ActionAid Project & Operational Support Officer
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: £32,292 – 34,570 pa
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 11th March 2013 5pm
SALARY: £32,292 – 34,570 pa
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 11th March 2013 5pm
At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation. We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is focused on delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.
As Project & Operational Support Officer you will help increase income, strengthen capacity as well as improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fundraising and communications. We will look to you to coordinate and support international fundraising and communications projects as well as maintain and optimise internal systems, procedures and processes. This will involve identifying, developing and implementing internal tools and systems to enhance productivity as well as supporting financial processes from reviewing annual accounts to budgeting.
Probably having worked in a fundraising/marketing and/or communications environment you will have a proven track record of successfully coordinating and managing complex projects in addition to supporting change management processes. Skilled at supporting business processes you will be comfortable preparing and analysing financial plans and reports. An effective communicator you will have well developed negotiating, problem solving and prioritisition skills.
Are you the right person for the job? Please read this carefully before you apply
Please address the person specification in your application point by point and in detail as it enables us to identify the skills, knowledge and experience you have to be able to do the job effectively.
Please address the person specification in your application point by point and in detail as it enables us to identify the skills, knowledge and experience you have to be able to do the job effectively.
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please don’t apply as we only invite candidates for an interview if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description. Thank-you for your understanding.
To apply
Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org
About your application:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.
Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.
All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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