United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Caseworker

Organization: REDRESS
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

Founded in 1992 and registered as a charity in the UK, REDRESS is a small, specialised and widely respected human rights organisation that works internationally to obtain justice for survivors of torture and end impunity for governments and the individuals who perpetrate it, and to develop and ensure compliance with international standards.

The organisation provides specialised legal assistance to individuals and communities in securing their rights, conducts advocacy with governments, parliaments, international organisations and the media and works in partnership with like-minded organisations around the world. More information on REDRESS’ work can be found on its website: www.redress.org.

REDRESS has about 12 full and part-time staff members and a number of volunteers.

THE CASEWORKER

REDRESS is seeking a caseworker to contribute to REDRESS’ United Kingdom and International casework programmes. Key tasks include:

1. Conducting legal research and drafting in respect of ongoing cases;
2. Communicating with barristers and solicitors working with REDRESS;
3. Conducting outreach to extend REDRESS’ client base;
4. Explaining REDRESS’ casework programme to interested parties (oral and in writing);
5. Interviewing clients;
6. Evidence collection;
7. Preparing case bundles and filings;
8. Preparing articles and statements for the media;
9. Organising informal and formal briefing sessions with supporters as above;
10. Overall administration of the UK and International casework programmes, e.g. by keeping electronic and paper filing and carry forward systems up to date and maintaining casework statistics.

The caseworker is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be requested from time to time by REDRESS.

IDEAL PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

• 2+ years directly relevant professional experience;
• Proficiency in international law and human rights (ideally an advanced degree specialised in international law);
• Qualification (ability to practice) ideally in the UK;
• Experience working with NGOs in developing countries;
• Experience working with spreadsheets, databases and related IT programmes;
• Fluent in English and with a second language (spanish, arabic, french) highly desirable.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Comfortable working with victims of human rights abuse with a range of special needs;
• Comfortable to work with a wide range of personalities;
• Energetic, resourceful, good strategic thinker but also willing and ready to take a hands-on role;
• Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task;
• Ability to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work;
• Ability to think and work strategically;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to think creatively;
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative;
• A genuine interest in victims’ rights;
• Willingness to undertake frequent travel, including to countries and regions which have experienced severe and systematic human rights abuses.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Caseworker will work with all legal staff at REDRESS, with formal reporting lines to REDRESS’ Counsel and Director.

SALARY AND TERMS

• This is a permanent full time position.
• Salary commensurate with experience, with a three month probationary term.
• Generous holiday and other benefits apply, and after successful completion of the probationary term, the incumbent will be eligible for a 10% pension contribution.

The successful candidate should be prepared to take up the position on or about 1^st April 20105

The position is based at the REDRESS office in London. However, the employee will be required to travel, including to countries and regions which have experienced severe and systematic human rights abuses.

How to apply:

Please send to info@redress.org: Cover letter expressing interest; Curriculum vitae; The names and contact details of 2 references (these will only be approached in final short-listing process).

Deadline: 20 February 2015

Envisioned start date: 1st April 2015

Turkey: EMERGENCY TEAM LEADER

Organization: CARE USA
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 09 Feb 2015

The Team Leader is a senior member of staff, responsible for leading and managing the refugee response team, ensuring quality and effectiveness of CARE’s emergency response. The Team Leader is responsible for developing, coordinating and managing all emergency activities, particularly in the following areas: assessment, program design and planning; emergency project management and implementation; management and leadership; human resource mobilization; financial management; coordination and representation; safety and security; administration; and logistics.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provide leadership, direction, and management of the overall CARE Turkey Refugee Response
• Ensure effective and efficient program planning, management and implementation of all refugee response projects in Turkey
• Assessment, Program Design and Planning
• Ensure effective program support, logistics, and finance systems and procedures are in place
• Safety and Security

