Faith Moneke, receiving Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award

The mission of the African Diaspora Association of the Maritimes (ADAM) is to provide services to its members, network with all levels of government and with other public and private organizations for the benefit of its members and the community at large.

Our efforts towards fulfilling this mission or mandate, has resulted in a highly productive 2012. We have maintained two main streams of operating funds from government agencies, successfully applied for further funds, provided employment for African immigrants, provided information and resources to the community, and organized several successful community events for youth as well as older community members. Going forward in 2013 and beyond, ADAM will constantly strive to grow and improve our capacity to provide much more support to Africans living in the Maritimes.

ADAM shall grow more quickly with increased support from members of the community. An important way by which individuals can help ADAM’s growth is by becoming active registered members.

By becoming a registered member of ADAM, you will benefit from the numerous services, programs, and opportunities that we provide. Your registration will help increase the stature of ADAM, which will help us acquire more support from funding agencies, and this in turn helps the organization provide even more support for people of African descent in the Maritimes. As a registered member, your opinions will help determine ADAM’s activities. You will help to shape the direction of ADAM’s growth and the nature and success of the services that we provide.

Membership dues for a year (April 1^st to March 31^st) are only $10.

Contact our office by email information@adamns.ca or by telephone 902-404-3670 to register today and help us to serve you better!

Yours sincerely,

Board of Directors

ADAM

Position:

Mentorship, Cultural Sensitization and Recreation Program Coordinator

Job Description

The incumbent will oversee, implement and coordinate all aspects of the Youth Mentorship, Cultural Sensitization and Recreation Program, in accordance with guidelines set in conjunction with Multiculturalism Canada, and other programs/projects as directed by the ADAM Board of Directors. The incumbent will handle multiple activities within a fast paced environment with changing priorities. She/he will develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and external partners. The incumbent will also serve as a liaison between the association and the project funders.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Project Coordination

-          Developing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of the Youth Mentorship Program.

-          Recruiting mentors and mentees from schools and community

-          Coordinating and facilitating the ADAM Cultural Sensitization Workshops and Recreation Programs.

-          Maintaining and establishing strategic partnerships in regards to project objectives.

-          Preparing written reports on the progress of the program, identifying issues and monitoring program expenditure to be submitted for review by the ADAM Board of Directors and project partners.

Volunteer Coordination

-          Recruit and manage volunteer staff as required

Administrative Support

-          Develop strategies for increasing the membership and volunteer activities of ADAM

-          Assist in ADAM day to day office activities and projects

-          Provide regular oral and written reports to the ADAM Board of Directors.

Qualifications

-          Member of an African immigrant minority group

-          A relevant degree at the Bachelor’s or Post-Graduate Level i.e (Masters)

-          Existing knowledge or interest and sensitivity to cultural diversity, immigrant relations, and youth development.

-          Experience working within a community-based organization or non for profit setting.

-          1 or more years of experience facilitating projects and programs.

Required Skills

-          Experience working with minority groups

-          Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-          Public speaking and presentation skills

-          Strong project management skills

-          Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner.

-          Ability to work in both independent and team settings

-          Advance skills in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook

Position Package:

-          7.5hr/ day, 5 days a week

-          Annual salary of $40,000

-          1 year contract position

Date Posted:  February 1^st, 2013                                              Closing Date:  February 15^th, 2013

Position Start Date: April 1^st, 2013

Please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of:

Selection Committee

African Diaspora Association of the Maritime

Physical address:

3200 Kempt Road

Suite 202

Mailing Address:

B3K  4X1 Halifax, NS

Phone: 1(902) 404-3670

Email: secretary@adamns.ca

The office of the African Diaspora Association of the Maritimes will be moving from its current location at 3657 Dutch Village Road. Effective January 1^st 2013, we will be operating from our more spacious and comfortable surroundings at 3200 Kempt Road suite 202. We invite you all to pass by and check out our wonderful new space. Kindly note that, that our office numbers will remain the same.

As we have only two staff members, we are calling on able bodied individuals to assist with the move. We start moving this week. To get more information about the move, kindly contact us via telephone number 902-404-3670.

Thank you all for your support and contribution towards the growth of ADAM.

Position Title: 

Information and Referral Services Program Coordinator/ Office Manager

Job Summary:

Program Coordinator for Information and Referral Services will be responsible for

• Welcoming new immigrants of African descent and providing them with information required for integration
• Referring immigrants of African descent to language skills and employment readiness programs available in their communities
• Organizing educational and health awareness workshops
• Coordinating immigrant support groups
• Providing lay-counseling while newcomers adapt to the Canadian environment

The position also includes a responsibility of managing the daily activities at the ADAM office.

Principle job duties and responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the overall management of all of ADAM’s settlement services which includes reporting, evaluation, proposal writing, fundraising, contacts with partners and donors, and other activities related to immigration and settlement services,
• Develop strategies for increasing the membership and volunteer activities of ADAM, will develop a budget for the PIP, and will also manage the financial reporting for ADAM as a whole, in cooperation with the ADAM Board Treasurer, whenever possible, will assist in ADAM day to day office activities and projects,
• Communicate with ADAM membership and maintain the membership list in cooperation with the ADAM Board Secretary,
• Manage volunteer staff as required,
• Provide regular oral and written reports to ADAM Board.

