Programme Manager

Al-Khair Foundation Somaliland

Programme Manager

Al-Khair Foundation are looking to recruit a Programmes Manager to join the Somaliland Field Office team.

Al-Khair Foundation is a UK registered charity working to deliver humanitarian and development projects worldwide. Founded in 2003, Al-Khair provides emergency aid, medical care, education and livelihood support to vulnerable communities in the UK, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and is committed to supporting these groups to become sustainable active citizens in their society.

The Somaliland field office currently implements a number of WASH and Livelihood projects and we are seeking to expand our reach to develop more sustainable activities in alleviating poverty.

Purpose of Post:

· To support the Head of Programmes in implementing AKF’s development programmes based on AKF’s strategic priorities.

· To manage and ensure the efficient delivery of programmes to improve community access to health services, WASH resources and livelihood activities.

· To design and implement effective monitoring and evaluation systems of AKF’s programmes and ensure regular reporting and communication to the UK Head Office.

Reporting to:Head of Programmes

Essential Job Requirements:

Qualification

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in international programmes in a developing country.
• Experience of working within any of these development areas: WASH, Maternal Health or Livelihoods.
• Experience in preparing needs assessments for programmes and developing concept notes.
• Experience of emergency work and an understanding of development and relief issues.
• Experience of working with institutional funders and submitting successful funding applications.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of Programme implementation.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal as well as a fluency in spoken and written English.

Terms

Contract:This is a full time position to begin with immediate start (including a three month probationary period).

Salary:Competitive Rates

Location:Somaliland

Please note applicants must already have permission from Somalian authorities to work within Somaliland.

HOW TO APPLY:

The deadline for applications is midnight Tuesday 28th July 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please submit CV’s and Cover Letters to Halima Sayed at halima.sayed@alkhair.org