Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 39 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.
IRW’s International Programmes Division is recruiting for the position of ‘Head of Programmes, Jordan’ to join its dynamic team to based out of its Jordan office.
JOB PURPOSE:
- To provide strategic leadership and expertise to the programme in Jordan
- Design, implement, monitor and report high-quality and high-impact programming in Jordan
- To ensure IRJ’s programmes division meets Islamic Relief Quality Standards
- To ensure the development and utilization of best practice for technical interventions
- To network with, and represent Islamic Relief to partners (government authorities, donors, INGOs, local NGOs, CBOs etc.)
- Represent Islamic Relief Jordan at relevant forums
- Lead and effectively contribute to Country/Regional Strategies and yearly plans
- To ensure capacity building and growth of programmes staff capacities and skillsets
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Experience of working with various International NGOs in developing countries.
- Significant experience within the International Development Sector with demonstratable experience in a similar role.
- An in depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to health, livelihoods, education and community development.
- Experience of developing proposals for a variety of donors
- Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with ECHO, USIAD and GAC and other institutional donors.
- Experience of developing links with INGOs, Government agencies, Institutional donors and other stakeholders
- Experience of and commitment to participatory management and maintaining a supportive, open environment to ensure the learning and development of all staff.
- Experience of managing and mentoring local and international staff.
- Familiarity with the Sustainable Development Goals, CHS, Sphere Standards, Do no harm policy, Red-Cross/ Red-crescent Code of Conduct, Humanitarian Accountability Programme etc.
- Strategic leadership skills
- The capacity to develop and maintain an understanding of and be sympathetic to the social, cultural and political context of the post
- Ability to represent, liaise and negotiate at different levels (national, provincial and local).
- Knowledge/familiarity/expertise in programme areas: e.g. Emergency Response, Community Development, livelihoods, health
- Knowledge/familiarity with country/region
- Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic
- Committed to Islamic Relief Worldwide values and code of conduct.
- An in-depth understanding of the humanitarian context, key political, development and humanitarian trends and debates in Jordan.
- University degree or its equivalent in management, social science, international development, public administration, or a related field
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
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 mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 01/05/2023.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- receipt of satisfactory references
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer