JOB SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Graduate
Trainee
Trainee
Responsible to:
Director Fundraising
Director Fundraising
Salary: c�25,000
Location: 29 Church
Hill, London E17 3AB
Hill, London E17 3AB
Closing date: 25
January 2012
January 2012
Islamic Aid is an
innovative and exciting international development charity. Since its inception
in 2000 it’s been driven forward by its Founder and Chairman, the entrepreneur,
Mahmood Hassan.
innovative and exciting international development charity. Since its inception
in 2000 it’s been driven forward by its Founder and Chairman, the entrepreneur,
Mahmood Hassan.
Progress has been
impressive with highly successful and award winning fundraising, delivering
high impact through its various projects. The charity continues to grow fast
and significant funding is now in place to deliver an ambitious expansion plan.
This will see Islamic Aid building on its proven entrepreneurial approach to
fundraising while establishing the foundations for more substantial programme
work. Mahmood is now looking to recruit a team of passionate and committed
professionals to help shape the direction and future expansion of Islamic Aid.
impressive with highly successful and award winning fundraising, delivering
high impact through its various projects. The charity continues to grow fast
and significant funding is now in place to deliver an ambitious expansion plan.
This will see Islamic Aid building on its proven entrepreneurial approach to
fundraising while establishing the foundations for more substantial programme
work. Mahmood is now looking to recruit a team of passionate and committed
professionals to help shape the direction and future expansion of Islamic Aid.
We offer an exciting
opportunity in a professional and dynamic team based in London with great
opportunities to develop yourself and the work of Islamic Aid.
opportunity in a professional and dynamic team based in London with great
opportunities to develop yourself and the work of Islamic Aid.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING
FOR?
FOR?
This is a graduate
trainee role that requires an exceptional graduate/post-graduate from IT,
marketing, development or any relevant background, who is confident, practically
minded, a team player, an achiever and values driven.
trainee role that requires an exceptional graduate/post-graduate from IT,
marketing, development or any relevant background, who is confident, practically
minded, a team player, an achiever and values driven.
The key requirement
is your attitude – you will be a graduate that is confident, ambitious, highly
driven and who wants to make a difference in the world.
is your attitude – you will be a graduate that is confident, ambitious, highly
driven and who wants to make a difference in the world.
You will however be
willing to work on mundane tasks ‘to get your hands dirty’ as well as those
that excite.
willing to work on mundane tasks ‘to get your hands dirty’ as well as those
that excite.
To demonstrate these
qualities your CV will be exceptional.
qualities your CV will be exceptional.
Perhaps you have
played sport at a high level or represented your university in debating
competitions, had involvement in the
played sport at a high level or represented your university in debating
competitions, had involvement in the
Student Union or
Islamic Students Society, led charity fundraising campaigns or something
similarly ‘outstanding’ like working for charities on a volunteer basis,
climbing mountains, undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh or similar awards, etc.
Islamic Students Society, led charity fundraising campaigns or something
similarly ‘outstanding’ like working for charities on a volunteer basis,
climbing mountains, undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh or similar awards, etc.
As you can probably
tell we are looking for an achiever with a ‘zest for life’ and a key part of
the interview process will be based around your attitude, aspirations and
determination to make a difference in life.
tell we are looking for an achiever with a ‘zest for life’ and a key part of
the interview process will be based around your attitude, aspirations and
determination to make a difference in life.
This role is within a
fast growing but still small charity and whilst it may not be the formalised
training programme of a major corporate you will be exposed to all areas of the
charity operations and will be involved in high-level meetings from day one. We
are a small team and working flexibly will be key to our on-going success. As a
consequence your knowledge of project management, fundraising and ‘how an
international development charity works as a whole’ will rapidly increase
across your first couple of years where you are then be expected to progress into
full time fundraising, international programmes, information technology or
general management.
fast growing but still small charity and whilst it may not be the formalised
training programme of a major corporate you will be exposed to all areas of the
charity operations and will be involved in high-level meetings from day one. We
are a small team and working flexibly will be key to our on-going success. As a
consequence your knowledge of project management, fundraising and ‘how an
international development charity works as a whole’ will rapidly increase
across your first couple of years where you are then be expected to progress into
full time fundraising, international programmes, information technology or
general management.
