INTERCULTURAL AND MIGRANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
TITLE: Intercultural and Migrant Community Development Specialist
REPORTS TO: Social Inclusion Manager
LOCATED: Bagenalstown Office and remote working where appropriate
JOB PURPOSE: This is an excellent opportunity to join Carlow County
Development Partnership (CCDP) in the key role of Intercultural and
Migrant Community Development Specialist. Joining a high performing
team and reporting to the Social Inclusion Manager, the purpose of
this role is to develop capacity within our new and migrant
communities and work towards greater understanding and acceptance
through awareness raising, collaboration and the embedding of the new
County Carlow Migrant Integration and Intercultural Strategy **Apply
on the website** - **Apply on the website**. This should involve
developing approaches to challenge racism and promote interculturalism
in the county.
APPLICATION PROCESS;
Interested candidates are required to send their Curriculum Vitae with
covering letter by e-mail to?**Apply on the website** on or before
5pm on Friday **Apply on the website**st of May **Apply on the
website**.? All applications received will be acknowledged.?
?Shortlisting will apply. Canvasing will disqualify.? Carlow
Development Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
* Reporting to the Social Inclusion Manager on the location, needs of
and self-identified supports of migrant communities in Carlow
* Delivery of effective capacity building supports to migrant
communities in Carlow.
* Using a range of media including social media platforms to
communicate and disseminate information and promote opportunities and
engagement
DUTIES:
Reporting to the Social Inclusion Manager, the day to day duties of
the Intercultural and Migrant Community Development Specialist will
include;
* Researching current status on new communities and migrants in the
new Covid-**Apply on the website** landscape
* Adopting the Company?s community development methodologies and
approaches for our work with this cohort
* Prioritising, scheduling and delivering evidence based and client
centred responses to identified needs within the parameters of our
strategic approach to working with our new and migrant communities,
* Working with numerous stakeholders and developing and supporting
networks of interest
* Communicating with both new and migrant communities, stakeholders
(local, regional and national) through the use of a variety of print
and social media platforms.
* Participation on selected networks and committees as identified by
the Social inclusion Manager
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The Intercultural and Migrant Community Development Specialist will be
a highly motivated and efficient team player and will demonstrate a
credible blend of relevant community development experience in this
area with strong project management and governance skills.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
* Relevant third level primary degree from a recognised third level
institution.
* Computer skills including WORD, EXCEL and Power point.
* Social media skills including Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter,
Facebook.
* Own transport and a full clean drivers licence.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
* Role and remit of Carlow County Development Partnership CLG,
* Community development related policy, theory and methodology,
particularly in relation to new communities, migrants and asylum
seekers
* Social inclusion related theory, policy and practical responses,
particularly in relation to new communities, migrants and asylum
seekers in an Irish context
* The international, national and local response to newcomers to
Ireland, particularly those experiencing multiple layers of
disadvantage
* The challenges and barriers faced by migrants (various status) and
the value and benefits migrants bring to the host community, in this
case Carlow.
PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN:
* Working with migrant and new communities, including asylum seekers
and the ?undocumented?,
* Understanding the migrant community, interculturalism, critical
analysis of current discourse, social inclusion including challenges
and opportunities and a commitment to equality and social justice
* Delivering an empathetic approach to working in this area,
including with many who may be marginalized, disadvantaged, or
experiencing challenges including a language barrier, as well as with
multiple stakeholders
* Effective networking and managing multiple stakeholders,
* Strategic researching and effective collating of statistics, data
and information to inform actions,
* Report writing, project management, governance and compliance,
* Using multi-media and social media platforms in effective
communication
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
The following behavioural competencies are essential for the role;
* Empathy and understanding of the challenges facing this cohort
* Cultural awareness
* Professional integrity and confidentiality,
* Learning agility - self-awareness and impact on others,
* Results driven and completes the task on time,
* Energetic and resilient,
* Ability to build networks of trust
* Excellent Communication skills
SUMMARY OF KEY TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
DURATION OF CONTRACT: Full time role up to the period **Apply on the
website**st of December **Apply on the website**.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 months
LOCATION OF POST: Bagenalstown
HOURS OF WORK: 5 days per week (**Apply on the website** hours),
specifics to be confirmed. It may be necessary to work outside normal
office hours on occasions.
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** pa
PENSION: N/A
ANNUAL LEAVE: **Apply on the website** days p/a
TIME IN LIEU: Available subject to prior approval
OTHER: Other terms and conditions of employment will be detailed in
the contract of employment.
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
