Regional Programmes Officer

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., Support the Regional Desk Manager to effectively co-ordinate all aspects of the humanitarian crisis,
empowerment, regeneration and education Portfolio in the Asia region., Support the Regional Desk Manager to:

• Coordinate the full cycle of portfolio-programme-project delivery encompassing: research & planning,

outcomes & target setting, risk assessment & mitigation, issue resolution, monitoring & reporting;

• Develop well evidenced and needs based project solutions for the region;


• Organise administrative processes for the effective operational delivery of all programmes and projects;


• Conduct overseas field visits to monitor programme and project implementation, delivery, satisfactory

progress against key outcomes, outputs and milestones, and to advise and guide on all aspects of the
programmes and projects to achieve quality, efficiency and value for money for donors;

• Ensure that all UWT programmes and project delivery are in line with the charity's programme and project

methodology, requirements, criteria and standards;

• Providing timely supervision/guidance to partner organisations and field staff;


• Ensure safe-guarding policies for projects are properly in place and adhered to by field teams and partner

organisations;

• Support the regional team in processing funding applications in line with Ummah Welfare Trust's criteria

and requirements;

• Facilitate the provision for donor feedback on specified programmes and projects;


• Analyse all financial activities to identify areas of concern, excess/unauthorised expenditure and to

achieve value for money;

• Produce detailed monthly project financial reports and summaries of expenditure, highlighting any

expenditure discrepancies and proposed remedial actions;

• Undertake detailed financial audits of completed projects, ensuring agreed objectives and finances were

delivered; and

• Maintain project audit files and other records pertaining to charitable expenditure.
  
  Qualifications Hold a recognised Portfolio-programme-project management Desirable

qualification or an undergraduate degree or equivalent
Experience Demonstrable experience of keeping to a budget by monitoring Essential
expenditure, analysing financial information and data with a key eye for
financial details
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and working to Essential
multiple deadlines
Experience of project management Desirable
Skills / Excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate teams Essential
Abilities remotely and oversee multiple critical areas of work concurrently
A proactive self-starter - the ability to take initiative and work Essential
independently is paramount.
Willing and able to undertake a minimum of 3 international trips of at Essential
least 2 weeks each.
Proven high level skills in the MS Office package, particularly Excel Essential
Excellent written and verbal English Essential
Working knowledge of Urdu Essential
Excellent report writing skills Desirable
Strong negotiation and inter-personal skills with the ability to maintain Desirable
composure whilst dealing with key partners/stakeholders with conflicting
priorities
Knowledge Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the humanitarian and Desirable
and non-profit policy sector
understanding
Other Personal conduct and delivery of work should comply with the values Essential
and culture of Ummah Welfare Trust
The ability to occasionally adapt working hours to meet the Essential
requirements of the organisation.
Hold a valid UK driving license and have full access to your own car. Desirable


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