Project Coordinator for the Refugee Youth Network

Innovative Human Rights NGO Seeks Project Coordinator for the Refugee Youth Network (RYN)

About Asylum Access

We are human rights advocates who support forcibly displaced individuals and communities as they reclaim their rights, agency and power. Our unique combination of legal empowerment, policy advocacy and global systems change creates conditions in which refugees can live safely, move freely, work legally and go to school. Our work transforms the traditional approach of endless humanitarian handouts to a sustainable solution that honours refugees’ freedom, dignity and autonomy, and equips them to make choices about their own lives.

Asylum Access’ global team and family of local civil society organisations advocate to make human rights a reality for refugees throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America. Our national organisations are led and staffed primarily by community members in those countries, and there is strong mutual trust and respect between us and our clients. On the international stage, we work with established institutions to shift the global system to better uphold and promote refugees’ human rights. We can help catalyse and lead systemic transformation because, uniquely among NGOs in the refugee response sector, we focus exclusively on rights and governance.

Project Description

The Refugee Youth Network (RYN) is an independent project funded by Asylum Access Malaysia. RYN believes in the power of refugee youth in bringing about systemic change for refugees in Malaysia. Established in November 2021 by a team of refugee youth leaders across 5 different communities in an effort to address the glaring gap in youth representation within the refugee response system in Malaysia, RYN seeks to create a platform to mobilise, empower and offer peer support to refugee youth across Malaysia. RYN aims to provide the tools, knowledge, and skills to enable refugee youth to take action and to address their needs and the needs of their community. These areas of focus include legal empowerment, mental health support, education, and other capacity-building support. As a pioneer refugee youth-led network in Malaysia, our goal is to empower youth to create systemic change and take the lead in advancing refugee rights in Malaysia.

Position Description

The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the programs and activities of RYN, organise capacity-building training, oversee the implementation of the mental health program, increase involvement of refugee youth through community engagements, needs assessment, and data collection, as well as ensure meaningful participation of refugee youth throughout the project period.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan, organise and implement RYN’s main programs including but not limited to capacity building & skills training, mental health workshops, support groups, as well as human right & legal empowerment workshops, among others.
2. Facilitate and create tools, resources, and pathways for tertiary education opportunities.
3. Oversee and manage RYN’s mental health program, including intake process, referrals, billings, and conducting meetings with focal points.
4. Prepare budget requests and thoroughly follow current financial policies.
5. Draft messages and statements when needed for a program or an activity.
6. Manage RYN’s general email and respond to inquiries.
7. Manage RYN’s social media platforms (FB and IG) and respond to inquiries when needed.
8. Design posters, slides, and other materials & contents when required for a program.
9. Contact external partners for collaborations, sponsorships, and other potential activities with RYN.
10. Schedule and facilitate meetings with committee members, staff, and others who are involved in the program.
11. Support the team with report writing and impact stories for funding purposes.
12. Attend to ad-hoc events and/or programs related to RYN.

Reports to: AAM Partnerships & Communications Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, lead projects to completion and take initiative;
• Fluent in English, including solid writing & speaking skills.
• Fluency in one or more of the following languages is a significant plus; (Somali/Arabic/Burmese/Urdu/Farsi/Rohingya/Tamil/Jingo/Hakha/Tedim)
• Proven experience in community development and community support.
• Exceptional willingness to ensure meaningful participation, inclusion and engagement for all team members and external partners;
• Cultural competence and intelligence, ability to work well in a diverse, multicultural workforce
• Good knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, Docs) and Microsoft Office;
• Interest in international human rights and/or refugee rights and/or related issues;
• Motivation towards Asylum Access Malaysia's mission, vision and approach to work;

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in community work.

• Experience in project management on humanitarian or human rights issues.

• Proven experience in building relationships and networks

• Willingness to work under pressure and with a high degree of autonomy.

Salary and Benefits

The position comes with a competitive nonprofit salary, and a robust benefits package including paid time off and professional development funds. The salary scale ranges from RM 3,000 to RM 3,500 per month depending on experience.

Hours and Location of Work

This is a full-time (40 hours in a week) position based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Asylum Access is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value the expertise of those who have experienced displacement, and encourage people with such lived experience to apply.

For more information about our organisation, visit www.asylumaccess.org_._