The National Traveller Women’s Forum invites applications for the position of Political Support Worker.

National Traveller Women’s Forum (NTWF) is a national network of Irish Traveller women and organisations working to address intersectional racism and discrimination against Traveller women in Irish society.

4 Days/28 hours per week from July 2025 to December 2025. A probationary period will apply.

Salary: Annual salary of €33,280 based on a 4 days/28 hours per week.

Personal Specification:

It would be desirable that the successful candidate will have a relevant qualification in Community Development or Equality & Human Rights and/or is expected to have 2 years’ experience working in a community development organisation or other relevant Community development organisation and can demonstrate experience in using an anti-racism, community development and interculturalism approach. We particularly welcome applications from the Traveller community.

Qualities/Skills:

• Motivated and committed to using the principles of community development to achieve full equality for Traveller women and their community.
• Non-judgmental approach.
• Excellent communication interpersonal skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to build strategic relationships and work with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to engage and liaise effectively with potential and current funders.
• Work on own initiative and as part of team.

Apply: 

Send your competed application with a cover letter outlining your interest in the post for the attention of the NTWF chairperson to recruitmentntwf@gmail.com

Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday the 19th of June 2025.

Shortlisting will apply, and it is intended that interviews will take place the week beginning 23rd of June 2025 (subject to change).

Please do not send a C.V. it will not be considered.

Any queries or questions please contact Edel Cunningham on 087 4503233.

This post is funded through the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth through Dormant Accounts.

“Funding for the position until year end is guaranteed by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality under the Dormant Accounts Fund Action Plan for 2025. However, it would be expected that the position will continue for a period beyond that date subject to a renewed funding commitment being secured from the Department as part of the annual estimates process.”

NTWF is an Equal Opportunities employer; applications are welcomed particularly from the Traveller community.