Head of Global Initiatives

The Mainstay Foundation - UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization in the UK is seeking a proactive Head of Global Initiatives to lead and manage humanitarian projects. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering collaborations with stakeholders to drive positive change. Candidates should have proven project management experience and demonstrate the ability to navigate complex relationships. Fluency in a second language relevant to operations is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and experience managing projects.
• Experience implementing compliance procedures for charities.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks collaboratively.
• Commitment to humanitarian causes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive management of humanitarian projects.
• Establish networks with donors and stakeholders.
• Provide support to TMF members and partners.
• Drive project implementation and updates.
• Prepare meeting agendas and documentation.
• Coordinate project reporting from stakeholders.
• Represent TMF in relevant forums and meetings.
• Engage in team-building and planning activities.
• Promote a cooperative team environment.
• Contribute expertise to TMF activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Networking

Collaborative teamwork

Independent work

Passion for humanitarian initiatives

Understanding of Shia Ithna Ashari Muslim faith

Job description

Vacancies

Head of Global Initiatives

Seeking a proactive leader to manage humanitarian projects, drive collaborations, and ensure compliance. Requires strong project coordination, communication, and commitment to positive change.

Main Tasks of Job

• Ensure comprehensive management of projects, overseeing their progress, milestones, and deliverables. Coordinate and engage with TMF staff, potential partners, and global stakeholders to foster effective collaboration.
• Establish and nurture networks and relationships with partner organisations, donors, and relevant stakeholders to promote the successful implementation of the project.
• Provide regular and ongoing support to TMF members and other organisations/entities involved in the pilot contexts, offering guidance and assistance when required.
• Bring thought leadership to the team, encouraging critical thinking and facilitating broad engagement in discussions surrounding project management in the humanitarian context.
• Drive and contribute to the implementation of relevant aspects of the project as needed. This includes developing and building networks and relationships, providing regular updates, supporting TMF on relevant programmes, and organising, facilitating, and documenting regular meetings.
• Prepare agendas, invitations, background documents, and minutes for relevant meetings, reports, and data for the website, partners, donors, and stakeholders. Ensure that lessons learned and challenges are identified and documented for each thematic area, sharing this information between national and global levels.
• Coordinate inputs from the TMF and all implementing partners and stakeholders to prepare necessary documents for timely project reporting.
• Represent the TMF in relevant forums, including engagements with stakeholders and partners, as needed.
• Participate actively in regular TMF team meetings, processes, planning events, and team‑building activities, contributing to a positive team environment.
• Actively promote and contribute to a harmonious TMF team relationship, fostering a cooperative and supportive work environment.
• Engage in other relevant TMF activities, contributing your expertise and skills to support the organisation’s overall mission.

Requirements / Experience

• Proven Leadership
• Implementing compliance procedures as required by the Charities Commission of England for the Charity to meet all its legal obligations.
• Demonstrated project management experience, showcasing successful coordination and delivery of projects with tangible results.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear and concise interactions with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong networking and relationship‑building abilities to establish effective collaborations with partner organisations, donors, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a committed team player, managing multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• A passion for humanitarian initiatives and a commitment to driving positive change in the communities we serve.
• A good understanding of the Shia Ithna Ashari Muslim faith.

Desirable

• Fluency in a second language relevant to the organisation’s operations (Arabic, Gujarati, Hindi, Swahili and Urdu)

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.