International Development Volunteer Roles

Trustees are responsible for the leadership of United Social Ventures, including ensuring the charity is carrying out its mandate, managing resources responsibly, and complying with legal requirements. The management team reports to the board of trustees and executes its decisions. This role involves participating in board meetings, advising on key decisions, and supporting the organization’s mission. The Board Trustee position is remote and requires a commitment to helping young entrepreneurs in Uganda.

Skills We're Seeking

• Strategic planning and decision-making skills
• Experience in charity governance and oversight
• Fundraising
• Knowledge of social entrepreneurship and impact-driven business models
• Communications and marketing
• HR Management

Requirements

• Passion for social entrepreneurship
• Reliable attendance at quarterly trustee board meetings over Zoom (2 hours each) and ability to commit approx. 1 hour a week to the charity.
• Join all trustees in making an annual personal financial contribution at a level that is meaningful to me; and participate in fundraising, advocacy and stewardship activities for USV.
• Stay informed about USV’s activities and policies to be able to uphold their practice and work in good faith with staff and other board members as partners toward USV achieving its purposes.
• Learn more about the general entrepreneurship support and investment ecosystem, interpreting the needs and values of other actors and speaking out for their interests and holding USV accountable towards its altruistic vision.
• Champion USV and represent its work and values to stakeholder groups and communities, inviting others to get involved.

The Treasurer role is to oversee the financial planning and management of the charity. This includes becoming a signatory of our bank accounts, ensuring the processes in the financial management policy are being followed, and working with management on budgets and bi-monthly reports on the charity’s financial health.

Trustees are responsible for the leadership of United Social Ventures, including ensuring the charity is carrying out its mandate, managing resources responsibly, and complying with legal requirements. The management team reports to the board of trustees and executes its decisions. 

Contract: Voluntary Role, no allowances

Commitment: 2 hours per week

Location: Virtual

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Main Responsibilities: 

• Actively participate (asking questions, requesting information, and taking responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies, and other matters; not staying silent where there are questions or concerns) in all:

1. Quarterly trustee board meetings over Zoom (2 hours each)
2. Bi-monthly committee meetings over Zoom (1 hour each)
3. Quarterly Financial Management meeting over Zoom (2 hours each)

• Track financial management in Zoho Books and sign off on financial reports prepared by the management team for each trustee board meeting and for the annual returns and audit. 
• Become a signatory to United Social Ventures' bank accounts and authorise transactions in a timely manner. 
• Annually review our financial management policy and procedures.
• Stay informed about USV’s activities and policies to be able to uphold their practice and work in good faith with staff and other board members as partners toward USV achieving its purposes.
• Learn more about the general entrepreneurship support and investment ecosystem, interpreting the needs and values of other actors and speaking out for their interests and holding USV accountable towards its altruistic vision.
• Champion USV and represent its work and values to stakeholder groups and communities, inviting others to get involved. 
• Join all trustees in making an annual personal financial contribution at a level that is meaningful to me; and participate in fundraising, advocacy and stewardship activities for USV. 

Volunteer Role Online Shop Volunteer

Where you will be based Oxfam Alnwick

Why we want you

Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen.

What Oxfam does

Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with poverty.

We have two key aims:

Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and natural disasters.

Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good.

Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947, raising millions every year to support people facing poverty.

Let’s beat poverty together.

What you will be doing

Researching donated items to find value them

Preparing items to make the most of our donations

Writing accurate descriptions to go on our website

Taking quality photographs to attract online customers

Packing and posting online orders

Putting your passion to good use by specialising in your favourite areas

The skills you need

Helpful and friendly

Happy to be part of a team

Excited to learn new skills

Basic IT skills

What's in it for you

Some lunch and travel costs

Improve skills and boost your CV

Grow your confidence and meet new people

We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.

Possible references for future employers

Chance to improve your writing, IT and language skills

Disclaimer

We need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up to Oxfam's Code of Conduct.

Volunteer Role Stockroom Volunteer

Where you will be based Oxfam Alnwick

Why we want you

Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen.

What Oxfam does

Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with poverty. We have two key aims:

Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and natural disasters.

Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good.

Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947, raising millions every year to support people facing poverty.

Let’s beat poverty together.

What you will be doing

Making the most of everything donated to us

Sorting through bags and boxes of kindly donated items

Steaming and organising clothes to get them ready for sale

Checking and pricing items

Filling stock on the shop floor

Spotting the most valuable and interesting items donated

The skills you need

Helpful and friendly

Happy to be part of a team

Excited to learn new skills

Up for trying a range of shop tasks

What's in it for you

Some lunch and travel costs

Improve communication skills as part of a team

Improve your organisation skills

Boost your CV

Grow your confidence and meet new people

We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.

