Junior Programme Manager(s)
July 2024
About Vitol Foundation
The Vitol Group first began making charitable grants in 2002 and established the Vitol Foundation in 2006.
Since that time, the Vitol Foundation has funded over 2000 projects in more than 120 countries around the world. The Foundation’s purpose is to fund work that directly or indirectly supports children and families living in deprivation in low- and middle-income countries to escape the cycle of poverty and reach their potential in life.
The Foundation supports partners to address the systemic social and economic barriers that trap people in multi-dimensional poverty, through projects that fall under five programme areas: (1) Health; (2) ‘WASH’ - Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; (3) Education; (4) Livelihoods; and (5) Humanitarian emergencies.
Building on the lessons learned through this broad approach and by making grants/ investments in exemplary projects, we aim to:
• Address the systemic issues that make humanitarian crises more acute, by funding resilience and preparation in addition to recovery
• Share models of evidence-based best practice that can be scaled by government, private sector and/or communities
• Act responsibly with diverse partners with sensitivity to their circumstances and cultural context
• Expand engagement and leverage the knowledge base of the Vitol Group worldwide
For more information please see our website: https://vitol-foundation.com/
• Fund transformational, efficient, sustainable, scalable and replicable investments in development to support and strengthen government, private sector and community systems to provide sustainable health, WASH, education and employment opportunities
About Vitol Group
We are a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum, from oil through to power, renewables and carbon credits.
Every day we use our expertise to distribute energy around the world. We source from producers, refiners and intermediaries and deliver to refineries, utilities, airlines and retail distribution networks as well as wholesalers and other traders. We manage the physical risk associated with moving energy.
Our business is global: we trade over 7 million barrels per day of crude oil and products and charter around 6,200 ship voyages a year. We also use our technical expertise to manage a global network of energy infrastructure that we deploy to help meet supply and demand flows worldwide. Our trading and logistical expertise is supported by a suite of propriety technology applications that we build and maintain in-house.
From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed US$2.2 billion of capital to sustainable energy solutions. The focus of our business is evolving, and we are always looking for new people to help build the company for the next decade and beyond.
We are a flat organisation that has a collaborative and entrepreneurial ethos. Vitol’s people are empowered to own their decisions and take responsibility for their actions. The culture is underpinned by our core values of integrity, honesty and humility. Our colleagues comprise just under 1600 people with 65+ nationalities represented, making us a truly global organisation.
The Role
Role: Junior Programme Manager
Location: London - Office Based SW1E
5LB (Work Visa Sponsorship Available)
Salary: Competitive - Contact us for details
Job Summary
The Vitol Foundation has grown substantially in recent years and now seeks to add 1 (or 2) individual(s) to join an experienced and dynamic team.
Working closely with Programme Managers, the Junior Programme Manager will assist in the implementation of strategic initiatives, grant-making processes, and relationship management with grantees and partners.
Although the current portfolio of activities supported by the Foundation covers 5 key thematic areas, the new role would be “cross-portfolio” and would support Programme Managers in all aspects of their jobs.
In 2022, the Foundation approved almost 100 new grants in a total of 56 countries. In order to sharpen its focus on those most affected by multi-dimensional poverty, the Foundation is deepening its engagement in 30 “priority” countries and this will require additional resources for research and landscape analysis.
Responsibilities
• Grant Management: Assist in managing the grant application process, including reviewing proposals, conducting due diligence, and monitoring grantee progress.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research on social issues, trends, and best practices to inform grant-making decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluation and Impact Assessment: Support efforts to measure and evaluate the impact of the Foundation’s programs and grants, using data and metrics to assess effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with grantees, partners, and other stakeholders, serving as a point of contact and providing support as needed.
• Communication and Reporting: Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and communications materials to share updates on the Foundation’s activities and impact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the Foundation team, including scheduling meetings, managing documents, and coordinating logistics for events and site visits.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications and Experience:
• 3-5 years of prior experience at a foundation, management consulting, investing, or in a corporate/ start up investment role
• Commitment to the Foundation’s work, with a passion for making a positive impact in the community
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate findings effectively.
• High-energy and independent self-starter, entrepreneurial spirit, and great teammate
• Fluent in English; Spanish and French an added bonus
• Proficiency in standard IT programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with experience of Salesforce an advantage
How to Apply
All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter as two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
The document should be saved in PDF in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (mmyy) e.g., Pat-Jones-CV-072024VitolFoundation or Pat-Jones-CoverLetter-072024VitolFoundation.
Timeline
Closing Date: 11 August 2024 First stage interviews: TBC Final interviews: TBC
Selection Process
All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder.
Equality Statement
Equality and diversity are at the core of Vitol Foundation’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Queries
If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email Rosa Senent on rsenent@oxfordhr.com in the first instance.
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