Environmental Programme Officer

As part of our continuing commitment to environmental sustainability and improving the quality of life for beneficiaries through environmental initiatives, we are currently seeking an Environmental Programme Officer based in Birmingham.

Position: Environmental Programme Officer

Reports to: Director of Programmes and Partnerships

Status: Hours of Work: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Terms of Employment: Permanent (subject to 6-month probationary period)

Salary: £24k-£30k dependent on experience

Location: Office-based, Birmingham

Deadline for Applications: 30th September 2024

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The vacancy, therefore, may close sooner than the deadline date.

 Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environment conservation.

What We Offer

Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (for full-time employees; includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
• Personal learning and development opportunities.
• Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
• Free office car park for staff.
• Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• To support the charity in the development of a climate action strategy
• Develop and oversee Islamic Help’s climate change advocacy campaigns and projects.
• Liaise with relevant UN Agencies, attending forums, submitting reports and ensuring Islamic Help is represented on relevant wider coordination platforms.
• Work in consultation with the Director of International Programmes & Partnerships and various sustainability experts, to assist with the development of the Children’s Eco Village programme in Tanzania including site management, child-focused programmes, budgeting and fundraising.
• To identify individual programmes and priorities for children in the Eco Village for their development as well as environmental projects for the general development of the Children’s Eco Village
• To develop fundraising strategies in consultation with the team for the Children’s Eco Village as well as the projects within it
• Assist Islamic Help’s offices worldwide with materials and resources including sustainable practices as well as progress reports on ongoing projects and feedback on completed projects.
• Develop a climate action volunteering programme to get more people involved in Islamic Help’s environmental projects as well as campaigning and advocacy.
• To identify funding opportunities, locally, nationally and internationally that will contribute to the development of Islamic Help’s climate strategy including corporate and institutional markets.
• To develop Islamic Help’s environmental policy and lead on implementation of green and sustainable initiatives for the HQ and international offices
• To identify partnership opportunities, locally, nationally and internationally, for joint climate campaigns, with a view to build and broaden Islamic Help’s capacity e.g. skills, expertise, etc. 
• To represent Islamic Help at climate events and conferences.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.

Attributes 

Essential

• A degree in an either international development-related studies (must have environmental-focused module) or environmental sciences.
• A passion and unwavering commitment to climate and environmental issues.
• Be effective in a fast-paced working environment.
• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner.
• Have the ability to travel to various locations across the world to manage the progress of environmental programmes and to represent Islamic Help on various platforms including UN conferences and global environmental events.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by the line manager.
• To promote and adhere to all IH policies and codes of conduct.
• Experience of working on Programme Quality, HR, Safeguarding and Risk.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Must have driving licence.
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Desirable

• Experience of working within INGOs and Partner/Field Office Management.
• Experience of working in-country within the countries that IH operate within.
• Knowledge of any of the following languages is an advantage: French, Arabic and Urdu.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for

the post to our HR department.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.

Deadline for applications: 30th September 2024.

NOTE: Interviews will be on an ongoing basis and the vacancy may close before the deadline date.