The International Exchange C H A N G I N G T H E W O R L D O N E B R I E F AT A T I M E
BE PART OF THE TEAM Job Description: Programme Manager
What is tie? TIE is a social enterprise, that believes in the power of the private sector and leadership to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. We link future leaders from the commercial world with social initiatives across the globe and provide a platform for the creation of endeavours that impact organisations, their beneficiaries and local communities.
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We work to create inspiring, mind opening leadership opportunities for professionals. The idea is to unleash the human potential of the private sector. Challenge people. Shake things up a bit. Get people working in far off lands out of their comfort zone, with people they have never worked with before, often in a foreign language, having to draw on skills and knowledge they have developed over time, but don’t use every day. They end up seeing things differently, much more aware of their potential, and they come back a force to be reckoned with back at their company. Also, we want to make a difference. A real difference to communities and people around the world. We work with a host of different organizations around the world, and we are constantly on the look out for new organizations that inspire us. The range of causes that we support varies immensely from HIV/AIDS, education, human rights, children’s rights, ecology and the environment to street children and much more. We match participants to a project that fits with their personal and professional objectives, and every TIE placement creates beautiful and unique stories, as well as incredible results for every stakeholder that takes part. If you want to use your skills in a different way, and create projects that truly are game changers for people, communities and the environment, keep reading - this may be the perfect job for you.
What does the programme manager do? TIE currently has a small team working out of the office in Brazil, plus a few trusted service providers working abroad. The Programme Manager has a critical role at TIE. He or she will be working directly with the Founder and Managing Director, Philippa White, and will be responsible for the social side of the company. The company is currently at a tipping point and the Programme Manager has the exciting opportunity to help drive the business to the next level. The Programme Manager will be responsible for: * Contacting NGOs and social enterprises around the world, to develop bespoke projects, that will then be matched to professionals; * Writing projects, articles for the website, newsletters, documents, emails and more; * Tracking the progress of the various projects being developed; * Managing logistical aspects of the placements, such as accommodation, airport pick up, pre-departure information, etc; * Anticipating needs and acting pro-actively towards them; * Helping with occasional administrative tasks such as mailing, taxes, etc.
What are the work arrangements? The Programme Manager works under little supervision and, most of the time, from his/ her home office, with only two visits to the office per week. The work hours are 6h/day, from Monday to Friday. Very occasionally he/she will need to make quick phone calls during the weekend, to check if the participants have arrived safely to their destination.
who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who: * Is passionate about social development and leaving a positive mark on the world; * Is fluent in English and in Portuguese (written and spoken). Any other languages will be considered as differential; * Has excellent writing skills and enjoys writing to different audiences; * Is attentive to details and strives for excellence; * Has a minimum 2-year experience, working in communications, social development, project management or business development. Experience of working remotely (home office) will also be considered as differential; * Is proactive and thrives under little supervision; * Knows how to anticipate needs and works to solve them; * Wants to use their skills in a different way; * Is not afraid of responsibility and stepping up when needed; * Is “technology fluent” and knows how to navigate through different softwares and systems, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, browsers, Wordpress, etc. Basic knowledge of other software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign will be considered as differential; * Is interested in different cultures and knows how to navigate them. International experience, such as exchange programs, trips, Aiesec membership, hosting international volunteers, etc will be considered as differential; * Is excited about the opportunity to help drive the business to the next level.
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“TIE is a fantastic company to work for. The learning opportunities are endless and the results of your work are very tangible. I’m very proud of everything I achieved during the past 3 years. Also, the work environment is wonderful. Philippa is an admirable woman and great to work with. I honestly had some of the most interesting conversations of my entire life during my time at TIE. Plus, the work arrangements are great if you have a personal project to work on. I highly recommend the experience.”
MICHAEL MATOS Programme Manager at TIE(2013 to 2017)
how can I apply? If you were nodding your head through almost every bullet point on the previous page, you may be the right fit for the job, and we’d love to hear from you. To apply for the position of Programme Manager at TIE, you need to send an email to us@theinternationalexchange.co.uk containing: * Your CV, detailing your past experiences and your role at each job; Feel free to include any extra curricular activities, such as volunteering, international experiences, blogs, personal projects etc. * A letter of intent, explaining the reasons why you’d like to join the TIE team. Please note that: * The email, the subject line, the letter of intent and the CV should all be written in English. Emails written in Portuguese will be automatically disregarded. * The application deadline is February 14th 2017. Applications received after the deadline will be disregarded. * Please use the following subject line, so we can find your email easily: Application for the Programme Manager position - YOUR NAME Once we have reviewed all CVs, we’ll contact the top candidates for an interview at the office. Further details will be provided closer to the time. We look forward to hearing from you!