Employment opportunity: Project Co-ordinator

Sefa is looking for a Project Co-ordinator to contribute to the successful delivery of a significant stream of advisory work that Sefa will be offering to purpose-driven organisations in NSW.

The role will support the rapid establishment of a streamlined approach to service delivery so that potential clients are able to be effectively triaged, suitable terms of reference developed and the right advisory team mobilised to deliver the engagement. This is a key role, and our preferred candidate will have client service experience, be someone with attention to detail and who is able to keep multiple plates spinning at any one time.

About Sefa

We partner with for-purpose organisations and investors to unlock social impact. While supporting the growth and scale of purpose-driven organisations, we generate positive returns for investors. Learn more about some of our clients.

Team Sefa are avid tea drinkers, each with a strong case of wanderlust. We balance our dedicated focus on helping others with a healthy love of chocolate. Above all, we're united in our commitment to bringing great social enterprises to fruition. Won't you join us?

The Project Co-ordinator will:·        

  • Project manage the establishment of a streamlined approach for provision of advisory services for not-for-profit clients across NSW

  • Liaise with potential clients to understand their needs and their suitability for the advisory services that Sefa offers

  • Develop scopes of work and secure the right team of experts to deliver on that scope

  • Oversee the contracting of subcontractors

  • Prepare performance reporting

  • Contribute to the delivery of advisory services

You should also consider:

  • This is a 12 month contract role and could be part time or full time.

  • There will be some domestic travel involved.

  • Our office is based in Ultimo, Sydney. We share an office with like-minded organisations including World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The office is Green Star Accredited by the Green Building Council Australia.

  • Sefa operates a flexible work environment, with the option for working from home. The Sefa team enjoys five weeks of paid leave each year to recharge.

    You have:

  • Passion, energy, commitment and understanding of the impact investing / social finance / social enterprise sectors

  • Demonstrated ability to multitask

  • Relationship building skills

  • Empathetic listening skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Comfortable using IT systems – excellent Microsoft office skills – including PowerPoint for presentations

It would be helpful if you have:

  • Experience working with and acquitting government grants

For more information please contact Hanna Ebeling on hanna.ebeling@sefa.com.au.

To apply send your CV and a one-page cover letter to Linda Carseldine, Chief Operating Officer on linda.carseldine@sefa.com.au by 8 July 2021.