This is a full-time position initially for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension. This role may suit a recent graduate, keen to work with a human rights organisation committed to realising the rights of refugees.
| Salary range: | €36,000 - €38,500 depending on experience |
| Working Hours: | 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (some flexibility may be required) |
| Location: | Hybrid working is available for this role. Travel will be required. |
| Closing Date: | 8th January 2024 at 4pm |
About Nasc:
Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre (Nasc) is a registered charity and NGO located in Cork City. Nasc, the Irish word for "link" empowers migrants to realise and fulfil their rights. Nasc works with migrants and refugees to advocate and lead for change within Ireland’s immigration and protection systems, to ensure fairness, access to justice and the protection of human rights.
Nasc’s Community Sponsorship Team implements the Community Sponsorship programme in Areas 2 (Cork, Kerry) and 5 (Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Laois). Community Sponsorship is a government programme that gives communities the opportunity to come together as a Community Sponsorship Group (CSG) to welcome resettled refugees to their local communities. Resettlement is legal pathway that allows refugees to relocate safely into Ireland. The Community Sponsorship programme in Ireland currently focuses on Syrian refugees in UNHCR resettlement lists in Jordan and Lebanon. It also provides a framework for supporting a cohort of Afghan humanitarian admissions.
As part of their commitment, members of CSGs are asked to comply with the programme’s formal requirements which includes planning, fundraising, sourcing accommodation for the sponsored individual or family for a period of 24 months and provide integration supports for a period of 18 months. More information about Community Sponsorship is available here: https://nascireland.org/communitysponsorship
Main Purpose of the Role
The Community Sponsorship Officer will be responsible for recruiting and supporting community sponsorship groups across Cork, Kerry (Area 2) Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Laois (Area 5) and supporting newcomer refugee families settling in Ireland through the Community Sponsorship programme.
The Community Sponsorship Officer will work as part of a small, dynamic team and will report directly to the Community Sponsorship Manager.
Tasks and Responsibilities
-
Promote community sponsorship across Areas 2 and 5
-
Recruit communities to take part in the programme
-
Support community sponsorship groups (CSGs) through the registration process, subsequent training and settlement planning
-
Provide ongoing support to CSGs after the arrival of the refugee family
-
Support beneficiaries with initial administrative processes to access government entitlements including PPSNs, social welfare and housing supports.
-
Maintain a good understanding of local and national issues that impact on migrants
-
Proactively identify inequities or emerging trends and liaise with the Community Sponsorship Manager to identify potential solutions and strategies.
-
Build and maintain constructive working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including local communities, NGOs, INGOs, civil society bodies and public and government officials.
-
Maintain accurate records and ensure that data is accurate, maintained confidentially and is compliant with reporting and monitoring requirements.
-
Participate and contribute to any meetings, information or training workshops, reports, evaluations and networking activities.
-
Contribute to the development of initiatives aligned to the Community Sponsorship Programme.
-
Support research and learning from other jurisdictions including participating and input into a transnational European Union project on community sponsorship.
-
Adhere to relevant legal requirements eg Child Protection, Safeguarding and Data Protection.
-
Any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time, in connection with this position.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must on or before the closing date:
-
A university degree in a human rights field, or other relevant discipline, or experience in working with a human rights organisation for 4 years.
-
Have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of the contract.
-
Have demonstrated that they possess the skills/competencies identified as being important for the role.
-
Have demonstrated excellent written and oral communications skills (including the ability to communicate sensitively with vulnerable populations).
-
Have demonstrated experience of maintaining accurate records.
-
Have demonstrated excellent organisational skills.
-
Have demonstrated the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
-
Have experience working with Word, Excel and other Microsoft applications.
Desirable qualifications and experience:
-
Full clean Driving Licence valid in Ireland and access to own transport.
-
Knowledge of social welfare, housing and/or immigration systems in Ireland.
-
Competency in one or more of the following foreign languages: Arabic, Farsi or Dari.
-
Have experience communicating effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and dealing empathetically with refugees.
-
Have demonstrated experience in managing own caseload.
-
Have experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Recruitment and selection decisions are made on merit - in line with the job and skills requirements set for the vacancy.
Benefits of working with Nasc
-
24 days annual leave (pro-rata)
-
Force majeure leave
-
Bike to work scheme available to employees
-
Employee Assistance Programme available to employees
-
Taxsaver Commuter Ticket Scheme available
Application Process
Application is by email only to [email protected]. Please include ‘Community Sponsorship vacancy’ in the subject title of the email.
Applications must include:
-
A detailed CV (no longer than 2 pages), including current employment details
-
A letter of motivation (1200 words maximum). The letter should explain why you are interested in the position and highlight any skills, qualifications or achievements you believe are relevant to the role.
The closing date for applications is 8th January 2024 at 4pm. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
All applications will be acknowledged, however only those applications shortlisted will receive any further notification.
