JNRC JOB DESCRIPTION
Opportunity for temporary collaboration:
Security officer (Male Profile)
Location:
Via Nazionale 16A, Rome
Working hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 11:30 am
Compensation
€14/hour
Period:
Now – July 31, 2025
Role Description:
The Joel Nafuma Refugee Center (JNRC), a daytime drop-in center for refugees and asylum seekers in the heart of Rome, is seeking a male Security officer to join its team. This role involves ensuring a welcoming and safe environment, and managing occasional tensions or conflicts in a respectful and professional manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor the entrance and supervise access three hours a day, from 8:30 to 11:30.
Help ensure order and compliance with the center’s rules.
Use mediation and de-escalation techniques to prevent or resolve conflicts.
Participate in internal training sessions.
Requirements:
Fluency in English, and Italian (additional languages are a plus).
Male candidate (because of the role-related implications).
Experience working in multicultural and humanitarian settings.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
Demonstrated capacity for adaptation, empathy, and conflict management.
Reliability, discretion, and a respectful attitude toward vulnerable individuals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in conflict management, safety/security.
Previous experience in NGOs, shelters, or refugee support programs.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a short motivation letter to [admin@jnrc.it], specifying in the subject line:
“Application – Security Officer”
JNRC JOB DESCRIPTION
Volunteer/Internship Opportunity
Service Learning & Educational Outreach
Host Organization:
Joel Nafuma Refugee Center (JNRC) – Rome, Italy
Positions Available:
2 Volunteer Roles
1 Internship Position
Location:
St. Paul’s Within the Walls, Via Nazionale 16, Rome
Time Commitment:
1 day per week, preferably between Tuesday and Thursday, for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Languages:
English (required); Italian or other languages are a plus
Website:
About the JNRC
The Joel Nafuma Refugee Center (JNRC) is a day-center for refugees and asylum seekers located in the heart of Rome. We provide essential services, support, and a sense of community to displaced individuals, while engaging the broader public through education and advocacy.
We are currently seeking:
2 volunteers (non-credit positions)
1 intern (eligible for academic credit if applicable)
Candidates should have a background and/or strong interest in migration studies, international relations, human rights, or civic engagement.
Position Summary
This role supports the JNRC’s educational outreach program, which includes organizing and facilitating service-learning sessions for school and university groups. The aim is to raise awareness about the refugee experience and to foster critical reflection and civic responsibility among participants.
Main Responsibilities
Organize and co-lead interactive educational visits to the JNRC, including:
A presentation on the global refugee crisis and the Italian asylum system.
An overview of the JNRC’s services and mission.
Coordination of testimonies from refugee guest speakers, followed by Q&A.
Support group logistics, ensure respectful engagement, and help collect feedback.
Participate in team briefings and contribute to the continuous improvement of the program.
Occasionally, organize on-site presentations at local educational institutions to raise awareness on migration-related issues, and to disseminate JNRC's outreach activities.
Ideal Profile
Academic or professional background in migration, human rights, education, or international affairs.
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Empathetic, culturally sensitive, and comfortable working with diverse audiences.
Interns must be enrolled in a recognized academic program if seeking credit.
Learning Outcomes
Volunteers and interns will:
Acquire first-hand knowledge of refugee realities and the Italian reception system.
Develop public communication and group facilitation skills.
Gain experience in nonprofit outreach and civic education.
Make a tangible contribution to an awareness program that combats invisibility and prejudice.
Supervision & Support
Participants will be supervised by the JNRC Program Manager and receive orientation, mentoring, and reflection opportunities throughout their placement.
How to Apply
Send a short motivation letter and your CV to hr@jnrc.it, specifying whether you are applying as a Volunteer or Intern.
Subject line: Service Learning Application – (in brackets please write alternately volunteer or intern).
Thank you for taking an interest in our organization.