Our key objectives include: 1) To advocate and advance public policy
that would achieve the targets in the SDGs by **Apply on the
website**, and to act as a watchdog on the Government?s
implementation of the SDGs. 2) To promote engagement and informed
action on the SDGs by building a coherent understanding of the issues
that impact on the lives of people in Ireland and throughout the
world. 3) To be an effective coalition that supports, amplifies and
leverages the work of its members to promote our collective vision and
achieve our goals. Our Strategic Plan is available here.
ABOUT THE JOB
THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
COALITION BUILDING AND COORDINATING
* Coordinate and work closely with Coalition members and networks to
advance the Coalition?s vision and objectives in accordance with the
Coalition?s agreed Terms of Reference and Strategic Plan.
* Coordinate and facilitate Coalition members to develop an Annual
Workplan each year (**Apply on the website**?s plan is here) to
advance the Strategic Plan.
* Lead the delivery of the Annual Workplan, in conjunction with the
Steering Committee and facilitating the participation of Coalition
members in the delivery of Coalition activities.
* Report to and support the functioning of the Steering Committee
meetings, including regular meetings, minute-taking and follow-up
actions
* Maintain and support a diverse Coalition membership, including
responding to all new membership queries and applications, maintaining
membership email lists and details and keeping members up to date with
all Coalition news, events, activities and relevant reports
POLICY AND ADVOCACY COORDINATION
* Lead coordination and implementation of policy and advocacy
activities in line with the Coalition?s Workplan, in light of
Steering Committee direction.
* Lead engagement with Departments and the Oireachtas on Ireland?s
SDG implementation plan and stakeholder engagement (e.g. the
Stakeholder Forum)
* Monitor other relevant SDG specific policy processes; brief
Coalition members on developments and identify opportunities for
advocacy to achieve strategic objectives
* Establish good working relationships with members and networks
active in the Coalition in order to identify how the Coalition can use
SDG policy opportunities to further advocacy priorities of members
related to specific Goal areas
* Coordinate Coalition processes to agree policy positions and
messaging, and develop policy briefings and coordinate advocacy
engagement in line with Annual Workplan
* Manage consultants and coordinate and lead working groups for
particular advocacy projects, as necessary.
COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS
* Administer all meetings of Coalition **Apply on the website**,
including the facilitation of Plenary meetings
* Actively manage a website and social media platforms to
communicate public campaigns and messages in line with strategic
objectives and work plan priorities, and to facilitate information
sharing among members
* Support the coordination of Coalition-led conferences and events
and public campaigns, in line with work plan objectives
ADMINISTRATION
* Manage the finances of network, including preparing an annual
budget in conjunction with the Steering Committee.
* Ensuring invoices are sent and paid as required, and income and
expenditure accounts are maintained.
* Request and record member contributions to the finances of the
Coalition in accordance with the Coalition's TOR.
* Prepare financial reports for the Steering Committee and
facilitating financial and budget management decisions by the Steering
Committee
* Prepare reports on the activities of the Coalition for the
Steering Committee, the members / Plenary meetings, and external
stakeholders and funders.
* Prepare applications for external funding in consultation with the
Steering Committee
* Maintain the Coalition **Apply on the website**?s lobbying
records and make returns to Lobbying.ie
ABOUT YOU
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Relevant third level qualification
* Proven track-record in facilitation, planning and coordination
* Experience of working in networks or member led coalitions, with
strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
* Experience of policy and advocacy engagement
* Strong communication skills (written and oral)
* Project management and reporting skills
* Ability to understand a budget and a financial report
* Ability to work well independently under pressure and capacity to
prioritise tasks effectively
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Experience of campaigning for policy change in fields related to
the Sustainable Development Goals
* Experience managing websites and social media
* Experience of policy research and analysis in relevant fields
* Experience of working in and an understanding of the community and
voluntary sector
FURTHER INFORMATION & BENEFITS: WHAT WE OFFER
This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic organisation and to
work with a diverse coalition of leading Irish civil soicety
organisations.
The annual gross salary for this role is of the range ?**Apply on
the website**,**Apply on the website**-?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website** commensurate with skills and
experience. This contract is for a two-year, **Apply on the
website**-hour week role and salary is payable monthly in arrears.
Consideration will be given to applications from suitably experienced
candidates who may be interested in a shorter working week.
Other benefits include:
* A 5% employers' matched contribution to a company contributory
pension scheme
* Generous annual leave of **Apply on the website** days
* Further Education / Training opportunities
* Time off in Lieu (TOIL) policy
* Travel (bike-to-work schemes/tax saver commuter tickets)
* The IEN offices are located centrally in Dublin 7, close to lively
Capel Street and only 5 minutes from Luas. Due to the impacts of
Covid, staff are currently working remotely, and it is anticipated
that remote and blended working will continue to be offered to
employees in a post Covid work environment.
A complete list of all the terms and conditions will be made available
to the candidate offered the role through the IEN?s internal
policies. The IEN is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate
diversity and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive
environment for all employees.
TO APPLY: Please send an up-to-date CV (max 2 pages) and Cover Letter
(max 1-page) to: **Apply on the website**
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** THURSDAY 1 JULY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
