Programmes Officer

Fulltime (40 Hours per week)
Fixed term (one year, with possibility of extension)

The Role

The Programmes Officer role exists to support the effective funding and delivery of cbm New Zealand’s international portfolio of programmes.

The Programmes Officer is responsible for or involved in four key activities which are:

1. International Programmes. Assisting with programmes cycle; undertaking monitoring functions and providing implementation support to international programmes (development and humanitarian).
2. Relationship Proactive management of relationships with Country Offices and CBM partners.
3. Communication to Supporters. Supporting flow of information from programmes to donor engagement team, providing human interest stories and content for reports and newsletters.
4. New Zealand Engagement on cbm New Zealand domestic advocacy programme, engaging with other  international development agencies  and the disability movement, to promote disability inclusive development.

Key Responsibilities

International Programmes

• Assisting in the development and writing of NZ government funding
• Monitoring and supporting implementation of cbm NZ funded programmes.
• Maintaining close communication with cbm Country Offices, partners, key stakeholder and added value
• Preparing financial and non-financial reports for cbm NZ funded programmes (including complex financial reporting for New Zealand Aid Programme).
• Ensure department procedures are maintained with quality of operations.
• Providing input into the review of and updates to international programmes department policies, processes and templates.

Relationship Management

• Assisting International Programmes Director in relationship management of key partners (government stakeholders, added value partners, Country Offices and local partner organisation relationships).
• Monitoring partners and supporting them towards meeting CID Code of  Conduct and compliances of due diligences.
• Transfer of information and upskilling partner on specific areas of development.
• Custodian of reports, information and files related to all cbm NZ funded international
• Secretariat support to cbm’s governance structure as
• Assistance in project information and logistical coordination for cbm NZ representatives travelling overseas as
• Documenting expertise from cbm NZ programmes.

Communication to Supporters

• Project formulation and reporting for non-government funded
• Management of information, stories, databases and consent forms.
• Supporting data collection and data process to develop annual impact reports.

New Zealand Advocacy

• Assisting with the implementation of the cbm NZ Programme of advocacy for Disability Inclusive Development (DID), including campaigns, events, training, submissions, presentations, agendas and correspondence for key
• Support relationships with INGOs, political leaders and institutions to advocate for inclusive Aid and Development, with emphasis on establishing partnerships with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in New
• Engaging with other INGO’s through sectoral initiatives from the Council for International Development.

Other

• Other related tasks as required from time to

Additional expectations

• Domestic and international travel
• Flexibility in working outside regular working hours due to time-zone
• Flexibility and availability to meet tight deadlines for humanitarian proposals.
• At times working outside of regular hours may be necessary (g.: in- field work visits or to meet funding deadlines).
• Represent cbm at CID, MFAT and meetings with other key stakeholders as
• Willingness to work in cross-department collaboration

Key competencies required

Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills & Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification such as development studies
• Knowledge of the NZ disability sector or personal knowledge of disability
• Understanding of the not-for-profit sector and ideally experience working in the sector
• Experienced in Microsoft Excel and data management.
• Understanding of accounting, budgeting & financial management.
• Capacity to assist in acquiring and managing grants and contracts
• Sound investigative and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Understanding the monitoring project cycle
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the preparation of submissions, presentations, correspondence, reports for a variety of audiences
• Proven coordination and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and follow through to
• Ability to develop high quality relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly government officials and senior executives
• Excellent command of the English language. Additional languages a an advantage
• Strong IT skills including the basic Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook)

Attitudes

• Commitment to cbm’s Vision, Mission and Values
• Commitment to international development and disability
• Positive and open-minded
• Ability to work within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations
• Strong work ethic, consistent and reliable
• Self-motivated and independent work style
• Quick learner
• Appropriate representation of cbm to the public
• Ability to prioritise work and follow through tasks to completion
• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in team settings and in cross cultural teams.

Behaviors

• High standards of professional and personal integrity
• Strong work ethic, consistent and reliable
• Self-motivated and independent work style
• The ability to express and substantiate opinion in a way that is respectful of others
• Quick learner
• Appropriate representation of cbm to the public
• Ability to prioritise work and follow through tasks to completion
• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a small team setting for a variety of audiences
• Proven coordination and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and follow through to completion.
• Ability to develop high quality relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

To Apply

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and currently be residing in New Zealand.

