Jobs at Alert

International Alert employs over 100 people of 30 nationalities both in our London offices and in the regions where we work. Most are full-time staff, but we also engage consultants, interns and volunteers.

Some of these staff are part of our regional programmes in 20 countries or territories, working closely with partner organisations in conflict areas. Others focus on research, policy and advocacy on a range of conflict-related themes. They are backed by London-based financial and administrative departments and by our fundraising and communications teams.

To find out more about the people who work for Alert, visit our staff pages. Our staff members are from over all the world and we value the diverse range of experience that this brings. International Alert strives to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, disability or sexual orientation.


Current Opportunities

Project Support Officer

Salary: £28,251 per annum (more for an exceptional candidate), plus excellent benefits, including childcare vouchers salary sacrifice scheme, non-contributory pension scheme of 10% of gross annual salary, season ticket loan, subsidised gym membership, 25 holidays days per year plus English statutory holidays

Based: London

We are looking for a Russian-speaking Projects Support Officer to join our dynamic Eurasia team working on the South Caucasus in order to provide grants management, events management and project implementation support to specific projects within the Eurasia programme. We are looking for a highly organised and flexible individual with a ‘can-do’, customer-focused attitude, because while the main focus of the position is financial administration and logistics, the post requires frequent communication and liaison with project partners, requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).

You will be responsible for administering timely internal and donor financial reports and ensuring a budget balance;  contributing to narrative internal and donor reports; budgeting and organising logistics for events; participating in the development and implementation of particular activities and projects; providing general administrative support to senior project staff. Additionally, you will develop effective relationships and maintain frequent contact with partners in the field, and conduct on-going monitoring and evaluation of projects and activities.

Please note we do not accept CVs. 

To apply, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form, which can be found under ‘How to Apply’.  In your application, please indicate the full job title of the role you are applying for.

Please send the completed forms to Rebecca Shepherd at rshepherd@international-alert.org

Unfortunately, International Alert does not have sufficient funding to make work permit applications on behalf of potential candidates and therefore can only consider applications from people with the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Sunday 26th February 2012 at 5pm (UK time).

Interviews will take place w/c 5th March 2012.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources.  Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

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Project Manager Rwanda and Burundi Programme

Based: Kigali, with extensive travel within Rwanda and occasional travel to Burundi

We are looking for a person with a talent for analytical thinking and persuasive communication, balanced with a constructive and highly collegial personal working style that can advance Alert’s goals of coalition-building and promoting peaceful outcomes in Rwanda and Burundi.

You will be responsible for supporting the continued growth and consolidation of the Rwanda/Burundi Programme. The position will work across programme projects and thematic strands to ensure that programme staff and partners have the peacebuilding knowledge and expertise needed to ensure the production of high-quality, high-impact programme outputs.

The successful candidate will have solid experience of programme design and project management in the NGO sector, including responsibility for budgets, staff and donor relations. You will have expertise on peacebuilding. You will be articulate and persuasive, and have a proven ability to build strong working relationships using collaborative approaches. You will be fluent in English, French and Kinyarwanda.

Ideally, you will also have experience of building coalitions within civil society, have relevant research experience, and possess an innovative, creative, problem-solving approach.

Please note we do not accept CVs.  To apply, please send a completed application form which can be found under ‘How to Apply’ to Jean Bosco Siborurema at jbsiborurema@international-alert.org

Closing date is 20th February 2012 at 5pm Kigali time.

Interviews will take place in Kigali.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources.  Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

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Programme Officer – Security and Justice

Salary:  61,091 NRs per month + benefits (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)

Based: Nepal

The successful candidate will lead project implementation, including designing and undertaking research, training and facilitating dialogue. You will act as a first point of contact for partner organisations and local stakeholders, providing support and guidance where needed. In the first instance, this position will play a key role in implementing International Alert Nepal’s Security and Justice Strand of work, with responsibility for coordinating and leading the implementation of activities in districts across Nepal. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of the programme’s new activities and will be a key member of a talented and dynamic team.

Please note we do not accept CVs and phone calls will not be entertained.

To apply, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form to nepal@international-alert.org or by post to: International Alert, PO Box 24118, Bakhundole, Lalitpur, Kathmandu.  Any enquiries, please contact: nepal@international-alert.org

Closing Date: 5th February 2012

Interviews will take place on the 9th and 10th February 2012.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources.  Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

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Senior Programme Officer – Security and Justice

Salary: 87,776 NRs per month + benefits (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)

Based: Nepal

The successful candidate will play a central role in leading and delivering Alert’s work in the area of security and justice, as well as supporting the strategic development of Alert’s broader Nepal Programme. This will involve building an understanding of the security and justice needs of diverse communities and people, and communicating this understanding to policy-makers at national and international levels. With experience of undertaking evidence-based advocacy, you will design and implement advocacy strategies aimed at bringing about real improvements in the provision of security and justice in Nepal. Project management, including undertaking effective monitoring and evaluation is also key to this role and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong skills and experience in this area.

Please note we do not accept CVs and phone calls will not be entertained.

To apply, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form to nepal@international-alert.org or by post to: International Alert, PO Box 24118, Bakhundole, Lalitpur, Kathmandu.  Any enquiries, please contact: nepal@international-alert.org

Closing Date: 5th February 2012

Interviews will take place on the 9th and 10th February 2012.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources.  Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

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Programme Intern

Salary: 19,035 NRs per month

Based: Nepal

Interested in peace? We have a three-month paid internship position for someone with energy, creativity and the ambition to make a difference. You will work with experienced peacebuilders in supporting our programme work, and in doing so you will have the opportunity learn about how a leading peacebuilding INGO like Alert works to improve prospects for peace. Candidates from traditionally excluded and marginalised groups are highly encouraged to apply for this post.

Please note we do not accept CVs and phone calls will not be entertained.

To apply, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form to nepal@international-alert.org or by post to: International Alert, PO Box 24118, Bakhundole, Lalitpur, Kathmandu.  Any enquiries, please contact: nepal@international-alert.org

Closing Date: 5th February 2012

Interviews will take place on the 9th and 10th February 2012.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources.  Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

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