United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Head of Region – West Africa

Contract:One Year Fixed Term

Salary: £44,982 per annum

Location:Birmingham, UK

Ref: HoRWA/IPD/1015

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Region, based in the Head Office in Birmingham, UK. You will strategically lead and support IRW’s operations primarily in West Africa on planning and management of programmes, together with networking with and building strong relationships with donors, other NGO’s, IRW’s International Office and their partner offices. In addition staff supervision and monitoring and evaluation of programmes.

The post holder will work in close collaboration with Country Directors and their Finance and Administration Managers in each country to maintain accurate financial record and support standardisation and consolidation of administrative, HR, financial, logistics processes and procedures. You will provide strategic direction to achieve the overall goals of IRW and develop new programme opportunities within the framework of the global and regional strategic plans

The successful applicant will need to be a superb diplomat and seasoned country / regional director with experience of project management and leading multi-sectoral humanitarian and development programmes together with networking and developing links with government offices and INGO’s. A postgraduate degree in Development Studies or a proven track record is essential. Previous experience on proposal writing and the managements of grants and budgets are also essential***. The candidate should have excellent working knowledge of written and spoken English. Having French and / or regional language would be an added value.***

Applicants will be interviewed on an ongoing basis and the vacancy will close as soon as the right candidate is found.

Closing date: 12^th November 2015

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.