Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 04 Jan 2016
As the Programme officer you will support the development of Plan UK’s disasters and emergencies portfolio as part of the Disaster Risk Management Unit. This will include development and management of a significant part of Plan UK’s disasters grants portfolio, and raising the profile and professionalism of Plan UK as a disasters actor.
It’s a permanent full-time post at 34.5 hours a week as we finish at 4.30pm on Fridays.
We are based in Old Street, London. (Finsgate, 5-7 Cranwood Street to be precise)
What we’re looking for
The successful candidate will have experience of designing and implementing disaster / emergency projects, in line with institutional donors’ requirements and expectations. The candidate will also have experience of winning funding and overseeing projects from major humanitarian donors, as well as developing/ overseeing grant funded programmes across all phases of the programme cycle. Good analytical and problem solving skills, assessing information on humanitarian issues and working to tight deadlines is essential. A second language, in particular French or Spanish, is desirable for this role.
What we offer you
The usual recruitment rate for this post (Grade 3) is £35,929 with future pay progression within the pay band from £35, 929 to £38,765.
Our annual leave entitlement starts at 25 days (plus public holidays) for new starters. It goes up to 30 once you’ve been with us for 6 years.
We match contributions up to 6% on the pension scheme and will automatically enrol anyone who has not elected to join the scheme in the third pay period of their employment, currently at a rate of 1% contributions for you and for Plan.
We aim to be a family-friendly employer, with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay, as well as child care vouchers and a flexible working policy.
Even more benefits include season ticket loans, study loans, a healthcare plan; cycle scheme, and continuous learning and development.
We need all applications to be submitted by midnight on Monday 4th January 2016
How to apply: