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Regional Desk Coordinator Islamic Relief

Regional Desk Coordinator Ref: RDC-MEEE/IPD/1111 Contract: Fixed Term Salary: £29,974 per annum. Base Location: HQ, Birmingham, UK
(With up to 40% of field travel)

The individual will be responsible to keep an up to-date overview of operational matters in IRW Country offices for the Middle East and Eastern Europe Region. S(He) will assist the offices in the process of developing high quality proposals and efficient reporting; to implement IRW programme quality framework /standards (IRQMS) as well as monitoring and evaluating the programme. The role will also support countries in maintaining up to date disaster preparedness and response plans in close coordination with the Humanitarian Department and partners. The post holder will be required to travel extensively in very short notice to IRW country offices to maintain regular communications within the department.

It is essential that the successful candidate has a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline with considerable overseas experience in a variety of countries and contexts. The individual will also need to have previous exposure with INGOs in developing countries in rehabilitation; development and emergency contexts as well as fundraising and dealing with EC, ECHO, UN and DFID. Professional working knowledge of written & spoken English and also Arabic would be desirable.

How to apply:

This is an opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download 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.