Mobilising local resources and managing programmes with TLM partners in Africa and Asia to ensure impact within agreed timeframes and budgets.
The Leprosy Mission Northern Ireland (TLM NI) is a Christian development organisation that works to cure, care for and restore people, families and communities affected by leprosy. As part of a global organisation, we work in 27 countries worldwide and are the largest player in the global fight against leprosy. Our vision is a world where leprosy is defeated, and lives are transformed.
We work with people of all faiths and none to bring about the defeat of leprosy and transformation in the lives of people affected, partnering with the local Christian church and other stakeholders such as our valued supporters and local, national and international governments. Most importantly, we work with people and communities affected by leprosy, giving them a voice so that what we do is always led by them. Leprosy can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, nationality, class or religion. However, its severest impact is on people who are marginalised or living in poverty, and it is these people, often stigmatized and left dealing with disability, that we most seek to serve.
We are seeking a highly motivated, pro-active individual, with proven experience in the development and delivery of project funding proposals, monitoring and evaluation. You will be responsible for the development of partnerships with government and private sector donors, other NGOs and civil society networks, to represent TLMNI and mobilise resources. Once funds are secured, you will then manage a portfolio of TLMNI-funded programmes, supporting the capacity development of overseas partners and ensuring that outputs and outcomes are met within agreed budgets and timeframes.
Job Description and Key Responsibilities:
1. Developing partnerships with government and private sector donors, other NGOs and civil society networks, to represent TLM Northern Ireland and mobilise resources (50%)
* Research and screen potential funding opportunities and network with key funders, including Christian grant-making trusts, and major donors as required
* Submit funding applications which successfully generate income to support TLM programmes & projects
* Work with TLM Programmes teams and Global Fellowship field partners, to develop funding applications and project proposals for donors, including those in consortiums with other TLM Member countries and NGOs
* Ensure quality and timely narrative and financial reporting
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders to build TLMNI's profile
* Ensure other TLMNI staff have the programmes information they need (including case study collection, as required) to develop supporter appeals, provide prayer requests and report back to donors
* Work with the National Director and Board on policy development to ensure that all organisational policies are in line with donor requirements
* Work with the National Director to investigate and develop new income streams
2. Managing a portfolio of TLMNI funded programmes and support capacity development of field partners (40%)
* Manage a portfolio of programmes/projects funded by institutional and private sector donors and provide regular reports to the National Director on performance against agreed outputs and budget
* Develop MoUs and funding partner agreements and monitor their implementation – including agreeing that criteria for transfer of funds have been met
* Deliver regular online partner review meetings, review documentation and provide feedback to ensure agreed projects are implemented effectively
* Undertake project monitoring visits as required, including visiting local Christian partners and churches as appropriate to offer encouragement and build relationships with TLMNI partner churches
* Monitor project budgets closely, addressing any under/over spends quickly
* Develop and manage good relationships and ensure effective communication with field partners (chiefly other TLM members)
* Manage, deliver and review monitoring & evaluation processes, exit strategies or any recommendations for ongoing continued involvement for all programmes / projects
* Actively collaborate with and, when appropriate, offer prayer support to programmes staff/colleagues across the Leprosy Mission Global Fellowship
* Document and share information and learning with TLMNI staff, Board and the wider TLM Global Fellowship
3. Develop greater understanding among supporters of TLMNI impact, leading to greater engagement in prayer and fundraising (6%)
* Collaborate with other TLMNI staff to organize supporter meetings (mainly online) for information sharing and prayer for projects TLMNI supports
* Investigate and, if appropriate and feasible, develop opportunities for visits to TLM projects and partner offices that will lead to greater supporter engagement in fundraising
* Lead in liaising with field partners to collect case and impact stories, and provide training on writing case/impact stories as required
* Present the impact of TLMNI-supported work and projects to church and community groups
4. Champion TLMNI's activities on leprosy, other NTDs, disability and inner wellbeing (mental health) (4%)
* Engage in national and global level advocacy and NGO networking activities
* Develop strategic partnerships and engage in Umbrella Organisations to represent TLMNI's activities on leprosy and other Neglected Tropical diseases, disability and other related issues
Skills and other requirements:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and develop relationships internally and externally
* A proven ability to write successful funding applications, project proposals and budgets
* Proven understanding of the project management cycle
* Excellent research, monitoring & evaluation skills
* Excellent numerical skills with high level of accuracy
* A passion for the marginalised and those living in poverty
* Self-motivated with the ability to organise own workload and use initiative
* Great organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Be a committed Christian
* Ability to inspire, involve and motivate others and
to share effectively about the work of The Leprosy Mission and our partners in church and community settings
* Have permission to work in the UK
TLM Northern Ireland is an explicitly Christian charity, serving those of all faiths and none. The successful applicant will need to share about our work
from time to time
with supporting churches and other Christian partners. Prayer is an important and regular part of our work in the UK and the role holder will also offer prayer support to our overseas partners when appropriate. As such,
there is an occupational requirement that the successful applicant be a committed Christian
in sympathy with the vision, mission, values and ethos of The Leprosy Mission
.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
An application form and full information on this job vacancy are available in the Funding and Programme Officer Job Information Pack, available at Jobs | The Leprosy Mission NI
Completed applications must be returned by
12 noon on Thursday 28
th
August, 2025
. Applications submitted after this will not be accepted. Initial online interviews TBA. In-person interviews in Lisburn are provisionally scheduled for
Thursday 4
th
September, 2025
.
For informal inquiries or further information, please contact Joy Fleming, TLMNI National Director, via email at joy.- or telephone
SAFEGUARDING
The Leprosy Mission has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation of all people. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to participate in mandatory safeguarding training and act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. The post holder will be expected to sign, be familiar with, and comply with all organisational policies, including the Global Safeguarding Code of Conduct and the Global Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults policy.
Recruitment to this role will include criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references.