United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Humanitarian Programme Officer

Organization: Christian Aid
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 25 Nov 2014

Salary: £32,000 - £33,500 Salary

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Contracted Hours: 35

Length of Contract: 9 months

About us

Conflict and natural disasters devastate lives. All too often it’s the lives of the world’s poorest people. You’ll help us and our partners around the world to deliver and ultimately save lives and reduce human suffering.

At Christian Aid we have a vision of a better world. More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

About the role

Here is an exciting opportunity to join Christian Aid’s Humanitarian Division as a Humanitarian Programme Officer. We are looking for an interim appointment for about 9 months to cover whilst the post holder is on maternity leave. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who thrives on a challenge and wants to contribute to the development of Christian Aid's humanitarian work. You will help us and our partners around the world to deliver and ultimately save lives and reduce human suffering.

The post holder will support the work of the Humanitarian division. You will help with the development of emergency project proposals and then oversee, monitor and potentially report on them to donors. The post holder will play an important role in supporting Christian Aid to implement rapid, effective and principled response to emergencies. The post is based in London.

About you

You will have some experience working internationally on humanitarian programmes ideally in several settings. You will need a good understanding of humanitarian programming and of financial and administrative systems and be able to deal with budgets and reporting systems. You will need a good head for figures, strong administrative experience, be a team player and able to communicate to a range of different audiences both inside and outside of Christian Aid.

Whatever your background you'll need the skills to pick up systems quickly and to have a flexible approach to a varying workload.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country that this position is based.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That is why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

How to apply:

Please apply via our website using this link.