QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a recognised Portfolio-programme-project management qualification or an undergraduate degree or equivalent (Desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working under pressure to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment (Essential)
• To have a flexible approach to work and be able to work as a team player (Essential)
• Experience of office administration (Desirable)

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Good command of verbal and written English (Essential)
• Strong grasp of Microsoft Office packages – especially Word and Excel (Essential)
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communications skills (Essential)
• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and trustworthy (Essential)
• Willing and able to undertake a minimum of 3 international trips of at least 2 weeks each if required to do this. (Essential)

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

• Working knowledge of any of the following languages: Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, Bengali, East African languages (Desirable)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the humanitarian and non-profit policy sector (Desirable)

THE ROLE

You will carry out programme/project monitoring and administrative duties to ensure quality and consistency in UWT’s delivery of humanitarian relief and aid work. You will be working closely with the Regional Desk Manager, the Programmes Officer as well as field teams and Partner Organisations to ensure consistent and uninterrupted service delivery.

MAIN DUTIES

Support the Regional Desk Manager by:

• Providing a comprehensive administrative support service;
• Supporting the regional team in processing project funding applications and project completion reports in line with UWT criteria and requirements;
• Maintaining project files and other records pertaining to charitable expenditure;
• Assisting with all feedback enquires from the regional donors, partner organisations and team members;
• Representing UWT in a professional and appropriate manner at all times;
• Adhering to UWT’s policies and procedures; and
• To fulfil other tasks and duties that are commensurate to this post