration with country, regional and global colleagues, she/he co-leads the facilitation of effective learning and management of technical and programme knowledge across the organisation, and co-leads the development of relevant standards and guidance. She/he also provides strategic and technical input to fundraising, communications, and external engagements.
The Senior advisor has a high degree of independent and professional responsibility within own specialist areas, and discusses with her/his line manager to agree on how objectives are delivered. She/he is seen as a thematic authority and is able to handle highly challenging technical assignments. With a good understanding of organisational dynamics and ways of working, she/he is expected to effectively collaborate widely across WaterAid, facilitating joined-up and comprehensive efforts to advance WaterAid’s programming globally.
About You:
- Strong technical experience in developing, and implementing sanitation approaches, services delivery and management models, resilience and sustainability of services, environmental sanitation, sanitary engineering, wastewater and drainage, and/or other inter-related topics across different settings, demonstrated through a progressive career record.
- A relevant post-Graduate degree or equivalent work experience.
- Strong experience in offering technical assistance, consulting, and/or advisory services to empower and to develop capacities of sanitation service providers, operators, local and national governments as well as INGO/CSO partners.
- Ability to handle highly specialized, unusual, and challenging technical assignments, resolve complex issues in practical and imaginative ways.
- Strong writing and communication ability in English. Experienced in producing practical knowledge products targeting needs of diverse audiences and effective peer-learning and sharing of good practices and lessons.
- Organised and efficient. Demonstrated ability to drive tasks forward to completion in a timely manner while maintaining high quality.
- A team player, able to work responsibly, under pressure, and collaboratively across diverse groups and culture.
- Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
- Solid IT skills, particularly with core Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to travel internationally up to 30%.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Relevant technical experience in systems strengthening, urban planning, behaviour change, private sector engagement, sector financing, gender, inclusion, environment and/or other WASH-related topics.
- Working knowledge in French, Portuguese, Spanish, and/or any language widely spoken in the countries where WaterAid has programming.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 24th October 2024. Interviews are expected to be held between 18 to 22 November 2024 via Microsoft Teams.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'here'. Submit the following 3 items into one document in either Word Document or PDF format:
- Item 1: Your Cover Letter, including your preferred location and right to work eligibility.
- Item 2: Your CV
- Item 3: Short answers to the following three questions on a separate page. Please limit each answer to no more than 200 words.
- Q1. What are your top 3 skills / areas of experience that you feel meet the requirements of the role?
- Q2. What is the biggest lesson you have learnt in providing technical advisory support on the topic of integrating systems strengthening towards safely managed sanitation.
- Q3. Describe briefly your experience when you led the organizational-wide knowledge sharing and learning, particularly related to sanitation. What did you do and what were the outcomes?
Pre-employment screening: Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your right to work eligibility in the country to which you wish to work. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
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 vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized assistance of persons in need of international migration support is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations. Movement Operations Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) Division in the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's programmes.
Under the general supervision of the Head of Operations and the direct supervision of the Senior Operations and Reporting Coordinator, the Operations Data Entry Assistant, is responsible for the following duties : https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers (please click on the link for more details about the duties and how to apply).
Gestionnaire des Finances – Niger
Il est difficile de croire qu'aujourd'hui 771 millions de personnes n'ont pas d'eau potable et 1,7 milliard ne disposent pas de toilettes décentes, soit environ 1 personne sur 5 dans le monde. Toutes les deux minutes, un enfant de moins de cinq ans meurt de maladies diarrhéiques causées par le manque d'eau et d'assainissement.
Vous souhaitez jouer un rôle essentiel dans notre mission qui consiste à mettre fin à la crise de l’eau, de l’assainissement et de l’hygiène, ensemble, pour tous et partout d'ici 2030 ?
Rejoignez WaterAid en tant que Gestionnaire des Finances pour changer la normalité pour des millions de personnes afin qu'elles puissent libérer leur potentiel, se libérer de la pauvreté et changer leur vie pour de bon. De plus, vous rejoindrez une organisation récompensée par le prix Great Place to Work® 2020.
En tant que le Gestionnaire des Finances vous serez responsable de toutes les questions relatives aux finances du programme pays. Vous appuierez le Directeur Pays à gérer les activités financières du Programme Pays ainsi qu’à assurer l'application efficace des politiques et procédures financières de WaterAid en collaboration avec les autres équipes du Programme Pays, la Région et Londres. De manière générale, vous aiderez à la bonne gestion financière au sein du bureau du Programme Pays.
Ce poste est à pourvoir à temps plein pour une durée déterminée.
Comment candidater
Si le poste vous intéresse et que vous possédez les compétences et les qualités requises,merci de cliquez sur postuler maintenant et téléchargez la description du poste. Tous les détails sur la manière de postuler se trouvent dans la description du poste
Date de cloture: 01/11/2024
Dates des entretiens: à confirmer
Salaire : selon grille salariale (grade F)
Veuillez noter que pour postuler à ce poste, vous devez être en mesure de prouver que vous êtes autorisé à travailler au Niger.
Seuls les candidat(e)s présélectionné(e)s pour un entretien seront contactés dans les deux semaines suivant la date limite de dépôt des candidatures.
