Women for Refugee Women (WRW) is looking for a dynamic and committed Grassroots Co-ordinator to carry through our activities in London for refugee and asylum-seeking women.
Women for Refugee Women is a small charity that challenges the injustices experienced by women seeking asylum in the UK. We work at the grassroots, by empowering asylum seekers to speak out and advocate for themselves, and through communications and campaigning work which engages the mainstream media and politicians.
The Grassroots Coordinator role will involve managing a busy drop-in centre providing English classes and lunch to over 100 women once a week, as well as organising and supporting other activities including drama workshops, cultural outings and advice sessions.
You will need to be calm and well organised, and committed to ensuring that WRW can provide a welcoming environment and can support refugee women to rebuild their lives and confidence.
You will be based in our London office, working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
We are looking for someone with experience of working with refugees or other vulnerable groups, and a strong commitment to race and gender equality.
Main purpose of role: To co-ordinate the grassroots activities of Women for Refugee Women in London, including carrying out the administrative duties associated with a range of activities and ensuring that asylum-seeking women are supported and empowered in these activities.
Location: Old Street, London
Accountable to: Deputy Director
Hours: 4 days per week
Salary: £27,000 pro rata plus pension contribution
Length of contract: Permanent
Women for Refugee Women particularly welcomes applications from individuals with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.
How to apply:
Please download and read the Grassroots Co-ordinator Application Pack.
To apply, please write to admin@refugeewomen.co.uk by 11pm on 28 July 2019 with a CV and a covering letter explaining your experience, why you want to work with WRW, and how you meet the person specification.
Interviews will be held on 12 August 2019 in central London, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.