Community Liaison Officer
North West Migrants Forum
The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) is responsible for implementing a strategic plan to advance the organisation’s mission, specifically its ‘New Beginnings: Building Pathways to a Shared Future’ project. They will advise the Chief Executive and Board of Directors on community issues, serving as a liaison on project activities, events, organisations, committees, stakeholders and facilitating proactive relationships between NWMF, BME members (newly arrived and existing communities) and broader communities within the Derry City and Strabane District.
The CLO is also responsible for developing project evaluation criteria and conducts periodic surveys to assess programme efficacy. Based on analysis of formal and informal surveys, the CLO will develop and implement a range of programmes that meets the needs of NWMF members and service users.
The post will require the holder to:
Establish and maintain liaison with community groups, statutory agencies and schools across the North West, working with the Community Integration & Welfare Officer (CI&WO) to facilitate programmes that support young people and their families.
The CLO’s main duties include:
- community education liaison,
- information and resource management,
- guidance and referral,
- community liaison
- events planning.
Essential Criteria.
Education
Honours Degree (min. RQF Level 7 or NFQ Level 8) in Community Development or Social Work or a related field.
Qualification (min. RQF Level 1 or NFQ Level 3) in Immigration Advice (desirable)
Qualification (min. RQF Level 3 or NFQ Level 5) in Welfare Advice (desirable).
Experience
- 2 years’ experience (paid or unpaid) of providing advice - face to face or telephone – gained in the last 4 years
- 1 years’ Experience (paid or unpaid) working with similar demographics to the people within Northern Ireland; particularly with those of a BME gained in the last 3 years
- Implementing a strategy and advice service.
- Working with local statutory and non-statutory organisations and local key stakeholders.
- Delivery on active citizens/integration programmes.
- Experience delivering interventions to both children and adults
Closing Date
12:00pm
Contact Details
Third Floor, Embassy Building
3 Strand Road
Derry
BT48 7BH
United Kingdom
More Information
About The North West Migrants Forum
North West Migrants Forum (NWMF) is a registered charity (NIC107318) founded in 2012 to contribute to the development of a peaceful, diverse, prosperous and participative society based on principles of Human Rights, Equality and Justice.
We work openly and accountably and in collaboration with others to achieve our vision. All NWMF work is evidence-based and planned to achieve identified outcomes linked to achieving the organisational aims.
The range of services provided under the Forum’s umbrella is wide and includes all of the following: advice and orientation services; capacity, self-confidence and skills development; the promotion of integration and participation of black and racialised minoritized communities, while challenging racism, prejudice and hate crimes; youth engagement programmes; specific services for people seeking safety and those granted international protection, emergency cash support, the promotion and celebration of cultural diversity.
Due to the specific requirements of this position, remote/hybrid working is not possible. Applicants should be prepared to work on-site at the North West Migrants Forum Derry Office.
We recognise that making a career change can be a huge step. We will support you through every step of the recruitment process, from an initial discussion of your goals and aspirations, to the security of your new position.
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