Programme Partnership Arrangement (PPA) – Policy Manager

Programme Partnership Arrangement (PPA) – Policy Manager

Location: International Office, Birmingham, UK

Ref:PPA-PM/HROD-SPP/0314

Contract: Two Years Fixed Term

Salary: £39,270 per annum

Islamic Relief Worldwide is looking to recruit a Policy Manager for its Programme Partnership Arrangement (PPA) with DFID. The Policy Manager who will be based in Birmingham, UK, and will coordinate and guide the research and policy implementation work being undertaken by the Policy Advisers on gender justice, conflict transformation, , child protection and the environment during the extension phase (2014 – 16) of the PPA. S/he will help to shape the organisation’s thinking and support the development of policy documents that contribute to national, regional and global debates, dialogues and policy influence.

The Programme Partnership Arrangement (PPA) – Policy Manager will continuously analyse the work of the Policy Advisers and if required adapting work to risks and opportunities posed by both internal and external changing circumstances. S/he will support the DFID PPA Partnership Coordinator in the preparation of Annual Review Reports, financial reporting to PPA Project Board and commissioning of external evaluations of the PPA. You will provide policy development support and help produce policy documents (reports, briefings, articles) to contribute to global, national and regional advocacy, debates and dialogue.

The successful candidate should have a Post-graduate academic/ professional qualification in a relevant discipline related to international development and poverty reduction. Very substantial work experience may replace academic degrees. The successful candidate will experience and understanding of developing high level policy frameworks and you will have experience of conducting and managing research. The candidate will have an understanding and knowledge in at least one of the policy thematic areas – gender, child protection, conflict and climate change. The successful candidate will have good oral and written presentation skills in English, IT and excellent analytical skills.

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.

Only applications from those who already have the right to live and work within the UK will be considered.

How to apply:

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our websitehttp://www.islamic-relief.com/Vacancies/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.