ROLE

STATUS

HOURS

Regional Programmes Officer

Full-time (based at the Bolton head office)

37.5 hours/week

RESPONSIBLE TO

Regional Desk Manager

SALARY

£25,000 – £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

THE ORGANISATION
Established in 2001, Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity. Inspired by
the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering
across the world, and also ensuring that the rights of those who are neglected and oppressed are fulfilled by
providing sustainable development solutions relating to shelter, education, health, and spiritual wellbeing.

Knowing that we are all ultimately accountable to the Almighty, the charity strives to maintain transparency and
accountability, and as such the charity also has a full and transparent audit trail from the donor to the beneficiary.

To find out more about the organisation please visit our website on: https://uwt.org/

THE ROLE
Support the Regional Desk Manager to effectively co-ordinate all aspects of the humanitarian crisis,
empowerment, regeneration and education Portfolio.

MAIN DUTIES
Support the Regional Desk Manager to:

• Coordinate the full cycle of portfolio-programme-project delivery encompassing: research & planning,
outcomes & target setting, risk assessment & mitigation, issue resolution, monitoring & reporting;

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• Develop well evidenced and needs based project solutions for the region;
• Organise administrative processes for the effective operational delivery of all programmes and projects;
• Conduct overseas field visits to monitor programme and project implementation, delivery, satisfactory
progress against key outcomes, outputs and milestones, and to advise and guide on all aspects of the
programmes and projects to achieve quality, efficiency and value for money for donors;
Ensure that all UWT programmes and project delivery are in line with the charity’s programme and project
methodology, requirements, criteria and standards;
Providing timely supervision/guidance to partner organisations and field staff;
Ensure safe-guarding policies for projects are properly in place and adhered to by field teams and partner
organisations;
Support the regional team in processing funding applications in line with Ummah Welfare Trust’s criteria
and requirements;
Facilitate the provision for donor feedback on specified programmes and projects;

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• Analyse all financial activities to identify areas of concern, excess/unauthorised expenditure and to

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achieve value for money;
Produce detailed monthly project financial reports and summaries of expenditure, highlighting any
expenditure discrepancies and proposed remedial actions;

• Undertake detailed financial audits of completed projects, ensuring agreed objectives and finances were

delivered; and

• Maintain project audit files and other records pertaining to charitable expenditure.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CATEGORY

CRITERIA

REQUIREMENT

Qualifications  Hold a recognised Portfolio-programme-project management

Experience

Skills /
Abilities

Knowledge
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understanding
Other

qualification or an undergraduate degree or equivalent
Demonstrable experience of keeping to a budget by monitoring
expenditure, analysing financial information and data with a key eye for
financial details
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and working to
multiple deadlines
Experience of project management
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate teams
remotely and oversee multiple critical areas of work concurrently
A proactive self-starter - the ability to take initiative and work
independently is paramount.
Willing and able to undertake a minimum of 3 international trips of at
least 2 weeks each.
Proven high level skills in the MS Office package, particularly Excel
Excellent written and verbal English
Working knowledge of any of the following languages: Arabic, Turkish,
Urdu, Bengali, East African languages
Excellent report writing skills
Strong negotiation and inter-personal skills with the ability to maintain
composure whilst dealing with key partners/stakeholders with conflicting
priorities
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the humanitarian and
non-profit policy sector

Personal conduct and delivery of work should comply with the values
and culture of Ummah Welfare Trust
The ability to occasionally adapt working hours to meet the
requirements of the organisation.
Hold a valid UK driving license and have full access to your own car.

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WHAT WE OFFER

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The closing date for applications is 1st November, 2025, although the position may close sooner if the right
candidate is found.

To apply for this role, please email your CV and Covering Letter to vacancies@uwt.org

Please ensure that you address how you satisfy each of the criteria in the person specification in your covering
letter.

For more information or discussion about the role please contact: 01204 661048