CRIN is a small international children's rights advocacy network based in central London. Aside from sharing our values, we are looking for someone who takes initiative, is flexible, creative, and wants to work in a multicultural environment.This is a new post and we are looking for someone who can provide high level support to the Director while ensuring the day to day running of the organisation. This is a job for someone who wants to learn how to run a small, but expanding human rights organisation.
We will provide you with the opportunity to work as part of a small team of dedicated and passionate people and the real opportunity to shape the growth of the organisation.
About CRIN
Guided by our passion for social and legal change, CRIN is building a global network for children's rights. We press for rights, not charity, and advocate for a genuine systemic shift in how governments and societies view children.
Our inspiration is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which we use to bring children's rights to the top of the international agenda. We launch advocacy campaigns, lead international children's rights coalitions, and strive to make existing human rights enforcement mechanisms accessible for all.
About the post
This is a key, wide-ranging role with a high level of responsibility. The Operations Coordinator will work closely with the Director, both in terms of the day to day operations, and organisational development. Tasks include: strategic planning, fundraising, developing and overseeing administrative systems, managing and developing all IT-related tasks, and developing publications and other materials.
Main responsibilities include:
Executive support to the Director
- Support the Director in outreach to governments and organisations for CRIN's advocacy campaigns
- Support the Director with fundraising and donor reporting tasks
- Develop workplans and project plans, in line with CRIN's strategic priorities
- Support the development of CRIN's satellite offices
- Participate in the Board meetings and assist the Director in preparations, as required.
Information Technology
- Keep abreast of new technologies and how these can be used by CRIN users
- Manage the office computers and server which is cloud-based
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of CRIN's website, liaising with IT consultants where appropriate
- Contribute to the development of CRIN's wiki project
Design and publications
- Coordinate the design and production of CRIN's printed materials, including stationery, toolkits and advocacy materials
- Coordinate the printing and distribution of CRIN materials in regions such as Africa, Asia and the Middle East
- Develop marketing and advocacy materials, as required
- Identify new ways of presenting information both in electronic and hard copy format
Administration
- Maintain administrative procedures and practice for CRIN, establishing new ones as necessary
- Manage general telephone and email enquiries
- Coordinate logistics for overseas workshops and seminars; including documentation, travel, etc.
- Be responsible for the maintenance, presentation, and security of CRIN's office.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Flexible. Can adapt to changing work priorities at short notice, take on the ideas of others, adapt own way of working
- Systematic. Enjoys administrative work and making systems work for others.
- Highly computer literate in all standard operating systems and willingness to learn new ones, including Open Source packages.
- Ability to understand information technology needs and articulate them to IT service providers
- Proven experience of managing office administration and communication systems and dealing with suppliers.
- Experience of producing printed materials
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn new skills, for instance web design
- Ability to work in a small team and with colleagues who are working from overseas.
Desirable
- Experience of working with OpenSource
- Experience of financial record keeping and of human resource or personnel administration.
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector and/or overseas
- Has supervised and supported the work of others
- Fluency in a second language is an advantage
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and answer the following question in absolutely no more than one page: 'If I were CRIN's Operations Coordinator, I would...'
By email: jobs@crin.org or by post to: The Director, Child Rights International Network – CRIN, East Studio, 2 Pontypool Place, London SE1 8QF, UK.
DEADLINE for applications: 13 June 2012.
Unfortunately, applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
CRIN is a registered UK Charity no. 1125925
