Lead the organizations relationship with the UK government. This will
include, but is not limited to the following
·
Being the main
interface and building the organizations’ profile with DfID.
·
Analysing DfID funding
opportunities and promoting awareness of same throughout the organization.
·
Ensuring that the
organization is suitably prepared and positioned to maximize DfID funding,
closely liaising with the Overseas Directorate of Concern Worldwide.
·
In the event Concern
receives a PPA, lead engagement on the PPA.
·
Working with Concern
Overseas Directorate, promote –and assist as appropriate – engagement with
DfID in country, ensuring fields are cognizant of DfID priorities,
conducting necessary relationship building and maximizing the opportunities
for in-field funding.
Identification of New Opportunities for Concern UK
·
Identify key
opportunities for Concern, eg consortia, new funding streams etc, and work
to maximize their benefit to the organization.
·
Identify, select and
engage with key UK based forums. Current engagements include Bond, CHASE,
the DEC and the CBHA.
Representation and Advocacy
·
Act as a principle
spokesperson with the UK media.
·
Represent Concern at
the most senior levels, including government ministers.
·
Represent Concern on
key UK networks (eg Baag, Sahel Group, etc)
Technical Team
·
Establish a framework
for the management of the UK based technical advisors to ensure the benefit
is maximized to the organization as a whole.
Internal Communications and Relationships
·
Develop and maintain a
detailed knowledge of Concern’s programme approach/operations and ensure
these are clearly understood by all stakeholders in Concern in the UK.
·
Foster good working
relationships with programme management and support staff in Dublin and
overseas.
·
Link closely with the
Policy and Campaigns, Fundraising and Communications Teams in the UK to
ensure they maximize their knowledge of Concern’s programme work.
Management, Planning and Budgeting
·
Act as a member of the
Concern’s UK SMT, contributing to overall UK strategy, planning and
operational management.
·
Ensure that Concern in
the UK has adequate oversight of and is fully accountable for the funds that
it channels to overseas programmes.
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