Country: Philippines
Closing date: 15 Apr 2018
Contract: One Year, Fixed Term (renewable, but subject to funding)
Ref: HoM - P/IPD-Asia/0318
Salary: £31,894 per annum
Location: Cotabato, Philippines
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is currently recruiting for the position of a Head of Mission – Philippines, who will be responsible for over-all country office management, outlining strategy, supervision, programme development, representation and overseeing all aspects of IRW’s presence in the country. Central to the position will be the establishment and development of relations with key players, including donors, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, government offices, local partners and other stakeholders.
The HoM will be responsible for managing a team of national and expatriate staff. You will be responsible for overall implementation of programmes, monitoring and reporting the progress to the international office in Birmingham and the donors. In addition, you will be monitoring risk management and ensuring compliance and quality improvement of the country programme.
The successful applicant will need to have previous experience working in a senior management position in an INGO in developing countries in rehabilitation, development or emergency. The post holder should have knowledge and experience of fundraising from and dealing with institutional donors such as EC, ECHO, UN, USAID and DfID etc. The applicant should possess strong networking and advocacy skills by demonstrating previous engagements with institutions and government departments. In addition, substantial experience and knowledge of effective budgetary control and grant management is required.
It is essential that the candidate has a University degree in international development or relevant field with considerable experience at senior management level including humanitarian operations with a record of effective management. The candidate must also be gender and child protection sensitive, as well as sympathetic to the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief. Excellent communication skills in English is essential whilst knowledge of a local language would be an advantage.
This is an expat role, however highly competent national candidates with int’l experience are also welcome to apply.
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. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the principles of Islamic Relief
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No CVs.
Islamic Relief operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
How to apply:
If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website www.islamic-relief.com and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.