Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities

Our International Programme Division are currently recruiting for the position of a Project Manager. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the project implementation over the course of four years, ensuring that project deliverables and results are being achieved effectively and efficiently. The incumbent will be responsible for representing the project to all key stakeholders, assuring that the project is implemented within the agreed scope of work, meeting donor’s compliances, and within IRW’s policies and processes across five countries.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• A graduate degree or Masters’ Degree with in-depth experience in relevant field required (e.g. International Relations, International Development, Economics, or other Social Sciences or equivalent experience in development/humanitarian areas)

• An in-depth understanding of international development issues

• Qualified in PMD-Pro and or any other Project Management professional qualifications

• Demonstrate extensive experience of managing and implementing multi-country funded project

• Understanding of poverty graduation model and climate change demonstrated through management of projects

• Track record of working in a similar role with an International NGO

• Well versed and with proven capabilities of understanding the key aspects of sustainable livelihood programming, including poverty graduation model, and climate change resilience within the context of international development and humanitarian interventions

• Extensive experience of managing and implementing multi-country funded project through both face to face and remote working within the Asia region.

• Skilled multi-country project manager with extensive project management experience underpinned by relevant project management qualification.

• Demonstrated experience of working with various stakeholders

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance

• receipt of satisfactory references

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

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 mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please visit www.islamic-relief.organd apply by completing our online application form.