Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 27 Nov 2015
Background
War Child is an award-winning international charity which works with local partner organisations to support children acutely affected by conflict. War hits children the hardest. This is fundamentally wrong and outrages us. War Child believes that something can be done about this. War Child helps provide protection for children who are acutely marginalised by the effects of conflict in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic. As well as being known for working in the world’s most dangerous war zones, War Child is famous for its association with the music industry - having broken records and boasting award winning albums.
War Child is currently looking for an exceptional Programmes Assistant Volunteer – Asia and Middle Eastto provide administrative support to our programmes in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Jordan. The role will be managed by the Regional Programme Coordinator for Asia/Middle East.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Administration
Internal Communications and Information Systems
Research and Development
Proposal Writing and Reporting
What will the Volunteer gain from the role?
- In-depth understanding of issues faced by communities and children in conflict and post-conflict settings
- Develop experience of working on donor research, proposals and reports of development projects
- Experience working remotely with field teams
- Opportunity to take part in and contribute to departmental and organisational-level meetings
Duration and Commitment
We require a commitment of 6 months for a minimum of 3 – 5 days a week (the days can be flexible), starting in early January.
Travel and Expenses
Travel expenses (London zone 1-6 or equivalent) and lunch (£5 per day) will be reimbursed and the position will be based in War Child’s offices in Kentish Town, London. Please note, this is a voluntary position and hence unpaid.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining
- how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for and,
- why you are interested in this position
by 11:59pm of Friday 27th November 2015. Please state in the subject line ‘Programmes Assistant Volunteer – Asia and Middle East.For more information, please visit our website.