NATIONAL VOLUNTEER AND ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, REMOTE
WORKING AVAILABLE
We need a leader who will strengthen our competency and capacity in
volunteering at all levels from local branches to Directors at Board
level.
This is a brand new leadership role reporting to the CEO, for an
experienced Volunteer leader who wants to make a real difference.
The people who work for the Irish Kidney Association are genuinely
supportive of one another, so everyone is expected to be a team
player. Given that it is an organisation that supports people who are
often unwell, every member of the organisation must have a strong
capacity for empathy. As this is a brand-new key role, working closely
with the CEO, the Manager will need to be a good communicator,
ambitious and organised.
Region Dublin with remote working available
JOB PURPOSE:
* Strengthen IKA competency and capacity in volunteering at all
levels from local branches to Directors at Board level.
* Make explicit the IKA values and culture for how business gets
done and the necessary behaviours expected in all parts of the IKA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develop volunteer strategy including a pipeline to ensure
continuous supply, retention, and development of volunteers at all
levels/roles from grassroots to board.
* Work with Board to identify skills needs for Board Directors and
develop pathways to ensure all branches can nominate Directors with
relevant skill sets.
* Work with CEO to promote a culture of patient led, passionate and
professional culture within the IKA.
* Work with branches to identify their volunteer and skill needs and
develop pathways to ensure more members can volunteer in a way that
suits them.
* Set up processes and tool kits to facilitate the recruitment and
training of volunteers for the branch network.
* Set up and manage volunteer records (admin support available)
* Lead on reporting to Board on volunteer activity
* Act as central contact person for IKA Donor house for volunteer
enquiries
* Lead selection, recruitment, and training of volunteers for
specific areas, e.g., peer support volunteers, branch officers
* Develop and implement comprehensive risk management and mitigation
plans for volunteering.
* Working with branches, plan and deliver the annual volunteer
conference.
* Deliver learning and capacity building trainings, online and
face-to-face to help build the capacity of volunteers and branches.
* Develop volunteer links with other organisations as needed e.g.
The Wheel, Volunteer Ireland
* Organise external training for volunteers as needed.
* Support annual Service of Remembrance and Light
* Provide signposting and direction on fundraising activities.
* Contribute content to the quarterly Support magazine.
* Collaborate across all functions within the IKA to deliver
excellent services.
* Work to strengthen the voice of the patient.
* Promote a culture of excellence in line with IKA values and
strategy.
QUALITIES
ESSENTIAL
* 2 years’ experience in recruitment and management of volunteers
* Understands the importance of IKA values and works to actively
maintain and develop these.
* Excellent organisational skills with proven attention to detail
* Ability to build positive relationship with a variety of people
from different backgrounds.
* Experience of managing multiple stakeholders with diverse
interests and priorities
* Diplomacy and negotiation skills
* Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills
* Ability to manage conflicts constructively with clear
understanding of behavioural change.
* Experience of providing logistical support, e.g., arranging
meetings, venues, catering etc.
* Competent use of Microsoft Office suite of products including
Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
* Ability to work on both own initiative and as part of a team.
* Experience in office administration
* Knowledge of the community and voluntary sector
* Full driving licence with access to a car
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
* Understanding of chronic disease and illness or willingness to
learn
* Knowledge or experience in Salesforce
* Experience of working with multiple partnerships or branch
organisations
* Experience of community development and or human rights approaches
* Qualification in volunteering
* Qualification in project management
OBLIGATIONS
This role will require some evening and weekend work, for which time
off in lieu will be given. Travel within Ireland is required. Remote
working is possible but at least one day a week (Wednesday) must be
spent in Donor house.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email your CV and a cover letter
outlining your suitability for the role to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** by
Sunday the *nd of October **Apply on the
website**.
Please note:
* Shortlisting will apply so please make sure your cover letter and
CV are tailored to this position.
* First round interviews are scheduled to take place the first week
of November online , followed by psychometric profiling, and a
presentation at a second final interview.
* The successful candidate will ideally be in place by January
*.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Catering
