We are Survival, the global movement for tribal peoples’ rights. We’re the only organization that champions tribal peoples around the world. We help them defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures.
Our mission
We exist to prevent the annihilation of tribal peoples and to give them a platform to speak to the world so they can bear witness to the genocidal violence, slavery and racism they face on a daily basis. By lobbying the powerful we help defend the lives, lands and futures of people who should have the same rights as other contemporary societies.
Our vision
A world where tribal peoples are respected as contemporary societies and their human rights protected.
Survival seeks an
Assistant to the director’s office
to support the director’s office in increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization across all departments.
This is a position with a huge amount of variety, and enormous potential for professional development.
Requirements
You will be meticulous, driven, and efficient, and highly skilled at communication. You will demonstrate versatility, flexibility, and a talent for mastering new skills.
We are less interested in formal qualifications or prior experience than a demonstrated ability to learn rapidly, understand complex messages, and work with great accuracy and organization. We need you to be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
You must demonstrate commitment to Survival International's vision, mission, and values.
It is crucial that you be highly numerate with flawless written English and extremely strong writing skills. Please do not apply unless you meet these criteria, which will be rigorously tested.
Other requirements:
- Solid IT skills (mail-merge, Excel formulae, etc.)
- Touch-typing
- Ability and readiness to work outside normal hours and to travel, if and when required
- Confidence and resourcefulness
- An enthusiastic and personable manner – energetic and committed
Also advantageous:
- Proficiency in either French, German (preferred), Italian, Portuguese or Spanish
- Proficiency in design (Adobe Creative Cloud)
Responsibilities
The role of assistant to the director’s office encompasses a wide variety of tasks, subject to change as the priorities of the director evolve and adapt. The following list is not exhaustive.
- Provide clerical support, including organizing meetings, and drafting minutes
- Proof-read and edit copy written by other staff
- Draft high-level correspondence from the director
- Manage relationships with high donors
- Assist with organizing events
- Help manage our board of trustees
- Draft fundraising grants and progress reports to trusts and foundations
- Draft and distribute the annual report
- Ensure our brand guidelines are correctly followed by staff
- Develop ideas for improving the efficiency of the organization
- Work to improve communication between offices outside London
- Find new outlets for our publications and materials
- Expand our presence online (forums, blogs, comment sections, Wikipedia etc.)
What can we offer you?
When you join Survival, you’re getting more than just a career: you’re gaining a unique opportunity to be at the heart of one of the most exciting campaigning organizations around; it is not just a job. You will be working with a team of passionate people who really care about human rights and want to change the status quo.
At the heart of the organization, the director’s office drives growth, defines strategy, and ensures maximum efficiency. You will play a crucial role in the shaping of Survival’s future.
You will become an integral part of the world’s leading tribal peoples’ rights team.
You will not be pigeonholed by your job description and there are great opportunities for increasing your skills and growing professionally
We strive to be an equal opportunities employer, with a close-knit and friendly internal culture. We strive to treat our employees well.
We have a pensions scheme and generous annual leave (25 days’ holiday increasing with length of service + bonus days over Christmas and New Year).
This is a full time position (Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm). The contract is for 12 months (renewable), with a 6-month probationary period.
How to apply?
Please send a single-page covering letter together with the application form to kh(at)survivalinternational.org with the subject “Application + your name”
Closing date for applications: 17 November
First round interviews: 21-22 November
Second round interviews: 28-29 November
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