GISF Admin Officer
Location: London/Manchester with flexibility to work from home
12 month FTC (with the possibility of extension)
Starting salary for this position is £25,272 per annum (plus contributory pension)
Join The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF), an independent platform for security focal points from global humanitarian agencies operating overseas. GISF works directly with 120 + humanitarian agencies (members). The GISF Secretariat and Steering Group also engage and collaborate with a wide range of actors, including institutional donors, researchers, UN agencies, academic institutes, think tanks, consultants and NGO platforms, in order to promote and enhance security risk management in humanitarian assistance. The Forum is not a registered organisation, but an independently run entity, currently hosted by Mines Advisory Group.
For more information, please visit www.gisf.ngo.
GISF Vision: Aid workers and operations are safe and secure to achieve sustainable access for populations in need
GISF Mission: GISF drives positive change in security risk management across the humanitarian sector through original research, collaboration and events.
GISF Values:
• GISF operates according to the fundamentals of the humanitarian principles, i.e. humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.
• GISF takes a professional, member driven and collaborative approach to its’ work.
• GISF aims to remain relevant to its’ members and the broader sector through continuous innovation and added value.
• GISF champions inclusivity across security risk management and operates in a transparent, accessible and open manner.
The Role
We are looking for an exceptional Admin Officer to join our dynamic and successful GISF team. This is a fantastic opportunity to a join a small but growing NGO, with an offices in UK/EU and North America.
The aim of this role will be to provide administrative support to the overall work of the Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF). The Administrative Officer will report to the Business & Operations Manager (BOM) and will be responsible for providing proactive administrative support to the GISF Secretariat. They will be responsible for GISF expenditure and budget updates, managing payments to suppliers and from GISF members, keeping GISF records updated as well as supporting the various GISF teams with all their administrative functions including donor reporting. They will produce regular reports and be responsible for managing their workload and prioritising work as appropriate.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
How to apply
For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the application pack, below:
Application is by submission of an application form, CV and cover letter. This should be sent to the GISF Administrator, Justina Amenu (gisf-admin@gisf.ngo) highlighting:
• How your skills and experiences match those in the job description as well as your interest for the role
• How you see this role fitting into your future career plans
• Also complete the attached Application Form. Your application will not be considered without this
Closing date: Friday 31st December 2021
For further details: See www.gisf.ngo/about or contact gisf-admin@gisf.ngo
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks after the deadline, it means that your application has not been successful.
