Terms: Full-time 12 months
Application Deadline: 5pm, Friday, July 23rd, 2021
Purpose of the job:
The Integration and Training Officer will play a key role in assisting in delivering a variety of activities and projects in the area of migrant integration and anti-racism. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to contribute to the development of all areas of their work however, they are particularly looking for a candidate with an interest in policy development and experience of training delivery. The post will be located within the Integration Team, and the successful candidate will directly report to the Integration Manager. Due to the fast-paced working environment, they are looking for a self-motivated and flexible individual that can handle a variety of tasks.
Key areas of responsibility:
Monitor policy developments (national and EU-level) and initiatives related to anti-racism, migrant integration, and inclusion;
Support the Integration Manager with research, and in drafting policy documents and other communications outputs for both external and internal stakeholders;
Develop and deliver training courses and workshops relevant to the work of the Immigrant Council;
Building alliances with migrant leaders, community groups, civil society organisations, state agencies, and other stakeholders in relation to anti-racism and integration policy and practice development;
Participate in immigration and integration reform fora at national and European levels that are relevant to the Immigrant Council’s areas of work;
Providing support in event management;
Contribute to the overall work and activities of the Immigrant Council.
Skills and Experience Required:
Voluntary experience will be equally considered to paid experience and/or educational background. They particularly encourage applications from candidates of migrant or diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Essential:
Solid knowledge of current immigration, integration and anti-racism issues in Ireland;
Experience in working on at least one of the following themes social justice, human right, migrants' rights, anti-racism;
Demonstrated interest in key areas of the Immigrant Council's work;
Competency in training delivery;
Excellent written skills but fluent English grammar skills not required (proofreading support will be provided);
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills;
Ability to work independently, and to manage time effectively;
Motivation to show initiative and a desire to learn on an ongoing basis.
Desirable:
Education background in social science, community development, human rights or any other area relevant to the work of the Immigrant Council;
Experience in desk-based and action research;
Knowledge of another language besides English;
Application:
Please send a CV (no more than 2 pages), and a Cover Letter (no more than 1 page) to communications@immigrantcouncil.ie Closing 5 pm Friday July 23rd, 2021
In your cover letter please address the following:
why are you interested in this position;
how your experience and/or qualifications match the job description and skills requirement;
what are you hoping to contribute to the role.