Project Coordinator

Position: Project Coordinator

Location: Remote, with very infrequent in person meetings and travel required. UK-based.

Employment Type: Temporary contract (9 months), part-time (2 days a week). Extension subject to securing additional funding.

Salary: £30,000 full time equivalent pro-rata

Reporting to: Chair of Trustees

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Project Coordinator to work closely with our trustees and external trainers to organise and deliver community-based communication training workshops, designed to support black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) carers of disabled children. This is a flexible, remote position requiring a commitment of two days per week, with an immediate start. This role is supported following a grant from a large UK charity.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in the development, execution, and evaluation of our training workshops and associated activities.

About Yusra Jinaan Foundation:

The Yusra Jinaan Foundation was established in 2022 to honour the memory of our co-founders’ daughter, Yusra, who was born with Joubert’s Syndrome. Our mission is to bring ease to the lives of children with disabilities and their families through our work in three key areas: child, carer, and community. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop culturally sensitive workshops: Collaborate with partners to create bespoke communication training workshops tailored for BAME carers of disabled children.

• Project execution: Coordinate the planning and delivery of three workshops across different regions (Buckinghamshire, West Midlands, and the North), ensuring all logistical aspects are handled efficiently. (Please note that whilst this role is remote, attendance at the workshops will be required. Travel expenses and subsistence for day return journeys to the three workshop locations will be covered.)

• Community engagement: Work closely with key mosques and community centres to foster strong relationships and secure buy-in for the workshops.

• Evaluation and reporting: conduct pre- and post-surveys to measure learning outcomes and participant confidence. Organise focus group discussions to gather feedback and insights. Write internal reports to update trustees and grant reports to the donor.

• Peer support networks: Facilitate the establishment of regional peer support networks to reduce isolation and promote information sharing among carers.

• Resource management: Ensure participants receive resource packs and maintain a virtual peer network for continued support.

• Budget monitoring: Ensure compliance within the budgetary limits set out by the trustees according to the project agreement and grant funder. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a charity or community-based setting.

• Knowledge and experience of community-level engagement and outreach. 

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Experience in developing and delivering training workshops is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of disabled children and their families.

• Culturally aware and sensitive, with the ability to engage diverse communities.

• Empathetic and respectful, with a strong belief in the Foundation’s values of hope, connection, togetherness, and respect.

Desirable

• Strong understanding of the needs of disabled children and their families, particularly within BAME communities.

Please note whilst this role is remote, there is an expectation that 

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a one page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. This position is open to UK applicants only. 

Closing Date: 25 August 2024

Join us in our mission to empower carers and support disabled children. Together, we can make a lasting impact.