New job State Refugee Coordinator in North Dakota | 2021
State Refugee Coordinator
Company : North Dakota State Government
Salary : Details not provided
Location : North Dakota
Full Description
Ensure successful resettlement experiences for refugees as North Dakota’s State Refugee Coordinator.
As the State Refugee Coordinator, provide strategic leadership and advocacy for effective refugee resettlement in North Dakota. Manage a complex budget with an eye on funding and program sustainability. Build collaborative relationships and community engagement to support the successful integration of refugees.
Oversee three direct reports and a total team of 21, as well as a $6.1M budget for the biennium. Furthermore, ensure compliance with grants, contracts and funding agreements, federal and state statues, regulations and reporting requirements.
ND DHS utilizes a blended workplace model. Depending on the role, employees may work from home, onsite or both. This position may be based anywhere in the state of North Dakota with a willingness to travel for team meetings and to service delivery sites as needed.
This position is currently temporary.
To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor’s degree and eight or more years’ experience leading a complex, dynamic human services initiative. You will have a thorough understanding of government benefit programs serving vulnerable populations in a culturally appropriate and trauma-informed way. And you’ll be skilled at convening large and diverse groups of community partners and stakeholders to engage in complex problem-solving strategies toward a shared vision.
Previous experience working with refugees and a master’s degree are strongly preferred.
If you meet the above criteria, we’ll look for the additional competencies: grant writing, data management, media relations and public speaking, as well as the ability to interpret and comply with complex grants, statues and regulations.
Application Procedures
- Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if the Department’s Human Resource Division cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
- All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
- A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information or if you need an accommodation, Please Contact: Sara Kjos
Employing Unit: Human Resources
Telephone Number: 701-328-4042
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments , please contact [email protected] or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
