Programmes Partnerships Officer

Summary of Role

The International Programmes Department (IPD) is a large, busy, multi-functional team at the heart of the work of Muslim Aid (MA) in the UK and internationally.

The Programmes Partnerships Officer role is to support the Programmes Partnerships Manager in achieving the strategic objectives of Muslim Aid. This includes supporting with the financial, technical, and administrative aspects of all partner-implemented projects and programmes.

The role will also lead (as required) in delivering special and seasonal programmes including community-based education, Ramadan, Qurbani, and winter programmes.

About the Role

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

1. To provide overall support with partner-implemented projects and lead (as required) in delivering the community-based education, Ramadan, Qurbani and Winter.
2. Assist and where required lead, in the review of concept notes, project proposals, budgets and narrative/financial reports.
3. Remotely monitor the implementation of key MA projects and programmes using Muslim Aid programme management systems and assist the PPM in troubleshooting issues and finding alternatives.
4. Support the PPM in the capacity-development and knowledge-sharing with Implementing Partners.
5. To work at all times to build a close, two-way working relationship, where partners are respected, listened to and supported and to create an open channel to discuss problems and constraints as they arise.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

1. Experience of Islamic faith-based programming (Qurbani and Ramadan) and the values and beliefs that drive those programmes.
2. Experience of international development projects.
3. Experience of working with proposals, budgets, data and reports
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Good organisational and time management skills.
6. Ability to work in and with a diverse team.

Why you should Apply

This would be an ideal opportunity to build on your International Programmes experience and to develop your skills and knowledge in the international development field. You will work closely with partners, country offices, and other key stakeholders and contribute to improving systems within the International Programmes Department. So, if you are looking for a new challenge and want to grow, we would love to hear from you.  

Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL)

How to apply:

For application, please click on the link below:

If you have any issues with the application, please email [email protected] 

We are interviewing on a rolling basis so apply at your earliest convenience. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.