Head of Humanitarian Innovation Fund (maternity cover)

*This is a re-advertisement, please do not submit an application if you have applied for this role previously.*

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We have a strong commitment to collaboration, inclusion and learning, and creating lasting change in the humanitarian system.

We are seeking a new Head of Programme for our globally recognised Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is a key leadership role, where you will have the opportunity to shape and drive the HIF programme strategy, ensuring our initiatives make a meaningful impact within the humanitarian innovation ecosystem.

Through excellent leadership and decision making skills your role will be to ensure the HIF remains at the forefront of humanitarian innovation and provides high quality grant and innovation management support to HIF grantees by. Furthermore, you will be responsible for engaging with external stakeholders and working to secure funding for future crucial innovations.

Your application will need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience within a senior programme management role within an NGO, civil society organisation, social enterprise, or similar.
• Experience and understanding of the international humanitarian system and of the challenges and key stakeholders in the humanitarian sector.
• Excellent knowledge and/or practical experience of innovation management for social impact
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with excellent writing, facilitation, capacity building and networking skills.

If want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector and possess the skills and experience to lead transformative programmes, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.

Please ensure you complete the personal statement as part of the application process to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you. Please note that we will assess your communication skills on the quality of your personal statement and CV as well as any presented achievements. Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment.

Closing date: 19 November 2023. Please note we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and therefore we may close the recruitment before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

We would consider secondments from other organisations if agreed by your current employer.

Interviews: w/c 20 November (online)