Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 20 Mar 2016
War Child - Overview:
Our main aim is to respond to conflict emergencies early, bringing life-saving child protection to children. Having been established in 1993 and currently operating in Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Central African Republic, we focus on issues which particularly affect children in conflict areas, and have three main programmes:
- Education
- Livelihoods
- Child protection
Our mission also extends to post conflict recovery phases, meaning that we stay with affected populations until the impact of conflict is no longer the primary driver of issues that need to be addressed.
War Child has grown significantly and rapidly over the past few years. Income increased to £8.2 million in 2015 translating to a dramatic increase in the numbers of children and other people in need we reach directly, from 5,000 beneficiaries in 2008 to over 120,000 in 2015. Our programming has become more effective, efficient and impactful, achieving high consistency across the countries in which we operate in.
Our five year strategy sets out an ambitious agenda for us to grow our response and impact efforts and includes projected income growth up to £16 million by 2019. However, our actual growth for 2015 exceeded our projected income plan. We are seeking a Treasurer to join and support the Board of trustees in providing good quality governance for an organisation experiencing such rapid growth.
Main responsibility/purpose of the role:
The Honorary Treasurer appointed will monitor the financial affairs of the charity ensuring the Charity’s financial viability and report to the Trustee Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation. Appointment will be based on particular expertise. Further details can be found in the Job and person specification attached or by visiting our website www.warchild.org.uk
This is a voluntary position with reasonable travel and subsistence expenses paid. Our offices are based on Highgate Rd, Kentish Town NW5 1RT
How to apply:
How to Apply:
Candidates for the role of Honorary Treasurer are invited to submit an up-to-date CV with a covering note setting out what expertise they would bring to the role and why they are interested in joining the War Child board of trustees.
CV and cover letter submission should reach War Child, Closing date: mid-night 20th March 2016 should be sent to recruitment@warchild.org.uk
A panel comprising of, the Chair of the War Child board, Sacha Deshmukh; the CEO, Rob Williams; and trustee, Nabila Jiwaji, will undertake interviews for shortlisted applicants on Tuesday 12thApril.
The selected candidate will be asked to join the Trustee Board at their meeting on 27thApril.
For any queries or if you would like a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact the War Child Director of Operations and Finance before applying, Contact name and number: Sarah Welsh on 020 7916 9276.