Humanitarian programme support officer

Conflict and natural disasters devastate lives. All too often it’s the lives of the world’s poorest people. You’ll help us and our partners around the world to deliver and ultimately save lives and reduce human suffering.

More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

When disaster strikes we’re quick to respond working with our partners to deliver vital emergency relief. You’ll be part of a dynamic humanitarian team providing support to our humanitarian programmes, monitoring and reporting and general technical support functions. The role will also have a focus in providing specific support on security, accountability and other technical areas which our humanitarian work may be focussing on. You will need a good understanding on security issues, compliance and how effective security management can be integrated into our work particularly in challenging environments. The post holder will work closely too in supporting the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) roll out and subsequent follow ups. During the early stages of an emergency the post holder will work closely with the humanitarian and respective geographical divisions to put in place the necessarysystems (both financial and administrative) to support the emergency programmes,ensuringthey run smoothly.You are likely to have worked in the NGO sector or with an international organisation. Whatever your background you’ll be able to interact with a wide cross section of people and organisations both in the UK and in other parts of the world. You may have to travel for up to 75 days in a year.

To apply for this challenging but rewarding post please download and complete the application form and show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Steward resources

Give an example of how you have taken account of the need to use resources economically when planning and delivering your work, especially in a humanitarian situation.

Security and programme work

Good security management is about good programme management - proactively managing risks and being better positioned to deal with crises enables us to work safely and securely. From your experience, give us an example of applying this in your work.

Effectiveness and accountability

What is your understanding about accountability? Give us an example of where you have used it effectively in your work.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, an interest-free season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (45 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to:  recruitment@christian-aid.org   (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London 
SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 648-MA

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 30 January 2014

Interview date: Thursday 6 February 2014

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.