Safe Communities: Zero Tolerance Meath

Location: Co. Meath

We are hiring!

Meath Women’s Refuge and Support Services are launching a new and innovative pilot project which will help inform how Ireland can move towards a whole of society response to preventing gender-based violence.

This is an innovative three-year pilot in partnership with Safe Ireland and funded by CUAN-the Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Agency

We are seeking motivated community development workers who have expertise and experience in working on gender inequality issues and particularly experience working on gender-based violence issues.

If you are passionate about supporting primary prevention work i.e., the prevention and elimination of gender-based violence utilising community development principles and practices with a clear analysis of gender inequality, then this is the role for you!

1. Job Title: Zero Tolerance Meath Project Leader

Reporting to: Outreach Team Leader

Full Time (37 hours a week) 3 year contract

2. Job Title: Zero Tolerance Meath Project Officer

Reporting to: Zero Tolerance Meath Project Leader

Full Time (37 hours a week) 3 year contract

1. Job Title: Safe Communities-Zero Tolerance Meath Project Leader

Role

We are looking for an exceptional Project Leader to lead a pilot project aiming to transform understanding and drive collective action in Co. Meath towards zero tolerance of gender-based based violence. You will have an excellent understanding of gender equality, domestic violence and community development approaches in a community-based service or other relevant setting. You will have proven experience of leading and motivating diverse stakeholders as well as strong interpersonal and management skills. You will be experienced in networking and establishing relationships with agencies and key professionals, as well as programme development. A recognised third level degree in Community Development or a related field and prior management experience relevant to the community/voluntary sector is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new and innovative pilot project which will help inform how Ireland can move towards a whole of society response to tackling gender-based violence.

The project is a collaboration between Safe Ireland and Meath Women’s Refuge and Support Services, funded by CUAN under the auspices of the Department of Justice. The project will pilot and test Safe Community, a model of community-facing DSGBV service provision, and DSGBV-sensitive Community Development, developed by our project partner Safe Ireland. This model will analyse and integrate the principles and practices of both Domestic Violence Frontline Response and Community Development models of engagement in Ireland. The Department of Applied Social Studies in Maynooth University will act as the project evaluator over the three years.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overall project management, outreach and relationship building with community groups and individuals in the Co. Meath areas as well as implementing a range of initiatives using a community development approach. The work of the successful candidate will be underpinned by the core values of community development and human rights. The successful candidate will undertake implementation and management of this project over a three year fixed term contract.

Salary: €47,065. This position is full time and funded by the Department of Justice.

Place of work: Based in Navan. Co. Meath with travel across the county.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday (flexible working will be required outside of normal working hours e.g., evenings and weekends and TOIL policy is in place)

Contract Type: 3 year fixed-term contract

Reporting to: Outreach Team Leader

Application Process:

Please submit the application form to the Outreach Team Leader amandaalty@dvservicesmeath.ie by 5pm Friday 10th of May 2024. Interviews for candidates will take place the week of the 20th of May 2024.

Please note any offer of a position is subject to Garda Clearance. Meath Women’s Housing Association CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer

2. Job Title: Zero Tolerance Meath Project Officer

Role

We are looking for a motivated Community Development worker to support a pilot project aiming to transform understanding and drive collective action in Co. Meath towards zero tolerance of gender-based based violence. You will have an excellent understanding of gender equality, domestic violence and community development approaches in a community-based service or other relevant setting. You will have proven experience of working with diverse stakeholders as well as strong interpersonal and facilitation skills. You will be experienced in networking and establishing relationships with agencies and key professionals. A recognised third level degree in Community Development or a related field and prior management experience relevant to the community/voluntary sector is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the rollout a new and innovative pilot project which will help inform how Ireland can move towards a whole of society response to tackling gender-based violence.

The project is a collaboration between Safe Ireland and Meath Women’s Refuge and Support Services, funded by CUAN under the auspices of the Department of Justice. The project will pilot and test Safe Community, a model of community-facing DSGBV service provision, and DSGBV-sensitive Community Development, developed by our project partner Safe Ireland. This model will analyse and integrate the principles and practices of both Domestic Violence Frontline Response and Community Development models of engagement in Ireland. The Department of Applied Social Studies in Maynooth University will act as the project evaluator over the three years.

The successful candidate will play a key role in relationship building with community groups and individuals in the Co. Meath areas, facilitating trainings, workshops, and roundtable discussions, as well as supporting the implementation of Zero Tolerance Meath initiatives using a community development approach. The work of the successful candidate will be underpinned by the core values of community development and human rights. The successful candidate will undertake implementation and management of this project over a three year fixed term contract, subject to 6 months' probation.

Salary: €40,769. This position is full time and funded by the Department of Justice.

Place of work: Based in Navan, Co. Meath with travel across the county.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday (flexible working will be required outside of normal working hours e.g., evenings and weekends and TOIL policy is in place)

Contract Type: 3 year fixed-term contract

Reporting to: Zero Tolerance Meath Project Leader

Application Process:

Please submit the application form to the Outreach Team Leader amandaalty@dvservicesmeath.ie by 5pm Friday 10th of May 2024. Interviews for candidates will take place the week of the 20th of May 2024.

Please note any offer of a position is subject to Garda Clearance. Meath Women’s Housing Association CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer