Programmes Senior Associate Expand Reporting to: Global Programmes Director Terms: FTE (flexible working arrangements considered) Salary: £26k - £32k (plus 4% pension contribution) Location: Central London (Vauxhall) Start date: Early Jan 2020 Role Summary The Senior Associate will be at the beating heart of a programmatic growth journey that will see an additional 30,000+ more children be able to go to school in the next few years. The role will engage with and support all areas of UWS operations - measuring, analysing and effectively reporting on the impact (direct and long-term) of our programmes as well as being responsible for ensuring that our monitoring and reporting systems are robust and effective. The role will make a significant contribution to the successful operations of the Programmes team and further develop the communication and support channels between Programmes, Partnerships and Fundraising. A key aspect of the role will be to fully utilise a new programmatic data management system that is being developed for UWS by ‘Beyondme’ (the charitable wing of Deloitte) to support the in-country teams in improving their monitoring, evaluation and reporting. You will also work closely with the Fundraising and Communication teams to enhance our reporting capacity and ensure that the evidence of impact that we gather, (through our monitoring, as well as case studies, focus groups, stories and films) is being conveyed in a compelling and accessible way. Through this, you will play a vital role in supporting a wide range of our stakeholders including major institutional funders, trusts and foundations, as well as our exciting partnerships with corporates and schools across the globe. Responsibilities (including, but not limited to): Lead responsibility for the quality of UWS monitoring and information management and the systems and procedures used for this. Identify and adopt models of best practice and relevant external research, to ensure that UWS’ data management and analysis is as efficient and effective as possible. Responsibility for developing and maintaining a fit-for-purpose, high quality central database for all UWS operations. Ensure that UWS’ planning is evidence-driven and that relevant information is accessible for all teams. Introduce and quality assure effective systems and procedures for collecting and using information and data in-country. Lead the training of UWS staff in data management and analysis where necessary. Significant technical capabilities not required here, as training opportunities will be available. Responsibility for the quantitative and qualitative (case studies, stories, photos, films etc) monitoring, analysis and reporting of UWS’ (direct and long-term) impact. Monitor and maintain the quality and accessibility of information and data across the organisation, as required – for example UWS’s google drive documents. Responsibility for all UWS information/data reports and dashboards as required for the changing and growing needs of UWS and its stakeholders. Support the SMT and Communication Directors (in-country) to ensure the efficient and sufficient flow of information between the different teams and countries within UWS. Support all areas of work of the UK Programmes team, as required. Knowledge and core competencies We are looking for an ambitious candidate to grow and develop with the organisation. This means that above all, we are looking for someone who is open to learning new skills and can take a proactive approach to new tasks and responsibilities. Educated to degree level, ideally with previous experience in a similar position Strong relationship building skills with proven ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, including communicating remotely with teams in the field Ability to think and work strategically - identifying the right opportunities for impact and leading their delivery with confidence Strong project management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise work and juggle multiple things at once A high level of numeracy and confident analysing data and managing dashboards (or a willingness to learn!) Ability to research, set up and train others in new systems and procedures for monitoring and managing information Strong skills in analysing and evaluating information, and a broad understanding of the issues around impact evaluation in development education Ability to produce high quality reports, proposals, presentations and other communications to a range of current and potential stakeholders Ability to lead independent projects involving the wider team, interns and volunteers as needed Determined, persuasive, ambitious, flexible and a proactive team player … which means you commit and deliver for the cause. Willing to jump on a plane to Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal and other countries we will be moving to in the future, to support our projects! How to apply To apply for this position, please send a comprehensive CV (max 2 pages) and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) to megan@unitedworldschools.org. The deadline for applications is 9am on 11/12/2019. Interviews will be held the week commencing 6th January. You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted. United World Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are only able to accept applications from candidates that have the permanent right to work in the UK. UWS 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 DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as a condition of employment. Please find a link to the full job description here.
Education Specialist Expand Reporting to: Education Director Terms: FTE Salary: Competitive (based on skills and experience) Location: Cambodia, Myanmar and/or Nepal Start date: Early 2020 About the Organisation United World Schools is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of poor and marginalised children around the world. By providing children with a basic education, we are striking at the heart of long term poverty and deprivation – a long game but one we are tackling head on and with ambition and commitment. UWS provides a flexible education model that is simple yet effective in remote regions. The model follows the national curriculum, whilst supporting teachers to implement educational programmes that are appropriate for the contexts in which they are working. Role Summary The Education Specialist role is a new and important one for UWS, based within the in-country Education Team, but working collaboratively across our teams in Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal and London. We are looking for 2-3 qualified (UK or equivalent) teachers to work across the UWS school network (200+ learning sites) to drive up educational standards and ensure that a ‘basic and effective’ quality of provision is achieved across the board. This is an exciting opportunity to help improve the life chances of children from rural and marginalised communities across Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal. You will work closely with a passionate and committed in-country team (including the Education Director, Education Officers, principals and teachers) as well as the Global Programmes Director based in London. The Education Specialist will promote the development of progressive ‘child-centred’ teaching strategies and ensure that safeguarding and child protection procedures are fit-for-purpose. Ultimately the aim of the role is to support and grow the capacity of the UWS in-country Education Team, to enable them to operate independently and sustainably in the future. Responsibilities (including, but not limited to): Work with the Education Director to develop and deliver the Pre-Teacher Training Programme for new community teachers and the Training Programme for all UWS teachers. Improve the effectiveness of Education Officers in their work with principals and teachers – leading their training, implementation, monitoring, support, accountability and professional development. Support curriculum development in UWS schools, as well as enrichment provision. Support the efficient, effective and imaginative use of resources in UWS schools. Ensure the necessary standards of safeguarding and child protection practices are in place in all UWS schools and the required procedures for monitoring, referral and intervention. Ensure the successful implementation of the new data management system for in-country monitoring, evaluation and reporting and its effective use by the in-country Education Team. This will include overseeing the production of effective and robust monthly attendance data and the ‘At Risk’ interventions, the quarterly school evaluative monitoring reports and annual school reviews and development plans. Work closely with and support the in-country SLT (mostly education work, but also for example supporting trips, partnership building, fundraising work etc, as required). Work closely with and support the Global Programmes Director and the Programmes team and act as an ambassador for UWS at all times. Knowledge and core competencies We are looking for a successful, confident and adventurous teacher who is ambitious and willing to grow and develop with the organisation. This means that above all, we are looking for someone who is adaptable, resilient and open to learning new skills and can take a proactive approach to new tasks and responsibilities. A qualified (UK or equivalent) teacher with a successful track-record Ability to produce, develop and deliver training programmes Understanding of and ability to produce, adapt and implement fit-for-purpose safeguarding and child protection practices Ability to lead, inspire and professionally develop a range of staff across in-country teams (with the key objective being the team’s eventual sustainability and independence) An understanding of the complexities and sensitivities required in working within an in-country team, as well as being part of the UWS (Global) Programmes team and the ability to communicate, liaise and develop sound working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders Ability to think and work strategically and to take the initiative Strong digital and technical skills and confident in working with and reporting on data Strong skills in monitoring, analysing and evaluating information - and a broad understanding of the issues around impact evaluation in development education Ability to produce high quality reports, proposals, presentations and other communications to a range of current and potential stakeholders The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise work and juggle multiple things at once Determined, persuasive, ambitious, flexible and a proactive team player … which means you commit and deliver for the cause Willing to be mobile and to spend time in remote and marginalised areas, to travel on the backs of motorbikes and in jeeps and boats, to adapt to challenging conditions and (occasionally) to jump on a plane to London, or visit other UWS programmes How to apply To apply for this position, please send a comprehensive CV (max 2 pages) and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is 9am on 20/12/2019. You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted. United World Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are only able to accept applications from candidates that have the permanent right to work in the UK. UWS 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 DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as a condition of employment.
Senior Associate of Philanthropy Expand Reporting to: Associate Director of Philanthropy Terms: FTE (four days a week and flexible working arrangements also considered) Salary: £26k - £32k, dependent on skills and experience (plus 4% pension contribution) Location: Central London (Vauxhall) Start date: Early Jan 2020 About the Organisation United World Schools is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of poor and marginalised children around the world. By providing children with a basic education, we are striking at the heart of long term poverty and deprivation – a long game but one we are tackling head on and with ambition and commitment. UWS provides a flexible education model that is simple yet effective in remote regions. The model follows the national curriculum, whilst supporting teachers to implement educational programmes that are appropriate for the contexts in which they are working. We are a growing team of 16 staff based in London and we have a much bigger team delivering our programmes in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal. All of our staff are incredibly passionate about what they do, and committed to going above and beyond for the cause. In London, where this role would be based, we have a fun and dynamic office environment featuring team socials, music, Bake Off sweepstakes and the occasional team karaoke night! The Senior Associate of Philanthropy would also have the opportunity to fly out and support some of our projects, and see first-hand what it means to provide education in remote and marginalised communities. Role Summary United World Schools is recruiting a Senior Associate of Philanthropy to help us raise vital funds to teach the unreached. We work in some of the poorest areas of Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal, to support children who would otherwise have no access to a school. This is a great opportunity for someone with some fundraising experience to join an incredible team, to build and manage relationships with a growing network of donors around the world and work with an incredibly committed CEO and management team who will support you to achieve great things. The Senior Associate will work in a small fundraising team and will be directly line managed by the Associate Director of Philanthropy. This role will predominantly involve recruitment and stewardship of high net worth donors, individual donors and the organisation of fundraising events. Responsibilities (including, but not limited to): Researching and building relationships with newly identified HNWI and prospects Stewardship of a set of existing high net worth individual donors, ensuring they are kept up to date on the impact of their support Meeting with funders to build strong relationships and secure significant one-off and multi-year donations Delivering the highest level of customer care and taking responsibility for your own portfolio of donors Growing UWS’ pipeline of individual donors by undertaking prospect research and creating solicitation plans, organising cultivation events and networking Drafting compelling proposals and reports for new and existing donors Maintaining contact with our Programmes Teams in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal to gain accurate information for funders Liaising with our Finance team to construct accurate budgets for funders, and reporting on expenditure against these budgets where necessary Supporting, planning and coordination of key events such as pledge dinners, cultivation and networking events, our bi-annual Gala dinner and our twice yearly Donor Trips Developing our ‘in aid of’ fundraising initiative to grow our network of donors and supporters Supporting the development of more junior staff and interns as required Undertaking other fundraising or administrative tasks that are compatible with the nature of this role. Knowledge and core competencies We are looking for an ambitious candidate to grow and develop with the organisation. This means that above all, we are looking for someone who is open to learning new skills and can take a proactive approach to new tasks and responsibilities. Essential Educated to degree level with evidence of continuing professional development Previous experience of major gift/philanthropy or Corporate fundraising, donor management and reporting Excellent interpersonal and stewardship experience Experience in managing or attending cultivation and fundraising events and managing income and expenditure budgets Excellent organisational and event planning skills Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and partners, and build long-term relationships Exceptional attention to detail and an aptitude for writing creative narrative that will ensure our proposals and reports are compelling, inspiring and persuasive Ability to meet with potential donors face to face and the confidence to present a compelling case for support to secure a major donation Adaptability - the ability to adapt your style of communication depending on the donor and their motivations and character A passion for fundraising Ability to lead independent projects involving the wider team, interns and volunteers as needed Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritise tasks in response to multiple requests Determined, persuasive, ambitious, flexible and a proactive team player … which means you commit and deliver for the cause. Willing to (occasionally) jump on a plane to Cambodia, Myanmar or Nepal to visit our projects, or even our funders! Desirable Demonstrable track-record of working with high net worth donors to secure income and report on impact Experience of compiling complex reports/updates for larger funders Experience working for an international development NGO, including communicating remotely with teams in the field How to apply To apply for this position, please send a comprehensive CV (max 2 pages) and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages). The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 6th January 2020. Early applications are warmly encouraged. Please ensure that your application fully addresses the appointment criteria in the person specification. You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted. Applications should be made via email to [email protected]. Timetable Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in the role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date. Telephone interviews will be held throughout the process, with a final interview following the week of Monday 6th January 2020 (or as soon as practical after this date). Start date is ASAP. Please let us know what your notice period is in your cover letter. If you would like more information, please let Jane (above) know. She will be happy to tell you more about this exciting role. United World Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are only able to accept applications from candidates that have the permanent right to work in the UK. UWS 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 DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as a condition of employment. Please find a full version of the job description linked here.
