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TITLE EU PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
REPORTS TO Chief Executive
WORKING HOURS 4 Days per week
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OVERVIEW
FLAC is a human rights organisation which exists to promote equal
access to justice. Its vision is of a society where everyone can
access fair and accountable mechanisms to vindicate their rights.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Equal Access Project is a 2 year project co-funded by DG_JUST
under the Rights Equality and Citizenship Programme. The Project,
which commences on 1 February **Apply on the website**, seeks to build
the capacity of advocates to represent claimants on the Race,
Ethnicity and Traveller Community Grounds on Employment Equality Acts
and Equal Status Acts before the Workplace Relations Commission. It
also seeks to test whether the Race Directive as implemented into
Irish law is an effective remedy. The Project is being co-ordinated by
FLAC working with Project Partner INAR.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Purpose of the role is to manage this EU funded programme and to
report on the project as required in the grant agreement. The Project
Coordinator will lead the development, implementation, delivery and
communication of the project in accordance with the Project proposal
and grant agreement.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Implement the Project Work Packages as set out in the grant
agreement
* Convene meetings of the Project Management Team and Advisory
Committee.
* Oversee work of Skills Development Co-ordinator and Independent
Researcher.
* Work closely with our Project partner INAR and provide support and
ongoing assistance to our key stakeholders.
* Monitor the overall progress of and ensure delivery of milestones
and deliverables.
* Contribute to and oversee the design and delivery of the Training
Programme and overseeing the development of an e-learning platform for
the training.
* Develop programme materials for the project.
* Work at strategic level to identify and develop mainstreaming and
sustainability strategies for the Project
* Update the FLAC website on the Project?s activities and work
with the Communications Officer to promote Project activities on
social media.
* Organise Project Events including Information Day, Round Tables,
Training Programme and Launch of Research Report.
* Prepare interim and final reports.
* Ensure the timely submission of financial reports.
* Comply with FLAC?s Health and Safety policy and procedures.
* Any other duties as may be required from time to time in
connection with this position
REQUIREMENTS
_QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES_
The successful candidate will have:
_QUALIFICATIONS_
* A Degree in Law/Human Rights/Equality Studies/Social Justice or
equivalent
* A Certificate in Project Management or Equivalent.
_EXPERIENCE_
* Experience of establishing effective working relationships with
numerous stakeholders ;
* Significant project management experience;
* Experience with the management of EU funded projects;
* Relevant education and work experience in the area of Employment
Law/Equality Law;
* Excellent communications and report writing skills;
* Experience of delivering training in a Further Education context
(desirable)
_COMPETENCIES_
* Strong administration and organisational skills
* Attention to detail
* Proven problem solving skills
* Capacity to manage stress
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Excellent IT skills with competency in competency in Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel)
* Flexibility
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This position is offered on a fixed-term contract for 2 years from 1
February **Apply on the website**.
This Job Description may be adjusted to accommodate requirements of
the EU_JUST Rights Equality and Citizenship Programme and FLAC.
_SALARY_
Salary is commensurate with experience and reflects the
responsibilities of the role.
_HOURS OF WORK_
The hours of work for this role will be c. **Apply on the website**
hours or four day week. Hours will be flexible but are envisaged to be
9.**Apply on the website**am ? 5.**Apply on the website**pm Monday
to Thursday.
TO APPLY
Please send CV and covering letter to?**Apply on the website**?,
setting out how you meet the criteria for this position by close of
business on Friday 8 January **Apply on the website**.
Interviews will take place on **Apply on the website** January **Apply
on the website**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