Possible references for future employers

Disclaimer

We need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up to Oxfam's Code of Conduct.

Volunteer Role Sunday Sales Assistant

Where you will be based Oxfam Alnwick

Why we want you

Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right

here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll

find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen.

What Oxfam does

Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with

poverty. We have two key aims:

Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital

support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and

natural disasters.

Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote

inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good.

Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947,

raising millions every year to support people facing poverty.

Let’s beat poverty together.

What you will be doing

Making everyone feel welcome

Serving customers on the till

Handling cash and card payments

Helping donors as they come in

Keeping the shop clean and tidy

The skills you need

Helpful and friendly

Happy to be part of a team

Excited to learn new skills

Up for trying a range of shop tasks

What's in it for you

Some lunch and travel costs

Improve language and communication skills in a customer facing role

Boost your CV by learning transferable skills

Grow your confidence and meet new people

We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.

Possible references for future employers

Disclaimer

We need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up

to Oxfam's Code of Conduct.

MAF UK is looking to recruit four new trustees which will ensure that MAF UK remains true to its calling and is accountable to its stakeholders for its impact. 

Candidates will need significant and extensive senior level experience within a given area of expertise, (Finance, Fundraising, Legal, Missiology) including the ability to inform and review strategy development and thought leadership, be able to advise, shape plans, and offer new ideas and perspective

Key Responsibilities

While you will be responsible for championing and maintaining MAF UK’s Christian ethos and values while safeguarding its reputation, you will support in:

• Setting or approving policies, plans and budgets to achieve MAF’s charitable objectives and monitoring performance against them.
• Setting and maintaining a framework of delegation and internal controls.
• Agreeing decisions on matters which might create significant risk to the organisation, financial or otherwise.
• Actively contributing to the strategic direction of the charity and agreeing and evaluating performance.
• Fulfilling the statutory responsibilities of a trustee as set out by the Charity Commission.
• To ensure the solvency, financial resilience, effective administration, and good performance of the organisation

Commitment Requirement

Applicants are usually elected to the Board for an initial three-year term, with the possibility of renewal for two further threeyear terms and will be required to participate in:

• Three Board meetings each year.
• Annual Board of Trustees awayday each year for prayerful strategising.
• Membership and attendance of a subcommittee – up to three meetings a year.
• One overseas project visit.
• Ad-hoc advice may be sought between meetings

Essential Qualities

• Significant and extensive senior level experience within a either Finance, Fundraising, Legal, or Missiology
• Committed and mature Christian, able to demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of our Statement of Faith.
• Can demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ, reflected in their devotional life and involvement in a Christian community, including  an individual commitment to prayer and a willingness to uphold MAF’s local and global ministry in prayer.
• Experience of making decisions in keeping with the teaching and ministry of Jesus.
• Capable of analysing information, thinking creatively and, when necessary, challenging constructively.
• Possess effective communication and presentation skills.
   

This position has an occupational requirement for the job holder to be a committed Christian who can affirm and adhere to our Statement of Faith. 

Terms:

The role of Trustee is unpaid, but all reasonable travel, accommodation, subsistence and childcare expenses will be met.

Trustees are usually appointed for an initial term of three years, which may be renewed for a further two periods of up to three years each.

Applicants must be UK citizens or hold a valid permanent work permit for the UK and not be disqualified from being a trustee according to Charity Commission guidelines.

Selection:

The interview process will include a meeting with the Chair and another member of the Board.  The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and confirmation from the whole Board.

Thank you for your interest in the work of MAF UK. Please do not hesitate to get in touch using the above email address should you have any questions regarding this appointment process.

Oxfam's Sale Shop is looking for Volunteers to help Oxfam’s fight to support the world’s most vulnerable communities.

We’re looking for volunteers who can give 4 hours of their time in the shop, and we’re excited to welcome brand new volunteers as we look to re-open our store! 

Location: 32 School Road, Sale, M33 7XF

Become a volunteer!

We like to give volunteers an opportunity to try a range of areas before they find something that suits them. You might become a Retail Volunteer,Stock Volunteer, or. Or, you might find yourself in a more specialist role such as an Ecommerce Volunteer, a Shift Lead Volunteer, or even a Stock Specialist Volunteer.

Whatever your skills or interests, there’s something for everyone…

Why be a volunteer?

Your time will make a huge difference. We estimate one four-hour shift will, on average, provide enough income to enable Oxfam to provide life-saving handwashing facilities for 81 people.

