CARE International UK - Interim Chief Executive

Interim Chief Executive - UK May 2022 1

Welcome from the Chair As Acting Chair of CARE International UK, I am pleased you are

Its work with women and girls is world renowned, both in terms

Chair, Lyndall Stein, are the core of what we would look for from

showing an interest in our interim CEO role, which comes vacant

of its long development programmes and the power of its

our interim CEO.

from July 1, 2022.

advocacy to create change.

We are also beginning our search for a long-term replacement

Since I joined the CARE Board in 2016, I have come to know

In common with other INGOs, the cuts to the UK Government’s

for Laurie. That will inevitably take time so we expect this interim

and see first hand what a great organisation it is, with a

international aid budget have meant reductions in CARE’s FCDO

assignment to last a minimum four months.

distinguished record as one of the world’s leading humanitarian

funded programmes. But this means the UK Board is determined

and development organisations. It was formed in 1945 to provide

to find alternative sources of funding, growing its loyal supporter

If you would like an informal chat with me about this role, please

CARE packages to families in Europe, including Britain, suffering

base, its corporate partnerships and the success of Lendwithcare,

feel free to arrange one through our partners Oxford HR. Thanks

food shortages after the Second World War. It still provides

with its unique opportunities for individuals in the UK to support

again for your interest.

humanitarian response to people suffering from conflict and

the growth of small businesses in many poor countries.

natural disasters today, including in Indonesia, the Philippines, Nepal, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan and South Sudan.

We are looking for a strong experienced leader and manager who can build on the many successes of the outgoing CEO, Laurie

CARE is a member of the UK Disasters Emergency Committee

Lee, who has led CARE UK since 2014. Tenacity, enthusiasm, a

and is the recipient of significant funds to support refugees of

commitment to CARE values, the ability to keep all the SMT teams

the war in Ukraine with programmes in countries bordering the

focussed on their main objectives and to manage change with

conflict and delivered though CARE affiliates and partners.

them, and to work well with a strong Board and a new incoming

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Nigel Chapman

Acting Chair, CARE International UK

About CARE International UK CARE is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and

disasters in developing countries are occurring as a result of

CARE has just released its “CARE 2030 Vision” for its shared

development organisations. Founded over 70 years ago with the

climate change and there is no longer any question: climate

future. It includes its main ambition : to support 200 million

CARE package to support poor families in war-torn Europe, CARE

justice, social justice and gender justice are inseparable

people from the most vulnerable and excluded communities to

now works to save lives, end global poverty and achieve social

ambitions that will indelibly shape our world, and the future of

overcome poverty and social injustice over the next 10 years.

justice in 100 countries.

our species.

CARE is a non-sectarian and non-partisan organisation. CARE

We put women and girls at the centre of what we do because

We see ourselves as advocates for change; poverty is a result of

International’s 18 national members and affiliates are separate

overcoming poverty requires everyone having equal rights and

inequality and injustice. It is not inevitable. In the past decade,

legal entities but operate through one presence in each country

opportunities. By empowering women and girls and supporting

CARE has launched its first global program strategy, striving

and work together under the CARE global program strategy. The

them to be equipped with the proper resources; women will have

to support 150 million people in the areas of humanitarian

Confederation is facilitated by the International Council and

the power to lift whole families and communities out of poverty.

response, food and nutrition security and resilience to

Supervisory Board and the International Secretariat, based in

climate change, women’s economic empowerment, sexual and

Geneva. We are bound together by the CARE code.

We are there to provide life-saving assistance when disaster strikes, and to help people rebuild their lives afterwards. More 3

reproductive health and rights, and gender-based violence.

The Role Role

Interim Chief Executive

Location Remote / London. We expect to secure an office in London this summer. Possibility of some international travel.

Salary In the range of £115k-127K a year pro-rata

Duration 4 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension

Responsible to The UK Board of Trustees, Direct Report to the Chair of the CIUK Board, with a close relationship with the CI confederation, donors and the other external stakeholders that CIUK serves.

Direct reports The Senior Management Team (SMT), Head of CEO Office, Executive Assistant, and a dotted line to the Senior Internal Auditor.

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Responsibilities Domestic (CIUK)

• Lead CIUK with vision, integrity and direction, to achieve its mission, strategy and objectives.

• Achieve the right organisational culture bringing alive our key values, embedding diversity, inclusion and equality in all CARE UK does.

• Oversee the management of CIUK’s activities to protect its

fully utilised by CIUK. • Act as CIUK’s senior spokesperson in the media and provide active representation on social media channels.

