Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 14 Jan 2020
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
We are seeking a Project Manager /Business Analyst to lead the implementation of a new single supporter view software, which will transform VSO’s approach to managing supporter data. Reporting to the Head of Data and Insight, you will work with stakeholders from across the organisation to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget. This role will take the lead in gathering and documenting business requirements, mapping "to be" processes and facilitating project meetings and workshops.
Skills, qualifications and experience
* Previous experience of leading complex projects in an international context.
* Experience of managing CRM and data management projects.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills both written and oral and the ability to build consensus at all levels in the organization.
* This role will include Business Analysis responsibilities.
* Prince2 & MSP or equivalent with understanding of the full software delivery lifecycle both “waterfall” and “agile” approaches.
* Experience of supplier and contract management
* Experience of managing budgets
* Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others.
Desirable:
* Experience of working with Raisers Edge, Blue Venn and Salesforce
* Practical experience gained within a volunteering/ Non-Government Organisation/ 3rd sector.
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.
Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
* Ability to be open minded and respectful
* Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
* Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
* Ability to seek and share knowledge
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
We also offer a range of benefits, including;
* A friendly and supportive office environment
* Opportunities for flexible working and working from home
* Generous annual leave of 37 days (inclusive of public holidays)
* Competitive pension with Scottish Widows
* Employee and Volunteer Assistance Programme
* Personal accident insurance
* Season Ticket Loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Professional development
* Additional Leave for Parents and Carers
* VDU Eye Care Vouchers
This role is based in London (Kingston upon Thames).
VSO is unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship, so candidates MUST have the right to work in the UK.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
How to apply:
Application URL: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=Yi5jaXJlcmEuODM5NjcuMzgzMEB2c28uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t