Volunteering also has a positive impact on wellbeing, with an incredible 7 in 10 volunteers saying that their charitable actions were beneficial for their mental health.

Benefits of becoming a Volunteer:

• Gain genuine experience working in a retail environment.
• Travel Expenses are reimbursed.
• Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience, and develop your CV.
• Great way to meet new people & be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
• Be part of a fantastic team and make a positive change to the world.
• Opportunity to utilise and develop your transferable skills.

Volunteering with Oxfam will give you the skills, confidence and experience you need to build your CV and boost your employability. Problem solving, communication, working with others and familiarity with the workplace are universally valued by employers.

No experience is necessary as full training and an induction will be given. You don't need to be computer literate to join our team; there are volunteer opportunities for all. All we ask is that you’re happy to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team.

We can be flexible around parenting, caring, health, employment, education, and any other commitments you have.

Tempted? Click Apply now!

• Oxfam reimburses Volunteer expenses incurred in line with Oxfam’s Volunteer Expenses Policy: local, reasonable travel expenses, & lunch (if volunteering 5+ hours).
• We take the welfare of volunteers and everyone we work with very seriously. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, abuse of power, or any sexual misconduct within the workplace.
• Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).
• *NB: due to the current capacity of some shops, it may be that you will be placed on a waiting list and/or, if you are under 18, until a shop has enough staff and/or volunteers DBS cleared. The Shop Manager will discuss this with you.

Our partner is a network of NGOs, academics, businesses and individuals who work together to reduce global inequality and its causes, developing innovative solutions to global challenges through frontier science and technology.

They are looking for a new Treasurer to their established Board of Trustees, seeking an individual with a background in finance and accounting, preferably with an understanding of international financial management and some experience of managing the financial affairs of a charity.

The role will involve advising on strategy from a financial perspective, liaising with the CEO and Finance Manager to oversee effective implementation of good financial procedures, controls and record keeping, and overseeing the production of quarterly reports, annual accounts and the annual budget.

The Board meets quarterly, virtual, with an annual in-person meeting in Cambridge. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is approximately four hours per month.

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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.

African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make informed development choices in the management of public finances and resources.

ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.

At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Chief People Officer (Remote) to join ADC.

Main Purpose of Job: This role is for a HR leader who can lead and manage a comprehensive HR service through a range of projects and activities in areas such as, but not limited to: Workforce Planning and Recruitment; On-boarding/Off-boarding; Performance Management; Organisational Culture; Learning and Career Development; HR Compliance and Staff Relations; Diversity and Inclusion; Policy and Procedure Development; and Staff Records Management. Reporting to the Founder, you will manage our recruitment team and be responsible for improving staff engagement, participation and retention.

Division: People and Culture

Department: N/A

Position reports to (line manager): Founder and CEO

Who reports to this position (direct reports): HR Coordinator

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 
 

• Develop and implement an HR strategy
   
• Contribute to the development of a collaborative high performing organisational culture by building staff and organisational capability
   
• Develop an effective performance management system ensuring that organisational values are translated into measurable competencies, behaviours and objectives and that job descriptions, performance standards, and performance evaluation instruments are aligned
   
• Develop and implement learning and career development initiatives for all staff and recommend staff training that will enhance growth and development
   
• Prepare and analyse HR metrics and provide reports that support decision making
   
• Implement new, and enhance existing staff recognition and reward programs
   
• Champion the ADC culture and ensure all staff are aware of the expectations
   
• Develop and implement strategies to increase Diversity & Inclusion within the organization
   
• Develop and implement an annual People Survey, communicate results and own activity plan to drive improved staff engagement
   
• Review and approve HR policies and procedures and recommend improvements
   
• Contribute to development of a customised HR management system

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Essential

· Excellent knowledge of HR General, Learning and Career Development, and Recruitment

· Senior HR leadership experience within a small to medium sized organisation

· Experience of setting up new HR functions and processes would be desirable

· Significant experience of initiating, delivering, leading and embedding change initiatives

· Commitment of minimum 7-10 hours per week

Desirable

• Experience working in an early stage start-up and gone through a scaling phase
   
• Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity

What ADC Offers You:

This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:

• Professional learning and career development opportunities
   
• An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
   
• An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
   
• An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
   
• We provide work reference

The Organisation
Tearfund is a Christ-centred INGO, founded in 1968. We have a huge vision: to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential. Tearfund’s role is to be a hugely effective, servant-hearted partner of local churches. We currently support 25,000 churches in more than 50 of the world’s poorest countries, and our aspiration is to equip 250,000 churches to be transformation centres for their communities and countries. The church is the largest civil society organisation on the planet, and we believe the church is the most powerful agent of holistic, transformational change in the world.
To find out more about the work Tearfund do, visit the website.

