Network of International Development Organisations in Scotland
Administration Assistant
Application Pack
Administration Assistant
Full -time (35 hours per week)
Based in Edinburgh
Salary: £15,015 per annum (fixed term 1August – 31 January 2017)
With more than one hundred member organisations working to tackle poverty and inequality around the world, NIDOS is the network that unites the international development sector in Scotland. Our network has a uniquely global reach, with members working in more than 140 countries with a wide range of specialisms.We help members share their skills and learn from each other’sbest practice to boost effectiveness across the sector.
NIDOS is seeking to recruit an Administration Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the organisation and in particular the effectiveness programme.
Closing date: Sunday 12June 2016
Interviews to be held onTuesday 21June 2016 in Edinburgh.
Visit to download further details and application form.CVs will not be accepted.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jane Salmonson
NIDOS is an equal opportunities employer.
NIDOS
4th Floor, Hayweight House
23 Lauriston Street
Edinburgh, EH3 9DQ
0131 281 0897 @NIDOSNetwork
Registered Scottish Charity SC035314 / Company No. SC307352
Please see overleaf for job description, person specification and application pack.
Network of International Development Organisations in Scotland
Job Description
Administration Assistant
Line manager: Chief Executive
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £15,015 per annum (fixed term 1 August 2016 – 31 January 2017)
Location:Office based in Edinburgh with some travel within Scotland
Purpose of Job:
To support NIDOS Effectiveness Programme which works with member organisations to strengthen their organisations’ effectiveness, transparency and impact. To support in the general running of NIDOS, in particular supporting the Chief Executive in carrying out the business of the charity.
Responsibilities:
Effectiveness:
- Support the organisation and administration of NIDOS events andtraining programmes
- Maintain records of activities
General Administration:
- Assist with the administration and maintenance of NIDOS’ information databases
- Assist with responding to enquiries from members, key stakeholders and general public.
- Support the Chief Executive in the organisation and administration of NIDOS annual conference and AGM
- Support the NIDOS team to ensure the smooth running of all NIDOS activities
Attend NIDOS Board meetings, team meetings, AGM and staff training as required.
Person Specification
Please explain how you meet the following criteria in your application.
Knowledge & Experience / Essential / DesirableExperience of working or volunteering in a charity /
A demonstrated interest in international development /
Knowledge of international development /
Experience of general office administration /
Experience of organising events /
Skills
Ability to work to a high level of accuracy with good attention to detail /
Good oral and written communication skills /
IT skills, use of all Microsoft packages /
Ability to work positively with others /
Ability to work on own initiative in support of team objectives /
Use of social media platforms /
Personal Attributes
Ability to work to deadlines /
Enthusiastic and self-motivated /
A good team member /
Please complete the job application form on the following pages and forward it by e-mail (preferable) to:
Or via post to: NIDOS, 4th Floor, Hayweight House, 23 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DQ
Network of International Development Organisations in Scotland
Application for Employment
Post applied for:Administration Assistant
Closing date:Sunday 12June 2016 11:59pm
Name:
Address:
Email:
Evening telephone:
Day telephone:
May we contact you during the day? Yes/No
Where did you see this post advertised?
PERSONAL DETAILS
PRESENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT
Job title:Salary:
Name of Employer:
Address of Employer:
Start date:End date (if not currently employed):
Please describe your main duties and responsibilities in this post:
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (including any voluntary work)
Employer name and address / Job Title andStart & Finish dates / Main duties and responsibilities
FORMAL EDUCATION
Qualifications / Grades / University / College / School / DatesOTHER RELEVANT TRAINING
Course / Subject / Training Provider / Length of Course / DateADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please explain how your experience, skills and achievements meet the job description and person specification for this post. Use a maximum of 1 additional continuation sheet if necessary.REFEREES
Please provide details of two referees. One of these must be your present or most recent employer. We will not contact referees without your prior permission.
REFEREE 1
Name:
Position:Relationship to you:
Address:
Email:
Telephone:
REFEREE 2
Name:
Position:Relationship to you:
Address:
Email:
Telephone:
DECLARATION
I confirm that the information I have given in this application is to the best of my knowledge, true and complete.
Signature*:
Date:
*If you are returning this form by email, this section will be signed in the event of your being called for an interview.
Please return this form bySunday 12June 2016 by 11:59pmby email (preferable) to or by post to:
NIDOS
4th Floor, Hayweight House
23 Lauriston Street
Edinburgh, EH3 9DQ
We would be grateful if you could fill in our equality and diversity monitoring form, but it is entirely voluntary and not an essential part of your application. It should be sent separately to and will only be seen by HR staff.