The requirements include:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in working in a complex humanitarian context, managing large teams and programs
• High level of demonstrable leadership and strategic management skills - including management and leadership of multi-sector teams in an emergency setting
• Previous operational experience of managing a multi-sector, multi-national team
• Previous experience of programme management across multiple locations with multiple donors (including ECHO)
• Proven financial management acumen at both project and strategic levels
• Experience of supporting the establishment of M&E and beneficiary accountability systems in complex programmes
• Track record of high resilience under pressure and ability to support and motivate teams in these situations
• High political acumen and excellent team building and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent assessment, report writing, proposal development, and emergency strategy development skills.
• Well-developed written and oral communications skills with high level experience in representation, coaching and mentoring.
• Excellent skills and interest in mentoring and capacity building of national and international staff in a broad range of emergency response and leadership skills including gender equality and diversity

Location and Accompaniment Status

This position will be based in southern Turkey, most likely Gaziantep or Sanliurfa. This posting is currently classified as unaccompanied, though the country office regularly reviews this status.

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

CARE USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=2537

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: ICT Service Delivery Manager

Organization: Islamic Relief
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 15 Feb 2015

Location: International Office, Birmingham, UK

Ref:ICT-SDM/ICT-F&S/0115

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Starting from £35,140 per annum

Islamic Relief Worldwide is looking to recruit an ICT Service Delivery Manager. The role will require you to consolidate the existing Global ICT Service Strategy. Working closely with suppliers, key business stakeholders and internal teams: you will plan, coordinate, monitor, manage and ensure continuous improvement in delivery of IT services to the end users. The post holder will contribute and coordinate in the development of the departmental plans, policies and Global ICT Strategy as well as assisting in the transition of project work into BAU operations. S/he will line manage the ICT Service Delivery Team and manage day-to-day operations of the Service Delivery function including internationally based staff.

The ICT Service Delivery Manager will be responsible and accountable for the dedicated support function within ICT, ensuring excellent customer service is provided at all times. The post holder will assist in the procurement of ICT products & services, managing & negotiating with key suppliers, and ensuring good value for money.

The successful candidate must have:-

· Extensive experience of managing a helpdesk team

· worked in a medium to large user base of 1,000 to 1,500 heads

· a strong focus on processes and delivery with experience with SLAs and ITIL

· outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

· experience of implementing ‘follow the Sun’ model

· managed staff outside of the UK as well as UK (Global / International experience)

Those with experience in 24/7 environments would have a distinct advantage (but not essential). Be tremendously passionate about Customer Service & excellence in delivery.

Closing date: 15^th February 2015

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.

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

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.

Only applications from those who already have the right to live and work within the UK will be considered.

How to apply:

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Communications & Recruitment Coordinator, York

Organization: International Service
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2015

Communications & Recruitment Coordinator, UK

Salary starting at £14,523 rising to £15,560 after probation plus benefits (i.e. health scheme, pension contribution)
York

Job Reference: CT/UKCRC

International Service is an international development organisation working in South America, West Africa and the occupied Palestinian territory. We promote inclusion for vulnerable groups, and support the development of local organisations and communities through capacity building and empowering local people to create sustainable change.

We have an opportunity for a Communications and Recruitment Coordinator to be based in our UK office in York. The Communications and Recruitment Coordinator will work on recruitment activities related to the International Citizen Service Scheme.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised with great people skills and excellent time management.

The candidate should have good written skills along, a sound understanding of social media with experience in communications or a related field.

The position is a full time, fixed term contract of 6 months subject to completion of a three month probation period. We offer a competitive package including a range of benefits. The salary is £14,523 rising to £15,560 on completion of the probation period, with the potential for further extension of the contract term, subject to funding.

View more details in the job description.

How to apply:

Recruitment & Selection

Applicants should apply via email to applications@internationalservice.org.uk attaching a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications is 12:00pm GMT Friday 13th February 2015. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th February 2015 in York. No agencies please.

Candidates who do not receive a response within one week of the deadline should consider their applications unsuccessful. International Service only provides feedback to candidates who reach the interview stage. International Service believes in equal opportunities and follows this in all recruitment.

Netherlands: Research Manager

Organization: Aflatoun
Country: Netherlands
Closing date: 16 Feb 2015

Research Manager

Company Aflatoun

Location Amsterdam, Netherlands

Job type Full time

Remuneration Paid Salary €32,260 - €40,865.51 (depending on experience) Comment Inclusive of pension, health insurance, holiday allowance and national insurance contributions

Deadline 16.02.15

Aflatoun is a worldwide network with a secretariat headquartered in Amsterdam. It employs the social franchise model whereby partners have ownership of the programme. The secretariat develops curricula in collaboration with its partners and provides them with technical assistance, network support, advocacy and training materials to implement the Aflatoun methodology.

