Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, Women for Women
£31.1k
Humanitarian organization for women survivors of war
Job no longer available
Humanitarian organization for women survivors of war
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
£31.1k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To support the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support.
Role
Who you are
- The person applying for this role should have excellent communication skills, including written and verbal to engage with employees
- Able to work with senior-level stakeholders and arrange important large meetings, juggling diaries and appointments, providing administrative support, and managing correspondence
- Extraordinary organisational skills and the ability to prioritise with attention to detail and maintain accuracy under pressure
- Able to work in a confidential environment, working sensitively
- Competent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and working with a fundraising or CRM equivalent
What the job involves
- You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A with the Managing Director on Monday 10th March 2025, 10.00 – 10.45am
- As the Executive Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing administrative support for all aspects of the role of the Managing Director who leads on Fundraising, Marketing and Communications
- Managing the inbox of the MD, to ensure emails are responded to in a timely manner to all internal and external communications
- Triage and draft email responses – understanding and representing well the ‘voice’ of the Managing Director
- Manage the Managing Director’s correspondence and communications with key supporters, donors, celebrities and major donors and ensure they are recorded on the database
- In conjunction with the staff team, proactively prompt and coordinate the cultivation of the Managing Director’s relationships with donors and key stakeholders both internal and external
- Prepare presentations for multiple audiences including donors and supporters, trustees, senior stakeholders, global and UK board meetings and board committees
- Coordinate appropriate follow-up meetings and fundraising opportunities from individuals, companies, trusts and other relevant sources. Update members of the staff team on relevant meetings and actions
- Manage the travel arrangements of the Managing Director
- Prepare and circulate relevant papers and perform the duties of the administrator to the Fundraising and Marketing Committee of the Board of Trustees, including arranging meetings, preparing papers and taking minutes
Application process
- The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th March 2025 Midnight.
- You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A with the Managing Director on Monday 10th March 2025, 10.00 – 10.45am
- 1st Interview will be online on Tuesday 25th March 2025, in person at our Head Office London (the date cannot be flexible)
- 2nd Interview will be on Monday 31st March 2025, 9.00 – 13.00, in person at our Head Office, London (the date cannot be flexible)
- Applied
- First Interview
- Second Interview
- Offer & Reference
- Hired
Our take
Women for Women International is a prominent humanitarian organization empowering women survivors of war and conflict. It equips them with practical skills, financial literacy, and awareness of their rights to foster economic independence and self-sufficiency in challenging post-conflict regions.
By combining vocational training with sponsorship programs, Women for Women creates a network of support that not only addresses immediate needs but also promotes lasting change. By fostering solidarity among the women it serves while advocating for women's rights, the organization aims to create a sustainable impact on the lives of beneficiaries and their communities.
Since its founding in 1993, Women for Women has demonstrated significant success in transforming the lives of over half a million women. Persistently advocating for women's rights and forging partnerships with other charities and NGOs working in the sector, Women for Women is well-positioned to continue making a tangible difference in the lives of those it serves.
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Company
Company HQ
Connecticut Ave/ K Street, Washington, DC
Leadership
Amjad Atallah
(Co-Founder)Graduated from the American University Washington College of Law with a JD in International Law. Currently a Global Board Member at Women for Women as well as the CEO of Vortex International and the Managing Director at Doha Debates.
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