Ruth Jacobs Email & Phone Number

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Developing funding proposals, writing grant applications and acquittals. Grant and project management. Policy development and review. Preparation of briefings. Meeting with state and national politicians, and local councilors. Governance support for Management Committee. Strategy development and evaluation. Recruitment, supervision and training of volunteers, interns and contractors. Engage with key stakeholders at local, state and national level. Assisting with budget development.

Adelaide, Australia

Research, education and campaign work including networking with community organisations, arranging community forums and coordinating the activities of volunteers and members. Working with members of the Management Committee to identify and work with individuals who have particular expertise in refugee law, media and communication, public speaking & advocacy work. Ensuring effective communication and coordination across the different components of the organisation.

Researching and collating reports for the Management Committee. Facilitating management and member-based focus groups to ensure grant applications align with operational strategic focus. Writing grant applications.

Adelaide

Provision of high-level case management to asylum seekers and clients made vulnerable by migration including those affected by complex and/or escalating mental health issues, family violence, child protection issues and homelessness. Conducting comprehensive assessments in line with Red Cross Policy and Procedures and DIAC operational frameworks. Meaningful engagement of clients in activities that support their mental health and wellbeing. Plan and engage key housing, legal, health and welfare services and monitor their cost and effectiveness. Represent Red Cross externally including advocating and negotiating to improve client opportunities. Review and evaluate effectiveness of projects and referrals.

Adelaide

Communicating daily with case officers at Australian Embassies and Consulates. Registering clients into and updating the Migration database. Supervising and organising tasks for volunteers and law studentsOrganising bookings, venues and materials for migration seminars Communicating daily with clients from a refugee background in person, by telephone and letter to provide updates on the progress of their visa application Responsible for all financial transactions including invoices, banking, reconciliations and reports. Monitoring and following up outstanding debtors Preparing monthly IAAAS invoices and reports for DIAC Daily inputting of financial data into MYOB.

Bachelor’S Degree, International Relations And Affairs, Gpa 6.12

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honors Society

Migration Law

High School, Ter 96.75

Activities and Societies: House Captain