The Senior Programmes Officer will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the effective delivery of thehumanitarian crisis, empowerment, regeneration, and education portfolio in the Middle East region. This role willinvolve leading programme strategy, ensuring quality and compliance, and managing key stakeholders tomaximise impact and efficiency., 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 prompe
• Maintain project audit files and other records pertaining to charitable expenditure
• Conduct field visits to oversee project implementation and reporting.
  
  Qualifications Hold a recognised portfolio-programme-project management Desirable
qualification or an undergraduate degree (or equivalent). (Desirable) Additional certifications in humanitarian programme management or Desirable financial oversight. (Desirable) Experience Proven experience in programme management, overseeing multiple Essential projects within the humanitarian or non-profit sector. Minimum of 2 years' experience in the non-profit sector. Essential Demonstrated ability to manage and monitor budgets, analyse financial Essential data, and ensure compliance. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple Essential deadlines and projects. Experience leading teams and managing partnerships with international Desirable stakeholders. Skills / Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage teams remotely Essential Abilities and oversee multiple areas of work. A proactive self-starter, with the ability to take initiative and work Essential independently. Willingness and ability to undertake a minimum of 3 international trips of Essential at least 2 weeks each. Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel. Essential Excellent written and verbal English skills, with strong report writing Essential abilities. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage Desirable with key partners/stakeholders with conflicting priorities. Knowledge Fluent Arabic speaker. Essential and Working knowledge of Turkish. Desirable understanding Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the humanitarian and non-profit Desirable policy sector. 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