MRCI is a national organisation working to promote justice, empowerment and equality for migrant workers and their families.
MRCI is currently looking for an advocacy intern for a six-month volunteer placement. The role is to provide information and assistance to migrants at risk of poverty, social exclusion and discrimination.
The main activities are:
· To provide information and assistance to undocumented workers, victims of forced labour and cases of workplace exploitation.
· To advocate for the resolution and protection of migrants who are vulnerable to the above situations.
· To assist in the assessment, support and administration of strategic cases.
Relevant induction and ongoing training will be provided to the successful candidate who will gain valuable knowledge and experience in the area of Irish employment law and practice and immigration law.
MRCI encourages application from an ethnic minority background.
Hours of work: 25 hours a week (10-4pm, 5 days per week)
Duration: Six months
Reports to: Strategic Advocacy Officer
Remuneration: Travel and lunch expenses
Criteria:
· Fluent in English – competence in other languages an advantage
· Good written and oral communication skills
· Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure
· Ability to work individually and as part of a team
· Comfortable with MS Office
· Knowledge of Irish employment and immigration law an advantage
· Experience of working with people in a community setting would be an advantage
Please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter marked ‘Advocacy Internship” to hilary@mrci.ie before 5.00pm Friday June 7th 2013. Interviews are expected to be on June 14th. Start date will be after June 24th.
For more information on MRCI, see www.mrci.ie