Equality and Inclusion Programme Officer
Equality and Intercultural Programme Officer
Reporting to
Equality and Intercultural Programme Manager, National Youth Council of Ireland.
Location
Office base will be at 3, Montague Street, Dublin 2 with travel for work required. NYCI is currently piloting a hybrid model of working.
Hours of Work
Full time 35 hours per week (some flexibility will be required, such as evening/weekend work).
Duration
One year (any extension is subject to receiving new funding stream)
Remuneration
€35,779 – €42,094
Staff Benefits
NYCI provides staff members with an array of benefits and supports that increase their financial security, health, and well-being. We also support staff members to develop professionally and promote a healthy work life balance.
Some of these discretionary benefits and supports include:
- 27 holiday days
- Access to our discretionary sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave scheme.
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- A death in service benefit in the event of your untimely passing (4X salary)
- Family flexible working hours
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Tax saver tickets and cycle to work scheme
- Staff supervision
- Staff training and development opportunities.
- Pension contributions
Equal Opportunities
NYCI has an equal opportunities policy, which all employees and contractors are expected to develop an understanding of, with a commitment to equality.
NYCI is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values all identities, perspectives, and experiences, and provides opportunities for learning and growth. We especially welcome applications from people of minority ethnic and migrant backgrounds, from women, nonbinary, LGBTQI+, from working-class backgrounds, and other traditionally marginalised identities.
Recognising the financial barriers that people on low incomes may face in attending in-person interviews, and the current challenges many are facing with the cost-of-living, NYCI offers to reimburse public transport costs within Ireland for candidates who attend in-person interviews, on production of receipts.
Notice Period
1 month
Probationary Period
6 months
Application Process
Complete the on-line application below by 12pm Tuesday 12th August 2024.
Shortlisted candidates invited for interviews will be informed by Friday 16th August 2024.
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 22nd August 2024.
Starting Date
September 2024 or sooner if possible
Child Safeguarding
NYCI is committed to safeguarding and protection of children and young people in line with Children First Act 2015 and Children First National Guidance. All staff, volunteers, contractors etc. are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children and young people that includes attending relevant safeguarding training, undergoing garda vetting (if required), following NYCI’s reporting and child protection procedures, NYCI’s Code of Behaviour, and ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of young people is paramount in your work.
Role and Purpose
The Equality and Intercultural Programme Officer will deliver a project supporting the inclusion of International Protection applicants in youth work and enhancing their access to information.
This is a dynamic role requiring a strong track record in building and supporting practice networks; building relationships with key stakeholders to create sharing hubs; understanding the IP system and information needs of young people; training and facilitation skills, good project management skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver on three key objectives:
- Develop and maintain 6 county-based hubs (networking events) with key stakeholders to work toward linking young people in International Protection system with youth work opportunities in the area
- Maintain and build our Community of Practice network of youth workers working with young people in International Protection system
- Working with Youth Information Centres and NGO experts to collate and create communication processes to convey the information young people in International Protection need to successfully navigate systems of support (education, legal processes, health and well-being needs, accommodation, age assessment appeals, access to specialised services such as LGBTQI+, psychosocial, aging out of care etc.)
Project Administration:
- Administration as related to the delivery of project.
- Record keeping, report writing.
Work in collaboration with the Equality and Intercultural Programme Manager and other programme team members
Contribute to the development of the Equality and Intercultural Programme strategic goals in line with NCYI’s Strategic Plan.
Any other tasks as requested by the Line Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Attainments
Essential:
- Hold a relevant third-level qualification in Youth Work, Global Youth Work/Global Citizenship Education, Climate Justice, or Education equivalent (Note: candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications).
- Have policy making experience
Desirable:
- Other relevant educational qualifications such as Training/Facilitation.
Experience
Essential:
- 2 years post qualification working in Global Citizenship Education, Global Youth Work, training, or Youth and Community Education and learning environments.
- Demonstrated capacity of building and maintaining relationships at all levels.
- Experience of designing, writing, or contributing to the development of policy documents and educational resources on global justice issues and/or the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Experience in the use of monitoring and evaluation tools.
Desirable:
- Experience in working directly with youth workers, youth leaders, and young people.
- Experience in working in partnership directly with youth workers, youth leaders, and young people.
- Experience in working in partnership, collaboration, and advocacy.
Working Environment
Essential:
- Professional pro-active approach with initiative and drive, energy and enthusiasm, and a positive can-do attitude.
- Have a strong empathy and commitment to NYCI’s mission and vision statement and an appreciation of membership organisations.
- Have a commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Ability to be discreet and discern when confidentiality is required.