To drive the development of the Inclusion Project, ensuring its initiatives are aligned with community needs, while promoting integration and inclusivity.
Community Development
Facilitate the integration and support of new communities through a comprehensive program of social activities and community initiatives.
Develop relationships and work cooperatively with locally based groups and organisations to foster collaboration and support for the project’s goals.
Be guided by the assets and needs within both the local and new communities.
Support and empower members of new communities to be able to respond to their own needs through a process of capacity building.
Establish and develop mechanisms for engagement and delivering feedback to relevant stakeholders, highlighting issues and needs of community members.
Work from a person-centred, human rights-based approach at all times.
Identify any issues that may lead to disadvantage, marginalisation or social exclusion and work with the Voluntary Management Committee and the Co-ordinator to raise awareness of these issues
Specific Areas of Work
Promote, support, and enhance community engagement and leadership, establishing a network of community leaders along with a dedicated steering group.
Set out timelines, milestones and targets as part of an agreed plan with the Co-ordinator and the local volunteer response.
Develop and implement an orientation programme for newcomers in collaboration with the steering group and community leaders.
Identify and develop peer support/ community/ interest groups being led by the needs and voices of the beneficiaries
Advance anti-racism initiatives and collaborate with local organisations to explore the establishment of a local anti-racism network aimed at addressing issues related to racism and social exclusion.
Identify and provide information on social, community and recreational groups and clubs and support participation and involvement in them.
Administration and Reporting
Work with the Co-ordinator to identify funding sources and assist in grant writing to support the Project’s sustainability.
Manage the Project resources effectively, ensuring compliance with policies and budgetary requirements.
Participate in planning, review and evaluation of the work of the Centre.
Document the work and relevant data on an on-going basis and prepare regular work / progress reports for the Voluntary Management Committee and the Project Co-ordinator.
The post will be part-time – 28 hours per week
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and no less than
€ 39,152.00 (pro rata) per annum.
The contract will be temporary, part-time, for a minimum of 24 months and subject to continued funding.