Job Title: Programme Development Manager
Reporting to: Country Director
Location: Amman, Jordan.
Islamic Relief Worldwide
Islamic Relief Jordan is a country branch of Islamic Relief Worldwide. Islamic Relief Worldwide is an internationally recognized charity (Charity No.: 328158), looking back on nearly 30 years of experience in humanitarian and developmental aid. It was founded in 1984 in Birmingham, UK, in response to the devastating famine in the Horn of Africa. Since then, Islamic Relief has grown into a charity that is active worldwide, putting development projects, emergency aid, and rebuilding projects into action in over 44 countries around the world.
Islamic Relief Jordan (IRJ) began its operations in 1997 with orphan’s sponsorship, sponsoring hundreds of orphans living in Jordan. IRJ extended its programs to seasonal projects with Ramadan and Qurbani distributions and In-Kind donations. IRJ has established strong partnership with international non-governmental organization and local one’s strengthening the overall response to the Syria crisis. At the onset of Syria humanitarian crisis in late 2011, IRJ provided emergency response to those affected by violence in Syria and has since then scaled up its capacity and operations with number of 70 staff across the country.
IRJ programme department works toward introducing relevant interventions to Jordanians as well as Syrians and Palestinians refugees that would impact their lives and improve their life conditions. IRJ programme act upon IRW mandate and in line with IR-Middle East and Eastern Europe strategy that aims to ensure Safe, dignified and peaceful living conditions for refugees, IDPs and vulnerable groups as well as communities at risk of disasters in the Middle East. IRJ office has expanded with the Syrian crisis in 2011, reaching more than 200,000 refugees by 2013 with an annual income of 35,000,000 GBP.
The department has successfully introduced interventions in a multi-sectors response, being the lead agency responsible for humanitarian assistance in the north of Jordan, reaching more than 240,000 beneficiaries in 2021 and continue providing access to food, health care, cash for shelter and non-food items such as hygiene kits and winterization items in 2021. The programme department is now strategizing the Syrian crisis response in Jordan and working toward a holistic integrated approach with the host community and planning to move toward sustainable development through introducing innovative approaches in education promotion, community development and economic empowerment.
Job Purpose:
The Programme Development Manager will support IRJ in developing and delivering strategic plans for mobilising funds and accessing new programming opportunities. Working closely with the Head of Programmes, MEAL Coordinator and other IRJ Departments, the post-holder will lead on: coordinating and facilitating bid development processes (including taking the lead in drafting theories of change, logical models, narrative proposals), developing and supporting the achievement of long-term funding plans according to country and regional strategies; supporting new donor engagements and sustaining relationships with current donors; and writing high quality funding applications in coordination with the Head of Programmes. The post-holder will have a successful track record in developing programmes and leading new business development efforts for/with institutional donors, which may include the UN, USAID, EU, SIDA, GAC. They will have proven experience of programme management and support, successful programme design and bid leadership.
Key Working Relationships:
Key Accountabilities:
Key Accountability 1: Business Development:
Key Accountability 2: External Representation and Relationship Building
Key Accountability 3: Capacity Building
The postholder will be expected to undertake travel to project sites in Jordan. On occasion, travel outside Jordan may be requested.
Person Specification:
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
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