Salary: £11.44 per hour
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Fixed Term 6 months
Hours: Part Time
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated, dynamic young people who believe in our mission and share our values to maintain the excellence for which we strive. Through our Paid Internship Programme, we hope to attract and train the next generation of inspired humanitarians who can perform in a rapidly changing and challenging environment. We have various graduate level opportunities available across the UK, including positions in Marketing, HR, Finance, Programmes, Fundraising, Communications and more.
About You:
- Passion for Humanitarian Service: You are deeply committed to serving the needs of the most vulnerable individuals worldwide. You have a genuine desire to explore the intricacies of working in the Humanitarian Sector and making a positive impact on the lives of those in crisis.
- Motivated and Dynamic: You are highly motivated and dynamic, with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving. Your strong communication skills, both verbal and written, enable you to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Academic Excellence: You hold a minimum honours’ degree qualification, demonstrating your dedication to academic achievement and your readiness to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.
- Understanding of Humanitarian Work: You possess a solid understanding of humanitarian and development work, allowing you to grasp the complexities of our projects and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
- Interpersonal and Organisational Skills: Your excellent interpersonal and organisational skills empower you to build strong relationships with colleagues and partners, as well as effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proactive Approach: You are proactive and adept at taking initiative to drive projects forward. You can efficiently prioritise tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and goals are achieved.
- Attention to Detail: You have strong written communication skills with a keen eye for detail. You take pride in producing high-quality work that is accurate, clear, and impactful.
- Commitment to Learning: You are committed to continuous learning and growth, eagerly embracing opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge. You are enthusiastic about participating in our Graduate Scheme and maximising your potential.
- Alignment with Values: You are deeply committed to upholding Islamic Relief’s values and core humanitarian principles. Your dedication to compassion, custodianship, excellence, sincerity and social justice guides your actions and decision-making.
If you’re a recent graduate that possesses these characteristics and qualities, and you are eager to kickstart your career in the humanitarian sector and embark on a journey of purpose and impact, brimming with a passion for learning and a positive, inquisitive mindset, we want to hear from you!
For information on how to apply, please visit our website (open to UK Residents Only)
Duration: 6 months
Hours: 28 per week (4 days)
Compensation: £11.44 per hour plus organisational benefits
Application deadline: 23/06/2024
If you’re a recent graduate that possesses these characteristics and qualities, and you are eager to kickstart your career in the humanitarian sector and embark on a journey of purpose and impact, brimming with a passion for learning and a positive, inquisitive mindset, we want to hear from you!