Through Aflatoun programmes children are inspired to discover their talents and put them to use, to stand up for their rights and those of their communities, to play games and to solve problems. They learn how to save, how to budget and how to set up social and financial enterprises that benefit themselves, their families and their neighborhoods. To date, more than two million children and youth are participating yearly in the Aflatoun programs in over one hundred countries. Nearly one third of these young people are now saving or have started an enterprise. But Aflatoun wants to reach millions more. This is why we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Research Manager to join us in our mission.

Research Managers work on evaluation and research projects within Aflatoun. They use a range of evaluation approaches and manage projects of various scales for different external and internal stakeholders. The organization takes research and evaluation seriously, publishes all its evaluation work online (www.aflatoun.org/evaluation)and has been open to new and innovative approaches. Research managers are expected to be able to do a range of tasks, work across multiple projects and be able to handle projects and responsibilities autonomously.

Key Reponsibilities

Research

• Develop and support process assessments with partner organizations looking at new project iterations, implementation challenges, and scaling approaches
• Work with external partners -including academics, consultants, research organizations, donors, and partners- on outcome evaluation projects
• Manage and run internal monitoring, research and evaluation work including Aflatoun’s work supporting partner, its data collection process, as well as internal evaluations of pilots, projects, and programmes
• Design, commission, and manage research projects on topical or programmatic concerns for Aflatoun and its partners
• Support partners globally and, based on linguistic abilities, be a point person for research and evaluation in a region
• Refine monitoring and evaluation tools for teachers, trainers and children
• Produce relevant research and evaluation reports
• Publish annual compilation of research results

Skills / Attributes Required

• Experience working in the education or evaluation fields
• Proven experience producing and publishing high quality written reports in English
• Process and project management experience
• Experience in working in a multicultural environment
• 3 to 5 years work experience relevant to the job
• Knowledge of pedagogy and learning frameworks
• Understanding of research and evaluation methods
• Experience using data analysis software (SPSS, STATA, R, MatLab, NVivo, AtlasTi)
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in English. Knowledge in Spanish, Arabic, French or Russian is an advantage
• Proven track record in delivering results
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to work under pressure; flexibility
• Ability to learn quickly and on the job

Salary / Benefits Package

· Full time position

· Indicative Gross Salary range of € 32,260 to € 40,865,52. including holiday allowance and national insurance contributions (depending on educational background and relevant working experience)

· 23 days holiday pro-rata

· The contract will be offered for one year initially and maybe extended for further period

How to apply:

Application Process

Submit your CV and a letter of interest to jobs@aflatoun.org. The deadline for applications is February 16, 2015. Subject line: Research Manager Application.

Turkey: Finance Manager – Turkey/Syria

Organization: Islamic Relief
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 11 Feb 2015

Contract: One Year Fixed Term

Ref: FM-I/IPD- MEEE/0115

Salary: £26,112 per annum + Separate Benefits package

Location: Turkey

Islamic Relief Worldwide is currently recruiting for the position of a Finance Manager based in Turkey. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the financial systems and controls to ensure the efficiency, integrity and transparency of the office and sub-office operations in accordance with IR guidelines, national legal requirements and internationally accepted accounting standards. The Finance Manager will ensure that all Islamic Relief offices in the country use and comply with IR guidelines and national legal legislation and Health and Safety regulations.

The post holder will provide timely project related financial reports to the IRW International Office and institutional donors. The post holder will be assisted by a team of finance staff and work and liaise closely with the Programme Manager, the Country Director and the finance and programme division at the international office in the UK

It is essential that the candidate has a professional qualification from a recognised Accounting Association with substantial experience in a finance related role with an international NGO, with essential skills and knowledge of finance related compliance requirements of institutional donors. It is mandatory you have English, Arabic or the local language skills to be able to effectively fulfil the responsibilities of this role.

Closing date: 11^th February 2015

National candidates are encouraged to apply but will only receive the salary not benefits.

