Global Humanitarian Programs Specialist

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeePrograms Full time $80,000 - $125,000

Islamic Relief is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to alleviating poverty and suffering worldwide. We strive to provide disaster relief, support sustainable development, and empower vulnerable communities in over 40 countries.

We specialise in education, health and nutrition, water and sanitation, income generation, orphan support, emergency response, and disaster preparedness.

We are a member of the UK Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and collaborate with partners like DFID, ECHO, the World Food Programme, and UNHCR.

In Australia, we have a diverse team of staff and volunteers working on local and international projects, as well as fundraising and advocacy efforts.

About the Role

The Programs Officer will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and reporting on both local and international programs. This includes supporting emergency and welfare projects, maintaining donor compliance, program quality, and partner coordination.

This position requires close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, including not-for-profit and community-based organisations. The successful candidate will contribute to proposal development, project cycle management, and capacity building for local and international partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Program Coordination & Management – Oversee and support local/international projects, ensuring delivery, compliance with budgets/timelines, and reporting requirements.
  • Emergency & Development Support – Assist with IRAUS-led or partner-led welfare, emergency, and development initiatives.
  • Program Development – Conduct needs assessments, develop proposals/concept notes, identify funding opportunities, and prepare donor/partner reports.
  • Capacity Building – Strengthen partner organisations through training, compliance support, and guidance on financial management, safeguarding, and project quality.
  • Monitoring & Evaluation (MEAL) – Implement MEAL systems, analyse data, and promote accountability and learning across projects.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Build relationships with partners, CALD communities, and represent IRAUS in sector meetings/forums.
  • Communications Support – Work with fundraising and communications teams to share impact stories and highlight program outcomes.
Requirements
  • Tertiary degree in International/Community Development, Social Work, or related field.
  • Experience: 2+ years in program/project coordination, with skills in project development, M&E, community engagement, and donor reporting (desirable).
  • Skills: Strong written/verbal communication, cross-cultural abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office/365, knowledge of charity sector/standards, and strong organisational skills.
  • Attributes: Passion for humanitarian work, alignment with Islamic Relief values, respect for Islamic principles, teamwork and independence.
  • Commitment: Flexibility for occasional travel/after-hours work, adherence to policies (Child Protection, PSEAH, AML/CTF, Code of Conduct).
  • Diversity: Equal opportunity employer; applicants from CALD, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and refugee backgrounds encouraged.
  • Compliance: Background checks may apply before appointment.
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