Senior Programmes Coordinator

Human Appeal; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Human Appeal as a Senior Programmes Coordinator in Cheadle. This rewarding full-time role involves leading humanitarian programs, ensuring operational excellence, and contributing to strategic development. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in coordination and project management, ready to make a difference in the charity sector.

Benefits

35 days of leave and matched pension contribution

Employee discounts and memberships

Access to wellbeing hub and prayer facilities

Opportunity to make a real difference!

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in Programme Coordination at an INGO, 1 year at a Global Coordinator or Manager level.
• Experience with institutional funders like UN, DfID, GIZ, USAID.
• Managing at least 5 large-scale projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support allocated country offices in operational and financial matters.
• Lead on portfolio management of Human Appeal's programs.
• Contribute to strategy development aligning organizational goals.

Skills

Programme Coordination

Fluency in English

Knowledge of International Development

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science/international development

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Programmes Coordinator to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed-term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £36,550 - £43,000 per annum depending on experience.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs, and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As Senior Programmes Coordinator, the successful candidate will oversee and support allocated country offices in operational and financial matters, lead on portfolio management of Human Appeal's programs with field offices and local partners, and contribute to strategy development to align organizational goals.

We are ideally looking to appoint someone immediately to this role.

Benefits of joining us as our Senior Programmes Coordinator include:

• 35 days of leave and a matched pension contribution
• Employee discounts and memberships
• Access to wellbeing hub and prayer facilities
• Opportunity to make a real difference!

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and support to Field Offices
• Align work with Human Appeal's Programmes Strategies to achieve key priorities
• Ensure quality assurance in the field and HQ in coordination with QA unit
• Review and develop high-quality proposals for allocated countries
• Oversee project implementation, delivery, and learning
• Manage country and regional portfolios

What we're looking for:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social science/international development or related field; a relevant Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Programme Coordination at an INGO, with at least 1 year at a Global Coordinator or Manager level
• Experience working with high-profile institutional funders like UN, DfID, GIZ, USAID
• Experience delivering long-term projects and managing responses during disasters
• Managing at least 5 large-scale projects simultaneously
• Fluent in English and at least one additional language relevant to HA Field Offices (e.g., Arabic, Bengali, French, Pashto, Urdu, Swahili)
• Passionate about international development

This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Programmes Coordinator seeking a rewarding opportunity in the charity sector.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please click 'apply' today to become our Senior Programmes Coordinator. We look forward to hearing from you.

Note: Due to expected high response volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 4 weeks. If you do not hear back, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

A Little Bit About Human Appeal...

We have a staff satisfaction rating of 4.5/5 on Glassdoor. Here's why:

What our CEO says:

"We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We believe in all humanity and working together can achieve great things. Join us in this mission!"

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

What our staff say:

"At Human Appeal, everyone has the opportunity to influence others. If you're ready to challenge yourself, there are no limits!" - Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager

"I believe in our cause and the rewards of helping those in need" - Insaf, Finance Lead

"Working here is challenging but fulfilling, especially when helping vulnerable populations" - Adnan, Fundraising Coordinator

"I wanted to contribute to global aid efforts and enjoy working with talented colleagues" - Steve, Procurement Manager

Our Greatest Achievements include:

• Supporting over 22,000 orphans across 9 countries with sponsorship programs
• Building flood protection infrastructure in Pakistan
• Providing free maternity care in Syria's Idlib
• Supplying clean water to Gaza residents and building desalination plants
• Planting 80,000 olive trees in Gaza to restore livelihoods
• Constructing a new town with 1,000 homes in Syria

JOIN THE FAMILY - click 'apply' today!