Regional Development Officer – Mid West Region – Irish Girl Guides – Dublin

Main Responsibilities
Operational – Regional Level
To liaise with the Regional Commissioner and Regional Team to agree a workplan
To understand the workings of Irish Girl Guides including policies and procedures to support the role
To support understanding of policies, procedures and processes at Regional meetings
To liaise with the Regional Commissioner on the workplan
To help organise and be part of Regional meetings, Events, and Trainings and projects when required
To support the completion of Census and Accounts within the Region
To take responsibility for Communications within the Regions
Volunteer Support
To provide support to existing IGG Units in the Region through direct and indirect contact
To visit and encourage new Units, arranging in-place training during the initial 6-8 weeks period.
To identify and help set up training courses when required
To support new adult Leaders in both existing Units and during the setting up of new Units, initially through weekly contact during meeting times
To support new Leaders through programme planning and an introduction to the Guiding programme

Recruitment & Retention
Recruitment and Retention of leaders and members by encouraging the development of the different Branches within a locality
To promote Guiding in the wider community as appropriate
To support Units, Districts, and Areas in running parents’ evenings and other recruitment initiatives
To liaise with other, IGG Regional Development Officers and attend RDO meetings as and when arranged

Other Duties
To support the Region in other events, activities as required.
To carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO and/or Management Committee from time to time
To attend training sessions and staff days as required
To participate actively in Support and Supervision sessions as well as the annual appraisal and planning process
To complete timesheets and a work plan which is reported on throughout the year to the Regional Commissioner and CEO
To liaise with National Office staff as required, keeping communications fluid
Conditions
This position is for 18 hours per week with an annual salary of €13,572. This will be a 12-month renewable contract, dependable on grant funding, with an initial 6-month probationary period.

Person Specification
Good oral, written and presentational communication skills
Flexible working is required including evenings and weekends to facilitate meetings with volunteers and young people
Strong interest in Guiding, youth work, working and supporting young people
Commitment to the aims and methods and an acceptance of the values of Guiding
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good organisational skills
Good IT competency including Social Media
Good time management skills and ability to manage a varied workload
Friendly disposition and empathy for volunteers’ needs
Be efficient and be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
Hold a current and valid full driver’s license and have the use of a car for work purposes
Ability to work with volunteers and professional staff
Motivated self-starter, with the ability to prioritise

Application
Please email a cover letter and CV with contact details of two referees to:
Claire Barkey, ceo@irishgirlguides.ie by the 30 June and interviews will be held via Zoom during the week of the 11 July.

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