Position: LTI (Local Training Initiative) – Full-time

Introduction:

Waterford Integration Services is a humanitarian NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) based in Waterford and serving Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the Southeast region since 2006.

Our Mission:

Empowering all Refugees, International Protection Applicants and Migrants to be equally included in the community through self-representation, advice and advocacy.

We aim to do this through opportunity in the areas of Community Development, Social Enterprise, Employment, Leadership, Participation and Learning and Human Rights.

Our Values:

• Passion, Empathy, Solidarity and Determination to deliver humanitarian services and programmes to international standards of best practice.
• Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Equity.
• Communicate with openness, trust and clarity.
• Build professional excellence through our anti-racism work, advocacy work, education, social enterprise, community development training and participation opportunities.
• Our delivery is governed by the values and ethos of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles.
• Our operations are aligned with international standards of best practice.
• We align our mission to national and international strategies.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be required to coordinate and deliver a WWETB funded LTI Programme to meet the diverse needs of 3rd country nationals (those born outside the EU). The outcome will be for learners to achieve a QQI Level 4 Major Award in Pathways to Employment through the delivery of agreed modules that enables the learners to complete their training programme within the timeframe of the programme (Sept 2025 – Aug 2026).

Reporting:

The Coordinator will report to the Management of Waterford Integration Services and will be required to liaise with the designated Community Training Officer (CTO) and other personnel of WWETB with all matters of the programme.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate the development, delivery and implementation of a Pathways to Employment training programme leading to QQI Awards @ Level 4.
• Provide Education delivery, Management and substantial Administration duties in the organisation of the Programme, supported by an established tutor panel.
• Deliver the programme in a safe, effective manner.
• Ensure the work is planned efficiently, is monitored, evaluated and documented in accordance with WIS and WWETB directives.
• Implement strategies for learner recruitment and continued engagement of migrant communities.
• Identify and develop strategies to overcome barriers of participation and implement referral pathways to advocacy and other services.
• Liaise with programme tutors and facilitators around module descriptors and preparation of assignments.
• Prepare and assess QQI Awards for submission.
• Ensure compliance through the implementation of timely, sound financial management practice in relation to budgets and financial reporting.
• Oversee and monitor the preparation of budget expenditure records in accordance with WIS & WWETB policy & practice.
• Report writing to include – monthly progress reports, minutes of meetings, annual report, learner records and other correspondence as deemed necessary.
• Identify potential funding sources and prepare applications to further develop programme outcomes. This includes subsequent programme applications to WWETB & Solas on a year-by-year basis.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Garda Vetting: The successful candidate will be required to adhere with Garda Vetting procedures.

Salary: The position is funded by SOLAS through WWETB @National Coordinator rates.

Location: Waterford Integration Services Headquarters, WCQ Place, 16-18 O’Connell St, Waterford, X91 KVN9.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience – Essential:

• Have a 3rd Level academic qualification,
• Have a recognised training qualification,
• Have experience of working with economic, social, environmental and educational challenges for learners,
• Have excellent command of English Language, and excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Have experience of delivering training modules, including resourcing additional relevant learning materials,
• Be familiar with accreditation preparation and management processes,
• Demonstrate self-initiative skills,
• Competence in IT systems, have the ability to work effectively on own initiative as well as part of a team,
• Demonstrate strong skills in administration, including budget management, governance, time management and scheduling.

Skills and Experience – Desirable

• Other qualifications specific to Education and Training
• Experience and ability to deal with diverse applicants

Applications

• Applications by email only to Maura Barry at wis.maurab@gmail.com and must include a CV and Cover letter.
• Subject line – WIS-LTI -Coordinator Position 2025-26
• Closing date for applications Friday 15th August @ 1pm.
• A shortlisting process will apply;
• Interviews will take place 20th Aug 2025.