CHRISTIAN AID VACANCIES LIST
Date of issue: 4th July 2003
To find out more about any of these vacancies, please send a self addressed
envelope (41p, A4 size) to The Human Resources Department, Christian Aid, PO
Box 100, London SE1 7RT, letting us know which posts you are interested in, or
email your full postal address to: [email][email protected]

Job descriptions and an application form are also displayed on the Internet.
The website address is: http://www.christian-aid.org.uk

ADDITIONAL VACANCIES

Head of Team

Head of Programme Funding and Support Team
£35,000 per annum
You will lead and manage the Programme Funding and Support Team, who are
responsible for securing funding from institutional donors, reporting and
evaluating these funds in programme work and supporting our partners and Field
offices in managing and accessing these funds. You will make strategic
recommendations regarding Christian Aid's institutional donor fundraising
strategy and performance.
You must have at least 7 years experience of raising funds from institutional
sources, and of working overseas and knowledge of best practice in development
and emergencies. Ref: 716/GR
Closing date: 8th July 2003
Interview date: 14th July 2003

Grade O1

Regional Manager for West Africa
£30,625 per annum
This is a new and exciting opportunity to lead, develop, manage and have
responsibility for development, emergency, advocacy, policy and campaign work
for the West Africa region. You would be responsible for the processes of
developing, implementing and monitoring Christian id's policy and strategy for
your region.
Your experience so far must involve at least 6 years in development work,
including working or living in a developing country. You must have spent at
least 3 years in a management role, including strategic planning and budget
management and have successfully delivered project/programme objectives. You
will be able to demonstrate skills in team leadership and working effectively
with partners/stakeholders. Ref: 730/RC
Closes: 30th July 2003
Interviews: 14th August 2003

Head of Editorial
£30,625 p.a.
You will play a key role in the implementation of Christians Aid's £1.2million
print publishing programme. A very experienced writer and editor, you will be
responsible for monitoring editorial output and quality. You will work with
authors throughout the organisation to develop key corporate publications,
writing some yourself. You will have at least two years experience of working
at a strategic level, as you will work cross organisationally with audience
managers to achieve coherence, strategic advantage and maximum impact. You
will manage three staff and will already have three years experience of
managing a team and budgets. Ref: 734/LE
Closing Date: 10th July 2003
Interview Date: 14th July 2003

Regional Manager for South America based in London
£30,625 per annum
Do you have at least 6 years experience in development with at least 3 years
management experience, including strategic planning and budget management?
Have you successfully delivered programme/project objectives? Can you
demonstrate skills in staff management, team leadership and working
effectively with partners/stakeholders? And do you have a good working
knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese?

If yes, then this could be an exciting opportunity for you to lead, develop,
manage and have responsibility for a significant part of Christian Aid's work
in Latin America and the Caribbean. Regional Managers are responsible for the
development, emergency, advocacy, policy and campaign work of the designated
region. This is a new post and you would be responsible for the processes of
developing, implementing and monitoring Christian Aid policy and strategy in
the region, and of being part the Latin America and Caribbean management
group. Ref: 725/GR
Closing date:24th July 2003
Interviews: early September

Grade A

Programme Manager for Bolivia and Peru based in London
£26,761 per annum
Christian Aid is looking for an experience professional to manage and develop
its programmes in Bolivia and Peru
The work includes strategic planning and day-to-day management of Christian
Aid programmes in the region working through local partner organisations. It
involves identifying, building and nurturing relationships with these partner
organisations and ensuring that communications and advocacy issues from the
region are integrated into Christian Aid's UK and Ireland work as appropriate.
You will have at least five years' experience of international development
work including project and staff management. Excellent time management and
administrative skills are essential in what is a challenging role. Ref: 726/GR
Closing date: 21st July 2003 12 noon
Interviews: 24th July 2003

Country Representative - Colombia based in Bogota
£24,092 per annum
Christian Aid is looking for an experienced development professional to manage
and develop its field office and programme in Colombia.
The work involves strategic and day-to-day responsibility for programmes and
finances, working with and supporting partner organisations, and management of
field office staff. It also involves emergency and conflict related advocacy
and representional work, key to the programme strategy in such a complex and
politically sensitive situation.
You will need at least five years' experience of international development
work in Latin America and experience of working with organisations in Colombia
or other conflict-affected areas. You will also have experience of managing
staff and resources. Ref: 727/GR
Closing date: 21st July 2003 at 12 noon
Interviews: 23rd July 2003

