Job Detail

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a UK based International humanitarian and development organization working in 35 coutnries. Islamic Relief Malawi is looking for competent candidates to fill the
following position:

Head of Programmes (HoP) Malawi

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and expertise to the programme in Malawi. Design programmes and projects based on the Country Strategic Plan and Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Work with the Country Director to diversity the funding base through developing existing or new relationships with donors
• Ensure the programme meets Islamic Relief

Quality Standards

• Develop timely good quality donor proposals to expand the programme, using a participatory approach involving all relevant stakeholders. Draft and submit timely high-quality reports to donors.
• Ensure the programmes are implemented and evaluated in a consultative and participative manner using IRW accountability
  frame and related appropriate tools. Ensure the development and utilization of best practice for technical interventions
• Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure timely budget development and effective financial and budgetary control of the
  programmes, according to IRW’s policy and procedures
• Network effectively with, and represent Islamic Relief Malawi to partners (government authorities, donors, INGOs, local NGOs, CBOs etc.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in @Management, Social Science, International Development, Public Administration, or a related field
• Relevant experience in project development, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, with various International NGOs in developing countries
• An in depth understanding of national and international development issues in relation to community development.
• Good experience of developing proposals for a variety of donors
• Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with ECHO, UN, SIDA and DFID
• Experience of developing links with INGOs, Government agencies, Institutional donors, and other stakeholders
• Experience of and commitment to participatory management and maintaining a supportive, open environment to ensure the learning and development of all staff.
• Experience of managing and mentoring local and international staff.
• Familiarity with the Sustainable Development Goals, Sphere Standards, Do no harm policy, RedCross/Red-crescent Code of Conduct, Humanitarian Accountability Programme

For a full job description or any other queries please contact IR Malawi Human Resource Office via: hr.malawi@islamic-relief.org.mw.

Applications must be submitted by 10th July 2022 through IRW Website. Kindly follow this link: https://islamic-relief.currentvacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2129545?cid=1858&s=False&t=Head-of-Programmes-Malawi&l=Malawi

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunity Employer.