JOB TITLE: PPN SUPPORT WORKER
Reporting to: Dublin City Volunteer Centre, which is the host
employer, but reporting on a day-to-day basis to the PPN Resource
Worker. Hours / fixed term contract: **Apply on the website** hours
per week (full-time)
Remote working & in person (to attend meetings).
Salary: ?**Apply on the website**, **Apply on the website** gross
per annum/ Fixed term contract:
One-year initially, subject to funding
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To support the Resource Worker and the Secretariat to continue to
develop the Public Participation Network in Dublin City, as an
effective structure to promote public engagement, and participation
via the environmental, social inclusion and community and voluntary
sectors, in accordance with the relevant guidelines.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
* Help facilitate the participation and representation of communities
in a fair, equitable and transparent manner through the environmental,
social inclusion and voluntary sectors on decision making bodies.
* Assist with capacity building of communities and of the
environmental, social inclusion and voluntary groups to contribute
positively to the community in which they reside/participate.
* Support the Resource Worker in providing relevant information to
the environmental, social inclusion and voluntary groups.
KEY DUTIES:
The key duty of the PPN Support Worker is to support the PPN Resource
Worker/Coordinator, in their function in developing the PPN as an
effective structure to promote public engagement and participation via
the sectors mentioned, in accordance with the relevant guidelines.
THE PPN SUPPORT WORKER WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
* Organise and attend meetings.
* Network and engage with the PPN stakeholders to further the aims
of the PPN.
* Assist with the maintenance of the PPN Salesforce database.
* Implement the communications work, including assisting with
Facebook and Twitter updates/and contributing to the weekly PPN
Bulletin.
* Respond to the public, and elected PPN representatives about
issues pertaining to the PPN
* Develop positive working relationships with the staff and
volunteers of Dublin City Volunteer Centre; participate in team
meetings, peer learnings and support a culture of continuous quality
improvement. Abide by the policies and procedures of Dublin City
Volunteer Centre; take direction from the Centre Manager as required
and support the values of the Organisation Person Specification
The Support Worker will be a strongly motivated person, with a
commitment to the ideas and values inherent in the work of PPN. This
role requires evening work. A Time Off in Lieu system (TOIL) operates.
ESSENTIAL
* A minimum of one years? experience working in the community and
voluntary sector (this can be paid work or volunteering).
* Knowledge and understanding of public participation and the
barriers to participation of socially excluded groups.
* Excellent IT, communication skills, administrative and
organisational skills.
* Ability to work to deadlines and follow directions.
* Flexibility, enthusiasm, commitment, and an open mind.
* A positive attitude with an ability to work as part of a team,
under pressure and to act on own initiative.
PERSON SPECIFICATION (DESIRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL)
* Experience using the following: Salesforce, Zoom, Word, Excel with
experience of managing a busy email inbox.
* Knowledge and understanding of sustainable development and
community planning.
* Experience as a volunteer, activist, or campaigner.
* Experience of working with community and voluntary organisations
and voluntary committees
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications by way of application form and cover letter should be
sent in confidence by email to **Apply on the website**
Received applications will be acknowledged via email.
Closing date for applications is: MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
OCTOBER.
It is expected that interviews will take place during the WEEK OF
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** OCTOBER.
This post is funded by Dublin City PPN, Dublin City Council and the
Department of Rural and Community Development. For further information
on Dublin City PPN visit
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
