United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Administration & Communications Officer
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 26 Jan 2014
Administration & Communications Officer
Location: London (Angel)
Contract: 6 month contract
Reports to: Kathy Wright
Start date: Immediate
Salary: £22,000 - £23,500 pro rata
About the Job
This is a chance to work for a highly innovative organisation which brings together best practice from the commercial and non-profit sectors, and is having an extraordinary impact on the world’s two greatest challenges: poverty and climate change. We are looking for a responsible, driven individual who is passionate about SolarAid’s core issues. You will have a friendly phone manner, be organised and efficient and give effective support to the team. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced office, managing multiple tasks whilst remaining calm under pressure.
Background
SolarAid is a London-based international development charity tackling poverty and climate change by building sustainable markets for solar energy. Our social enterprise, SunnyMoney, is the leading distributor of solar lights in Africa. Currently operating in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Kenya we are a fast-growing, ambitious charity with a goal to eradicate the kerosene lamp from Africa by 2020. Our award winning community distribution model is catalyzing a market for pico-solar products: providing economic opportunity for businesses and local entrepreneurs whilst making clean, safe light accessible in remote rural areas.
Main Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will be to support the UK team and manage the supporter care communications and related administration. Your main areas of responsibility will be:
Supporter Care and Communications (marketing)
Office administration and HR support
Office communication, including handling all primary calls to our main external phone line and group email accounts.
Individual fundraising support
Finance and accounting support
Please see the attached job description for more information about the responsibilities and experience required for this role.
How to apply:
Please email your CV together with a one-page covering letter addressed to the Country Liaison Manager, Kathy Wright, which explains how you meet the criteria, to: recruitment@solar-aid.orgPlease give your email a subject line which contains your name and the position title. Attach your CV and covering letter as two separate attachments – do not put your cover letter in the body of the email.Interviews for suitable candidates will commence immediately upon applications received.
