SAFE COMMUNITIES: ZERO TOLERANCE MEATH
LOCATION: CO. MEATH
WE ARE HIRING!
Meath Women’s Refuge and Support Services are launching a new and
innovative pilot project which will help inform how Ireland can move
towards a whole of society response to preventing gender-based
violence.
This is an innovative three-year pilot in partnership with Safe
Ireland and funded by CUAN-the Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based
Violence Agency
We are seeking motivated community development workers who have
expertise and experience in working on gender inequality issues and
particularly experience working on gender-based violence issues.
If you are passionate about supporting primary prevention work i.e.,
the prevention and elimination of gender-based violence utilising
community development principles and practices with a clear analysis
of gender inequality, then this is the role for you!
1. JOB TITLE: ZERO TOLERANCE MEATH PROJECT LEADER
REPORTING TO: OUTREACH TEAM LEADER
FULL TIME (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS A WEEK) 3 YEAR CONTRACT
2. JOB TITLE: ZERO TOLERANCE MEATH PROJECT OFFICER
REPORTING TO: ZERO TOLERANCE MEATH PROJECT LEADER
FULL TIME (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS A WEEK) 3 YEAR CONTRACT
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1. JOB TITLE: SAFE COMMUNITIES-ZERO TOLERANCE MEATH PROJECT LEADER
ROLE
We are looking for an exceptional Project Leader to lead a pilot
project aiming to transform understanding and drive collective action
in Co. Meath towards zero tolerance of gender-based based violence.
You will have an excellent understanding of gender equality, domestic
violence and community development approaches in a community-based
service or other relevant setting. You will have proven experience of
leading and motivating diverse stakeholders as well as strong
interpersonal and management skills. You will be experienced in
networking and establishing relationships with agencies and key
professionals, as well as programme development. A recognised third
level degree in Community Development or a related field and prior
management experience relevant to the community/voluntary sector is
essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new and innovative pilot
project which will help inform how Ireland can move towards a whole of
society response to tackling gender-based violence.
The project is a collaboration between Safe Ireland and Meath
Women’s Refuge and Support Services, funded by CUAN under the
auspices of the Department of Justice. The project will pilot and test
Safe Community, a model of community-facing DSGBV service provision,
and DSGBV-sensitive Community Development, developed by our project
partner Safe Ireland. This model will analyse and integrate the
principles and practices of both Domestic Violence Frontline Response
and Community Development models of engagement in Ireland. The
Department of Applied Social Studies in Maynooth University will act
as the project evaluator over the three years.
The successful candidate will play a key role in overall project
management, outreach and relationship building with community groups
and individuals in the Co. Meath areas as well as implementing a range
of initiatives using a community development approach. The work of the
successful candidate will be underpinned by the core values of
community development and human rights. The successful candidate will
undertake implementation and management of this project over a three
year fixed term contract.
SALARY: € *, *. This
position is full time and funded by the Department of Justice.
PLACE OF WORK: Based in Navan. Co. Meath with travel across the
county.
HOURS OF WORK: * hours per week Monday to
Friday (flexible working will be required outside of normal working
hours e.g., evenings and weekends and TOIL policy is in place)
CONTRACT TYPE: 3 year fixed-term contract
REPORTING TO: Outreach Team Leader
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit the application form to the Outreach Team Leader **Apply
on the website** by 5pm Friday *th of May
*. Interviews for candidates will take place
the week of the *th of May **Apply on the
website**.
PLEASE NOTE ANY OFFER OF A POSITION IS SUBJECT TO GARDA CLEARANCE.
MEATH WOMEN’S HOUSING ASSOCIATION CLG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER
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2. JOB TITLE: ZERO TOLERANCE MEATH PROJECT OFFICER
ROLE
We are looking for a motivated Community Development worker to support
a pilot project aiming to transform understanding and drive collective
action in Co. Meath towards zero tolerance of gender-based based
violence. You will have an excellent understanding of gender equality,
domestic violence and community development approaches in a
community-based service or other relevant setting. You will have
proven experience of working with diverse stakeholders as well as
strong interpersonal and facilitation skills. You will be experienced
in networking and establishing relationships with agencies and key
professionals. A recognised third level degree in Community
Development or a related field and prior management experience
relevant to the community/voluntary sector is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the rollout a
new and innovative pilot project which will help inform how Ireland
can move towards a whole of society response to tackling gender-based
violence.
The project is a collaboration between Safe Ireland and Meath
Women’s Refuge and Support Services, funded by CUAN under the
auspices of the Department of Justice. The project will pilot and test
Safe Community, a model of community-facing DSGBV service provision,
and DSGBV-sensitive Community Development, developed by our project
partner Safe Ireland. This model will analyse and integrate the
principles and practices of both Domestic Violence Frontline Response
and Community Development models of engagement in Ireland. The
Department of Applied Social Studies in Maynooth University will act
as the project evaluator over the three years.
The successful candidate will play a key role in relationship building
with community groups and individuals in the Co. Meath areas,
facilitating trainings, workshops, and roundtable discussions, as well
as supporting the implementation of Zero Tolerance Meath initiatives
using a community development approach. The work of the successful
candidate will be underpinned by the core values of community
development and human rights. The successful candidate will undertake
implementation and management of this project over a three year fixed
term contract, subject to 6 months' probation.
SALARY: € *, *. This
position is full time and funded by the Department of Justice.
PLACE OF WORK: Based in Navan, Co. Meath with travel across the
county.
HOURS OF WORK: * hours per week Monday to
Friday (flexible working will be required outside of normal working
hours e.g., evenings and weekends and TOIL policy is in place)
CONTRACT TYPE: 3 year fixed-term contract
REPORTING TO: Zero Tolerance Meath Project Leader
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit the application form to the Outreach Team Leader **Apply
on the website** by 5pm Friday *th of May
*. Interviews for candidates will take place
the week of the *th of May **Apply on the
website**.
PLEASE NOTE ANY OFFER OF A POSITION IS SUBJECT TO GARDA CLEARANCE.
MEATH WOMEN’S HOUSING ASSOCIATION CLG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
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