Humanitarian Academy for Development (HAD) is actively recruiting for the position of ‘IR Values Programme Capacity Development Lead’ to be based from its office in Birmingham, UK. The organisation is currently working to a hybrid working model.
Serving the Humanitarian and International Development Sector and its parent Islamic Relief Worldwide – it collects, coordinates and delivers compelling HAD in action content and messaging around the globe to promote the training, research and talent development services HAD offers to retain existing customers and attract new customers. The Division leverages digital platforms, public relations, events and the media, all in line with HAD’s vision, mission and strategy. It is envisioned to be a hub where humanitarian and development theories and practice are studied, examined and developed.
The purpose of the role is to contribute to the delivery of the Islamic Relief Values Programme, which aims to embed the IR Values across the whole organisation. You will be responsible for leading on and delivering the capacity development components of the programme under the direction of the Programme Manager, to ensure all staff can effectively implement the Islamic Relief values in their daily work. You are required to have proven experience in the delivery of training and capacity-building programmes, in addition to personal organisation, communication skills, and knowledge of the international humanitarian sector.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Proven ability to analyse both group and individual learning needs
- Demonstrable ability to deliver excellent quality, engaging presentations and interactive training
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience of using digital communications
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and time management
- Proven track record of updating skills and willingness to undergo and participate in identified training that will improve individual and team performance
- Well-developed level of skills in the design and production of training materials (for both online and face-to-face delivery)
- A professional or academic qualification in a training/teaching-related field, and/or educated to graduate level (masters added value), preferably in a social sciences or international development-related field
- Understanding of international development issues
- Knowledge of the Muslim charitable sector and/or international humanitarian NGO sector
- Knowledge and understanding of values implementation
- Must have extensive experience of delivering training courses across a range of topics (both as a lead trainer and a co-trainer)
- Understanding and experience in facilitating learning among different cultures
- Experience of work (paid or unpaid) in the humanitarian sector, civil society organisations and/or international development
- Proven experience in producing updates, internal reports, and high-quality reporting
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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.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit:
https://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/what-we-offer/
Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place on May 29th 2023.
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
For UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
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.
HAD is an equal opportunities employer