JOB DETAILS
TITLE: Integration Officer – Migration Services
DURATION: Full time contract to * March **Apply
on the website** with possibility of extension
SALARY: Coordinator € *,**Apply on the
website**-€ *, *
This role is assigned to the Job Family of: Programme Managers. The
Irish Red Cross has 6 Job Families: Secretary General; Senior Manager;
Programme/Project Manager; Coordinator; Development & Admin;
Administration.
REPORTING TO: Migration Operations Manager
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross Society (IRC) is part of the world’s largest
independent humanitarian network, the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement. The IRC is committed to and bound by, its
Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality,
Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The vision of
the Irish Red Cross is to be a leading humanitarian organisation,
providing impartial services and support to vulnerable communities
both at home and abroad. Our mission is to identify and deliver
humanitarian assistance to those who are most in need.
Migration is a priority focus for the Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement internationally as well as for the IRC in Ireland. Ireland,
along with other countries, has experienced considerably more inward
migration in recent years from people in need of protection and, as a
result, is challenged to respond with appropriate supports for all
affected. The IRC has worked on migration for several years and is
considered a key actor in responding to the humanitarian needs of
refugees/ migrants seeking protection and a future in Ireland, with
programming in the areas of resettlement and responding to the Ukraine
crisis, among others. The organisation has a network of **Apply on the
website**+ branches and 4, *+ volunteers around
the country.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The primary purpose of this role is to support integration with local
stakeholders, particularly the Local Authority Integration Teams, and
provide direct support through our volunteer network.
The role will support the wider Irish Red Cross programme facilitating
the placement of refugees into accommodation and to support the social
integration of refugees at community level. It is expected that the
role will travel nationally.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
_INTEGRATION (APPROX. **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**% OF TIME)_
* Identify and document integration needs for people supported by
the Migration programme
* Develop integration approaches for specific initiatives, which
complement existing programme and link the programme with other
supports available externally (such as with local authorities and
community groups)
* Advise and support the adaption of existing programming to ensure
there is maximum supports available to those most in need
* Ensure that actions will involve direct support for services,
signposting and personal introductions into the community
_STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (APPROX. **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**% OF TIME)_
* Engage with Local Authority Integration Teams (LAITs) to ensure
there is a mutual awareness and information sharing on activities
* Attend all Community Integration Forums to continually build the
toolkit of resources available to BOTPs and hosts in all parts of the
country
* Connect the local actors including the IRC volunteer network
supplemented by IRC staff as necessary to increase support and
assurance to pledgers that the family they are hosting has a network
of support after the pledge ends
* Facilitate both the sharing and collecting of information on the
programme and various integration efforts
_SUPPORTING RED CROSS BRANCH AND VOLUNTEER STRUCTURES (APPROX. **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**% OF TIME)_
* In collaboration with the IRC Outreach team, identify areas where
Red Cross volunteers can provide appropriate support to families (who
are accommodated by the programme)
* Sensitise and raise awareness of the challenges facing new
Communities
* Develop guidance and information for the IRC Outreach team and
their engagement with branches and volunteers to support their efforts
to facilitate integration of the programme clients/beneficiaries
* In collaboration with the IRC Outreach team, coordinate volunteer
efforts, where relevant, to directly support programme
clients/beneficiaries
* Work directly with the Volunteer Coordinator to build capacity in
local areas between Red Cross Volunteers and the BOTP community
* Support branch links, for the purposes of integration, with
relevant local bodies (such as local development companies, LAIT, etc)
_ORGANISATIONALLY_
* Ensure compliance with required internal and external policies and
procedures
* Work actively towards the achievement of the Irish Red Cross
goals.
* Abide by and uphold the Principles of the International Red Cross
Red Crescent Movement.
* Undertake any other reasonable work-related duties and
responsibilities assigned by the line manager that are consistent with
the nature of the job and level of responsibility.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Third level qualification in relevant fields Social Work,
Community Development, Public Policy, Political Science etc.
* At least two years of experience in the migration sector, with a
strong focus on community organising
* Experience of engaging with Local Authorities and/or other local
stakeholders
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to
interact in a professional capacity with a diverse range of management
and stakeholders.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines.
* Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as
independently
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
* Ability to maintain strict compliance protecting confidential,
sensitive information and materials.
* Fluent levels of English, written and conversational.
* Full and clean driving license.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Knowledge of the work of the Irish Red Cross.
* Experience of working with volunteers.
* Ability to speak additional languages e.g. Ukrainian or Russian
would be an advantage.
* Full and clean driving licence
FURTHER INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross is an equal opportunities employer. We value
diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome
applications for people from all sections of the community,
irrespective of gender, civil status, family status, sexual
orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the
Traveller community. This role requires applicants to have the right
to work in Ireland. The role is a full time position based on a
* hour working week, based on flexitime
arrangements.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this contract, please forward a copy of your CV, together
with a cover letter to: *
Your email should contain Integration Officer-Migration Services in
the subject line. Proposals should be in .pdf or MS Word format, and
with file names in the following format:
AND
The closing date for applications is * June
*.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
