AMBER WOMENS REFUGE CLG INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING
POSITION:
REFUGE CHANGE MANAGEMENT FACILITATOR
Part-time Employee, Consultancy, or Self-employed | Hybrid Position |
1-year fixed-term contract with possibility of extension, subject to
funding.
Amber Womens Refuge, is a long-established organisation working to
empower women and children of all cultures and backgrounds to live
abuse-free lives. As a specialist domestic abuse service our
professional team works alongside others to safeguard women and
children against domestic abuse, including coercive control. We
provide safe, supportive, client centred services, from early
intervention to recovery, both in the community and at the refuge.
Our core values are those of empowerment, respect, diversity &
inclusion, social justice, and integrity & transparency.
Amber Women’s Refuge CLG is seeking a ‘Refuge Change Management
Facilitator’ to join their team and has secured annual funding up to
a maximum of € *, * for
this position, commencing in January *.
This role has been identified as a key resource to support the
development of a domestic violence refuge with support services in
Carlow. The facilitator will assist stakeholders involved in the
planning, funding, and support of refuge developments.
Change management, project management and implementation planning are
key elements of the role. The Change Management Facilitator will
assist Amber Womens Refuge with the change ahead in moving from
providing one service to two.
This brief has been scoped to exclude aspects of capital developments
that require specific technical skills associated with design and
build for capital projects.
BACKGROUND:
The Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based
Violence – the Zero Tolerance Plan, is committed to the fastest ever
expansion in the number of refuge spaces. Through the implementation
of the strategy there will be double the number of refuge spaces over
the lifetime of the plan, (that is * places
across the five years) along with the required structures to deliver
the higher Istanbul target. Doubling the number of refuge spaces will
allow Ireland to meet the minimum standard obligation set out in the
Istanbul convention.
In addition to other resourcing considerations, a role of Refuge
Change Management Facilitator has been identified as a key enabler to
support planned refuge developments from the earliest stages.
OVERVIEW OF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Plan, develop and execute the project plan.
* Establish and lead a refuge development advisory committee.
* Monitor progress of the change management project, set deadlines,
and collaborate with the project manager as needed.
* Provide progress updates, manage timelines, and promptly address
any project challenges that may arise.
* Manage the project budget and funding.
* Oversee the project through the CAS funding application process.
* Ensure stakeholders satisfaction by maintaining frequent
communication and aligning expectations.
* Work in partnership with the relevant offices of CUAN, DOJ, the
DHLGH, the Housing Agency and Local Authority to ensure clear and
timely flow of information and progression through each stage of the
development.
* Evaluate Project Performance ensuring milestones and objectives
are met.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* A third level degree in Social Care, Project Management, Public
Administration, or a related field.
* Relevant certifications in Change Management, Project Management
(e.g., PRINCE2, PMP), or similar qualifications would be advantageous.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
* Proven experience in change management, project management, or
program implementation, ideally within the social services or
non-profit sector.
* Knowledge of domestic violence services and the CAS funding
process is preferred.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience engaging
with stakeholders including government agencies, community
organisations, and service users.
* Previous experience in leading advisory committees or community
groups.
* Knowledge of funding processes, particularly related to the CAS
funding application process.
WORK FLEXIBILITY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
* A degree of flexibility is required to work outside of standard
office hours, to meet the evolving needs of our services.
* A full, clean driver’s license and access to own vehicle are
essential for this role.
APPLICATION NOTE: When applying, please ensure to highlight that you
hold a full clean driving license and the availability of your own car
for work purposes.
The role may be filled on a part-time employee, consultancy, or
self-employed basis. This is a 1-year fixed-term contract, with the
possibility of extension for up to 3 years, subject to funding.
LETTER OF APPLICATION AND CURRICULUM VITAE TO: Lisa Morris (Manager)
via *
Further information and full job description available on request to
above email only.
Closing date for receipt of CV applications: **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY COB
5PM.
Interviews to take place: */**Apply on the
website**/ *.
Short listing will apply. We will only contact candidates who have
been shortlisted for interview.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
