Programmes Partnerships Coordinator

Programmes Partnerships Coordinator

Salary: £27,000 – £33,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Location: Manchester, M14 6AX

Reports to: Programmes Manager/ Dep CEO

Closing Date: 06/10/22 (Interviews to be conducted on a rolling basis)

About READ Foundation

READ Foundation is a UK based registered charity working to create school places for children living in poverty in the developing world.

We create opportunities for orphan and needy children to go to school to gain an education and build a better life for themselves. We currently focus on constructing new schools, providing quality sponsorship for orphans and are now expanding our educational portfolio to reflect the large humanitarian and development needs ongoing throughout the world.

We created our first school in 1994 with a single classroom of 25 children, while as of this academic year we are now running almost 400 schools, in which over 100,000 children study, almost 10% of whom are orphaned by father or both parents. However, with a global shortage of classrooms in the millions, there is still much to do to achieve universal education.

Purpose of Job

The position is responsible for identifying and approaching new potential partners along with co-ordination and preparation of partnership material and management with existing partners.

The position further requires supporting READ leadership in planning, coordinating and developing high quality concept papers and project proposals for submission to READ Partners, Institutional donors, Trusts and Foundations.

Main Responsibilities

Include but not limited to;

1. Identify funding opportunities and strategic partnership possibilities with potential partners, institutional donors, trusts and foundations for READ – UK
2. Maintain database of existing partners, Institutional donors Trusts and Foundations
3. To assist in the maintenance and development of working relationships with existing partners, institutional donors, Trusts and Foundations
4. Assist the managers in the developing of concept notes, proposals, Logframes and work plans as per the donors’ guidelines
5. Prepare presentation material and project briefs for submission to partners and institutional donors
6. Liaison with READ’s programmes department to keep all information related to projects and programmes up to date
7. To assist managers in development of quality narrative and financial reporting for submission to partners and institutional donors
8. Assist managers in development of READ annual reports and other relevant documents
9. Ensure all supporting documents required by partners and other stakeholders including READ annual reports, polices and manuals are maintained
10. Provide regular updates to READ partners and institutional donors (If required)
11. Provide overall support to the ongoing tasks of the Partnerships / Institutional Funding Managers as required

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of project management principles and their application.
• Knowledge of education focused projects (desirable)
• A proven track record of success in working in an organisation of complexity, to deliver high quality results to deadlines.
• Experience of submitting proposals and dealing with partners (NGO’s, institutional funders, Trust and Foundations etc.)
• Demonstrable experience of applying effective problem solving techniques.
• Effective communicator who is able to develop strong relationships with the fundraising team, key people within the company and external stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience within a charity or in a similar environment.
• Educated in a development or humanitarian discipline such as International development, International Relations, Project management in developing environment, NGO management etc.
• Experience in developing or managing Education based projects (Desirable)
• Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with institutional donors and international donors.
• Proven experience and knowledge of effective budgetary control and grant management.
• Strong and well developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports
• MS Office Suite; Project management systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise a complicated workload.

Skills

• Ability to work under pressure, manage time, workload and prioritise work to deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good independent judgement and ability to challenge constructively.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills

Company benefits

The position also comes with the following benefits:

• 32 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and company-wide holidays)
• Awards for employee of the year
• Paid time off for bereavement, sick days and medical appointments
• Investment in training, professional growth and development
• Occupational Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working options available (some days working remotely can be discussed at time of interview)

READ Foundation is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work, along with encouraging a healthy work life balance.