NATIONAL TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION POLICY OFFICER (PART-TIME)
The Irish Traveller Movement (ITM) was founded in **Apply on the
website** and is a national membership organisation representing
Travellers and Traveller organisations across Ireland. One of its core
principles is to challenge the racism that Travellers face in Ireland.
ITM works collectively to represent the views of Travellers and
Traveller organisations at a national and international level. We
develop policies and innovative ways to bring about change for
Travellers in Ireland. We work to challenge the inequalities faced by
Travellers by promoting Traveller participation and leadership locally
and nationally, by developing and sharing best practice, developing
evidence-based research to inform our work and building strategic
alliances with all who are committed to a fairer Irish society.
ITM is seeking a dynamic, motivated and skillful person to be part of
the national Traveller accommodation team in advancing national
Traveller Accommodation policy.
THE KEY FUNCTIONS OF THIS POST ARE:
* Develop and respond to national Traveller accommodation policy and
develop policy submissions on key issues with our membership and the
wider Traveller community.
* Support the national coordination of the ITM Accommodation Working
Group and other national spaces.
* Support local Traveller organisations to respond to accommodation
crises and issues affecting the wider Traveller community.
* Support innovative ways of work that includes collaboration
between Traveller organisations and other civil society and housing
groups.
* Working with local and national Traveller representatives on
national Traveller accommodation advisory bodies.
* Providing an evidence-based, inclusive research analysis to inform
national Traveller accommodation policy.
* Prepare inputs into the Department?s Traveller accommodation
guidelines and documents as necessary.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST INCLUDE:
* A strong commitment to community development and human rights and
equality.
* Thorough knowledge of the accommodation issues affecting the
Traveller community.
* Community development qualification or minimum 3 years?
experience.
* Ability to support the development of policy submissions and to
articulate our policy positions at a national level.
* Clear knowledge and understanding of the local and national
accommodation policy spaces that affect the Traveller community.
* Experience of working in a Traveller organisation or community
development organisation.
* Understanding of a national network/membership organisation.
* Understanding of the needs of Traveller communities/organisations
regarding policy issues.
* Willingness to travel throughout Ireland to our membership.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
* Strong commitment to human rights and commitment to continued
growth in knowledge and understanding of Traveller accommodation
policy.
* Good interpersonal skills, including ability to liaise with a wide
range of contacts and build and maintain effective working
relationships.
* Excellent standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to be proactive, use own initiative and work effectively
within a pressurised environment.
* Positive and flexible approach to team working.
* Good written communications skills, including ability to draft
summary information and draft correspondence.
* Good computer skills, including Microsoft, Google Workspace and
Salesforce CRM
SALARY: Commensurate with experience, starting at Point 4 @ ?**Apply
on the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum (pro rata)
COMMENCING: October **Apply on the website**.
WORK HOURS: **Apply on the website**.5 hours per week.
LOCATION: ITM office 4/5 Eustace Street , Dublin 2 , consideration
will be given to a hybrid working arrangement.
TO APPLY: Please return CV with cover letter that highlights your
relevant skills and outlines your interest in the position to **Apply
on the website** or post to the Irish Traveller Movement, **Apply on
the website** Eustace Street, Dublin 2. Any queries contact Zo?
O?Reilly, Office Manager on **Apply on the website**.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY, 3 OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** AT 5.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM
PLEASE NOTE: ITM is an Equal Opportunities Employer and particularly
welcomes applications from the Traveller community and those from
disadvantaged backgrounds.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
