WEXFORD LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ARE EXPANDING OUR TEAM WORKING ON THE SOCIAL
INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY ACTIVATION PROGRAMME AND HAVE A NUMBER OF
EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
WE ARE NOW INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION
EQUALITY AND OUTREACH OFFICER
CONTEXT:
Wexford Local Development is a non-governmental organisation working
to support the development of thriving, resilient communities where
people feel connected, are valued and have equal opportunity to reach
their full potential.
SICAP (The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme) is one
of a number of national programmes delivered at local level by WLD on
behalf of the Government in order to create opportunities that promote
equality and inclusion and improve quality of life for people and
communities. This work is informed by our core values of respect,
equality, leadership, inclusion and integrity.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The EQUALITY AND OUTREACH OFFICER will play a key role in the broader
SICAP team, working collaboratively with communities and individuals
across Co. Wexford who have been marginalised or denied full inclusion
in Irish society. This role involves high intensity community
development work, working collaboratively with communities and
individuals, in particular ethnic minority communities in Co. Wexford.
We are looking for an experienced, resourceful and empathetic person,
with excellent interpersonal and team skills, who is passionate about
supporting people and communities to reach their full potential and is
energised about improving communities and making a positive
difference.
THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE;
* OUTREACH, PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITY AND COLLABORATIVE NETWORKING to
identify and engage with ethnically diverse communities; specifically
People Seeking International Protection; Refugees/Programme Refugees;
Roma & Travellers
* DELIVERY OF AMBITIOUS, FLEXIBLE & HIGH INTENSITY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT RESPONSES in partnership with ethnic communities, based on
the principles of participation, empowerment & collective decision
making
* DELIVERY OF INTER-CULTURAL & ANTI-RACISM AWARENESS/TRAINING &
ADVOCACY PROJECTS targeting both the statutory & community sectors
* DEVELOPMENT OF INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE EQUALITY, climate justice;
social justice/human rights.
* DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTIVE NETWORK OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH WLD
COLLEAGUES AS WELL AS LOCAL, REGIONAL & NATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS, in both
the statutory and the community and voluntary sectors to improve
opportunities & outcomes for ethnically diverse communities.
* RECORDING OF ALL INTERACTIONS ON the WLD Salesforce CRM SYSTEM,
providing sufficient detail and clarity to ensure the goals of the
SICAP programme are achieved
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE;
* Achieved a Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications OR
equivalent relevant training OR professional experience, in a
discipline appropriate to the role.
* Experience of directly working with marginalised groups in an
English spoken environment & demonstrating excellent writing and
communication skills in English
* Ability to communicate in Arabic in particular OR
Shelta/Cant/Gamma OR Romani OR other relevant languages is an asset.
* Evidenced experience of working within the area of equality &
human rights in an Irish context
* Access to transport and a full clean driving licence as travelling
and outreach will be part of the role.
The position is being offered on a FULL TIME BASIS **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK and will be subject to continued government
funding. The salary for this position is ?**Apply on the
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Full role description available on
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
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