Head of Charity Projects

Job description / Role

With a wide range of diversified humanitarian and business interests, our VVIP client is an inspiration like no other, with exacting standards and a very high expectation of service levels across their organization.

This is a superb opportunity to be involved in projects that will change individual’s lives for the better, empower improvised communities, both locally, regionally and across the globe. This could be in the form of managing refugee initiatives, vaccination programs, educational development and empowerment of women in developing countries, amongst others. The role manages multiple projects with established goals and objectives, set within tight timelines for delivery.

You will be responsible for the strategy and successful implementation of a strong vision into a realistic project, moving it forward as it develop and changes to further enhance and change individuals lives of those in difficult to reach global communities for the better. You will ensure the execution of the projects are managed in a timely and collaborative manner, reporting directly to the Principle, who offers full support at all times, you will also liaise extensively with other parts of the organisation; ensuring goals and challenges are faced and identifying any areas of concern as the projects develop. In addition, the successful candidate will propose opportunities of potential interest to the stakeholder and review new proposals and provide guidance and recommendations.

Strong management reporting skills are required, coupled with budgetary and financial accountability. Additionally, you will be a strong communicator, fostering working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and with local and global education and humanitarian organisations.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required and at least seven years of work related experience, ideally managing international charity initiatives. Candidates will possess excellent English ability as well as fluency in another language, preferably Arabic. Strong project management exposure and effective people management skills are vital, with the ability to multi task and manage deadlines across time zones and think collaboratively and effectively on a global scale.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.