Asylum Access is hiring an
Innovative Human Rights NGO Seeks Resourcing Refugee Leadership Initiative (RRLI) Administrative Assistant
About Asylum Access
Asylum Access believes it’s time to put power back in the hands of people who have been forcibly displaced from their home countries.
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. By supporting refugees as they assert their rights, we help restore their power and agency. Our work transforms the traditional approach of endless humanitarian handouts to a sustainable solution that honors refugees’ freedom, dignity and autonomy, and empowers them to make choices about their own lives.
Asylum Access’ global team and family of local civil society organizations advocate to make human rights a reality for refugees throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America. Our national organizations 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 catalyze and lead systemic transformation because, uniquely among NGOs in the refugee response sector, we focus exclusively on rights and governance.
Project Description
The Resourcing Refugee Leadership Initiative (RRLI) is a six-organization strong global coalition dedicated to shifting power and resources to refugee-led organizations (RLOs). The initiative is convened by Asylum Access, and includes 5 prominent RLOs around the world: Basmeh & Zeitooneh in Lebanon, Saint Andrew’s Refugee Services (StARS) in Egypt, Refugiados Unidos in Colombia, Refugees and Asylum Seekers Information Centre (RAIC) in Indonesia, and Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) in Uganda. Collectively, the initiative aims to assist 45 RLOs to access 20 million USD across 10 countries in 5 years and unlock 20 million USD for RLOs around the world. We were the recent recipient of the USD 10 million Larsen Lam ICONIQ Impact Award, which has kickstarted the effort, and have already awarded 3.6 million in grants to 17 refugee-led organizations.
Position Description
The Administrative Assistant provides key support to RRLI’s mission, helping RRLI team members to carry out program activities that center inclusivity and accessibility. During RRLI’s grantmaking cycle in the first half of the year, the Administrative Assistant focuses on providing logistical aid to the Programs Team and Coalition as they assess applications and select new grantees. When the grantmaking cycle is over, the Administrative Assistant carries out other tasks in support of RRLI’s team and mission as described below.
The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Coalition Lead.
Key Responsibilities
Grantmaking Administration
Financial Administration
Other Administrative Tasks
Reports to: The Resourcing Leadership Initiative Coalition Lead.
Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must have experienced forced displacement.
Hours and Location of Work:
This is a full-time remote position and candidates should be aware that flexibility regarding
working hours is required in order to take off hours calls and meetings with international
colleagues. The Program Officer should be located in Latin America, Africa, or the Middle East.
Compensation
The position comes with a well-paying nonprofit salary commensurate with experience, and suitable to the location of the Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will also receive a robust benefits package.
Application Instructions to Candidates
Please send your resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample in English. In your cover letter, please describe your reasons for applying, relevant qualifications, preferred location, and how you learned about the position.
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 organization, visit www.asylumaccess.org_._