Job Details: Irish Girl Guides: Regional Development Officer - Mid West Region


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Irish Girl Guides: Regional Development Officer - Mid West Region


REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (RDO)
MID WEST REGION

Irish Girl Guides is recruiting a Regional Development officer for the
Mid West Region. Working under the direction of the Regional
Commissioner and the Regional Team to develop and support Guiding and
to provide advice and practical support to volunteers in the
designated area.

The Irish Girl Guides? mission is to enable girls and young women to
develop to their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the
world. This is achieved by the volunteer leaders running a non-formal
educational programme with **Apply on the website** plus units across
all counties in the Republic of Ireland. The organisation has
charitable status and works to ensure it is compliant with all
relevant legislation and codes of good practice. The Region is run by
a voluntary led Regional committee who are supported by the RDO.

LOCATION

Based from home but travel to various parts of the Mid West Region to
support local IGG Units is an essential part of the job. (Mid West
Region covers counties Limerick, Clare, Part of Tipperary and Offaly).
The RDO also attends meetings/trainings with the other RDOs employed
by the Irish Girl Guides.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

OPERATIONAL ? REGIONAL LEVEL

* To liaise with the Regional Commissioner and Regional Team to agree
a workplan
* To understand the workings of Irish Girl Guides including policies
and procedures to support the role
* To support understanding of policies, procedures and processes at
Regional meetings
* To liaise with the Regional Commissioner on the workplan
* To help organise and be part of Regional meetings, Events, and
Trainings and projects when required
* To support the completion of Census and Accounts within the Region
* To take responsibility for Communications within the Regions

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT

* To provide support to existing IGG Units in the Region through
direct and indirect contact
* To visit and encourage new Units, arranging in-place training
during the initial **Apply on the website** weeks period.
* To identify and help set up training courses when required
* To support new adult Leaders in both existing Units and during the
setting up of new Units, initially through weekly contact during
meeting times
* To support new Leaders through programme planning and an
introduction to the Guiding programme

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

* Recruitment and Retention of leaders and members by encouraging the
development of the different Branches within a locality
* To promote Guiding in the wider community as appropriate
* To support Units, Districts, and Areas in running parents'
evenings and other recruitment initiatives
* To liaise with other, IGG Regional Development Officers and attend
RDO meetings as and when arranged

OTHER DUTIES

* To support the Region in other events, activities as required.
* To carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO and/or
Management Committee from time to time
* To attend training sessions and staff days as required
* To participate actively in Support and Supervision sessions as
well as the annual appraisal and planning process
* To complete timesheets and a work plan which is reported on
throughout the year to the Regional Commissioner and CEO
* To liaise with National Office staff as required, keeping
communications fluid

CONDITIONS

This position is for **Apply on the website** hours per week with an
annual salary of ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**.
This will be a **Apply on the website**-month renewable contract,
dependable on grant funding, with an initial 6-month probationary
period.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

* Good oral, written and presentational communication skills
* Flexible working is required including evenings and weekends to
facilitate meetings with volunteers and young people
* Strong interest in Guiding, youth work, working and supporting
young people
* Commitment to the aims and methods and an acceptance of the values
of Guiding
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Good organisational skills
* Good IT competency including Social Media
* Good time management skills and ability to manage a varied
workload
* Friendly disposition and empathy for volunteers? needs
* Be efficient and be able to work as part of a team and on your own
initiative
* Hold a current and valid full driver?s license and have the use
of a car for work purposes
* Ability to work with volunteers and professional staff
* Motivated self-starter, with the ability to prioritise

APPLICATION

Please email a cover letter and CV with contact details of two
referees to:
Claire Barkey, **Apply on the website** by the **Apply on the
website** June and interviews will be held via Zoom during the week of
the **Apply on the website** July.


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Type: Permanent
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