Job Description

WE ARE HIRING!

Are you passionate about creating a lasting impact in the communities? Join our team in transforming lives. Colombo, Sri Lanka.

PROGRAMME MANAGER – EMERGENCY RESPONSE, EARLY RECOVERY & SPECIAL PROJECTS

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage emergency response, early recovery and special projects.
  • Plan, implement and monitor programmes in line with approved plans and organisational objectives.
  • Coordinate emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities.
  • Lead need assessments and support emergency response planning.
  • Monitor programme targets, achievements, quality and financial progress.
  • Manage programme budgets and ensure effective use of resources.
  • Prepare donor proposals, reports, work plans and other programme documents.
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements, organisational policies and humanitarian standards.
  • Supervise, guide and build the capacity of programme staff.
  • Coordinate with Government Authorities, NGO Secretariat, UN Agencies, Partners & other Stakeholders.
  • Represent Muslim Aid at relevant coordination meetings and external forums.
  • Support and oversee SME, livelihood and skills development activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Disaster Management, Social Sciences or a related field.
  • Master's Degree or professional qualification in Project Management will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in managing emergency and development programmes.
  • Experience in entrepreneurship, skill development, vocational training & livelihood recovery programmes.
  • Experience in programme planning, execution, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
  • Experience in managing and supervising programme teams.
  • Good knowledge of safeguarding, MEAL, humanitarian standards and donor compliance.
  • Strong communication, coordination, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Willingness to travel to field locations.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Please send your CV within 7 days of this advertisement to hr@muslimaidsl.org
  • Kindly include a 150-word write-up and the details of two non-related referees.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to attend a physical interview.