Open vacancy: ESF+ project expert

We are looking for an employee to carry out a sub-project of Moniheli focusing on the development of services for immigrants. The core of the task is to promote collaboration between welfare areas and NGOs and to enhance the participation of immigrants in public services. The position starts in April-May as agreed and ends on February 28, 2027.

Job description:

• Implementing the Moniheli sub-project for the development of services for immigrants.
• Close collaboration with sub-implementers, especially welfare areas, multicultural organizations, and the main project implementer (THL).
• Participation in mapping work, conducting interviews, and conducting literature reviews.
• Preparation of reports and manuals describing good practices and models for improving services for immigrants.
• Participation in advocacy work as needed.
• Reporting on the project together with Moniheli's core activities.

We expect from the applicant:

• Relevant higher education degree or equivalent experience in the field.
• Experience in project work and/or social service development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive and self-directed work approach.
• Excellent IT skills.

Considered as an advantage:

• Experience in a multicultural work environment and/or immigrant work.
• Research methodology skills.
• Experience in ESF or EU projects.
• Proficiency in languages other than Finnish and English.

Language proficiency required for the position:

The position requires the ability to communicate in Finnish and English. One language must be at level C1, and the other at level B2. You can provide further details about your language skills in your application. Language requirements are specified according to the CEFR scale.

We offer:

• The opportunity to do meaningful work and promote equality in Finland
• A multicultural and bilingual (Finnish and English) work community in Vallila, Helsinki
• A hybrid working model and the opportunity to plan your own working hours flexibly
• Full-time work (37.5 hours per week), which includes evening and weekend work 
• A salary in accordance with the collective agreement for social sector organisations (level 6) 

Applying:
Send your informal application and CV by email no later than Tuesday, April 2, to jobs@moniheli.fi. Please indicate "Expert, ESR project" in the subject line of the email. Interviews will be conducted on April 10.

For more information about the position, contact Communications Manager Raakel Kumpunen on Thursday, March 21, from 14:00 to 16:00 and on Tuesday, March 26, from 10:00 to 12:00.

Moniheli is Finland’s largest multicultural network with approximately 150 member organisations. We support immigrants, integration, and social inclusion, and we promote equality.