The role requires a
self-motivated individual that is a ‘sponge’ for information and has a desire
to learn and grow. As such the role requires good alpha-numeric skills,
advanced ICT competency, the ability to ‘think outside the box’ and above all
dedication, hard work and self-discipline. The role requires an individual with
brilliant communication skills together with drive and a clear sense of values.
self-motivated individual that is a ‘sponge’ for information and has a desire
to learn and grow. As such the role requires good alpha-numeric skills,
advanced ICT competency, the ability to ‘think outside the box’ and above all
dedication, hard work and self-discipline. The role requires an individual with
brilliant communication skills together with drive and a clear sense of values.
As a person you will
be articulate, highly personable, well presented, self motivated and a good
listener.
be articulate, highly personable, well presented, self motivated and a good
listener.
JOB PURPOSE
To support work of
senior managers in all aspects of the running of Islamic Aid – fundraising and
marketing, international programmes and ICT and general administration
senior managers in all aspects of the running of Islamic Aid – fundraising and
marketing, international programmes and ICT and general administration
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This area will be
developed dependent on the person recruited and their specialist skills. This
post is suitable for a new graduate/post-graduate with exceptional additional
experience or someone looking for a second step in their careers. It will
however involve: Contributing to the development of Islamic Aid programmes and
fundraising Leading defined projects as agreed with the directors and Chairman
including the development of new areas of fundraising work To promote the work
of Islamic Aid To provide support to the Fundraising Director As part of the
team to carry out administration as necessary To be able to proactively respond
to changing world environment in with Islamic Aid exists.
developed dependent on the person recruited and their specialist skills. This
post is suitable for a new graduate/post-graduate with exceptional additional
experience or someone looking for a second step in their careers. It will
however involve: Contributing to the development of Islamic Aid programmes and
fundraising Leading defined projects as agreed with the directors and Chairman
including the development of new areas of fundraising work To promote the work
of Islamic Aid To provide support to the Fundraising Director As part of the
team to carry out administration as necessary To be able to proactively respond
to changing world environment in with Islamic Aid exists.
KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
AND EXPERIENCE
AND EXPERIENCE
High degree of
entrepreneurial ability, able to do as well as lead/manage Demonstrable ability
to deliver projects to time, budget and the delight of those you work with
Drive to succeed A relevant degree and/or post graduate qualification Excellent
team working skills including the ability to work across culturally diverse
contexts Sound financial skills and experience of managing project finance A
strong communicator, able to motivate a variety of audiences. Excellent written
and spoken English Excellent organisational, financial and planning skills, an
ability to prioritise a diverse and heavy workload and meet tight deadlines
Competent ICT skills (we use GoogleApps throughout Islamic Aid and expect you
to have or quickly become an advanced level user) Commitment to the work and
values of Islamic Aid.
entrepreneurial ability, able to do as well as lead/manage Demonstrable ability
to deliver projects to time, budget and the delight of those you work with
Drive to succeed A relevant degree and/or post graduate qualification Excellent
team working skills including the ability to work across culturally diverse
contexts Sound financial skills and experience of managing project finance A
strong communicator, able to motivate a variety of audiences. Excellent written
and spoken English Excellent organisational, financial and planning skills, an
ability to prioritise a diverse and heavy workload and meet tight deadlines
Competent ICT skills (we use GoogleApps throughout Islamic Aid and expect you
to have or quickly become an advanced level user) Commitment to the work and
values of Islamic Aid.
How to apply:
Download Employment
Application Form from www.islamicaid.com/jobs
and email completed form to:
jobs@islamicaid.com with, with Graduate Trainee in subject line
Application Form from www.islamicaid.com/jobs
and email completed form to:
jobs@islamicaid.com with, with Graduate Trainee in subject line