Senior Policy Officer
£26,761 per annum
As part of our Asia Team you will undertake policy and advocacy work as part
of Christian Aid's overall programme. You will focus on human rights,
conflict and inter-faith dialogue and gender, providing advice to programme
staff and lobbying government and other bodies on behalf of Christian Aid and
our partners. You must have experience of development issues, preferably in
Asia and with NGO's. You must demonstrate the ability to carry out your own
research and policy development projects and be able to present your findings
to decision makers. We would welcome applicants for Job Share arrangements.
Ref: 729/RC
Closing date: 6th August
Interviews: TBA

Education Co-ordinator
Part time 17½ hours per week
£ 24,092 per annum pro rata
Applications are invited for the post of Education Co-ordinator for Christian
Aid Wales based at the national office in Cardiff. The Education Co-ordinator
will work at all levels within the formal education sector in Wales developing
Global Citizenship within the curriculum, resourcing and supporting its
delivery and influencing policy. The Co-ordinator will also promote Global
Awareness within the informal education sector and amongst the churches. The
successful candidate should have a commitment to international development and
direct experience of the formal education system in Wales and be able to work
through the medium of both English and Welsh. For this post the standard
disclosure will be required. Ref. No.: 713/SB
Closing date: 4 July 2003
Interview date: 11 July 2003

For further details and application forms contact: Nerys Williams, Christian
Aid, PO Box 21, Cardiff CF14 2DX

Cydlynydd Addysg, Cymru
Rhan-amser 17½ awr yr wythnos
£24,092 per annum pro rata
Gwahoddir ceisiadau ar gyfer swydd Cydlynydd Addysg Cymorth Cristnogol, Cymru,
wedi ei lleoli yn y swyddfa genedlaethol yng Nghaerdydd. Bydd y Cydlynydd
Addysg yn gweithio ar bob lefel o fewn y sector addysg ffurfiol yng Nghymru i
ddatblygu Dinasyddiaeth Fyd-eang yn y cwricwlwm, i gefnogi a sicrhau adnoddau
i athrawon ac i ddylanwadu ar bolisi. Bydd y Cydlynydd hefyd yn hybu
Ymwybyddiaeth Fyd-eang o fewn y sector addysg anffurfiol ac ymhlith yr
eglwysi. Dylai'r ymgeisydd llwyddianus fod ag ymrwymiad i ddatblygiad
rhyngwladol a phrofiad uniongyrchol o'r system addysg ffurfiol yng Nghymru.
Disgwylir i'r Cydlynydd weithio trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg. Ref. No.:
713/SB
Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau: Gorffennaf 4 2003
Dyddiad cyfweliad: Gorffennaf 11 2003

Am fanylion pellach a ffurflen gais, cysylltwch â Nerys Williams, Cymorth
Cristnogol, Blwch Post 21, Caerdydd, CF14 2DX. Tel: 029 2061 4435.

New Media Fundraiser
£26,761 per annum, plus final salary pension and review pending
Christian Aid is looking to build the commercial arm of its online
commitments, develop new sources of revenue, manage commercial partnerships
and create a commercial supporter database.

You should be able to demonstrate creative thinking, have a flair for business
and an understanding of managing audiences online. You should be a self-
starter, able to steer a marketing drive and preferably have plenty of
experience in public relations and journalism. Ref: 719/LE
Closing date: 4th July 2003
Interviews: 10th July 2003

Area Co-ordinator
2 years fixed-term contract
£24,092 pro rata per annum
17.5 hours per week
Do you share our vision of a movement of people committed to exposing the
scandal of poverty and working to eradicate it?
Christian Aid is seeking to appoint a key member of our Midlands East Team to
represent our work across Cambridgeshire region. You will be committed to make
a real difference in the world by encouraging people to give, act and pray for
hope, change and justice. Ideally you will have experience of working with a
diverse range of volunteers, have an understanding of the churches, be
interested in international development and campaigning issues, and be a self-
motivated and inspiring speaker across a range of media. For this post the
standard disclosure will be required. The post will be based in Peterborough.
Ref. No.: 721/SB
Closing date: 31st July 2003
Interviews: beginning of September

