The Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women Organisation (KMEWO) has provided support for women in London and surrounding areas since 1999. Our VAWG specialist service aims to provide a holistic support for vulnerable Kurdish, Middle Eastern and North African women who are experiencing domestic abuse and other Harmful Practices. The VAWG support services covers intersectional advocacy, general advice, one to one counselling and group’s wellbeing and therapeutic activities. These services support women to reach safety, recovery and help them to start rebuilding their lives. In addition, we offer services that tackle social isolation, poverty, and digital exclusion, and provide upskilling opportunities for women whilst meeting their essential needs. These “Circle of Services” are designed to help women transform their lives from victims to Thrivers over time.
We are looking for an experienced Projects Manager to lead our holistic Advice and Advocacy services and join our management team.
We offer a dynamic, friendly team and a supportive and flexible working environment.
KMEWO is led by and for women organisation that is committed to the highest level of diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment.
The post is open to women only; Due to the KMEWO’s commitment to the principles of “led by and for” service provision, the candidate’s gender is an occupational requirement (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1) Section 7(2)e of the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act and Section 5(2) d of the 1976 Race Relations Act applies).
Project(s) Manager – VAWG services (full time)
Fixed term contract – 12 months (with possible extension)
£34,000 per annum
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of delivering and managing VAWG services targeted at black and minoritised women, including team and case management reviews, advocacy and understanding of the legal system and monitoring and evaluation of holistic services.
For more information, please see attached Job Application and person specification.
Deadline to return completed applications is Monday, 9th of October 2023. Please return completed applications to sawsan@kmewo.com.
