Development Officer

Development Officer

CADA Development Officer (2303)

Our client is looking for a CADA Development Officer to join on a fixed term, part time basis. This role is supported through the UK Aid Alliance by funding from the from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

About the Organisation

Our client is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working toward the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Their mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. They work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest-to-reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change,





and extreme hunger.

About the role:

The Development Officer will play an important role in strengthening and expanding the network of Aid and Development Agencies in Northern Ireland. This post, funded by a three-year grant, will focus on fostering collaboration, inspiring change, and influencing policy within the Coalition. Their Strategic Plan 2024- identified 3 areas of focus: Supporting and Developing the Network, Inspiring Change and Influencing Policy. This role will contribute to each of these areas through a variety of responsibilities as outlined below.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in being proactive, innovative, and skilled in both relationship building and strategic planning. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders. To succeed in this role, you will have knowledge of policy, advocacy or campaigns,





and experience in working with governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Full details on the role and person specification can be found in the attached job description.

Benefits:

- 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
- Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
- Flexible hours and hybrid working
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Enhanced parental leave pay
- Stakeholder pension
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Details of their benefits could be found on their website.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

They encourage all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation,





or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. They are against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

About the office:

Their Belfast office is based in a listed building in a busy area close to lots of useful local amenities.

Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.

To apply:

Please upload your CV and cover letter by 15th November 2024.

They reserve the right to close this role before the deadline.

All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email after the application deadline







Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

Conditions of Appointment:

This role is a fixed Term Contract, working 4 days and 28 hours per week. This role is subject to funding and will be set for a fixed term duration to start as soon as possible through to April 2027, when funding for the role will end.

Location: Belfast
Contract Type: Fixed Term Part Time
Salary: From £35,323

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