Work for us

Send a Cow is an established and innovative charity that enables poor farmers in Africa to become self-reliant by providing them with livestock, training and advice. We have been helping families lift themselves out of poverty for over 20 years and plan to help thousands more in the future.

Send a Cow is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from suitably qualified men and women regardless of their race, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, disability, age, sexual orientation or family circumstances.

Please read our Development values and About us before applying for any jobs, internships or volunteering opportunities. Good luck!

We have the following vacancies currently:

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 VOLUNTEER: TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS ASSISTANT

We are looking to recruit a long-term volunteer to start February 2012 for a commitment of 1-2 days per week over a 3 to 6 month period (flexible depending upon individual's needs and existing commitments.)  Office hours are between 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Volunteering as part of the Partnerships Team, you will be invited to attend relevant meetings and receive ongoing support from the Trusts & Foundations Officer.

For further details please see the Role Profile.

To apply please forward your CV together with a covering letter stating the amount of time you can offer and your availability to Fiona, Trusts & Foundations Officer, @ fiona.brooks@sendacow.org.uk.  If you would like further information Fiona can be contacted on (01225) 871916. 

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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - LESOTHO

Full-time.  Salary to be agreed on basis of skills and experience.

 Send a Cow has been working in Lesotho for 10 years and the office is based in Maseru West.

We are now seeking to appoint a Social Development Coordinator for this established programme.  The successful candidate will be a BSc / BA in agriculture, social work, education, rural development or related fields or higher.  S/he must have at least five years' relevant experience of community development at field level, with a strong understanding of social development, project management and delivering training to community groups.  S/he will have experience of leading, supporting, managing, inspiring and coaching staff with different disciplines and backgrounds. Experience of working with an NGO is desirable.

For further details please see job description/person specification.  To apply please complete the application / equal opportunities forms and email to: mjlepele@sendacow.org.ls.  Receipt of application forms will be acknowledged by email but to keep overheads down, only shortlisted candidates will be subsequently contacted.  CVs will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 5.00 p.m., Friday 27 January 2012.

INTERVIEWS: To be held in Maseru West on 1 February 2012.

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Volunteering for Send a Cow

Why not consider volunteering for Send a Cow? Whether you want to raise funds through your church, inspire children to learn more about Africa or help us at events we may have a volunteering opportunity for you. As well as helping to alleviate poverty in Africa you'll also be doing something worthwhile, and it won't look bad on your CV either! To find out more please visit our volunteering section.