Closing date: 05 Jan 2020
Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.
We are currently recruiting for the position of ‘Field Graduate Trainee (International Programmes - Middle East and Eastern Europe’ to be based between our Lebanon/Tunisia offices. Through the Graduate Scheme we aim to engage and work with talented individuals, who believe in our mission and share our values to maintain the excellence for which we strive. This Scheme is designed to build the solid foundation in order to fast track the development of future leaders/technical expert, enabling participants to progress to substantive roles within Islamic Relief Field Offices.
The IR Graduate Scheme is geared towards early-career humanitarians with a passion for improving the lives of others.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- A 2:1 Degree in the last 2 years
- Understanding Islamic Relief’s mission and values, including its commitment to improving the lives of those in need regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief
- Committed to Islamic Relief’s faith driven values and core humanitarian principles
- Personal conduct, integrity and humility that commands the confidence of managers and staff at all levels, external partners and stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt oral and written communication methods and styles to suit the audience
- Ability to think ahead and demonstrate effective and creative problem solving skills
- Experience of working in a team and communicating with a wide range of people
- Ability to encourage positive working relationships and commitment to working as part of a team
- Committed to learning and fulfilling the Graduate Scheme learning objectives
- Ability to apply intellectual rigor and understanding, analyse, interpret, explain and summarise complex data and issues in a logical manner
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a changing and challenging environment
- A commitment to work in the field for long periods in challenging environments (Travel expenses and accommodation will be paid)
- Ability to speak Arabic to a good standard is advantageous
Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.
Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place in Birmingham, UK on the 26th January 2020. 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
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
How to apply: