UWS-USA Internship UWS-USA is recruiting fall and spring interns interested in learning about and supporting the full spectrum of an NGO growth-cycle. Expand United World Schools is quickly becoming the preeminent NGO focused on teaching the unreached in the world's most remote communities. With a model pioneered in Nepal, Cambodia, and Myanmar over ten years and across more than 220 UWS-built primary schools, UWS has proven its ability to build and operate scalable, high-functioning, and inexpensive schools anywhere there is a need. Looking forward to its next ten years, UWS is aggressively planning for exponential growth and impact across the globe. To meet the next phase of UWS' global growth plans, the organization launched United World Schools- USA in early 2020. As the pillar of UWS' strategic growth strategy, UWS-USA is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit designed to firmly root the entire UWS organization within the world's multilateral and philanthropic capital. Opportunity & Responsibilities UWS-USA is recruiting fall and spring interns interested in learning about and supporting the full spectrum of an NGO growth-cycle. Building on UWS’ well-established UK entity, successful candidates will work closely with leadership teams in the United States, UK, and UWS-country offices to help establish and solidify the US presence of United World Schools. UWS is unique in that its schools not only teaches the unreached in the most remote communities on earth, their presence supports the development of an entire development ecosystem within their communities. UWS interns are thus drawn from backgrounds ranging from global educations interests, to wider development and development economics interests, to child welfare and other related interests. Successful candidates will be exposed to a wide-range of tasks, from researching new countries and markets for UWS to implement its school-building model; to raising awareness across the United States for UWS’ mission through online and traditional media; to supporting funding and resource development; to working with UWS’ US-based partner school network; to reviewing and advising on evaluation and outcome measurements. Because UWS-USA is backed UWS, interns will experience both the pace and energy of a startup along with the solid footing and security that comes within a well-established and globally recognized NGO. Qualifications • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school • Strong research and writing skills • Independent, efficient worker with experience managing multiple, pressing deadlines • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior-level staff • Strong interest and understanding of international affairs and/or international development • Previous internship experience preferred • Interns receiving class-credit are preferred • A minimum of 10 hours-per-week commitment is required Fall interns will be virtual. Spring interns may be virtual or based in Washington, DC, to be determined. Fall and Spring Program During the fall and spring semesters, internships are part-time and paid a $500 stipend. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Fall and spring internship hours are flexible, allowing students to gain valuable experience while maintaining their regular class schedules. Application process Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until qualified candidates have been identified. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. UWS-USA does not offer visa sponsorship. Required materials (in one PDF File): • Resume & Cover Letter – please indicate your interest in UWS and/or its mission of “teaching the unreached” and how this internship will help further your career interests • Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages). • College or university currently enrolled • Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work. NOTE – WE WILL NOT CONTACT YOUR REFERENCES WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION. Download the job pack
USA Fundraising Operations and Events Associate We're looking for a strong fundraising professional with 2+ years of experience in a fundraising office who understands how to engage a diverse portfolio of private-sector donors. Expand Job Title USA Fundraising Operations and Events Associate Location Washington, DC Job Type Full time role, permanent Start Date February 2021 Package $45k-$50k dependent on skills and experience United World Schools is an equal opportunities employer and actively promotes diversity and strongly encourages applications from within Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and under-represented groups. Role Summary Reporting to the US Executive Director, you will support day-to-day fundraising operations and all US-based fundraising events for the NGO. Specifically, under the supervision of the US Executive Director and UK-based global fundraising team, you will focus on supporting the US donor portfolio, including researching prospective donors; cultivating new donors; stewarding existing donors; and reporting on past donations. You will also support the organization and management of US-based donor events (online and in-person) and donor trips to in-country sites. You will be a strong fundraising professional with 2+ years of experience in a fundraising office who understands how to engage a diverse portfolio of private-sector donors, with direct experience using events and convening to mobilize and inspire stakeholder buy-in. You are comfortable performing complex and high-level fundraising tasks, while performing administrative tasks when needed within the culture of a flat, start-up-minded NGO. Download the full job pack How to apply To apply for this position, please send us a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we are looking to hire this Associate in early February 2021. Applications should be made via email to [email protected]. United World Schools is committed to the safeguarding of children and ensuring we recruit safely is central to this commitment. All applicants will be required to undertake a background and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as a condition of employment.
Associate Director, Programme Funding Recruiting for an exciting Associate Director, Programme Funding to lead and develop our institutional funding strategy. Join a friendly, ambitious and motivated team of professionals to help UWS deliver on its programme funding growth ambition! Expand About us United World Schools is an award winning NGO dedicated to improving educational opportunities for the world’s poor and marginalised children. We teach the unreached and support communities by providing access to a free primary education. We were founded in 2009, and have quickly established ourselves as a leading, award-winning educational NGO working in remote communities, currently in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal. Job Title Associate Director, Programme Funding (reporting to the Director, Funding & Partnerships and line management responsibility of x 1 Senior Associate). Location UWS offices in Vauxhall, London (team currently home working, flexible working options considered) Job Type Full time role, permanent Package £40k - £50k dependent on skills and experience, plus 4% pension contribution. United World Schools is an equal opportunities employer and actively promotes diversity. We strongly encourage applications from within Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and under-represented groups. Role Summary Do you want to use your skills in donor engagement, business & proposal development and consortia building to play a vital role in supporting remote communities access education for the first time? Join us as Associate Director and play a leading role growing restricted funding from a range of sources including Trusts, Foundations & Institutional donors, and increase the expertise and capability of our local teams working on resource mobilisation. We are looking for an experienced individual with strong networks of partners and donor relationships, and an understanding of global donor trends. You will play a vital role, driving forwards our ambition to unlock institutional funding, working with country programmes to diversify the scope and scale of new donors. Access to institutional funding is a key part of our strategy; you will support expansion into new countries and play a critical role in building the profile of UWS with donors and drive forward dynamic and proactive donor engagement strategies. Key Relationships (including, but not limited to): We are looking for a strategic networker with the ability to identify and transform opportunities into tangible results. As someone with a strong relationship management and business development background, you will have significant expertise and knowledge in the ways of working of donors including Trusts, Foundations and Institutions. This role sits in the the Funding & Partnerships team and leads the portfolio which includes Trusts & Foundations, supported by a Senior Associate (line managed by this role). You will both work closely with the Programme Development & Education Adviser, Global Programme Director, country programmes, and the finance team to research and analyse opportunities, develop donor engagement plans and develop successful proposals to maximise and secure funding. DOWNLOAD THE FULL JOB PACK How to apply To apply for this position, please send a comprehensive CV (max 2 pages) and one page supporting statement to [email protected] Closing date: 5th March 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Queries For any questions about this role, please contact Sofeena Lalani, Director of Development and Communications [email protected]