If you are suitably qualified and would like to serve those living in poverty and disability overseas, then please apply including a CV with a cover letter addressed to Linabel Hadlee (International Programmes Director) by email: [email protected].

If you cannot access email, you are welcome to call Linabel on 021 400 453. Alternatively, please feel free to attach a short video instead of the cover letter (including in NZSL). Further alternative formats for making an application, can be requested.

Please outline your experience against the above listed key responsibilities, your relevant knowledge and skills (also based on the list above), and let us know why you would love to work for cbm. 

Applications close on the 10^th October 2021. 

Board of Trustees: Accountant

cbm New Zealand seeks a qualified person to join our Board of Trustees. This would include being a member of the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee.

The Role

Our Board of Trustees seeks to appoint a new Board Trustee with accountancy expertise.

Key general responsibilities of Board Members are to:

• Provide leadership by articulating and guarding cbm’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Contribute strategic leadership by working alongside other Trustees and senior management to develop, engage with and review cbm’s strategic plan, in order to optimise cbm’s performance.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements as a charitable entity.
• Participate in discussion and shared responsibility for decision-making, including reviewing materials submitted by management to the Board and ensuring that the financial structure of cbm New Zealand will adequately support its current needs and long-term strategies.
• Act as an ambassador for cbm and safeguard the good name of cbm.

The Audit and Finance Committee has responsibility for:

• Overseeing the annual budget process and recommending the Budget to the Board.
• Providing expert oversight of monthly financial reporting and forecasting.
• Presentation of Financial Reports to the Board.
• Providing governance and financial oversight of the Board’s Financial affairs, including development and review of policies.

cbm NZ desires to maintain a balanced skills-based Board covering the following domains of governance/kaitiakitanga: leadership; disability inclusion; accounting; legal; organisational development; fundraising; international development; theology of justice and inclusion and not-for-profit management.

The role would suit either a qualified accountant, auditor, or experienced Board treasurer or someone wishing to gain experience in a Board treasurer position. (cbm New Zealand employs a Finance and Operations Director responsible for day-to-day financial management and reporting to the Board).

cbm’s annual operating budget is in the order of $4,000,000.

cbm’s offices are based in Auckland, but Board members are sourced from across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Time Commitment

• A Trustee’s term is for three years, renewable.
• The Board meets for one full day four times per year. Board meetings are usually face-to-face in Auckland with an option of virtual meetings / attendance where convenient.
• The Audit and Finance Committee meets three times per year for up to 3 hours, with the option of virtual or face-to-face attendance.

Remuneration

Under the terms of our Board Charter, Board members do not receive remuneration. All reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

As an inclusive organisation, we welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability. Provision will be made for reasonable access support to make attendance and participation accessible to Board members with disabilities. cbm will work with candidates to explore how best to meet those needs.

To Apply

If you are suitably qualified and have a passion and desire to serve those living with disability in poorer communities overseas, please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would like to join the Board of cbm New Zealand (or just be in contact if you have any further questions).

Please address correspondence to: Andrew Smith, Chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee ([email protected])

If you cannot access email, you are welcome to call Andrew on 027 249 6915. Alternatively, please feel free to attach a short video instead of the cover letter (including in NZSL). Further alternative formats for making an application, can be requested.

Board of Trustees: Person with Lived Experience to Disability

cbm New Zealand is calling for applications from people with lived experience of disability to join our Board of Trustees.  As an international development organisation committed to improving quality of life of people living with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world, we raise funds for quality international programmes impacting up to one million people each year.

As a Trustee of our Board, you will contribute governance experience as well as your perspective on our priorities and practices.  Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership,
• Ensuring legal compliance,
• Acting as an ambassador for cbm,
• Serving on at least one of our four Board Committees.

cbm’s offices are based in Auckland, but Board members contribute from across Aotearoa New Zealand. The Board meets for one full day four times per year. Provision is for disability-related support to make participation accessible. cbm will work with you to explore how best to meet those needs.

If you have a desire to serve those living with disability in poorer communities overseas, please submit your CV with a cover letter to Andrew Smith via email  [email protected] or call Andrew on 027 249 6915.

Alternatively, please feel free to attach a short video instead of the cover letter (including in NZSL if you like).of