Foyle Women’s Information Network WICT project Co-ordinator

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties

1. To recruit, assess, train and support 80 women in 4 specified locations across the North West of the Province.
2. To co-ordinate / deliver 6 modules of training to 80 women up to 31st March 2018 – the agreed modules of training are as follows:-

• • Citizenship (including community development and dialogue/communication skills)
  • Leadership and Mentoring
  • Personal Development
  • Health and Well-being
  • Women and Peace-building
  • Women in the Justice System

3. To re-assess each individual woman after the 6-month period to determine and provide any further support needed to complete Phase 2 of the programme, thus being ‘Next Steps’.
4. To support each individual woman to choose and complete a Pathway in ‘Next Steps’ to ensure the programme objectives are fully met.
5. To be responsible to FWIN board for the management and monitoring of all duties required as a Project Partner working in association with TWN as Lead Partner for the delivery of the WICT project.
6. To put in place effective and efficient mechanisms to enable delivery of the organisation’s specific targets for the regional project, targets will be monitored and reviewed on a regular basis.
    
7. To undertake monitoring of participants on a regular basis in line with WICT programme regulations.
8. To provide advice, support, guidance and direction as necessary to all participants and linked organisations including the training required through the project.
    
9. To prepare all documentation associated with pre and post project monitoring in accordance with all regulations and requirements of the project.
10. To liaise with the WICT Programme Co-Ordinator Manager in relation to project delivery and expenditure.
11. To develop good working relationships with TWN as Lead Partner, and all other project partners and to assist with the development of good working practices.
     
12. To collate statistical data and prepare project progress reports for TWN for reporting to DfC and any other external agency as required.
     
13. To undertake all training deemed necessary to carry out duties in an effective and efficient manner.
     
14. Keep under review all community relations issues affecting communities in a post conflict society.

15. Provide support and assistance for establishing contacts and networks for the building of positive inter and cross-community relationships throughout Northern Ireland.
     
16. To liaise with other members of staff in relation to the promotion of the WICT Project, WICT roadshows, symposia and related events.
     
17. To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation of the organisation.
     
18. To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Experience

• Be educated to 3rd level standard (degree or equivalent) in a related area
• Have experience of delivering training / educational programmes
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of community issues and sensitivities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Fresh Start Agreement and associated community relations initiatives

Competences

• An in-depth knowledge of working with the voluntary and community sectors in Northern Ireland.
• Relevant work experience in project monitoring, recruitment and administrative duties, with proven ability in information technology incl. word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• The ability to demonstrate competent administrative skills
• Ability to work on his/her own initiative.
• The successful candidate will possess high analytical, oral & written communication skills.
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Driving Licence and access to car essential
• Committed to the wider aims and objectives of the organisation