Closing date: 28 Sep 2018
Location: Field-Based, West Africa
Ref: PDFM/IPD-WA/0818
Contract: Fixed Term (renewable)
Salary: £33, 444
Closing date: 28th September 2018 23:59PM
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is currently recruiting for the position of Programme Development and Funding Manager, who will be responsible for growing institutional funding portfolio in West Africa region, and supporting the country programme to ensure strong contract management on their funds from institutional donors. The post holder will work closely with Country Directors to initiate new donor engagements and sustain relationships with current donors; to coordinate development of funding applications; and provide support in ensuring compliance with donors’ and IRW regulations.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- University degree or equivalent in development studies, international relations, business administration, environmental management or a related discipline
- Knowledge and expertise in working with institutional donors including EC, DFID, SIDA and UN agencies
- Significant and proven experience of successful bid leadership across development and/or humanitarian grants
- Communication and networking skills for relationship building and facilitation in a multi-cultural environment
- Fluency in French and English
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- receipt of satisfactory references
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.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
Please note that CV’s will NOT be accepted.
How to apply:
If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and mission, please apply by downloading the application pack under the relevant role on our website http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us and forward the completed form to Expat.Careers@irworldwide.org by the closing date.