About us
Christian Aid is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life. We work globally for profound change that eradicates the causes of poverty and inequality, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality.
About the role
This post offers an exciting opportunity to work with Christian Aid (CA) and to contribute to the Brazil programme engagement with Churches and Faith Based organisations. The role will support the programme on the development of one of CA corporate priorities ensuring clear communication with key stakeholders inside the organisation. The post holder is responsible for implementing, monitoring and reporting on projects that promotes the role of Faith Based Organisations and Churches as important actors on critical development issues. The person will work closely with relevant CA partners, increasing collaboration with Ecumenical networks and on funding proposals to Churches in UK/I/Spain and USA.
It is a full time position and it requires an immediate start.
About you
Essential experience and skills required from applicants:
Essential
- Comfortable of working with all faiths and non
- Understanding of the Brazil context and the Brazilian Civil Society including ecumenical movement.
- Good knowledge of Latin American and Caribbean ecumenical networks.
- Capacity in terms of team work and building/influencing relationships.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across organisations and at distance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese
- Digitally enabled.
- Consistent working experience on project monitoring and design
Desirable
- Consistent work experience from INGOs.
- Good verbal and written communication skills Spanish
- Consistent work experience on communications.
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
You can expect a wide range of local rewards and benefits and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:
Communicate effectively
Describe an example of a time when you had to pass on messages or information promptly and accurately to different stakeholders in different places, ensuring clarity and understanding. What action(s) did you take? What were the results?
Deliver results
Please tell us about a time when you had to respond promptly to the requests of others, handling competing priorities and seeking guidance on these where appropriate.
What was the situation? What were you asked to achieve? What action(s) did you take? What were the results?
Build partnerships
Partnership is a key component of Christian Aid work. Please give an example of a time when you had to proactively participate in team work and contribute ideas, including those that may be beyond your own or your team’s role. What was the situation? What were you asked to achieve? What action(s) did you take? What were the results?
Note: CVs will not be accepted.
Be aware that the application system closes on 4th March midnight, London time.
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