Job Opportunity: Programme Associate (Social Justice, and Caribbean Region)

The Programme Associate role reports to the Mission Secretary for Social Justice, and Caribbean Region, and is based in the United Kingdom.  The programme team works closely with CWM member bodies across 41 countries, governing bodies when called upon, CWM ecumenical partners, youth and civil societies, and other interest groups to accomplish the common mission. The successful candidate will be hired at the CWM London office.

The Programme Associate works in partnership with the Mission Secretary to assist in the development and implementation of CWM’s programmatic agenda, to help CWM member churches to engage in the mission of justice and advocacy for the poor and marginalised.

This individual also provides high quality and efficient programmatic and managerial support to the Programme team in general, and to the Social Justice, and the Caribbean Region team in the execution of specific programmes in pursuit of CWM’s mission priorities.

The work of the Programme Associate is categorized into three (3) major areas:

• To work collaboratively with the Mission Secretary in conceptualising and developing programmes in line with CWM’s strategic direction.

• To be responsible for organizing and implementing events and programmes including general administration, budget oversight and events management.

• To provide logistic support and liaise with the CWM travel team in arranging transportation, travel and accommodation for events and programmes.

• To coordinate, conduct and participate in programme planning meetings.

• To provide functional and relevant administrative processes to facilitate the smooth operation of the Caribbean team.

• To provide financial administration including preparing budgets for each programme, payment vouchers for payments, monitoring budgets, ensuring appropriate records management in conjunction with the main finance and administration team.

• To ensure that information, learning and communication resource materials are produced inclusive of, but not limited to, preparation of reports, minutes, digital communication platforms and presentations.

• To work in an integrated way with other Programme Associates (and other CWM staff) in relevant programmatic areas particularly in planning and implementation.

• To conduct research, compile and process relevant data that contributes to programme design.

• To facilitate and contribute to theological reflection on mission, including guiding member churches in achieving the vision of creating life-flourishing communities through various programmes and projects aiming to promote social, political, economic, and gender justice.

• To support the development of strategic alliances and partnerships to extend the reach and impact of CWM initiatives.

• To undertake other tasks as may reasonably be expected by the Mission Secretary, and Deputy General Secretary.

How to Apply: 
Please email your detailed CV with current and expected salaries to hr@cwmission.org

31 January 2025