Country: Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 15 May 2019
**This role can be based in Christian Aid offices in London, Dhaka, Philippines or Yangon. If based in London, London Weighting will be added to the salary.
About us
At Christian Aid we have successfully provided practical support to meet the social and economic needs of the most vulnerable and marginalised; responded to the emergency needs of people and communities displaced by conflict and disasters; exposed and challenged the root causes of poverty, and supported the building of local agency. We have done so standing in solidarity with others across the world, alleviating suffering, saving lives and restoring dignity, and building a movement for justice for all. Christian Aid’s desire for justice places the rights, needs and hopes of others on a level with our own. We partner with communities, local actors, churches, supporters and donors to tackle inequality in all its forms and to respond to humanitarian needs. Our partnerships focus on ensuring that affected populations are actively included as agents of their own development.
About the role
As Head of Humanitarian Programmes for Asia and the Middle East, you will be responsible for leading Christian Aid's humanitarian work in the region. You will play a key role in setting the direction for new emergency responses and working alongside country teams promote emergency preparedness and disaster risk reduction. Christian Aid is entering a new phase with a new strategic direction which emphasises the importance of addressing urgent humanitarian need but doing so in a way that puts the affected person at the centre of everything we do. As a member of the humanitarian leadership team, you will play a central role in operationalising the new exciting strategy.
The post can be based in any Christian Aid country office in the region or London or Dublin. The post holder must be able to travel for approximately 3 months in any one year.
About you
You will have a passion for delivering high-quality humanitarian programmes that put accountability to the affected populations at the centre. You will have considerable experience leading emergency response programmes both in the field and at a head office or regional level. You will have an excellent understanding of humanitarian donors and success in accessing institutional funds. Ideally, you will have experience working for a partnership based organisation and implementing new innovative programme methodologies. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of working with people from many parts of the world. Above all, you will have a passion for working together with others to achieve changes in the world that both saves lives and reduces suffering during a crisis and supports people to rebuild their lives with dignity so they can live their lives to the full in the future.
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
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.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
How to apply:
For more information and to apply please go to https://jobs.christianaid.org.uk/vacancy/head-of-humanitarian-programmes-asia-and-the-middle-east-2413/2431/description/ (London) or https://jobs.christianaid.org.uk/vacancy/head-of-humanitarian-programmes-asia-and-the-middle-east-2414/2432/description/ (for International)