Islamic Relief Country Director Jobs in Malawi

Islamic Relief Country Director Jobs in Malawi

Country Director Malawi

Location: Malawi

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 24 months

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £37,548 per annum

Closing Date: 31st October 2022, Due to urgency, interviews are expected to take place on rolling basis and position until suitable candidate is identified, hence the position may be closed even before the deadline.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 38 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Country Director Malawi' to join its dynamic International Programmes Division. The Country Director would be responsible:

To represent Islamic Relief at all levels within the region

To strengthen IR’s relations with the wider humanitarian and development community to consolidate and develop the visibility and image of the organisation

To deliver effective programmes according to the Country Strategy, Country Business Plan and Regional Strategies

To facilitate professional and systematic communication and cooperation between the different parts of the IR family to ensure maximum impact of the organisation’s work

To lead, manage and develop staff in order to ensure that the country office is capable of fully achieving its agreed targets

The successful candidate must have or be:

Work experience working as a Country Director, or a senior management role with an International NGO.

Proven track record of working with INGOs in developing countries in rehabilitation;

development or emergency contexts.

Substantial experience and knowledge of effective budgetary control and grant management

Knowledge and experience of fundraising from and dealing with EC, ECHO, UN and DFID

Experience of and commitment to participatory management and maintaining a supportive, open environment to ensure the learning and development of all staff.

Experience of managing and mentoring local and international staff.

Good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, sensitivity to others views and perspectives, and conflict resolution.

Proven experience in overseeing programmes; understanding of quantitative and qualitative data in support of programme development.

An in depth understanding of international development issues

Gender approaches in relief and recovery.

Community Development, Social Protection, Food Security, Urban Poverty, etc.

Excellent command of written and spoken English and working knowledge of French

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 apply to international.hr@irworldwide.org by submitting your CV. Please mention the “Position Applied for” in the subject of email

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