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SalaryWho we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
This role is crucial in supporting the Head of Strategy in developing the organisational strategy and operational plans, making sure that everything stays on track.
This will include assisting in monitoring the progress of strategic planning, planning workshops to facilitate internal communication and learning, but also supporting in routineday-to-day tasks including scheduling, managing the flow of, filing, archiving and securing of important/confidential information, facilitating smooth and effective communication with relevant stakeholders and by providing administrative support on small-scale projects.
We need someone who is a quick learner, proactive, and can adapt quickly. Your work directly impacts the future strategic direction of Muslim Aid.
About the Role:
- Assist in the development and implementation of organisational strategies and plans.
- Support in the monitoring of key deliverables against identified indicators in the operationalisation of the strategy, including effective coordination with relevant departments to ensure milestones are met.
- Undertake small-scale project work including researching, analysing and recommending next steps.
- Where necessary, read, research, and summarise documents, reports, and articles, advising the Head of Strategy on current sector developments.
- Develop a thorough understanding of Muslim Aid's work areas in order to ensure strategic linkages/appropriate dissemination of information or assignment/follow up of actions.
- Analyse data and metrics to provide insights and identify opportunities for improvement or innovation
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Educated to Bachelor’s degree level.
- Experience of organising and coordinating meetings and events.
- Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and maintain a structured workflow.
- Ability to create, organise, and maintain both physical and digital records, ensuring easy retrieval and secure storage.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members and all stakeholders to relay information and ensure alignment on goals and objectives.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and be able to quickly adjust plans and schedules as necessary.
Why you should apply:
Join us as a Strategic Support Officer and play a crucial role in driving our strategic initiatives. Facilitate stakeholder communication, manage strategic documentation, and assist in research and analysis to advance Muslim Aid’s mission. Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
