Coordinator, Refugee Project

Maun Refuge is a Mansfield based charity that supports refugees to settle into the community. Having worked with Syrians, we now want to extend our work to more people.

We are offering a two-year post as Coordinator. You will continue ongoing welcome work while extending our remit to meet the needs of other refugees including asylum seekers.

We need an enthusiastic, energetic and well organised person for at least the lifetime of the funding period (up to Dec 2025) who will:

• lead an informal local partnership working on behalf of refugees and asylum seekers in the Mansfield area
• co-ordinate the work of volunteers
• manage the administration, communications and finances of the charity and work with the trustees on the strategic direction of the charity
• promote learning and cultural opportunities for clients
• encourage community cohesion

General Duties

• coordinate the work of volunteers
• maintain and develop the support service
• monitor the impact of funded projects, ensuring accurate reports are submitted to the Trustees and funders as appropriate
• manage a varied working environment that includes a focal point for volunteers, refugees and asylum seekers
• liaise with volunteers, introducing and training new ones in support and befriending techniques that promote community cohesion
• continue the facilitation of English lessons and other cultural sessions
• support young refugees in their education programmes and in their quest for employment opportunities
• support elements that reinforce independence amongst refugee families – in socialisation, travel and engagement with services and amenities
• continue to promote the benefits of joint endeavours such as growing, food sharing, and health projects
• undergo a DBS check and commit to working within Maun Refuge’s safeguarding policy
• undertake any other reasonable duties as required
• agree to work occasional unsociable hours as needed
• manage junior staff and liaise with consultants as required