Project Manager – Water for Three States (WF3S)

Closing date: 30^th April 2018

Contract: One Year, Fixed Term

Ref: PM-WFTS/IPD- Af/0418

Salary: £22,032 per annum + Additional benefits

Location: Gadaref, Sudan

Islamic Relief Worldwide is currently recruiting for the position of a Project Manager based in Sudan. The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall implementation of the Islamic Relief intervention “Water for Three States” in Sudan. The post holder will develop detailed annual work plans for the project for the two targets areas, West El Galabat and East El Galabat in Gadaref, and enforce adherence of all to the plan and subsequently approved amendments. S/he will manage project risks, funding, and ensure keeping all concerned are accurately and promptly informed about the status of project.

The job holder will manage project related security matters and ensure keeping all concerned are accurately and promptly informed about the status of project security at any point in time during the project period. The post holder will develop and maintain processes to ensure exert of high value liaison effort with Government Authorities, the donor, humanitarian community etc. on matters related to the project.

It is essential that the candidate has experience in WASH programme/project management and experience in managing programme/project funded by institutional donors (DFID, EU, etc). The successful candidate must have a high degree of computer literacy. It is mandatory you have English and Arabic language skills to be able to effectively fulfil the responsibilities of this role. Knowing the local language is desirable. The post holder will have experience in Budget Management, Monitoring and Evaluation and Risk Management

*National candidates are encouraged to apply but will have a competitive salary package.

If you agree with IR values together with our Policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and our code of conduct, then you would be an ideal candidate for Islamic Relief, who promotes equality and meritocracy. IRW will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf.

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.

If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and mission, 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.