The Diocese in Europe, Diocese of Canterbury and USPG seek to appoint a Refugee Projects Officer for Northern France. If you are looking to work in a highly dynamic context at the forefront of social justice, then we would welcome an application from you. The postholder will foster and embed existing partnerships and facilitate new ones, engaging a diverse range of partners: local churches, local and central government, community groups and organizations, local agencies, and charities. In collaboration with local agencies, be responsive to emerging initiatives that benefit exiled persons in Northern France.

As Refugee Projects Officer, the postholder will work collaboratively in partnership with key agencies with whom there are existing relationships, to help refugees in Northern France. They will communicate regularly to their line manager on the context in Northern France, sharing the experiences that exiled persons are facing to inform national and international advocacy.

The postholder will be deeply embedded in local ecumenical networks and have a strong understanding of local context, working with a realistic and grounded approach to opportunities for collaborative working. The officer will also work collaboratively with the Kent Refugee Projects Officer (Diocese of Canterbury) to develop cross-channel partner projects, and work with French and British NGO partners and others to develop further the partnerships and projects associated with the migrant situation in northern France. It is essential, therefore, that the postholder is fluent in both spoken French and English. To help facilitate the networking and key relationships, the postholder will need to be able to hold a Commission as the Refugee Projects Officer from the Bishop in Europe.

The position exists in a highly dynamic context and is likely to be demanding spiritually and mentally. The postholder will be expected to attend monthly supervision for pastoral support.

The post is suitable for a lay or ordained person and is field-based in the Pas-de-Calais region. If postholder is an ordained Anglican priest, they will hold the Bishop in Europe's license and have Permission to Officiate (PTO) in the Diocese of Canterbury. The postholder will need to have the relevant authorisations to live and work in France.

1. Good knowledge and understanding of historical and current developments on EU migration policy.
2. Provide regular briefings concerning background context and news of the evolving refugee/migration situation to project stakeholders. To act as a source of information for advocacy initiatives by the three Project Partners within the UK/EU context.
3. Foster and embed existing partnerships and facilitate new ones, engaging a diverse range of partners: local churches, local and central government, community groups and organizations, local agencies, and charities. In collaboration with local agencies, be responsive to emerging initiatives that benefit exiled persons in Northern France.
4. Work with the Canterbury Diocesan Refugee Officer to develop cross-channel projects. Plan and deliver projects, activities and events that benefit exiled persons in northern France.
5. Advise on the suitability of the UK church action and advocacy relating to refugees and migration in the Calais - Boulogne - Dunkirk Coastal Area.
6. Facilitate engagement of Anglican Chaplaincies within the Archdeaconry.
7. Meet with the Reference Group twice a year.
8. Attend a monthly supervision meeting.

• Excellent knowledge of refugee issues and identification of future developments.
• Full Driving Licence.
• Spoken fluency in English to C2 and French C1 level; with an advanced level of written French and English.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to develop professional and credible relationships in all aspects of the position that result in stable, consistent, reliable internal and external information flow.
• Ability to work within a restricted budget, and some financial knowledge of accounts and budgeting.
• Proven ability to deliver effective project outcomes.
• Ability to work to deadlines, project planning and adjustments if targets are not met.
• Political and ecumenical context:
• An understanding of the political, religious, and ecumenical climate of France and sensitivity to these issues.
• Ability to analyse and problem solve.
• An understanding of the role of faith communities in humanitarian and community development work.
• Understanding of the Anglican church
• Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Ability to apply theological insights to a constantly changing situation.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also used to working alone.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent I T skills.
• A positive, flexible attitude.
• Understand self-care.

As joint partners in the refugee project in the northern France coastal region, we are seeking to respond to the growing needs of numbers of migrants/refugees in the area. Since 2018 the Diocese in Europe, the Diocese of Canterbury and USPG have shared their resources and experience to facilitate an innovative approach to ministry in this challenging context. Funding for this post has so far been secured for three years with the hope that it will be continued further.