This position is funded under Commonwealth Government Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Program. The service aims to equip humanitarian entrants and other vulnerable migrants (other vulnerable young people) from Afghan community with the knowledge and skills to identify, understand and take action to address their identified settlement needs. The service activity has a focus on social participation, economic well-being, independence, personal well-being and community connectedness.

This position is with the Kateb Hazara Association (KHA), the lead of the NSW Afghan Settlement Partnership (NASP) Consortium that includes three other Afghan-led organisation. We offer a 3-year contract under Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award 2010, Level 7. Please read the attached Duty Statement for more information.

Essential Selection Criteria

1. Qualifications in community management, team leadership, community development, social work, health or the social science or significant experience in the area.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of and existing relationships with Australian settlement and other services relevant to refugees and humanitarian entrants
3. Demonstrated knowledge and significant experience in team leadership and community management including financial management and reporting.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of settlement issues affecting individuals, families and communities from Afghan background.
5. Demonstrated significant experience in strategic leadership; and project development, implementation and evaluation.
6. Demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement and management, partnership development, community building, strategic systems advocacy and collaboration.
7. Demonstrated track record in successful funding submission writing, reporting and successful project acquittals.
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Dari; including computer literacy, and report writing.

Duties include:

1. Effective Leadership and Community Management (4 staff)
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development
3. Strategic Project Management
4. Financial Management and Reporting
5. Effective Communication and Advocacy
6. Grant Writing and Fundraising
7. Capacity Building and Training
8. Consortium Facilitation
9. Conflict Resolution and Mediation
10. Strategic Planning and Alignment
11. Representation and Advocacy
12. Capacity Building within the Consortium

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact our Ziba Gulzari 0469 553 637 or email: [email protected] using the subject line: NSW Afghan Settlement Partnership Consortium Facilitator / KHA Service Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

KHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and provision of a current Working with Children Check.

The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of appropriate legal rights to work in Australia.

A position description is attached.