Development Outreach Officer

We are looking a self-motivated and proactive person with good organisational, presentation and interpersonal skills.  S/he will support new and existing Refugee and Migrant Community Organisations (RMCOs) in Islington by providing high quality information and capacity building.

Our mission is to work with refugees and migrant community organisations (RMCOs) in Islington to ensure greater economic, social, political and educational participation in mainstream society.  We promote dialogue, partnership working, advocacy and the provision of employment, self-employment, health, training advice and guidance.  Our key values include equality and diversity, independence, listening and learning.

We aim to improve the quality of life and well-being of Islington refugees and migrants’ communities. We bring together local refugee and migrant community organisations to promote dialogue, strong voice, and partnership with service providers and statutory bodies in the borough of Islington.

The IRMF coordinates a pan-Islington network refugees and migrants’ organisations to develop capacity building support enable them serve their respective communities. The post holder should be an experienced and enthusiastic who will: -

· Deliver effective capacity building support to local RMCOs at all stages of development,

· Work in collaboration with second tier organisations to deliver organisational support to RMCOs including improving their governance and funding skills,

· Contribute to cross-organisation initiatives including bid/funding proposals, quality accreditations and projects 

· Able to build and sustain positive relationships with key stakeholders with good understanding of governance and policy issues relating the third sector

· Take personal responsibility for contributing to high quality standards in customer relations, service delivery, project management and communications

· Comfortable networking and representing the organisation,

· Willingness to learn; work as part of a team and to help others

· A commitment to equal opportunities

Applicants should have experience of working in the voluntary sector – in particular with RMCOs in the UK. Before applying, please read job-description and person specification.