NWCI is recruiting for the following positions..
Published: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Community Development Worker
The Community Development Worker will work to build and support the membership base of the Women's Council. S/he will contribute to the policy work of the NWCI, ensuring its relevance to women in Ireland, and will work to develop and provide opportunities for NWCI members to engage actively in the work of the organisation
You will be interested in this job if you have:
- A relevant 3rd level degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Excellent communication skills
- A proven commitment to working for equality for women.
- At least 3 years experience of working in women's rights or human rights organisations or in the community development/non governmental sector, or related fields.
Salary Scale (€46,558 - €59,097) (initial 12 month contract)
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Only application forms will be accepted. We will not accept CVs.
Women's Health & Human Rights Worker
The Women's Health and Human Rights Worker will lead the NWCI's work on women's health, violence against women and women's human rights. The work will include policy analysis, lobbying, and community development with a particular emphasis on women experiencing poverty and social exclusion. The worker will represent the Women's Council on external bodies and will brief the organisation on EU and global issues relevant to women's human rights.
You will be interested in this job if you have:
- A relevant 3rd level degree or equivalent professional qualification
- A proven commitment to working for equality for women, particularly in the area of violence against women or women's health issues.
- A good knowledge of women's issues in a global context
- At least 3 years experience of working in women's rights or human rights organisations or in the community development/non governmental sector, or related fields.
28 hours per week Salary Scale (€41,092 - €50,410) pro rata (24 month contract)
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'Where Are the Women?' -Project Co-ordinator
The co-ordinator will develop a campaign to highlight gender imbalance in Irish politics and to propose affirmative measures which will bring about gender equality. S/he will organise events, provide policy analysis, lobby, and build a broad support base for the campaign. S/he will work with parliamentarians and other public figures to gain high profile support for the campaign, and will engage in extensive communications activity. S/he will work closely with the CEO, staff team, board and the members of the NWCI throughout the campaign.
You will be interested in this job if you have:
- A relevant 3rd level degree or equivalent professional qualification
- A proven commitment to bringing about women's equality
- A track record as an effective advocate.
- At least 3 years experience of working in women's rights or human rights organisations or in the community development/non governmental sector, or related fields.
28 hours per week Salary Scale (€46,558 - €59,097) pro rata (24 month contract)
Click here to see full job description.
Click here to download application form
Only application forms will be accepted. We will not accept CVs.
The closing date for hard copy, signed application forms is Friday 20th May, 2011 at 4.00 p.m. Interviews will take place during the week 7th to 10th June.
The NWCI is an equal opportunities employer and offers a number of flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.