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

Country Manager, Nepal

Salary: Highly competitive NGO salary and benefits package

Based: Kathmandu, Nepal

We are looking for dynamic leader with strong management skills, who has proven ability to lead and mentor a team as well as complex partnership relationships, and who is a creative facilitator of sensitive multi-stakeholder processes.

With responsibility for all legal, reputational, strategic, administrative and other aspects of the programme, you will oversee the successful maintenance of country-wide, efficient and well-managed operations. This includes supervising the implementation of current activities, taking responsibility for sound operational management as well as monitoring and reporting on impact. You will achieve this through working closely with Alert’s wider South- & Southeast Asia program, taking an active role in regional strategy and cross-programmatic developments.

Educated to post-degree level you will have significant experience of operational management in an NGO, including responsibility for programming, staffing, financial and administrative systems. You will be able to demonstrate success in designing, financing, and delivering peacebuilding related programmes. Writing and speaking English fluently is also essential.

To apply, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form to  jobs@international-alert.org, both of which can be found under ‘How to Apply’ which is part of the Jobs section of Alert’s website.

Please note we do not accept CVs

Closing date: Sunday 10th June 2012 at 5pm (UK time)

Interviews will take place will take place via telephone/Skype on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th June and successful shortlisted candidates will be invited for a face to face interview on Wednesday 27th June 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.

application/pdf iconJD Nepal final.pdf
Volunteer Needed!

Based: London

We are looking for a detail-oriented long-term volunteer to work in the unrestricted fundraising department with our fundraising team in London. We are the team responsible for fundraising events, corporate sponsorships, trusts and foundation appeals, community challenges, and major donors. We are a busy but fun group who need an extra set of capable hands to help in the office one day a week.

This volunteer will be based in London and responsible for helping the team research prospective donors, companies and trusts who are appropriate for Alert. They will also help research and coordinate promotional avenues for our events. Other tasks as needed include volunteering at our events, database management and coordinating direct mailing appeals with the fundraising assistant.

This would be an excellent opportunity for a parent returning to the work force who wants to gain recent office experience, or simply to an individual with a bit of time in the week to dedicate to us on a regular basis.

To apply, please send an up to date CV to Jeanie Bird at jbird@international-alert.org

For any questions, please contact, contact Jeanie Bird on 020 7627 6865

Closing date Thursday 31st May 2012 5pm (UK time).

Please note, as it will not be possible to obtain a Work Permit for this role, only those with the right to work in the UK should apply.

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.

application/pdf iconVolunteer JD Fundraising.pdf

International Alert, 346 Clapham Road, London SW9 9AP, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7627 6852. Fax: +44 (0)20 7627 6900

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