Director, Irish Traveller Movement - deadline 26 July

The Irish Traveller Movement (ITM) is a national Traveller organisation that promotes the recognition of Travellers as a nomadic ethnic group in Irish society. The overall role of the Director is to manage this dynamic membership led organisation in co-operation with the Board of Management (Central Group).

Essential requirements for the post include:

• An understanding of Travellers as a minority ethnic group and of working within a membership led, human rights based organisation informed by community development principles.
• A willingness and capacity to uphold, promote and support the values and principles underpinning the work
• A commitment to the promotion, support and resourcing of Traveller leadership and participation at all levels of the organisation Skills, knowledge and experience of managing an organisation within the community and voluntary sector and experience of working with a voluntary management committee.
• Third level qualification in community development or 3 years experience of working in a community development organisation.

To apply, return completed application with questionnaire form to Chairperson ITM, 4-5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 by 5pm on Thursday July 26th 2012.  Interviews for this post will take place in August on either the 8th or 9th so please ensure availability.

For Job description, person specification and application form contact Administration, Irish Traveller Movement, 4-5 Eustace Street, Dublin 2.  01 6796577 or e mail chantelle.maritz@gmail.com. Salary will be in the region of €46K to €53K commensurate with experience and qualifications.  The ITM is an equal opportunities employer.  Applications for job share will be considered.