Head of Programmes - Yemen

Closing Date: 27^th May 2018

Contract: 12 months, Fixed Term

Ref: HOP-Y/IPD- MEEE/0418

Salary: £32,756 per annum + Separate Benefits package (Expat)

Location: Sanaa, Yemen

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is currently recruiting for the position of Head of Programmes based in Yemen. S/he will provide strategic leadership and expertise to the programme and program managers. The post-holder will design, implement, monitor and report programmes for people in need and ensure the programme meets Islamic Relief Quality Standards. As well as providing timely and high quality proposals and reports to donors, the Country Director will network with, and represent Islamic Relief to partners (government authorities, donors, INGOs, local NGOs, CBOs etc.).

The role will provide strategic direction to the programme, to ensure it works towards reducing poverty in a sustainable manner and responds to emergencies effectively. This will also include making key decisions in relation to the programme implementation, and offer solutions to problems that arise during the implementation of programmes as well as actively participating in the country management team (CMT). Furthermore, the post-holder will ensure regular and effective communications are maintained within the programme, and with the Regional Desk at HQ. S/he will also assist the programme team to develop, finalise and closely monitor the programme budget.

It is essential that the candidate has substantial experience of working with various International NGO’s in developing countries. This is to be accompanied with good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, sensitivity to other peoples’ views and perspectives, and conflict resolution. The post-holder must have a Master’s degree or its equivalent in management, international development, public administration, Anthropology, Economics, Sociology, Agriculture or a related field. It is desired for the candidate to have experience of working specifically towards, and reporting against Millennium Development Goals and core Humanitarian Standards as well as the ability to read, write and speak the Arabic language. In addition, the candidate must also have excellent presentation and public speaking skills.

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.

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.org/work-with-us/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.