Senior Associate of Partnerships Expand Senior Associate of Partnerships Reporting to: Associate Director of Partnerships Terms: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working arrangements considered) Salary: £26k - £32k (plus 4% pension contribution) Location: Central London (Vauxhall) Start date: ASAP About the Organisation United World Schools (UWS) is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of children living in some of the most remote and marginalised communities around the world. By providing children with a basic education, we are striking at the heart of long term poverty and deprivation – a long game but one we are tackling head on and with ambition and commitment. UWS provides a flexible education model that is simple yet effective in remote regions. The model follows the national curriculum, whilst supporting teachers to implement educational programmes that are appropriate for the contexts in which they are working. We are an ambitious and growing team based in London and we have a much bigger team delivering our programmes in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal. All of our staff are incredibly passionate about what they do, and committed to going above and beyond for the cause. Role Summary Sitting within the Partnerships team this role will manage, steward and develop our pipeline of low to mid value corporate partnerships. Core to this role will be supporting the Associate Director for Partnerships in developing a solid pipeline for 2020 and beyond, whilst leveraging existing networks and partners to deliver on challenging, yet motivating targets for the year ahead. Our Corporate income stream is relatively new for United World Schools, but has grown significantly over the last year and has huge potential and a role to play in driving forward the strategic goals of the organisation. Working in collaboration with other income streams this role will look to grow our corporate offer, and work alongside others to ensure we are translating our programmes on the ground in the most appropriate and appealing manner to potential supporters. The role is an opportunity for you to help shape the development of corporate fundraising at UWS. You will be responsible for building relationships with and pitching to companies across the UK and potentially further afield should the opportunity arise. Responsibilities (including, but not limited to): Stewardship and Account Management: Ensuring that existing partners kept engaged and up to date with the impact of their support. Prospecting and engagement opportunities: Supporting the Associate Director for partnerships in researching the corporate giving landscape to identify opportunities and where relevant attending events to raise the profile of UWS in the corporate fundraising space. Proposal creation and development: Creating compelling proposals for our low to mid value corporate relationships, whilst supporting the Associate Director on the formation of larger proposals and pitches Pitching to secure new business: Supporting the Associate Director where relevant with new business opportunities. Developing fundraising packs, presentations and innovative initiatives for corporate partners to engage with. Maintaining contact with our teams across Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal to ensure we have timely and accurate information for our partnership requirements. Undertaking other fundraising administrative tasks that are compatible with the nature of this role such as developing and keeping up to date the parts of the CRM and UWS website relevant to corporate fundraising. Knowledge and core competencies To be successful in this role you will have a good understanding of effective corporate fundraising techniques, the motivations for corporate involvement in charity partnerships, sound analytical skills, a highly professional approach and experience of achieving financial targets. Additionally we are looking for someone who is a confident communicator, who has the ability to communicate clearly and effectively the mission of United World Schools. We are looking for an ambitious candidate to grow and develop with the organisation. This means that above all, we are looking for someone who is open to learning new skills and can take a proactive approach to new tasks and responsibilities. Educated to degree level with 1-2 years previous experience in a fundraising role. Passion for education, and international development is desirable. Strong relationship building skills with proven ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, including communicating remotely with teams in the field Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and partners, and build long-term relationships Ability to think and work strategically - identifying the right opportunities for impact and leading their delivery with confidence Exceptional attention to detail and an aptitude for writing creative narrative with demonstrated experience in preparing engaging pitches, proposals, reports and other communication for diverse audiences A great organiser with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, and to effectively deliver against multiple priorities. Ability to lead independent projects involving the wider team and volunteers as needed Determined, persuasive, ambitious, flexible and a proactive team player … which means you commit and deliver for the cause. Willing to (occasionally) jump on a plane to Cambodia, Myanmar or Nepal to visit our projects, or even our funders! How to apply To apply for this position, please send a comprehensive CV (max 2 pages) and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages). The deadline for applications is 9am on Thursday 2nd January 2020. Early applications are warmly encouraged. Please ensure that your application fully addresses the appointment criteria in the person specification. You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted. Applications should be made via email to [email protected]. Timetable Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in the role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date. Telephone interviews will be held throughout the process. If you would like more information, please let Ellie (above) know. She will be happy to tell you more about this exciting role. United World Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are only able to accept applications from candidates that have the permanent right to work in the UK. UWS 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 DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as a condition of employment.