Network Systems Manager
£26,761, per annum, pro rata, maternity cover for up to one year
You will provide project technical support to the Network Unit to upgrade the
existing network infrastructure and be involved in the resolution of helpdesk
calls related to network and server defaults.
You must have at least 3 years experience of support in WAN and LANs
environments and have knowledge of Windows NT/2000, Netware 4, Cisco IOS,
network security, Metaframe, Ipass, SQL server 2000 and Veritas Backup Exec.
You will have project management skills and this will include PRINCE2 or
similar methodology. You will also be certified in Network and IT systems
qualifications on Network Operating Systems, network products (including
switches, routers and servers) and TCP-IP protocols.
This position is to cover for maternity leave up to one year, and is expected
to be for 6 months.
Ref: 714/LE
Closing date: 4th July 2003
Interviews: TBC

New Churches Liaison Co-ordinator and Area Co-ordinator for Bromley & Bexley
£26,761 per annum
Do you share our vision of a movement of people committed to exposing the
scandal of poverty and working to eradicate it?
In this new and important appointment you will develop relationships between
Christian Aid and New Churches in London and the South East and represent
Christian Aid in all aspects of our work in Bromley and Bexley.
You will have experience of New Churches and be committed to make a real
difference in the world by encouraging people to give, act and pray for hope,
change and justice. Ideally you will
have experience of fundraising, working with a diverse range of volunteers, be
interested in international development and campaigning issues, and be a self-
motivated and inspiring speaker across a range of media. This post will be
based in London. Ref. No.: 712/SB
Closing date: 13th October 2003
Interviews: 23rd October 2003

Grade B

Emergency Officer
£23,154 per annum
We are looking for a person to join Christian Aid's Emergencies Team to
support our relief and rehabilitation work. The job involves working closely
with both Christian Aid staff and local partner organisations supporting them
to develop and implement emergency programmes Candidates should have a good
understanding and experience in emergency programme management design and
implementation. They should have a good understanding of SPHERE and the
livelihoods approach to disaster response. Candidates must have at least 3
years relevant overseas experience. The successful candidate may spend up to 8
months overseas per year. The post is London based. Ref: 717/GR
Closing date Friday 18th July 2003
Interview date: TBC probably during the week of 28th July 2003

International Trusts and Foundations Research Officer
£23,154 per annum. Fixed term for 2 years
A strong team player with an excellent understanding of Institutional or Trust
fundraising, you will be responsible for researching untapped funding
opportunities amongst Foundations or Charitable Trusts (UK, European, North
American and others) and Institutional or Governmental Donors. You will have
considerable experience of database and web-based research and strong
presentation skills. You must be highly motivated, adept at sourcing
information and able to prioritise effectively. This post reports to the Head
of Programme Funding and is task-managed by the Head of Major Gifts in Central
Fundraising. Ref: 728/GR
Closing date: 21st July
Interview date: w/c 28th July

Youth Co-ordinator
(maternity cover for up to 52 weeks)
£20,485 pro rata per annum
17.5 hrs per week
Working with young people and youth leaders, you will inspire them to take
action on the issues of poverty and justice. With at least two years
experience in youth work, you will implement a planned programme of
activities, which range from resourcing, training and supporting youth leaders
and leading workshops on international development, to supporting a new
initiative in peer education within a church based HIV/AIDS project.
A confident communicator, you will also have an understanding of world
development issues, knowledge of church youth networks and be prepared to work
co-operatively within a small team. Knowledge and experience of peer education
work with young people would be advantageous. For this post the standard
disclosure will be required. The post will be based in Glasgow.
Ref. No: 720/SB
Closing date: 23rd July 2003
Interviews: TBC

Fundraising Innovation Unit Officer
£23,154 per annum
Working with the business community, managing corporate accounts, working on
building commercial partnerships and providing strategic input into our
capacity to increase Christian Aid funding in the future. These are just some
of the challenges that will face you. Are you ready to play a vital part in
helping us to achieve our vision of a fairer world?

