Careers
Jobs in the UK:
Marketing manager
Riders for Health is seeking a marketing manager of outstanding calibre to join the organisation during our current period of rapid and exciting expansion. This person will be responsible for fostering and developing a strong marketing competency throughout the organisation – including our seven African field programmes. The role will support all departments at Riders and also feed directly into income generation targets, both in terms of fundraising and earned income through our programmes.
The successful candidate for this role will have exceptionally strong interpersonal skills and three-five years’ experience working in a marketing section of a public or private sector organisation, including direct experience of developing a strategic marketing plan. They will possess knowledge or interest of the development/NGO sector and/or social enterprise and have deep understanding of the part that organisations such as Riders play in achieving better health outcomes for vulnerable groups.
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For a person specification, salary information and details of how to apply contact: Emma Howard (ehoward@riders.org).
The application deadline is 17th September 2010.
Programme funding officer
As we embark on an exciting but challenging four-year strategy, we are looking for a proactive and organised fundraiser to help us achieve our ambitious goals and reach thousands more families in Africa with regular health care.
The programme funding officer will be responsible for maximising our income from grant-givers and institutional funders, as well as supporting the effective management of our restricted funding projects. Joining our small but friendly team, you’ll bring with you excellent writing and research skills and the ability to persuade and influence others. You’ll need to be conscientious and well-organised, with great attention to detail.
This is an exciting and varied role with plenty of scope for growth. Experience of fundraising and/or international development would be an advantage, but good communications skills and a ‘can do’ attitude are essential. Self-motivated, determined and creative, you’ll be able to communicate your passion for our work to others and nurture long-term relationships with a range of funders.
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For a person specification and salary details – or for any questions about this role –please contact Rachel Harrington at jobs@riders.org or 01604 889 570.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Rachel Harrington at jobs@riders.org by 26th September. Phone interviews will take place on 4th October.
Volunteering:
Riders does not operate a volunteering scheme in any of its field programmes. It is an important point of principle of Riders’ work that all of the staff we employ in our field programmes are nationals of the countries in which we work.
Our policy of creating a sustainable solution to transport problems in Africa means that we are generally unable to accept kind offers of volunteer help. But by not using volunteers or expatriates, Riders is able to build a lasting base of knowledge and a culture of maintenance in the communities in which it works. All the health workers who use the motorcycles we manage in Africa are employed by the national ministries of health, or other agencies, not by Riders.
The staff that Riders employs in Africa provide the regular preventative maintenance to make sure that the bikes and other vehicles keep running normally. We also have staff that train health workers in safe vehicle handling, and in the basic timely maintenance that keeps vehicles on the road between services.
To manage the fleets of vehicles and the maintenance programmes and schedules effectively also requires an administration team in each country. However there are many other ways that you can support Riders and our work in Africa. And by doing so, you will be ensuring that our programmes are creating jobs and building a sustainable skills base all across Africa.
Click here to find out how to volunteer to support Riders in the UK.