The post is Programme Development Officer and you’ll be in the Programmes department.
As a Programme Development Officer you will be working closely with resource mobilisation teams in Country Offices and Regional Offices. You will scope and evaluate new opportunities from new and existing institutional donors in Plan countries. You will lead on the development of new high-quality proposals and tenders for institutional donors (particularly the EC, DFID, Big Lottery Fund, Comic Relief and multilaterals).This position also requires some international travel.
The successful candidate will have experience of developing high quality proposals and/or tenders for institutional donors. You will have experience of working remotely with multiple countries and partners to develop proposals and tenders within tight time frames. Experience of living and working in developing countries is essential in this role.
It’s a permanent contract and it’s a full time post at 34.5 hours a week [– we finish at 4.30pm on a Friday].
We are based in Old Street, London. (Finsgate, 5-7 Cranwood Street to be precise)
Please note: to apply for a position with Plan UK, you must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom (in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006).Most importantly, we follow stringent child protection policies and procedures when dealing with applications.
The usual recruitment rate for this post (Grade 3) is £35,224 with future pay progression within the pay band from £35,224 to £37,078.
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 (you will be enrolled onto the pension scheme, once you have been with is for 3 months)
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 would like all applications by 21st September 2014.
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