Vos missions seront les suivantes :
- Planification financière et contrôle budgétaire
- Gestion de la trésorerie
- Contrôles financiers internes
- Rapportage financiers mensuels, trimestriels & annuels
- Gestion des ressources humaines
Profil recherché:
- Avoir une expérience probante d’au moins 5 ans dans l’utilisation de logiciels comptables Au moins 5 ans d'expérience éprouvée dans la conduite de programmes de développement qui fournissent des changements transformationnels à travers le plaidoyer et l'influence.
- Avoir un niveau universitaire BAC+3 au moins en gestion comptable ou équivalent
- Avoir les capacités à planifier, prioriser les activités et respecter les délais de production des livrables ;
- Avoir les capacités nécessaires en analyse budgétaire et de maîtrise des coûts ;
- Avoir de solides connaissances des procédures de contrôle financières ;
- S’engager envers les valeurs de WaterAid et avoir un style de travail et de communication qui les reflète ;
Nous recherchons des personnes qui partagent un engagement envers notre vision. Nous recherchons des personnes avec une appréciation et un respect pour différentes personnes et idées, et l'énergie et l'expertise pour aider à relever les défis les plus importants. En retour, vous pourrez obtenir l'inspiration du changement que vous aidez à produire, un sentiment d'appartenance et le privilège de faire partie d'une communauté mondiale. Vous ferez également l'expérience d’un environnement stimulant et favorable aux réalisations, la chance de grandir, et l'espace pour donner le meilleur de vous-même.
WaterAid s'est engagé à faire en sorte que, quel que soit le lieu où nous travaillons dans le monde, il n'y a aucune tolérance pour les abus de pouvoir, les privilèges ou l’intimidation. WaterAid renforce la culture de la tolérance zéro à l'égard de toute forme de comportement inapproprié, d'abus, de harcèlement ou d'exploitation de toute nature. La protection de nos bénéficiaires, de notre personnel, de nos bénévoles et de toutes les personnes travaillant pour notre compte est notre priorité absolue et nous prenons nos responsabilités très au sérieux. Tous les membres du personnel et les bénévoles sont tenus de partager cet engagement via notre Code de conduite mondial. Nous effectuerons les références et vérifications préalables à l'emploi les plus appropriées pour garantir le maintien de normes élevées.
WaterAid est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances et encourage de manière positive les candidatures de candidats qualifiés et éligibles, sans distinction de sexe, de race, de handicap, d'âge, d'orientation sexuelle, de changement de sexe, de religion ou de convictions, d'état civil ou de grossesse et de maternité. Nous encourageons particulièrement les candidatures de femmes sous-représentées à ce niveau de l'organisation.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
IOM prepares individuals arriving through safe and regular pathways for their integration in the UK through tailored pre-departure activities. This post will directly coordinate successful implementation of key resettlement and integration projects deliverables on UK Cultural Orientation, and other pre-departure preparation activities, under the UK Resettlement Schemes, and the Afghan Resettlement Schemes.
Under the overall guidance of the National Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer, the direct supervision of the Senior Resettlement and Integration Projects Associate and working in close coordination with the Senior Associate Operations and relevant IOM missions the incumbent will coordinate the implementation, and day to day delivery of the assigned projects, support the implementation of programmes and provide specialised support in the area of Resettlement and Integration.
For more details about the role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The International Organization for Migration in the United Kingdom (IOM UK) delivers a range of programming to support migrants, both in the UK and internationally, including projects focusing on labour migration, resettlement, migration and development, migrant protection, and community cohesion. IOM UK has been present in Scotland since 2019, with activities focusing on the provision of immigration advice and casework support to vulnerable migrants, resettlement and integration information sessions, and stakeholder engagement. IOM UK is a registered Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) Level 3 Immigration and Asylum and Protection organisation.
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Project Co-ordinator the Senior Project Associate (Caseworker) will undertake OISC regulated casework and representation and provide training/capacity-building sessions. In close coordination with the Senior Programmes Coordinator, the Senior Project Associate (Caseworker) will also lead on liaison with external stakeholders on various matters related to policy, project development, implementation and reporting in Scotland and will represent IOM in external forums and meetings, including with COSLA and the Scottish Government.
Please note that only OISC accredited candidate will be eligible for this role.
For more information about this role and how to apply, pleae visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic International Environmental/Development charity that works in lower- and middle-income countries to implement waste management and recycling programmes that reduce climate emissions, creating livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities. An exciting opportunity exists for a Director of Fundraising & Partnerships to join the team. The post holder will be part of the senior management team and will lead the charity’s effort in building impactful relationships and drive strategic initiatives. You will work closely with the Director of Programmes and CEO to develop and implement a comprehensive partnerships strategy to secure in excess of 500k annually in fundraising goals through a variety of partners including Corporates and Foundations. This is a full-time, permanent role, home based within the UK with once-a-month face to face meeting opportunities.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have demonstrative experience at a senior level in Fundraising and in securing key partnerships ideally working with Corporate Businesses and Foundations. You will be a natural relationship builder and be able to utilise an extensive network of relevant contacts. Knowledge of culturally relevant trends and developments that result in public engagement and income is essential for the role. The role will manage a small team, and you will provide leadership and support to the team. We are seeking candidates who are hands on and flexible who can work autonomously and be self-driven. As this is a small and fast-growing charity, the role will be broad in nature and fast changing. Ideally you will be accustomed to and comfortable in this scenario. There will be some travel nationally and internationally when needed. Experience working in the charitable sector or knowledge of fundraising in the international development/environment sector would be a bonus however it is not essential for the role.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.