Emergency Programme Lead

Vacancy Reference Number:

EPL/PROG/UK-AUG-R1

Position title:

Emergency Programme Lead

Reports to:

Programme Director

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Or

Muslim Hands UK, 595-597 Commercial Road, London E1 0HJ

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

Up to £36,000 (£31,000 – £36,0000) dependant on experience

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 16^th September 2018

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 24^th September 2018

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.

Other Information

• Full Person / Role Specification available upon request.
• Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date then your application will have been unsuccessful. 

Overview:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to coordinate our programmatic work around Emergencies through an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities within this area by 2020.

Main purpose of the Role:

The EMR Programme Lead manages MH global interventions in emergency and humanitarian crisis by providing programme management and quality assurance services. The incumbent will ensure Muslim Hands Emergency programming and implementation adhere to MH and donor guidelines and standards. The EMR coordinator is to streamline all EMR projects with humanitarian standard. In collaboration with field offices and international partners develop guidelines for design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating with a focus on creating maximum impact.

The EMR coordinator will also ensure overseas receive adequate training and capacity development to effectively manage emergencies. The EMR coordinator will report to Director of Programmes.

• Essential Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Education: Graduate Degree in relevant field

• Experience: At least 5 years working in the Humanitarian sector

• Excellent communications Skills

• A high degree of flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing needs and issues

• Excellent Organisation Skills

• Experience of proposal development and report writing

• Extensive experience in project management

• Strong working knowledge of international development/humanitarian issues

• Desired Requirements:

• Education: Post Graduate Degree in Relevant Field

• Experience: Understanding of

• Experience of establishing strong working relationships Partners and field offices

• Being able to demonstrate working in fast paced environments

• Being fluent in other languages such as Urdu, Arabic.

Main responsibilities

• Programme Management
• Review proposals of proposed interventions to ensure innovative projects and programmes are designed adhering to sectoral standards, principles of humanitarian interventions and best practices
• Oversee and lead the full programmatic cycle of all Emergencies programme
• Carry out thorough needs assessments to address specific needs.
• Develop and design projects and programme within EMR thematic area
• ineffectively coordinate and liaise with partners to successfully implement EMR interventions
• Coordinate the implantation of the programme
• Ensure effective M&E arrangements are in place and carry out full project cycle monitoring, facilitate internal and external evaluation of impact evaluations of all EMR projects as deemed necessary

• Ensure effective closure of all MH EMR intervention and handing over the responsibility to partners and where necessary. Documents and templates
• Ensure all EMR programme are in line with MH procedures and policy and follow the correct documentation and templates
• Develop EMR targeted documents and templates
• Ensure all documents are properly communicated (internally) and are appropriately recorded
• Programme Management System
• Ensure the effective use of the internal programme management system (P3)
• Liaise with relevant departments and stakeholder to ensure the development of the system with a focus on EMR thematic areas
• Emergency SURGE team
• Set up, and implement a functioning SURGE team from within organisational resources
• identify and recruit short term staff/advisors within the SURGE team to manage specific emergencies.
• Ensure SURGE team are provided with relevant training and resources to ensure a quick and effective deployment when needed
• Identify the need and ensure swift deployment of SURGE Teams to the field
• Ensure adequate coordination with field offices and partners to facilitate development of the SUREG team as   emergency situations warrant and or arise
• Provide training to partners on the thematic area of EMR
• Provide all stakeholders with technical advice and support on EMR issues
• Ensure other areas of MH are in line with current EMR trends such as education in emergencies
• Ensure all EMR programmes are in line with due diligence, risk and legal concerns
• Plan and carry out overseas field visits   to monitor progress, support local teams and build their capacity
• Assess areas within EMR to develop and innovate the programmes
• Innovate and redesign programmatic and projects to ensure effectiveness and to keep on trend within the sector
• Liaise with fundraising to address fundraising needs within the area of EMR
• Coordinate with external stakeholders within the field to ensure future trends are addressed
• Act as a focal point for information on the area of EMR
• Finance
• In collaboration with field offices and partners oversee and develop MH emergency programme budget Oversea financial delivery to ensure effective and efficient utilization of programme funds Ensure documents and relevant procedures are followed to allow for a timely transfer of funds and are effectively transferred to partner offices
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders within fundraising to ensure EMR programmes are funded and communicated to Donors
• Programme Strategy and Reviews
• Develop a thematic strategy at global level for EMR
• Develop Programme management procedures for HO and Partner offices
• Carry out an annual review of EMR programmes 
• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands policies and codes of conduct