• Work effectively with the Board of Trustees providing accurate,

• Ensure that CIUK plays a full leadership role in CARE International, and that its objectives and activities are consistent with the direction of the CARE International strategy and transformational change process, ensuring

rounded and strategic information and recommendations on

that decisions made are in the best interests of all our

financial interests and reserves, and identify and address the

the direction of CIUK and the wider development context.

stakeholders.

main areas of risk. Ensure that the Senior Management Team

• Provide the Board with the relevant information and support

take timely and effective action in order to deliver on financial commitments including our reserves policy.

• Provide senior leadership and support for CIUK’s fundraising activities by supporting significant annual investment for growth and providing senior representation and networking.

• Inspire and motivate staff at all levels within CIUK, encouraging excellence and open working relationships within the organisation, and operating with integrity at all times.

• Take an active role in building a strong and effective Board; assist in attracting high calibre trustees to the Board and

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working with trustees to ensure their skills and expertise are

International (within the CARE International Federation)

so that they can fulfil their governance responsibilities.

• Within the corporate governance framework, ensure that policies and procedures that protect the organisation and its stakeholders are maintained and complied with.

• Ensure that CIUK’s operations are conducted in accordance with the law, relevant codes of conduct and ethical standards.

• Play a full and active role as a Trustee of the Disaster Emergencies Committee.

• Participate in CARE International’s National Directors Committee and manage CIUK’s relationships with other CARE International members and offices.

• Develop and strengthen the relationship with other CARE International members so that we work in partnership.

• Play an active role in the committee co-ordinating the European CARE International membership.

• Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the Board.

The Person • Significant leadership experience in an international

• A leader who leads by example. A team builder, able to

experience and understanding of leading major bids and

delegate and with the emotional intelligence to build teams,

in the overseas development sector and at Chief Executive-

major public fundraising campaigns. Strong financial acumen

support new members of an SMT, and empower others to

level. A strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of

in terms of managing complex budgets and preferably a

maximise their potential. Strong on performance management

the current issues relating to international development, in

detailed knowledge of funding opportunities available to the

particular the focus areas of CIUK, is highly desirable.

international development sector.

• A strong and confident leader who values diversity and

• Experience, knowledge and understanding of current

can inspire those within the organisation. Keen to seek out

government and public policy in terms of the direction of UK

opportunities to leverage the skills and goodwill of a range of

and international aid and current thinking on development, is

supporters in a collaborative manner. Able to work in harmony

highly desirable.

with the Board, with a clear understanding of the governance structure, willing and able to participate in the joint setting of targets and objectives.

• Able to represent our policy and advocacy positions to a range

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• A strong sense of income generation, ideally with significant

organisation, of comparable scale and complexity, ideally

• An excellent networker, able to create the necessary contacts and networks to support CIUK and CARE International.

• An excellent communicator and negotiator, able to persuade and facilitate change. Able to build strong relationships with diverse

of stakeholders. Capable of expanding the influence and

stakeholder groups and relate effectively and respectfully to

success of CARE International and CIUK.

people from a range of cultures and backgrounds.

and able to set and monitor boundaries decisively.

• A passion for the cause with a demonstrable commitment to fighting poverty and to achieving social justice, including gender equality and the empowerment of women.

• Creative, entrepreneurial, versatile and innovative; prepared to be at the leading edge and willing to work outside their comfort zone; an impact-focused leader who will keep pushing thought leadership and innovation within CIUK while remaining true to the values or the organisation.

• Will have ideally lived and worked in a developing country.

How to Apply Please provide a CV and cover letter in two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process.

Selection process All shortlisted candidates will be assessed by Oxford HR prior to a final interview with the CARE International UK hiring

The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and

committee. All candidates will be notified about the status of

explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills

their application.

and experience make you a good fit.

The document should be saved in PDF in the following format:

Queries

We welcome applications from under-represented groups and encourage you to get in touch for an informal discussion if you have any queries or concerns.

Safeguarding statement CARE International has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International reserves

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If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment

the right to seek information from job applicants’ previous

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process, need additional information, or would like to have an

employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse

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informal discussion, please email care-interim-ceo@oxfordhr.

and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found

co.uk in the first instance.

guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in

Timeline Closing date:

Equality statement

the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are

Equality and diversity are at the core of CARE values. Staff are

By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that

encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

expected to work collectively and individually to promote a

s/he has no objection to CARE International requesting the

constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of

information specified above, including the reasons for departure

backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

from previous positions.

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