ROLE

STATUS

HOURS

Senior Programmes Officer - Middle East Region
Full-time (based at the head office in Bolton)

37.5 hours/week

RESPONSIBLE TO

Regional Desk Manager

SALARY

£28,000 - £32,000 (Depending on experience)

THE ORGANISATION

Established in 2001, Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity. Inspired
by Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity, and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering
across the world. The organisation ensures transparency and accountability, maintaining a full and transparent
audit trail from the donor to the beneficiary.
To find out more, visit: https://uwt.org/

THE ROLE

The Senior Programmes Officer will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the effective delivery of the
humanitarian crisis, empowerment, regeneration, and education portfolio in the Middle East region. This role will
involve leading programme strategy, ensuring quality and compliance, and managing key stakeholders to
maximise impact and efficiency.

MAIN DUTIES

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.
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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.

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• 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

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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.

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• 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CATEGORY

CRITERIA

REQUIREMENT

Qualifications  Hold a recognised portfolio-programme-project management

Experience

Skills /
Abilities

Knowledge
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Other

qualification or an undergraduate degree (or equivalent). (Desirable)
Additional certifications in humanitarian programme management or
financial oversight. (Desirable)
Proven experience in programme management, overseeing multiple
projects within the humanitarian or non-profit sector.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in the non-profit sector.
Demonstrated ability to manage and monitor budgets, analyse financial
data, and ensure compliance.
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple
deadlines and projects.
Experience leading teams and managing partnerships with international
stakeholders.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage teams remotely
and oversee multiple areas of work.
A proactive self-starter, with the ability to take initiative and work
independently.
Willingness and ability to undertake a minimum of 3 international trips of
at least 2 weeks each.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent written and verbal English skills, with strong report writing
abilities.
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage
with key partners/stakeholders with conflicting priorities.
Fluent Arabic speaker.
Working knowledge of Turkish.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in 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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This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing Date for Applications: 01st  November 2025 (position may close earlier if the right candidate is
found). To apply, email your CV and Covering Letter to vacancies@uwt.org. Ensure that your cover

letter addresses each of the criteria in the person specification.

For more information, contact: 01204 661049