THE JESUIT CENTRE FOR FAITH AND JUSTICE (JCFJ) IS SEEKING TO RECRUIT
AN HOUSING POLICY ADVOCATE, IDEALLY STARTING IN DECEMBER **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**.
The JCFJ promotes reconciliation and justice through social analysis,
theological reflection, education and advocacy. The Centre has focused
on a range of issues in recent years, including penal policy, the
housing and homelessness crisis, environmental justice, and the need
for a more just and sustainable model of economic development. The
Centre is an agency of the Irish Jesuit Province and is actively
engaged in contributing towards the Universal Apostolic Preferences, a
framework for the objectives of the global Jesuit community.
THE ROLE
With a new government soon to be formed, the Jesuit Centre for Faith
and Justice seeks to recruit a Housing Policy Advocate who will seek
to contribute to the resolution of the catastrophic and long-running
housing and homelessness crisis. The ideal candidate will have
expertise in and experience of housing issues combined with a strong
commitment to promoting housing justice, excellent communication
skills, and a creative approach to their work.
THE HOUSING POLICY ADVOCATE WILL:
* Lead the Centre’s campaigning, policy and research work in
domestic and global issues of housing justice;
* Assist the Jesuit province in its interpretation and application
of housing justice, being informed by Catholic Social Teaching and the
Universal Apostolic Preferences;
* Collaborate with partners to achieve significant housing policy
development in Ireland;
* Research and describe how questions of housing justice impact on
other burning issues; especially environmental care, economic
development, and questions of penal policy;
* Convey those positions to target audiences, through a range of
interventions including policy submissions, content creation, and
public speaking;
* Ensure that the experiences of unhoused people in Irish society
are a central part of policy discourse;
* Collaborate closely with other team members, and the wider
international Jesuit network to ensure clear strategic objectives are
met.
This list is not exhaustive; it is expected that the post holder will
take on other related assignments as requested by the Director of the
JCFJ.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* A relevant third-level postgraduate qualification (or a centrally
relevant primary degree supplemented and augmented by a proven record
of advocacy);
* A familiarity with the work of the Centre and a respect for the
Jesuit ethos – along with a willingness to work towards the
Universal Apostolic Preferences;
* Evidence of project/task management;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the
ability to present publicly, evidence of professional relationship
building;
* Excellent analytical and drafting skills including writing
briefing documents;
* Ability to think strategically and work to deadlines;
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team;
* General computer skills (MS Office suite, Adobe packages, Canva,
social media familiarity).
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Experience of working directly with people who are discriminated
against or excluded;
* Knowledge of international housing policy development;
* A familiarity with Irish housing policy;
* A faith tradition and an understanding of “home” from a
theological perspective;
* The ability to travel to international meetings and conferences.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CONTRACT DURATION: Three-years
PLACE OF WORK: Hybrid, with in-office work based at **Apply on the
website** Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1.
HOURS PER WEEK: It is anticipated that this will be a full-time role
comprising a working week of * hours. Some
flexibility is possible.
SAFEGUARDING: The candidate must be willing to comply fully with the
Irish JesuitSafeguarding protocols.
STARTING DATE: Immediate.
SALARY: € *, *
(Negotiable in part, based on experience).
APPLICATION
Applications should be emailed to: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** or posted
to: JESUIT CENTRE FOR FAITH AND JUSTICE, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
GARDINER STREET UPPER, DUBLIN 1
APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:
* Covering letter (making reference to the essential/desirable
criteria outlined above).
* Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 2 pages).
The deadline for applications is: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH AT 5PM.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