The Role:
In addition to the specific requirements for the Treasurer set out below, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they:
•  Are a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church and willing to affirm Tearfund’s statement of faith, with some understanding of the evangelical constituency of the churches in the UK and Ireland;
•  Have an understanding of good governance and some governance experience;
•  Have a reasonable understanding of the developmental and theological issues relating to Tearfund and a strong commitment to justice for poor people.

Person Specification:
•  Will have significant experience in financial management in a senior role in one or more large and complex and international organisations and have appropriate formal qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA.
•  Will have a reasonable understanding of financial management and accounting in a charity context.
•  Will have significant experience overseeing risk management.
•  Will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of effective governance in a charity context and have experience of a governance role.
•  Will be able to build a supportive and constructive relationship with the COO and the Head of Internal Audit.

Further Information
For comprehensive information about Tearfund, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Document.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about joining Tearfund and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:

•  An up-to-date CV
•  A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role, and confirmation that you can affirm Tearfund's statement of faith.

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group). 

All applications should be emailed to Trustees Unlimited.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter, Managing Partner - Charities.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th February 2025 
Interviews with Tearfund: w/c 24th March 2025 (TBC)

Finding funding for an organisation dedicated to women’s empowerment, development, human rights and tourism is hard to come by. If you are up to the challenge, then we’d love to have you come and support our search for funds for our innovative and exciting projects.

Equality in Tourism is a very small charity focused on gender, tourism and development.  We are looking for someone who woulkd like to gain experience, particularly with institutional and/or trust funding, or with individual and corporate fundraising. We would like you to support our fundraiser on fundraising research as well as our funding applications, both for our innovative projects and our core work. 
We are seeking a reliable, proactive and dedicated person, who is interested in gender and development and who will be able to work with us to enable us to achieve our goals. We offer you flexibility to work around your own time constraints.  You will also be involved with the whole Equality in Tourism team.

So if you think you can help us raise some much needed funds that can go towards meeting our targets, we would love to hear from you.

Oxfam's Chorlton Shop is looking for Volunteers to help Oxfam’s fight to support the world’s most vulnerable communities.

We’re looking for volunteers who can give 4 hours of their time in the shop, and we’re excited to welcome brand new volunteers as we look to re-open our store! 

Location: 494 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester, M21 9AS.

Become a volunteer!

We like to give volunteers an opportunity to try a range of areas before they find something that suits them. You might become a Retail Volunteer,  Stock Volunteer, or. Or, you might find yourself in a more specialist role such as an Ecommerce Volunteer, a Shift Lead Volunteer, or even a Stock Specialist Volunteer.

Whatever your skills or interests, there’s something for everyone…

Why be a volunteer?

Your time will make a huge difference. We estimate one four-hour shift will, on average, provide enough income to enable Oxfam to provide life-saving handwashing facilities for 81 people.

Volunteering also has a positive impact on wellbeing, with an incredible 7 in 10 volunteers saying that their charitable actions were beneficial for their mental health.

Benefits of becoming a Volunteer:

• Gain genuine experience working in a retail environment.
• Travel Expenses are reimbursed.
• Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience, and develop your CV.
• Great way to meet new people & be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
• Be part of a fantastic team and make a positive change to the world.
• Opportunity to utilise and develop your transferable skills.

Volunteering with Oxfam will give you the skills, confidence and experience you need to build your CV and boost your employability. Problem solving, communication, working with others and familiarity with the workplace are universally valued by employers.

No experience is necessary as full training and an induction will be given. You don't need to be computer literate to join our team; there are volunteer opportunities for all. All we ask is that you’re happy to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team.

We can be flexible around parenting, caring, health, employment, education, and any other commitments you have.

Tempted? Click Apply now!

• Oxfam reimburses Volunteer expenses incurred in line with Oxfam’s Volunteer Expenses Policy: local, reasonable travel expenses, & lunch (if volunteering 5+ hours).
• We take the welfare of volunteers and everyone we work with very seriously. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, abuse of power, or any sexual misconduct within the workplace.
• Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).
• *NB: due to the current capacity of some shops, it may be that you will be placed on a waiting list and/or, if you are under 18, until a shop has enough staff and/or volunteers DBS cleared. The Shop Manager will discuss this with you.

