United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Disaster Response Manager

Organization: Islamic Relief
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 30 Sep 2014

Location: Birmingham, UK

Ref:OSM/IPD-HD/0814

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £39,270 per annum

Islamic Relief Worldwide is looking to recruit a Disaster Response Manager, based in our Birmingham office. The Disaster Response Manager will work in conjunction with Head of the Humanitarian Department, Heads of Regions, Regional Humanitarian Staff and Country Directors, and will lead on disaster response team once disaster strikes. The post holder also will also manage the team of Disaster Response Personnel attached to the Humanitarian Department’s operations in the field, and will act as the principal point of reference for Islamic Relief staff in any of the technical sectors (for example; Shelter, Health, Water/Sanitation, or Food/Nutrition).

The Disaster Response Manager will be responsible for initiating a speedy and effective response to disasters and other emergency situations where IRW has no country office or regional presence, or where the country office requires support and will prepare Disaster Preparedness Plans for areas where there is no IRW country office or regional presence.

The post holder will ensure adequate information is provided for emergency appeals in the form of assessment reports, proposals, implementation reports and emergency updates and will also develop disaster response systems as and when necessary to ensure good practice is upheld throughout the Humanitarian Department and other offices which are under the Humanitarian Department’s management.

The ideal candidate will have a Degree level Qualification in Disaster Management or related field or, significant related experience. The candidate will have the ability to plan, prioritise, implement and meet targets in a pressurised environment whilst producing efficient work with minimum support. The successful candidate will have experience of successfully managing workloads, prioritising tasks and allocating time to different activities and teams. The applicant will also have a good knowledge of best practices, well-developed IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. The candidate must also have an exceptional high standard of communication and interpersonal skills

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

How to apply:

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website http://www.islamic-relief.com/Vacancies/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.