Qualifications:

• University degree in arts, social sciences, community services, business administration or related disciplines is preferred.
• Advanced computer skills in MS office applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with public relations and marketing an asset
• At least 2 years’ experience working with a non-profit or government organization is preferred, and prior experience in immigrant services is a definite asset.
• Solid project development/management experience is an asset.
• Proposal writing skills would be an asset

Position package:

• 7.5hr/ day, 5 days a week.
• Annual salary of $46,000, prorated to 22 weeks.
• Position will commence Feb 1, 2013.

Date Posted: Monday Dec 3rd, 2012                                       Closing Date: Friday, Dec 14, 2012 5pm

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to the attention of:

ADAM Selection Committee

African Diaspora Association of the Maritime

Physical address:

3657 Dutch Village Road Halifax, NS

Mailing Address:

B3N 2T1 Halifax, NS

Phone: 1(902) 404-3670

Email: secretary@adamns.ca

It’s that time of year again, this year ADAM has joined together with the United African Canadian Women’s Association (UACWA) for a Holiday Gala to celebrate our culture & heritage as people of African descent.

Tickets sales are ongoing. We encourage you to secure a ticket as soon as possible, as they are limited and there will be no tickets sold at the door.

We look forward to seeing you!

Position

Program Facilitator/Coordinator – Halifax Nova Scotia

Program duration November 2012-August 2013 (Two-hour sessions weekly for 10 months, plus additional 10 hours a week at the minimum to organize workshops)
Honoraria

Qualifications

Preferred candidate will have a degree in related field i.e Women’s Studies, Health, Social Sciences. The facilitator must have strong organizational skills. They must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, using personal initiative and good judgement to plan work according to program priorities and deadlines. Effective communications skills (written and verbal) are required to prepare correspondence and training sessions. Experience working with immigrant women with limited English is an asset. Knowledgeable about the immigrant community within the Halifax Regional Municipality is also an asset.

Job Description

ADAM in partnership with Chebucto West Community Health Board and Halifax Community Health Board; Community Development Fund are launching a Women’s Health Conversation Program planned to tackle issues around health education with Immigrant women, Canadian women born outside Canada, and mainstream Canadian women. All participants are residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality. The conversation groups will help participants to improve their English skills, decrease isolation and increase understanding of issues affecting health. The Program Facilitator/Coordinator is responsible for all duties that are associated with the successful execution of the program.

Duties:

• Facilitating conversation groups tackling issues around health education.
• Educating participants on how to access information and services and facilitating participant’s access to health information and services.
• Coaching participants on ways to communicate their health needs to medical practitioners, how to make healthy life styles choices and similar issues.
• Designing and conducting entrance interviews with all the participants to determine their needs and goals.
• Organizing the venue and transportation for participants.
• Opening the workshops and conversation groups with the focus on women’s health
• Organizing educational and social events for program participants
• Preparing and submitting a final program report

Date Posted: Thursday October 4, 2012                                                Closing Date: Friday, October 12, 2012 5pm

Position Start Date: Immediately upon offer of employment

Please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of:

Selection Committee:
African Diaspora Association of the Maritime

Physical address:
3657 Dutch Village Road Halifax, NS

Mailing Address:
B3N 2T1 Halifax, NS
Phone: 1(902) 404-3670

Email: secretary@adamns.ca

Multicultural Health & Wellness Fair Coordinator

September 26, 2012

Multicultural Health and Wellness Network is an HRM-wide planning committee made up of a diverse group of organizations. The network aims to promote health and improve quality of life and advocate for health equity in health and social services for the immigrant community in HRM. It further promotes cultural competency among community organizations and health and social services and encourage inter-professional collaboration that supports integrated service.

The network members work together to host a health and wellness fair for its target population to provide awareness and learning on the available health services around HRM. This is an annual event; therefore much of the preliminary work is complete. Based out ofISIS’ (Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services) office, the coordinator will work with the network to plan, implement and evaluate the fair.

The contract is 21 hours/week for 12 weeks at $20/hour.  Work hours are flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Promotion of health fair
• Seek out and liaise with exhibitors
• Coordinate exhibitors’ information package and workshops
• Coordinate information sessions
• Coordinate floor plan
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers
• Assist in organizing education sessions for exhibitors
• Follow-up with compiling evaluations and writing final report
• Other miscellaneous tasks

Skills needed:

• Ability to work with many organizations involved in planning the health fair
• Experience working with and cross cultures, particularly the immigrant community.
• Good organizational and coordination skills
• Familiarity with immigrant community inHalifaxRegionalMunicipality
• Have prior knowledge of issues that face immigrant and refugee families.
• Have experience working or volunteering with diverse cultures with multiple languages
• Experience working with interpreters an asset.
• Good networking and partnership building skills.
• Participation in cultural competence training session will be an added asset.

Application deadline:  October 12, 2012 at 4:00pm

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Wenche Gausdal

Immigrant Settlement Integration Services (ISIS)

6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120,Halifax,NS   B3L 4P1

wgausdal@isisns.ca,

(ph) 406-8603 (fax) 431-3154