Longford Women?s Link (LWL) is an organisation focused on
identifying and addressing key inequalities that prevent women in
Longford achieving their full social and economic potential. As part
of a recent organisational restructure, LWL now wishes to recruit a
Director of Policy and Strategy
DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND STRATEGY
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Policy and Strategy will be a
hands-on and participative leader who will work closely with the Chief
Executive (CEO) and the Director of Operations as part of LWL?s
Senior Management Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
* Strategy, operational planning and support to the CEO and Board as
part of the Senior Management Team.
* Project manage key policy, advocacy and research initiatives.
* Work with CEO and relevant service managers to develop appropriate
programmes to support women and their families including grant writing
and reporting.
REQUIRED:
* Third level qualification in Community Development or a relevant
area key to LWL?s Strategic purpose and/or a demonstrable equivalent
(at least five to seven years) experience in working at a senior level
in the Community & Voluntary or Social Enterprise sectors.
* Significant experience of policy and advocacy activities including
policy submissions, papers and research.
* At least 3 years? experience managing staff or programmes with
strong leadership, strategic planning skills and a proven ability to
develop and initiate programmes.?
* Excellent communication skills - (verbal & written), facilitation
skills, interpersonal and organisational skills with a proven ability
to work with both statutory and voluntary groups.
* A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic,
organisation and problem solving skills which support and enable sound
decision making.
* Applicants must have their own transport and a full clean driving
licence.
This is a full time contract position from October **Apply on the
website** for three years.?
Letters of application, accompanied by a detailed CV should be sent to
Tara Farrell, LWL CEO at **Apply on the website** by 5pm on Friday
September **Apply on the website**th. Interviews will be held on
September **Apply on the website**th.
A detailed job description is available for this position on request
by emailing **Apply on the website**
_Given the current situation in relation to Covid-**Apply on the
website**, online interviews can be arranged if required but please
note that this position is full-time and predominantly office-based
(adhering to all Government guidelines)._
Longford Women?s Link is an Equal Opportunities
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
