(FULL-TIME, 6-MONTH CONTRACT, FOR IMMEDIATE START)
The NATIONAL ACTION GROUP FOR LGBT+ TRAVELLER AND ROMA RIGHTS was
formed in **Apply on the website**, to advance greater awareness,
understanding and inclusion of LGBT+ Travellers and Roma.
NATIONAL ACTION GROUP members are from Traveller organisations,
National LGBT+ organisations along with regional representation and
LGBT+ Traveller reps. The National Action Group works from Human
Rights and Community Development principles.
AIMS OF THE NATIONAL ACTION GROUP FOR LGBT+ TRAVELLER AND ROMA RIGHTS:
* Promote and support the inclusion of LGBT+ Travellers and Roma
needs and issues at local level
* Promote and support the inclusion of LGBT+ Travellers and Roma
needs and issues within Traveller and Roma services and organisations,
as well as LGBT+ service and organisations.
* To develop tools and resources- including training, guides,
videos, research etc- to equip all relevant communities and services
to understand the needs and issues of LGBT+ Traveller & Roma and how
best to support
* To provide a platform to improve greater visibility and
participation of LGBT+ Travellers and Roma in the Action Group, its
activities, and its advocacy direction
* To promote greater visibility and participation of LGBT+ Traveller
and Roma in Traveller and Roma services and in LGBT+ organisations
* Ultimately to create the specific supports and interventions which
LGBT+ Travellers and Roma need in order for them to live full lives,
enjoying positive mental health and well-being, exercising their full
human rights and experiencing full equality.
ABOUT THIS UNIQUE AND EXCITING ROLE
The NATIONAL ACTION GROUP FOR LGBT+ TRAVELLER AND ROMA RIGHTS is
recruiting for a full-time Development Worker to support the Action
Group?s projects and on-going activities in **Apply on the
website**. The role is funded for 6 months full-time through the
_Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth_ through
the grant scheme of the _National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy_. It is
hoped the role can be extended subject to strong work results and
further successful funding applications.
EXCHANGE HOUSE IRELAND is the fiscal agent for the grant, while the
NATIONAL ACTION GROUP together with Exchange House Ireland will manage
the worker on a day-to-day basis.
ROLE / RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responding to enquiries by email and phone
* Organising, attending National Action Group meetings and leading
on key follow-up activities
* Upkeeping and replying to **Apply on the website**
* Active support to the LGBTI+ Traveller & Roma peer research
project- supporting logistics; supporting the promotion of the
research; supporting recruitment of Focus Group participants;
supporting survey dissemination
* Awareness-raising work- using Calendar **Apply on the website**;
LGBT+ Traveller videos / Guide / talks to engage Traveller services,
Roma services, LGBT+ services
* Providing support to LGBT+ Travellers and Roma that may need
advice or signposting from the group
* Attending relevant events and networks representing the Action
group
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* A strong commitment and motivation towards Traveller and Roma
rights, and LGBT+ rights and equality
* Knowledge and understanding of the Traveller & Roma community,
culture and the Traveller & Roma sectors
* Awareness of relevant LGBT+ support organisations and services
* Ability to communicate with warmth and compassion
* Strong listening skills and strong empathy
* Enthusiasm, energy and drive to make a difference to the work
* Ability to speak confidently in a group setting
* Respect for and understanding of cultural diversity
* Strong teamwork ability
* Good written and spoken English
* IT skills ? be able to send and receive emails and use Microsoft
word and social media
* Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality
* Ability to work independently and on own initiative
* Willingness to work evenings and weekends
* Willingness to travel to different parts of Ireland
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Direct experience of working with Travellers/Roma, in a voluntary
or paid capacity
* Direct experience of working with LGBTI+ people, in a voluntary or
paid capacity
* Experience of working with vulnerable people
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please email a covering letter and CV to Oein De Bhairduin,
Chair of National Action Group - **Apply on the website**
Closing date for applications is 5PM ON **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ND
FEBRUARY. Interviews to take place on **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
FEBRUARY.
