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Operational Support Specialist

Operational Support Specialist Base Location: International Office, Birmingham Salary: £35,948 pa.
Contract: Permanent Ref: OSS/HDIPD/112011

We are currently recruiting for a Operational Support Specialist who will be responsible to lead the disaster response team when a disaster or emergency occurs and to act as the principle point of reference for Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) staff in any of the technical sectors of Shelter, Health, Water/Sanitation or Food/Nutrition. In additional activities also include policy development, manpower planning and organisational development and to ensure that programme staff development needs in the field of disaster response are taken into account at the earliest stage.

The successful candidate will be required to have a degree in Disaster Management and substantial experience in the management of programmes, leading disaster response and emergency teams. The ability to plan, prioritise, implement and meet targets in a pressurised environment whilst producing efficient work with minimum support is essential. S(H)e must also have extremely high standard of communication and interpersonal skills.

How to apply:

If you are trustworthy, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, 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. Previous applicants need not apply.