Head of Programmes

Job posted by: Islamic Relief - Worldwide - Thu, 12 Sep 2019

Job Details:

Organisation: Islamic Relief - Worldwide

Deadline Fri, 25 Oct 2019

Job type: Contract

Location: Malawi

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Location:                    Malawi

Contract Type:           12 months, fixed term

Hours:                        Full time

Salary:                        £31,103 plus expatriate benefits

Closing Date:             25th October 2019, 23:59 pm UK Time

 

Could you lead and inspire a team to deliver impactful and effective programmes?

Islamic Relief are looking to recruit a Head of Programme to provide strategic leadership and expertise in Malawi. The candidate will make key decision in relation to programme implementation and offer solutions to problems. H/She will also ensure a quality emergency response and development programme is in line with IR's global and country strategies and as per donor requirements.

The successful candidate must have or be:

 

  • Experience of working with various International NGOs in developing countries.
  • An in depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to community development.
  • Good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, sensitivity to other peoples’ views and perspectives, and conflict resolution.
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Experience of working specifically towards, and reporting against Sustainable Development Goals
  • Willing to travel to remote locations and in difficult terrains

 

 

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 values and mission, please apply on our website http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us by the closing date.

 

Pre-employment Checks

 

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

 

  • screening clearance
  • receipt of satisfactory references

 

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct.

 

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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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