For more information about this role please email **Apply on the
website**
_WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE LGBT+ TRAVELLERS & ROMA AND TRAVELLERS & ROMA
TO APPLY._
DEVELOPMENT WORKER F_OR LGBT+ TRAVELLERS & ROMA_
(FULL-TIME, 6-MONTH CONTRACT, FOR IMMEDIATE START)
The NATIONAL ACTION GROUP FOR LGBT+ TRAVELLER AND ROMA RIGHTS was
formed in **Apply on the website**, to advance greater awareness,
understanding and inclusion of LGBT+ Travellers and Roma.
NATIONAL ACTION GROUP members are from Traveller organisations,
National LGBT+ organisations along with regional representation and
LGBT+ Traveller reps. The National Action Group works from Human
Rights and Community Development principles.
AIMS OF THE NATIONAL ACTION GROUP FOR LGBT+ TRAVELLER AND ROMA RIGHTS:
* Promote and support the inclusion of LGBT+ Travellers and Roma
needs and issues at local level
* Promote and support the inclusion of LGBT+ Travellers and Roma
needs and issues within Traveller and Roma services and organisations,
as well as LGBT+ service and organisations.
* To develop tools and resources- including training, guides,
videos, research etc- to equip all relevant communities and services
to understand the needs and issues of LGBT+ Traveller & Roma and how
best to support
* To provide a platform to improve greater visibility and
participation of LGBT+ Travellers and Roma in the Action Group, its
activities, and its advocacy direction
* To promote greater visibility and participation of LGBT+ Traveller
and Roma in Traveller and Roma services and in LGBT+ organisations
* Ultimately to create the specific supports and interventions which
LGBT+ Travellers and Roma need in order for them to live full lives,
enjoying positive mental health and well-being, exercising their full
human rights and experiencing full equality.
ABOUT THIS UNIQUE AND EXCITING ROLE
The NATIONAL ACTION GROUP FOR LGBT+ TRAVELLER AND ROMA RIGHTS is
recruiting for a full-time Development Worker to support the Action
Group?s projects and on-going activities in **Apply on the
website**. The role is funded for 6 months full-time through the
_Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth_ through
the grant scheme of the _National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy_. It is
hoped the role can be extended subject to strong work results and
further successful funding applications.
EXCHANGE HOUSE IRELAND is the fiscal agent for the grant, while the
NATIONAL ACTION GROUP together with Exchange House Ireland will manage
the worker on a day-to-day basis.
ROLE / RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responding to enquiries by email and phone
* Organising, attending National Action Group meetings and leading
on key follow-up activities
* Upkeeping and replying to **Apply on the website**
* Active support to the LGBTI+ Traveller & Roma peer research
project- supporting logistics; supporting the promotion of the
research; supporting recruitment of Focus Group participants;
supporting survey dissemination
* Awareness-raising work- using Calendar **Apply on the website**;
LGBT+ Traveller videos / Guide / talks to engage Traveller services,
Roma services, LGBT+ services
* Providing support to LGBT+ Travellers and Roma that may need
advice or signposting from the group
* Attending relevant events and networks representing the Action
group
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* A strong commitment and motivation towards Traveller and Roma
rights, and LGBT+ rights and equality
* Knowledge and understanding of the Traveller & Roma community,
culture and the Traveller & Roma sectors
* Awareness of relevant LGBT+ support organisations and services
* Ability to communicate with warmth and compassion
* Strong listening skills and strong empathy
* Enthusiasm, energy and drive to make a difference to the work
* Ability to speak confidently in a group setting
* Respect for and understanding of cultural diversity
* Strong teamwork ability
* Good written and spoken English
* IT skills ? be able to send and receive emails and use Microsoft
word and social media
* Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality
* Ability to work independently and on own initiative
* Willingness to work evenings and weekends
* Willingness to travel to different parts of Ireland
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Direct experience of working with Travellers/Roma, in a voluntary
or paid capacity
* Direct experience of working with LGBTI+ people, in a voluntary or
paid capacity
* Experience of working with vulnerable people
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please email a covering letter and CV to Oein De Bhairduin,
Chair of National Action Group - **Apply on the website**
Closing date for applications is 5PM ON **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ND
FEBRUARY. Interviews to take place on **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
FEBRUARY.
For more information about this role please email **Apply on the
website**
_WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE LGBT+ TRAVELLERS & ROMA AND TRAVELLERS & ROMA
TO APPLY._
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