UK Programmes Coordinator

Job posted by: Islamic Relief - Worldwide - Fri, 8 Jan 2021

Job Details:

Organisation: Islamic Relief - Worldwide

Deadline Fri, 22 Jan 2021

Job type: Permanent

Location: United Kingdom

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Location:            London                                                                        

Ref:                     PCL/0121

Contract:            Permanent, Full-time                                               

Salary:                £37,920 per annum

Closing date:     22/01/2021

 

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 36 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

 

We are currently recruiting for the position of 'UK Programmes Coordinator' to join its dynamic Islamic Relief UK division. The purpose of the role is to develop, lead and manage IRUK’s programmes domestically.

 

The successful candidate must have or be:

 

  • Experience of working in the humanitarian and/or development field(s)
  • Experience of developing and implementing strategies
  • Experience and/or knowledge of Fundraising from institutions and trusts and grant management
  • Extensive experience in community development initiatives
  • Demonstrable project cycle/management experience including budget management
  • Extensive experience within the charity sector with experience of effective volunteer coordination
  • Experience in disaster management in the UK
  • Experience of public speaking including media/conferences/seminars
  • Proven line management experience including carrying out performance reviews, 1:1 meetings and effective management of performance and/or conduct issues

 

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 03/02/2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Pre-employment Checks:  

 

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

 

  • screening clearance
  • proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
  • receipt of satisfactory references

 

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

 

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

 

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

 

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

 

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

 

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

 

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer



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