United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Humanitarian Support Officer

Organization: Christian Aid
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 19 Oct 2014

About us

Conflict and natural disasters devastate lives. All too often it’s the lives of the world’s poorest people. You’ll help us and our partners around the world to deliver and ultimately save lives and reduce human suffering.

At Christian Aid we have a vision of a better world. More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

About the role

Here is an exciting opportunity to join Christian Aid’s Humanitarian Division as a Humanitarian Support Officer. We are looking for an interim appointment for up to 6 months to cover the substantive post holder whilst on maternity leave. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who thrives on a challenge and wants to learn more about humanitarian work. You will help us and our partners around the world to deliver and ultimately save lives and reduce human suffering.

The post holder will support the work of the Humanitarian division. This will include administrative, financial, communication and programme support for partners and staff in London and overseas. The post provides support for the routine functioning of the division as well as on particular initiatives of good practice. During the early stages of an emergency the post holder will be one of the main points of contact and will work closely with the humanitarian and respective geographical divisions to put in place the necessary systems including grant processing to ensure that Christian Aid’s corporate response to emergencies and broader humanitarian work runs smoothly and effectively. This role is key to delivering effective support to humanitarian programmes. The post is based in London.

About you

You will need a good understanding of financial and administrative systems and be able to deal with budgets and reporting systems. You are likely to have worked in the NGO sector, or with an international organisation and have an interest in international humanitarian work. You will need a good head for figures, strong administrative experience, be a team player and able to communicate to a range of different audiences both inside and outside of Christian Aid.

Whatever your background you'll need the skills to pick up systems quickly and to have a flexible approach to a varying workload.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country that this position is based.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That is why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please submit a CV and cover letter through our website, particularly highlighting your ability to:

• Deliver results - work successfully under pressure and with little supervision
• Build partnerships - take on different work when necessary to achieve a team or organisational goal
• Communicate effectively - make complex things simple for the benefit of others