Trainee Research and Development Officer

Are you interested in the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Are you keen to work in the NGO/international development sector?

Do you need some practical experience in the field?

Look no further, as McAndrew Leadership is launching a fresh appeal for new research and development interns!

Come and join us for a 3-6 month internship to conduct exciting local and international development research, help design international development projects, receive training and practical experience in grant writing and other key skills, and much more!

Interested? Read on and apply!

McAndrew Leadership is looking to hire Programmes Research and Development interns to assist staff in the following areas of focus:

• Proposal Writing.

• Donor Mapping.

• Project Research.

• Organisational, Strategy and Partnership Development.

Location: Southgate

Length of Internship: Interns are required to commit to a minimum of 3 months for their internship. After 3 months, depending on performance, interns will be offered the opportunity to continue their internship on an allowance basis.

Hours of work: Interns are asked to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week. However this is flexible and we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements.

Salary: Unpaid - however upon the completion of the internship training period, paid internships will be made available if resources are available.

This is offered as a hybrid internship position. Days you are requested in office, travel allowances will be offered.

Job description

McAndrew Leadership is a UK-based consultancy that delivers services and training to international development charities, private sector organisations, individuals and others, to enable them to drive their development practices and unleash their potential. We train, mentor and empower current and future leaders, their teams and their organisations, to build the skills and knowledge needed to enhance their capacities and expand their prospects. 

For those new to the sector of international development, McAndrew Leadership is the ideal place to apply their knowledge gained from university into real-life scenarios, to deliver positive change.

This role is ideal for any individual who wants to gain invaluable experience working in the international development sector. Interns are an invaluable part of our team and will play an active role in producing proposals for development projects, conducting in-depth research on development issues, developing training sessions and much more, while making sure that client needs are met as part of their day-to-day tasks. Being exposed to multiple different organisations - each with their own unique characteristics - will give the applicant a wide range of different experiences during their internship.

Research will be focused on sourcing key data and information on international development issues, best practices and practical frameworks for NGOs operating internationally. The successful individual will play a vital role in gathering the knowledge required to achieve client organisations’ strategic objectives and priorities. They will also help to enhance the presence of our consultancy services online through social media, blog posts and website content development. 

The main tasks in the role will include the following:

1.     Conduct background research on key international development issues in relation to clients' projects.

2.     Research funding opportunities that align with the interests of McAndrew’s clients and focus areas.

3.     Designing projects for multiple initiatives with different organizations that have a UK and international focus.

4.     Writing tailored proposals and grant applications on behalf of clients, to provide them with vital funding.

5.     Deliver work to support the growth and development of our clients' membership bodies, most notably the Alliance of NGOs and CSOs for South-South Cooperation (ANCSSC). 

6.     Research innovative programmes to support clients' work to tackle development issues in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

7.      Assist in promoting McAndrew's online presence through social media, blog posts and our website. 

8.      Supporting the team in creative brainstorms and other tasks.

9.      Other task as required by the line manager.

10.   Attending in-house and external training workshops.

Essential Skills:

1.     Qualified to a degree level, preferably in International Development or a related field.

2.     Fluent in English.

3.     Strong written communication skills.

4.     Strong knowledge and understanding and/or previous experience in international development and humanitarian emergencies.

5.     Driven, motivated and meticulous attention to detail.

6.     Strong sense of initiative, proactive thinking and ability to work under pressure.

7.     High energy with a friendly personality.

8.     Display initiative and responsibility, with a keen willingness to learn and develop.

9.     Ability to create and innovate.

10.   Ability to work well on own initiative.

11.    Adept at using Microsoft Office.

Desirable skills:

1.     Previous experience of working with NGOs/international development agencies.

2.     Knowledge of Arabic or French is an asset due to ongoing cooperation with Arabic-speaking partners.

3.     Knowledge and understanding of current international development issues and events.

Starfish is an international development charity aiming to bring life, hope and opportunity to children in South Africa who have been orphaned or made vulnerable through HIV/AIDS and poverty. Starfish are looking for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about international development with good writing skills. The internship will be varied and include: researching trusts and foundations, writing applications, sending out applications & reports, managing progress on a centralised calendar, using your initiative. The Starfish UK London office is fairly small and therefore you will become very much part of the team, being able to experience the operations of a dynamic international charity. This is a great opportunity to gain invaluable experience and enhance your CV. Desired experience - Use of Microsoft packages, organisational skills, good communication skills, research skills and the ability to work well in a team.

This position is for 3 days a week, working from home, potential for hybrid in central London office. Interviews mid Jan 2025 start for immediate start.