Job Description - December 2017

Job Title / Net-WORK Project Officer
Roles and responsibilities of the employee /
  • Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information
  • Liaise and network with the relevant people internally and externally through the Project Steering Committee (PSC) with regards to the delivery of the project.
  • Assist in the recruitment of project participants
  • Proactively work with female refugees and women with leave to remain including female family members in relation to deliver soft skills training and the identification of appropriate support to engage with the Net-WORK project.
  • To support and administer the delivery of an annual programme of training events and tailor-made training to female refugees and women with leave to remain including female family members and the development and co-ordination of the training calendar with Meath Partnership.
  • Facilitate the create of local social networks and support the organisations of meet and great coffee mornings as required
  • Contribute to the Project’s Quality Assurance Framework, analyse risks and opportunities for the project on a quarterly basis and ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests
  • Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise
  • Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
  • To provide one to one drop in information clinic bi weekly and support participants on an ongoing basis.
  • Monitor the annual project budget and prepare reports to the PSC.
  • To manage operational matters arising in relation to the delivery of the project including the identification and booking of venues, the relevant logistical matters and related administration and record keeping.
  • To ensure that all training files, financial and administrative records within your area of responsibility are maintained to a high standard.
  • To gather information statistics and prepare reports as required, including administration of databases as appropriate to the role.
  • To respond in an efficient friendly and appropriate manner to all communications within Cultúr and Meath Partnership within your area of responsibility.
  • To supervise participants and volunteers where necessary and to ensure they are aware of all Cultúr policies and compile placement reports as appropriate.
  • Any other duties that may be requested from time to time.

Personal Requirements /
  • Previous professional experience in the NGO, community, voluntary or third sector for a period of 2 years.
  • Working demonstrable knowledge and practice of community development, training, new communities, gender issues, employment, inclusion and/or equality issues.
  • Excellent organisational, administrative and ICT skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team, working effectively within the support and supervision structures provided to meet high level goals and targets.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Previous experience in the direct provision of training.
  • Understanding of migration issues
  • Management of sensitive data and confidential information.

Working Hours
Full-time / Part-Time / Part-time / If Part-time, state specific days / hours per week / 20 hours per week.
Gross Annual Salary (include. PRSI & Pension) / €20,082
Location / Based in Navan – with countywide remit
Car Usage / Access to own transport is essential given the outreach nature of the job. Full Clean Irish Driving License required. Mileage Allowance Paid.

NetWORK Project

This project was approved by Government with the support of the Dormant

Accounts Fund.