At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We
believe that suicide is preventable and that, together, we can make
change that saves lives.
To support us in achieving this vision in Ireland, Samaritans Ireland
is looking for a Policy & Development Officer to lead on the
development and implementation of Samaritans Ireland?s strategic
policy and influencing objectives in Northern Ireland, including
identifying and pursuing new statutory funding opportunities and
partnerships.
This is a fulltime, permanent position, salary range of ?**Apply on
the website**K to ?**Apply on the website**K, commensurate with
experience. The post is based in Belfast with a mix of office and
home-based work available, subject to COVID **Apply on the website**
Government guidelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Act as Samaritans Ireland lead on strategic policy development and
policy promotion in Northern Ireland, working closely with Samaritans
Ireland Executive Director, NI Regional Manager, and Samaritans
Central Charity policy team.
* Develop new and existing relationships and build alliances with
policy makers, national/international networks, and stakeholders to
advance Samaritan?s strategic objectives.
* Identify and contribute to the development of key policy positions
through effective research and collaborative working.
* Identify new and existing funding and programme development
opportunities in line with Samaritans Ireland NI policy and strategic
priorities.
* With the Executive Director, coordinate and develop a Samaritans
Ireland NI Trust, Government and Foundations fundraising and external
development strategy.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Strong background in social policy analysis
* Demonstrable experience of building and leading/managing strategic
partnerships and alliances to promote policy interests at a national /
international level.
* Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative social and/or health
research methods.
* Ability to plan, collaborate and work on own initiative.
* Proven track record in fundraising / fund management /
organisational development with an emphasis on funding for the
community and voluntary sector.
* Emotionally resilient to be able to deal professionally with a
challenging subject matter.
* Empathises with Samaritans? values.
* Is willing and able to undertake some work out of office hours to
meet the business needs including travel to Samaritans Central Office
if required.
* Degree (Level 8) qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g.
project management, research, social policy / community development,
health and/or social care, human rights).
* Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a related field.
Please see full job description attached below.
Please complete the official application form, available here (no CVs
accepted), and submit it to **Apply on the website** by 5.**Apply on
the website**pm on Tuesday **Apply on the website**th July **Apply on
the website**.
Interviews are anticipated to take place on Friday **Apply on the
website**th July **Apply on the website**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
