Job Description

Main Purpose of the Post Holder is:

To develop the capacity of new and existing Refugee and Migrant Community Organisations (RMCOs) in Islington and surrounding boroughs by providing high quality information, capacity building training and developmental support.

The capacity building project has been running for 18 months, and will continue for another 18 months until 30 June 2027 where funding will end. Renewal of this employment contract beyond of this period is subject continuation of funding.

Main Duties: Main duties include to: -

Deliver effective capacity building support to local RMCOs at all stages of development, Develop and deliver organisational support to RMCOs including improving their governance and funding skills, Fundraising/ development and external engagement/ outreach activities Provide targeted mentoring support to RMCOs through organisational health checks and specific need support, Work with colleagues to implement systems for measuring, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of capacity building approaches, Effectively manage a portfolio of casework with competing demands and produce a quarterly report, Actively promote IRMF including seeking new business opportunities, Contribute to updating IRMF's website, e-bulletins, newsletters and other publications to promote best practice, Contribute to cross-organisation initiatives including bid/funding proposals, quality accreditation work and other projects Take personal responsibility for contributing to high quality standards in customer relations, service delivery, project management and communications Prepare periodic report (quarterly & annually) of the project - capacity building Advice, particularly those RMCOs in a crisis situation,
This job description does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities and tasks but indicates the main responsibilities required from employees in the role. IRMF reserves the right to require employees to perform other duties from time to time.

IRMF also reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post-holder at any time according to the needs of IRMF's business.

There is a requirement to work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to ensure appropriate fulfilment of duties.

Person Specification

Essential requirements:

Educated to university degree level or equivalent qualifications.

Excellent communication skills - both spoken and writing in English. Good interpersonal, oral, written, numeracy and ICT skills. Experience of working within the third sector, or experience of community development work and supporting third sector organisations. Good understanding of governance and policy issues relating the third sector. Self-motivated and proactive with good organisational and presentation skills. Understanding of charity law and company law relating to non-profit organisations. Experience of supporting organisations and people to develop their capacity and operate to best practice, including business and financial planning. Experience of planning and delivering training sessions. Emotionally intelligent, able to build and sustain positive relationships with key stakeholders. Comfortable networking and representing the organisation, Willingness to learn; work as part of a team and to help others; A personal commitment to organisational excellence; displays honesty, integrity and a strong sense of ethics in all actions and decisions. A commitment to equal opportunities;
Desirable requirements:

A formal qualification in a relevant field, for example community development; A knowledge or experience of supporting community asset transfer or ownership Experience of fundraising and opportunities to access appropriate funding streams.
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Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: 11,600.00 per year

Expected hours: 14 per week

Work Location: In person