Programme and Humanitarian Funding Assistant
Salary:£26,527 - £28,400
Contract:Permanent
Location:London
Closing date:May 28th 2013
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 those who want to be part of an organisation that is 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 Programme and Humanitarian Funding Assistant you will provide financial and admin support to our Programme Funding and the Humanitarian Resilience and Response Teams. You will contribute to the achievement of objectives and income targets by helping programme funding and contract management activities. This will include processing invoices, purchase orders and expenses, preparing monthly reports as well as updating and maintaining records. In addition, you will be involved in the development of systems and processes to ensure the teams operate as efficiently as possible. You will also help prepare tenders and proposals as well as build our knowledge bank.
With some exposure to project or programme management, ideally with an International NGO, you will have developed sound knowledge of the development sector and current trends and priorities. As well as solid admin skills you will have an eye for detail, be a proficient user of MSOffice as well as being comfortable working in a cross cultural setting. Numeracy and a good standard of English is a must.
If you have the desire to help some of the world’s poorest people please download the full job description to apply.
To apply
Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org
Please ensure your full name is written as the subject title of the email.
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.
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.
Please clearly state where you would like to be based. For those wanting to be based in London, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Are you the right person for the job?
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.
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