Ballymun Community Law Centre was established in **Apply on the
website** to tackle unmet legal need in Ballymun.
The Law Centre provides?legal advice, representation, legal education
and alternative dispute resolution services to the community.?We?aim
to empower individuals?to?achieve equality and realise their?human
rights?through increased access to the law.
Our legal focus is on areas of?unmet legal need in Ballymun.?For
example, we provide legal advice services in the areas of
housing,?employment,?social welfare, and equality related issues.
Our alternative dispute resolution services include: conflict
coaching, family and community?mediation?and we also provide a
comprehensive peer mediation programme in local schools. Our education
programme?delivers?courses in areas such as Family Law, Child Law
and Social Welfare?Law?as well as providing talks on topical legal
issues.
The Board of Ballymun Community Law Centre are seeking to recruit a
part-time Manager. Applicants should have experience of management in
a small NGO or equivalent and a commitment to human rights. The
Manager will build on work undertaken by the Law Centre to date and
lead a small team. Key elements of the role will be to communicate the
work of the Law Centre to all stakeholders and strengthen the funding
base to ensure that the Law Centre can continue to address the unmet
legal needs of the Ballymun community.
The Manager will report to the Board of Directors of the Law Centre.
DUTIES:
* Develop and implement, in conjunction with the board of directors
and staff, strategic and annual work plans.
* Manage and coordinate board meetings and prepare and submit
relevant reports to the board of directors; including - service
reports and financial reports detailing income/expenditure.
* Manage and co-ordinate day to day operations of the Law Centre;
including - HR, payroll, communications, facilities and IT functions.
* Maintain day-to-day financial control of the Law Centre within
budget heads agreed by the Board and ensure that appropriate financial
regulations and controls are maintained.
* Maintain appropriate communications with funders and provide
reports as necessary, ensuring compliance with contracts and service
level agreements.
* Identify new opportunities for funding and development of the
service and submit bids and applications accordingly.
* Compile and submit relevant reports/returns to the Charities
Regulatory Authority, the Companies Registration Office and the
Standards in Public Office Commission (Lobbying).
* Continue work the Charities Regulator Governance Code.
* Liaise with relevant stakeholders on a regular basis.
* Carry out such other functions as may be decided upon from time to
time in accordance with the needs of the organisation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* A relevant degree;
* Experience in the not for profit sector;
* Experience of managing a small organisation;
* Experience of writing and editing publications e.g. annual report.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* An appropriate third level qualification (to at least Level 8) in a
relevant discipline;
* Experience of working within the not for
profit/Community/Voluntary sector;
* Prior experience in the management of a small organisation and in
delivering on organisational vision and strategy;
* Experience of and track record in fundraising;
* A demonstrable interest in or commitment to human rights and
social justice issues and/or advocacy in these areas;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability
to command the confidence of funders, donors and other stakeholders;
* Proven ability to plan and prioritise work in terms of importance,
timescales and other resource constraints, re-prioritising in light of
changing circumstances.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
* Significant experience in financial and budgetary management;
* Experience in the area of human rights law;
* Experience of handling a variety of legal and policy matters;
* Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills;
* Demonstrable commitment to human rights and social justice issues.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This is a part time position (**Apply on the website** hours per week)
and is offered on a fixed term contract for 2 years; a probationary
period of 6 months applies. Salary negotiable.
To apply for this position please apply in confidence to: the
Chairperson, Ballymun Community Law Centre, Unit 1a Shangan
Neighbourhood Road, Shangan Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9.
Applications should be submitted by email to: **Apply on the
website**. Applications should be in the form of a letter and
Curriculum Vitae. Please include a contact email and telephone number
and the contact details of two referees.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday the **Apply on the
website**th July at 5pm. Interviews will take place remotely using the
zoom platform the week beginning the 9th of August.
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
