CADA Development Officer (2303)
Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a CADA Development Officer to join on a fixed term, part time basis. This role is hosted by Concern UK but will work for CADA NI, of which Concern UK is a member. This role is supported through the UK Aid Alliance by funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
About Concern Worldwide (UK):
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working toward the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest-to-reach and most fragile places.
About CADA:
CADA is the Coalition of Aid and Development Agencies in Northern Ireland (NI), with membership organisations ranging from large UK or Ireland-wide NGOs to smaller, more local NGOs. CADA’s vision is for a just and fair society, both globally and locally. It brings together people and organisations to inspire change and tackle global poverty.
About the role:
The Development Officer will play an important role in strengthening and expanding the network of Aid and Development Agencies in Northern Ireland. This post, funded by a three-year grant, will focus on fostering collaboration, inspiring change, and influencing policy within the Coalition. CADA’s Strategic Plan 2024 identified 3 areas of focus: Supporting and Developing the Network, Inspiring Change and Influencing Policy.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in being proactive, innovative, and skilled in both relationship building and strategic planning. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders. To succeed in this role, you will have knowledge of policy, advocacy or campaigns, and experience in working with governmental and non-governmental organisations.
Benefits:
* 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
* Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
* Flexible hours and hybrid working
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Enhanced parental leave pay
* Stakeholder pension
* Season ticket loan
* Cycle scheme
* Life assurance
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization.
To apply:
Please upload your CV and cover letter by 15th November 2024. Concern reserves the right to close this role before the deadline. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:
This role is a fixed Term Contract, working 4 days and 28 hours per week. This role is subject to funding and will be set for a fixed term duration to start as soon as possible through to April 2027.
Location:
Belfast
Contract Type:
Fixed Term Part Time
Salary:
From £35,323
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