Placements Team

National team members play a management role in the placements programme, each member responsible for overseeing up to 8-10 projects. They play a vital role in deploying resources (budget >£40k/annum) to maximise the positive impacts of our programme area. You will be supported by a paid administrator, on secondment from the international disaster relief organisation, RedR.

Role:

  • To manage a small team of project managers and other volunteers, overseeing up to 8-10 projects.
  • To contribute to the programmes' aims by ensuring that placements processes (described in outline above) are carried out in a smooth and timely manner, to a high level of quality.
  • To contribute to programme wide activities such as facilitating training sessions for other volunteers or leaning from feedback from previous year's volunteers
Requirements:
  • You should have some experience of either (or both) Fieldwork in the development sector, for at least 3 months or Volunteer management or leading a small team in an organisation
  • You should have an active interest in international development, and some understanding of Engineers Without Borders UK's aims and how it operates.
  • You must be comfortable with working in spatial isolation from the placements team for periods of time, communicating by email and telephone.
  • The role is anticipated to require a commitment of around 4 hours per week
Benefits & Training:
  • This role provides fantastic experience of international development issues, and exposure to a range of development organisations from grass-roots community groups to international aid agencies. You will develop a variety of transferable skills including volunteer management, networking and global awareness. There is a huge personal satisfaction in contributing to an essential part of EWB-UK's activities, and the work of our partner organisations.
  • You will receive internal training from the previous holders of the position and ongoing guidance and support from the Placements Coordinator, and you will receive training on volunteer management skills.
Future Prospects:
  • The role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the international development and charitable sector. You will build both a strong network of contacts, and a colourful understanding of working in the sector.

 

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Deadline for applications is 6pm on Saturday 21st June 2008.