Advocacy Worker for Violence against Women Programme – Pavee Point

Job Overview
The Advocacy Worker will work to implement programme aims and objectives in order to address violence against Traveller and Roma women. The worker will carry out her/his duties independently and as part of the wider VAW team. The worker will support the Coordinator and the team in developing, implementing, evaluating and monitoring programme activities and strategic aims and objectives of the Organisation.

Responsibilities and Duties
Implement programme aims and objectives
Provide support in developing, monitoring and evaluating programme activities
Provide support in the implementation of Pavee Point’s strategic plan
Provide support for other workers/volunteers/students by using community development principles
Participate in team, organisational and other meetings
Represent the organisation and programme externally as requested by the Coordinator and/or Directors
Network with a range of external agencies
Support the programme in developing information, training and media materials
Support the Coordinator in reporting duties
Undertake other duties as deemed relevant by the Coordinator and/or Directors

Qualifications
The Advocacy Worker will preferably have:
Qualification in third level education and experience in community development, human rights or related work
A strong analysis of VAW/GBV
A commitment to human rights, equality and anti-racism
Ability to use community development principles in practice
Ability to operate independently and as part of a team
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Strong writing and computer skills
Good social media skills
Terms and Conditions
The appointment will be for a full-time fixed term contract of 12 months. Salary will be negotiable in line with experience (Scale is €32k-€44k). Annual leave is 25 days. The post is funded by the HSE.

How to Apply
Please complete the Pavee Point Job Application Form and send by email with the Subject Heading: VAW Advocacy Worker to Lee Davis: lee.davis@pavee.ie no later than 5pm on Tuesday 1st September 2020.

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