If you agree with IR values together with our Policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and our code of conduct, then you would be an ideal candidate for Islamic Relief, who promotes equality and meritocracy. IRW will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the principles of Islamic Relief

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No CVs.

Islamic Relief operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.

Ireland: Global Business Development Coordinator

Organization: GOAL
Country: Ireland
Closing date: 27 Feb 2015

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to the alleviation of suffering amongst the poorest of the poor in several countries across the developing world. GOAL works towards ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life such as food, water, shelter, medical attention and primary education.

Background:
GOAL’s institutional funding objective is to ensure maximum funding diversification. GOAL endeavours to ensure that there is an even split between its institutional funding sources through building on existing funding streams, identifying new sources of funding and exploring fully GOAL’s funding options through partnerships, alliances, mergers and acquisitions.

Job Purpose:
To implement a successful business development and fundraising strategy through work on proactive proposals, government grants, competitive bids; corporate; foundation support or other channels. Additionally, the BDU Coordinator will work to strengthen and support international, regional and country teams in their business development efforts to ensure increased funding.

This position will predominantly support the development of GOAL’s European Commission funding portfolio.

Key Outputs and Objectives:
Develop successful proposals and budgets
• Project design and document production: The BDU Coordinator will lead the development of strategic or high value funding proposals and budgets as agreed with the Head BDU, Operations Manager and Country Management Teams. This will involve leading or supporting proposal development teams across the organisation.
• Lead and organise guidance and support to development of proactive concepts, converting ideas into sellable proposals and actively participate in identifying sources of support for such proposals.l
• Work with GOAL’s in-country management teams to develop action plans for new business opportunities. Research and produce internal briefs on topics and issues related to new business development (e.g. donor profiles, partner organisation profiles, briefings for meetings and conferences). This includes the use and/or development of in-country donor mapping tool.
• Coordinate efforts between GOAL and partner organisations: Lead the development of proposals and budgets submitted in partnership with other organisations where GOAL is either the primary applicant or a sub-contractor. Negotiate favourable and manageable role in partnership proposals.
• Track donor funding trends and priorities within GOAL’s operating regions and communicate these to GOAL’s Country Directors and support teams.
• Research, analyse and maintain regular register of donor calls for funding applications including tenders, expressions of interest and requests for proposals.
• Ensure relevant internal approval processes at different levels are followed on making the decision whether or not to pursue a business opportunity.

Ensure positive and strong donor and host government relations
• Ensure the highest possible level of service to donors: Ensure co-ordinated communication with donors and partner organisations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and host country government representatives: representing GOAL, networking, and working with Country Directors and other GOAL teams in external communications/relations.

Strengthen internal new business development capacity
• Strengthen the capacity of GOAL teams: Expand the capacity of GOAL team members to participate in technical and cost proposals and other business development efforts through mentoring, technical assistance visits and direct training. Support country programmes to develop fundraising strategies. Develop and deliver trainings and on-the-job tools and aids as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of GOAL’s systems: Help to develop better tools, systems, techniques and strategies for identifying, tracking, and pursuing new business opportunities, developing proposals and budgets, and managing institutional knowledge.

Person Specification:
• Not less than 7 years direct sectoral experience demonstrating a continued progress of institutional fundraising and management within complex humanitarian and development settings.
• Successful track record of securing multiple high-value grants from donors, trusts or foundations. Specific experience securing significant funding from the European Commission and other European Government funding sources. A previous experience and knowledge of securing funding from USAID, the Global Fund, DFID, CIDA and AUSAID.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting international development programmes, preferably gained in a multi-site international organisation.
• Educated to Masters level.
• Knowledge of donor compliance, procurement and grant management, especially EC and USAID, DFID, and other major bilateral, multilateral donors or foundations.
• Proven effectiveness in building capacity and working in cross-cultural settings.
• Extensive overseas management experience within humanitarian and development contexts.

Reporting to: Head of BDU

Other key relationships: Operations Manager and team, Country Directors, BDU PSO.

Contract: 12 month, fixed term.

This position will remain open until filled.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.

How to apply:

http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=BEVGTAZ&jid=UWCXAZYW&site=Goal