Programme support officer, Governance and transparency fund

Christian Aid tackles poverty at its source, challenging and changing the causes that keep poor people poor. And while one day soon we will end injustices like climate change, that won’t help the farmer whose crops are failing today. We need to help people adapt now and for tomorrow – and we need you to help us do it.

You’ll be part of the DFID-funded Governance and Transparency Fund (GTF) team, which sits within Programme Impact and Learning (PIL) providing the necessary systems and administrative support to the GTF to make sure it runs smoothly. You will monitor project implementation and ensure that projects are implemented according to agreed plans. You may also be required to report to donors on plans and project outcomes. As sound systems are key to good project management and programme implementation, you will monitor their success and be ready to provide the necessary support to make this happen.

It’s essential that you have plenty of experience of developing and implementing systems and ensuring that they are working well and understood by all. You be the kind of person who understands the importance of making systems work in challenging environments. You will have a track record of developing and implementing financial and administrative systems and an ability to report to donors. You will have a knowledge and understanding of the application and analysis of governance in an international context. You will have experience of using different media to present and disseminate messages, case studies and reports. You are likely to have worked in the NGO sector or with an international organisation. Whatever your background, you’ll be able to interact with a wide cross section of people, both in the UK and in other parts of the world. Your ability to work in Portuguese or Spanish will be an advantage in this role.

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.

Please show your suitability for this post by addressing the criteria identified in the role profile. In particular please answer the following four competency-based questions. Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Team work

Tell us about a time you have contributed to building an effective team.

Effectiveness and accountability

Tell us about a situation where you have contributed to the effective implementation of systems that supported the response.

Attention to detail

Tell us about an achievement which you were proud of where attention to detail was vital.

Initiative

Please describe a time when you were particularly persistent in seeking a solution to a challenging problem.

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

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (66 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 245/LJ

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 8 February 2012

Interview date: Thursday 16 February 2012

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.