United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Programme Funding Coordinator
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 31 Jan 2014
Location: International Office Birmingham (30% travel overseas)
Salary: £32,640 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - up to One Year (Maternity Cover)
Ref: PFC/IPD-PIU/0114
We currently have a vacancy for the post of Programme Funding Coordinator within our expanding Partner and Institutions department to lead on the proposal development in collaboration with relevant regional desks and field country programme teams reviewing the concept notes and proposals (including budget, log frame) to ensure the quality and compliance with the institutional donor guidelines. The post holder will also provide training to field staff to ensure that donor guidelines are adhered to and followed in the later phases of the project cycle. The candidate will need to plan and implement donor relationship strategies and proactively link up with donors such as DFID, ECHO, EC, SIDA, UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP and CIDA to pre-position the organisation for accessing funding.
The successful candidate must have a degree in International Development, project planning and a good understanding of global funding horizon and strategies of bilateral and multilateral donors (DFID, EC, SIDA, , UN, ECHO and their regulation, together with and knowledge of project management cycle including Logical Framework Approach. The ability to organise and work under pressure together whilst at times, changing priorities and meeting other deadlines. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and IT skills and experience within an INGO environment in similar roles.
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 website http://www.islamic-relief.com/Vacancies/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.