You will need to demonstrate a strong track record in marketing and be a self-
starter. You should be able to communicate complex issues in an accessible and
engaging way, able to speak and make presentations with confidence to
potential clients. Ref: 718/LE
Closing date: 4th July 2003
Interviews: 10th July 2003

Grade C

Area Administrator
£17,595 pro rata per annum
13 hrs per week
We require an experienced administrator to run the Christian Aid office in
Norwich and support the Area Co-ordinator with Christian Aid's activities in
the area. You should possess excellent computing skills, be able to
communicate well verbally and in writing and have a friendly and tactful
manner to deal with all visitors and phone enquiries to the office. Ref. No:
722/SB
Closing date: 16th July 2003
Interview date: 29th July 2003

PA to the External Relations Director
£20,264 per annum (pay review pending)
We are looking for an experienced administrator to act as Personal Assistant
to the Director of External Relations. The Department handles all aspects of
Christian Aid's marketing and public profile work in the UK and Ireland,
including campaigns, publishing, fundraising, education, media, marketing and
supporter care and their links to key audiences. This post requires a
confident and enthusiastic PA, with excellent literacy, numeracy,
organisational and communication skills. He or she must have strong inter-
personal skills and the ability to deal with competing priorities.
Administrative or PA experience, fast, accurate word processing, experience of
budgets and an excellent telephone manner are essential. This is a great
opportunity to work at the heart of a busy marketing and communications
department. Ref. No.: 724/SB
Closing date: 23rd July
Interviews: 29th July

Field Support Officer
£20,264 pa, based in London
You will provide administrative, financial and programme support for our
offices and programmes in Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal and The Gambia. As you
will be a key contact between London and these offices, you will be able to
communicate well with colleagues at a distance and across cultures. With at
least two years general office, budget monitoring and financial analysis
experience, you will be able to set up financial and administrative systems,
analyse information and produce reports. You will also be able to manage a
demanding workload and competing priorities. Good IT skills including
spreadsheet and database and word processing are essential. Fluent written and
spoken French is required for this role. A keen interest in international
development and relief issues is desirable. Ref: 731/RC
Closing date: 30th July
Interviews: TBC

Supporter Database Services Assistant
£20,264, per annum (pay review pending)
Christian Aid's supporter database is the organisation's primary tool for
administering fundraising, supporter communications and the processing,
reporting and analysis of supporter activity. The Database Services Unit is a
small team developed to maximise potential in these areas. Tasks carried out
by the post-holder within the unit include querying the database to extract
data for a range of marketing, communication and information purposes;
providing training and support services to database users and assisting in the
development of the supporter database. If you can demonstrate excellent
database knowledge and communication skills then this post offers an excellent
opportunity to develop your expertise in a range of disciplines. Ref: 732/LE
Closing date: 8th August 2003
Interviews: 18th August 2003

Grade D

Campaigns Assistant
£17,990 per annum
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic organiser and team-worker to join
Christian Aid's Campaigns team, which leads and co-ordinates the
organisation's campaigning on issues like trade justice. You will have
excellent administrative skills and a passionate commitment to campaigning.
You must have good communication skills and be happy to work in a busy office
environment. Ref: 711/LE
Closing date: 9th July
Interviews: 22nd July

Internship

Intern-Schools and Youth
£11,476 p.a. 11 month fixed term
Christian Aid's Schools and Youth Team is offering an intern programme to a
dynamic individual who shares the organisation's commitment to exposing and
eradicating world poverty. You will be eager to develop a range of publishing
skills to effectively communicate Christian Aid's aims and concerns to
children, young people, teachers, youth leaders, and students.

You will be involved in researching, writing and developing a range of online
and print educational resources, seeing text through all stages of the
editorial process.
You will gain experience of working in a large international development
agency whilst supporting the Schools and Youth Team with specific
communications work.
The successful applicant will be educated to A-level or equivalent and will
possess good team-working and communication skills. You will be able to
demonstrate interest in and commitment to global development issues.
A permanent post cannot be guaranteed after the completion of this placement.
Ref: 733/LE
Closing date: 6th August 2003
Interviews: w/c 18th August 2003

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