HIF PROGRAMME OFFICER

Elrha ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per year

Overview

Duration: Two years Fixed-Term  Are you highly organised with good project management skills? Are you committed to improving humanitarian outcomes and do you believe that research and innovation should be at the centre of efforts to improve humanitarian effectiveness? Could you communicate with a range of external stakeholders, at all levels of seniority, both verbally and in writing? We are looking to recruit a highly effective Programme Officer to join our dynamic humanitarian innovation team. You will provide effective management across our large portfolio of innovation grants and support the operational delivery of the programme and innovation management activities. Elrha is a leading actor in the humanitarian system focused on research and innovation. We work to improve outcomes for those affected by crises by ensuring that humanitarian practice is based on evidence of what works, and tools and techniques used are continually improved through research and innovation. We fund and support research and innovation projects around the world, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, the international humanitarian community, the private sector and other actors engaged in research and innovation. To be successful, you will need to be flexible, with the ability to work well in a busy and constantly changing environment. You will have strong organisational and communication skills and be able to show experience in grant management. We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people in our work. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.  Closing date: 24 March 2020  Interview date: 3 April 2020