Recruitment Pack Senior Programme Officer

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1 Recruitment Pack Senior Programme Officer

2 About Us CBM UK CBM is the world s largest international Christian disability organization, reaching out to 81 million people with or at risk of disability in some of the poorest communities of the world. CBM supports 650 projects across 63 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. CBM UK is a member of the CBM federation which links 11 member organisations around the world. CBM UK was founded in 1996 in order to build a support base in the UK and to raise funds and profile for the federation s work around the world. Today CBM UK is much more than that, increasing the capacity of the CBM federation to have an impact through programmatic expertise, advocacy and campaigning, and networking with actors in the charitable, private and public sectors. CBM UK has a portfolio of projects in 18 low and middle income countries supporting 29 life-changing projects, with a growing supporter base of over 100,000 people and organisations, and an increasing number of statutory funders who helped us to raise 6 million last year. BasicNeeds BasicNeeds is the world s largest international mental health organisation, reaching out across 14 countries in Africa and Asia. We deliver services via partner organisations who implement the renowned and innovative BasicNeeds Model for Mental Health in Development. The model is a holistic way of delivering high impact mental health services in low resource settings. In 2017 BasicNeeds was welcomed into the CBM family enabling us to scale up services, reach even more people and move mental health from the fringes of development into the mainstream.

3 Employee Benefits All full-time employees are entitled to 25 days holiday per year in addition to UK public holidays. CBM places an emphasis on professional development and training for its employees in order to support them to fulfil their roles. It encourages employees in their desire to further their qualifications and careers, and will support them by offering opportunities to undertake study for relevant qualifications. Salaries are regularly reviewed to attract, develop, motivate and retain the appropriate caliber of employees. We offer family-friendly benefits for staff members with a young family to look after flexible working, homeworking, a maternity/paternity/adoption and parental leave policy. CBM UK offers a competitive pension scheme. Subject to you making a minimum pension contribution of 5%, CBM UK will make a payment of 7% of your annual salary towards a pension plan chosen by yourself from a list of preferred plans. As part of its commitment to its work with disabled people, CBM UK is a Disability Confident Employer. We also have a comprehensive equality and diversity policy. CBM UK offers a Lifestyle Counselling Helpline & Online Support Service for counselling and support. Childcare Vouchers. Bike to work scheme. Season Ticket loan. Free tea/coffee facilities with weekly fruit bowl.

4 The Role Job title: Salary: Based: Reports to: Secondment: Direct reports: Purpose: Senior Programme Officer (BasicNeeds) 27,193 with the potential for annual increment rises. Oakington, near Cambridge (potential move to central Cambridge location in 2018). Integration Director (BasicNeeds) This post-holder will be employed by CBM UK but will be seconded to BasicNeeds None although may involve management of volunteers To support the work of the BasicNeeds team, with specific responsibility for programmatic activity within Africa. In conjunction with the Director and with support from colleagues, to assume project management responsibility in the designated countries and regions, including the development, planning and management of statutory grants. Key criteria for success Within 6 months, the Senior Programme Officer will: Be working to clear and agreed strategic objectives and plans Have a good understanding of the current project portfolio for Africa Be supporting and managing programmes, and have built up strong relationships with partners Be supporting the development of programme management systems Have an increased understanding of mental health issues. Key responsibilities The Senior Programme Officer is a key role, ensuring support and management of the delivery of quality programmes for BasicNeeds. 1. Programme Management and Development (70%) a. With support from colleagues, manage programmes funded by BasicNeeds and by various donors in line with BasicNeeds structures and ways of working b. Develop and maintain excellent working relations with staff and partners c. Work with partners to develop innovative new funding applications, approaches and programmes e. Contribute towards meeting best practice in programme development in BasicNeeds

5 f. Provide support for the organisational assessment and strengthening of partners in order to achieve greater impact h. Develop and maintain institutional understanding of the policy and legislative environments in country that relate to the mental health sector i. Carry out country and programme visits when required (up to 8 weeks a year) j. Support partners to develop and report on monitoring, evaluation, impact and financial frameworks k. Integrate organisational learning into future work l. Contribute to BasicNeeds strategy development, implementation and review. 2. Statutory and institutional fundraising and relationship management (20%) a. Work as part of a team to develop high quality and successful funding applications to statutory and institutional donors in line with CBM regional and country strategies c. Ensure BasicNeeds meets all contractual requirements of institutional/statutory donors in the countries assigned d. Work with partners to ensure high quality and timely narrative and financial reports are submitted to a range of donors in line with their requirements. 3. Additional tasks (10%) a. Liaise with colleagues to provide programmatic information and input when required b. Ensure partners collect high quality stories of change and case studies to feed into programme and fundraising work c. Contribute to BasicNeeds hosted events such as meetings, residential training courses and international workshops d. Represent and speak to external audiences on behalf of BasicNeeds including media, policy and decision makers and national government when required e. Participate in relevant UK and international networks f. Build and maintain relationships with relevant staff from NGO, research and academic institutions g. Self-study and attend relevant training to increase capacity in programme management knowledge and skills h. Carry out other duties as required by the Integration Director (BasicNeeds).

6 Person Specification Experience and Knowledge Experience of working in or with the global South Experience of design, planning and implementation of international development programmes Ability and willingness to undertake overseas travel of up to 8 weeks a year Experience managing statutory and institutional funding from funders such as DFID, Comic relief, Big Lottery Fund and the EU Experience of supporting financial reporting against complex budgets Experience of working in the disability/mental health field Experience of developing and distance managing partnerships with a range of different partners Experience of working with CBM/BasicNeeds Programme Management systems (Project Cycle Management, MS Dynamics NAV) Experience of participatory monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of programmes and projects Skills/competencies/personal qualities Demonstrable interpersonal skills that build consensus and partnership working Effective use of IT including excel, word, PowerPoint and databases Understanding of development theory and practice Understanding of project cycle management Sympathetic to the aims and objectives of BasicNeeds and CBM UK Facilitation and presentation skills Understanding of the UK and international disability discourse and priorities Qualifications, training, and education Educated to degree level or above /Desirable Desirable Desirable Desirable Desirable

7 Useful Information Shortlisting and Interviews CBM UK is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring all applications are treated fairly. All applications are subject to our shortlisting process; if you are shortlisted we will contact you and invite you to attend an interview. You will also be advised at this point if there will be any skills tasks to complete as part of the recruitment process. Diversity Policy Statement Everyone has the right to be treated with consideration and respect. CBM UK is committed to achieving a truly inclusive environment for all, by developing better working relationships that release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual. CBM UK aims to ensure that all staff, volunteers, donors, partners, contractors, and the general public are treated fairly. This will be regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, or national origin), disability, medical status, age, religion or belief, political opinion, social or economic status, or ex-offender status. Use of Curriculum Vitae (CVs) Our policy is to recruit and employ our employees on the basis of their suitability for the work to be done. An application form allows us to compare individuals based on like for like information and as such we do not accept a CV unless accompanied by a fully completed application. Employment Checks All offers of employment are made subject to the following criteria: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, three references satisfactory to CBM UK and, if required, a Satisfactory DBS.

8 How to apply Closing Date: 5pm, 14 th March 2018 Potential Interview Dates: Week commencing 19 th March 2018 Application forms can be downloaded from: The completed form and CV should be ed to Trena Battams Alternatively, you can post your application to: Trena Battams Office Manager CBM UK Oakington Business Park Dry Drayton Road Oakington Cambridge CB24 3DQ Should you have any questions or wish to discuss your application further please contact:- Trena Battams on or Trena Battams on or