Job Description

Job Summary

Islamic Aid is seeking an exceptionally talented and driven

Programme Officer - Innovation, Impact & Engagement

to join our London-based team. This is a

full-time entry-level position

offering structured exposure to all areas of our humanitarian work - including programme development, digital fundraising, marketing, and community engagement.

Closing date: 15 October 2025.

You will play a vital role in shaping how we design and deliver impactful programmes, and how we communicate them to supporters across the world using the latest

digital tools, AI platforms, and social media strategies

.

As part of a structured development plan, after approximately one year of hands-on engagement across all aspects of Islamic Aid's work, you will have the opportunity to focus on the area that best aligns with your interests, abilities, and future career aspirations - whether that's

international programme management

,

marketing and communications

,

fundraising

, or

donor and community engagement

. This approach ensures your role evolves in step with your professional growth and ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

Support programme planning, implementation and field-level coordination across health, education, and livelihoods. Contribute to storytelling, impact reporting, and donor communications across digital channels. Assist in designing and running digital fundraising campaigns and donor engagement journeys. Use tools like

Salesforce, Canva, Google Workspace, and AI-based platforms

to support data, content, and stakeholder workflows. Help manage and grow Islamic Aid's digital presence via

social media, email automation, WhatsApp

and other emerging tools. Support events, webinars, and external stakeholder engagement (including volunteers and partners). Participate in research, learning, and tech innovation across all Islamic Aid programme areas.

What We're Looking For

Passionate about humanitarian work and committed to making a tangible impact. Highly motivated, organised, and creative. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Strong digital fluency - including Canva, Excel/Sheets, social media platforms, and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce). Interest in using

advanced AI tools

, data visualisation, and emerging tech for storytelling and engagement. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Education & Background

This role is open to individuals from a wide range of academic disciplines including (but not limited to):

International Development Public Health / Medicine Information Technology / Computer Science Economics / Development Studies Media / Journalism / Communication Political Science / International Relations Business / Marketing / Digital Marketing Social Sciences / Data Science / Statistics Environmental Studies / Education
Recent graduates, career changers, and those with relevant voluntary experience are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

Competitive salary Professional mentoring and leadership exposure Hands-on experience with global humanitarian programming Opportunity to specialise in either programme delivery or digital fundraising after your first year Work within a purpose-driven, collaborative environment Office location: Walthamstow, London (in-person role)

About Islamic Aid

Islamic Aid is a UK-registered humanitarian organisation with a 25-year legacy of impact, having reached over

10 million people

, including

7 million children

, through innovative, largely volunteer-led efforts.

We are guided by the

ELEVATUM(TM) Framework

, which turns short-term generosity into long-term, systems-strengthening solutions for public good.

Islamic Aid has developed the

largest public-private partnership in child health in Pakistan

, working directly with the

Government of Punjab

on transformative initiatives. Our current flagship programme supports the

Children's Hospital Lahore

- the

second-largest children's hospital in the world

, treating

1.3 million children annually

.

Building on this, we are leading the establishment of the

University of Child Health Sciences

and a new

1,000-bed Children's Hospital

within a master-planned medical district - a combined portfolio exceeding

100 million

in value.

We are now expanding our impact through emerging partnerships with leading children's hospitals in

Bangladesh

and

Somalia

, alongside our continuing work in education, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00 per year

Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person