Job Description

ROLE: Senior Programmes Officer - Middle East Region

BENEFITS

Salary:

28,000 - 32,000 (Depending on experience)

Hours of duty:

37.5 hours per week

Responsible to:

Regional Desk Manager

Location:

Bolton Office

Annual leave:

28 days per year + 2 days for Eid (Pro Rata)

THE ORGANISATION

Established in 2001, Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity. Inspired by the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering across the world, and also ensuring that the rights of those who are neglected and oppressed are fulfilled by providing sustainable development solutions relating to shelter, education, health, and spiritual wellbeing.

Knowing that we are all ultimately accountable to the Almighty, the charity strives to maintain transparency and accountability, and as such the charity also has a full and transparent audit trail from the donor to the beneficiary.

To find out more about the organisation please visit our website on: https://uwt.org/

THE ROLE

The Senior Programmes Officer will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the effective delivery of the humanitarian crisis, empowerment, regeneration, and education portfolio in the Middle East region. This role will involve leading programme strategy, ensuring quality and compliance, and managing key stakeholders to maximise impact and efficiency.

Main Duties

The Senior Programmes Officer will be responsible for: Coordinate a portfolio of relief and development projects, from inception to completion. Be able to manage and co-ordinate with field teams and partner organisations independently. Assist the Programmes Manager in overlooking administration and running of projects. Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely execution by anticipating challenges, proposing solutions, and making informed decisions. Keep close eye on budgets / and reconcile finances of multifaceted projects. Undertake detailed financial audits of completed projects, ensuring agreed objectives delivered. Actively seek feedback and act on it to improve program delivery, demonstrating a self-starter mindset. Assist the Programmes Manager in producing detailed monthly reports and accompanying summaries. Provide feedback and guidance to Partner Organisations and Field Team to effectively deliver projects. Ensure policies for projects are properly in place and adhered to by Field Teams and Partners worldwide. Independently drive program activities forward, seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency and impact without requiring constant supervision. Support team in processing funding applications in line with UWT criteria & requirements. Be able to use own initiative and carry out tasks without being prompted Maintain project audit files and other records pertaining to charitable expenditure Conduct field visits to oversee project implementation and reporting.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Hold a recognised portfolio-programme-project management qualification or an undergraduate degree (or equivalent). (Desirable) Additional certifications in humanitarian programme management or financial oversight. (Desirable)

Experience

Proven experience in programme management, overseeing multiple projects within the humanitarian or non-profit sector. (Essential) Minimum of 2 years' experience in the non-profit sector. (Essential) Demonstrated ability to manage and monitor budgets, analyse financial data, and ensure compliance. (Essential) Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and projects. (Essential) Experience leading teams and managing partnerships with international stakeholders (Desirable)

Skills/Abilities

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage teams remotely and oversee multiple areas of work. (Essential) A proactive self-starter, with the ability to take initiative and work independently. (Essential) Willingness and ability to undertake a minimum of 3 international trips of at least 2 weeks each.(Essential) Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.(Essential) Excellent written and verbal English skills, with strong report writing abilities. (Essential) Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with key partners/stakeholders with conflicting priorities. (Desirable)

Knowledge and understanding

Fluent Arabic speaker. (Essential) Working knowledge of Turkish. (Desirable) Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the humanitarian and non-profit policy sector. (Desirable)

Other

Personal conduct and delivery of work should comply with the values and culture of Ummah Welfare Trust (Essential) The ability to occasionally adapt working hours to meet the requirements of the organisation. (Essential) Hold a valid UK driving license and have full access to your own car. (Desirable)

HOW TO APPLY

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply for this role,

please send your CV and Covering Letter to the email provided.

Please ensure that you

address how you satisfy each of the criteria in the person specification in your covering letter.

The closing date for applications is

1st September, 2025

, although the position may close sooner if the right candidate is found.

For more information or discussion about the role please contact: 01204 661048

Please note: applications from recruitment agencies are not welcome.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person