Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 38 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.
Our International Programme Division are currently recruiting for the position of a Head of Operations Support.
The Head of operations Support will offer overall direction and management of all support services in operation, in close cooperation with the Country Director. S/he will ensure effective and efficient business support in security, procurement, logistics, and ICT services of the country programme. S/he will play a key role in developing and implementing country-specific strategies as well as devising, implementing, and improving support services systems, processes, and policies while following IRW guidelines.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Masters/Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with relevant experience
- Proven experience in managing or heading supply chain and administration function at senior level in complex environments.
- Diploma/certificate in supply chain Management
- Initiative and motivation to work independently and develop solutions to problems. Highly flexible in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems.
- Diplomacy and also ability to support others well and gain trust.
- Understanding of the complexities of working in a multicultural environment.
- Supply chain and administration strategies and planning.
- Record management, Systems / policies development, Time management
- Negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Gender and Culture sensitive
- Adaptable in approach to work with a willingness to work under pressure in a demanding environment
- International Working experience desirably in Afghanistan
How to apply
If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please visit www.islamic-relief.org and apply by completing our online application form. Afghan Nationals are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit:
https://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/what-we-offer/
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on Mid-April 2024.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- receipt of satisfactory references
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer