Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 20 Nov 2018
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Ref: RDC/MENAEE-IPD/1018
Contract: Permanent
Salary:£34,387 per annum
Closing date: 20th November 2018
Islamic Relief Worldwide are currently recruiting for the position of a Regional Desk Coordinator who will provide support to allocated country offices in delivery effective programmes according to the Country Programme and Regional Strategies and raising the profile amongst donors and potential funders. The post holder inter alia keep an up to-date overview of operational matters in the Region, with knowledge of IRW activities in Country Offices.
The successful candidate must have or be:
· A graduate degree or equivalent experience in development/humanitarian areas
· Experience of distance management
· Good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, sensitivity to others’ views and perspectives, and conflict resolution.
· Proven track record of working in a similar role with an International NGO
· Strong and well developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports
· Written and spoken command of regional languages
· Willing to travel at very short notice
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 and EU based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK or the EU. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
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
How to apply:
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 by downloading the application pack under the relevant role on our website http://www.islamic-relief.org/all-jobs/ and forward the completed form to Recruitment@irworldwide.org by the closing date