Network And Communications Lead

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The Network and Communications Lead will:

• Coordinate and support the efficient running of Network meetings. Tasks include:

organising meetings, regular communication with members, taking the minutes, ensuring all network members receive relevant documents before meetings, and following up on actions agreed at meetings.

• Maintain cordial and professional relationships with Network members, key stakeholders and members of the public.

• Liaise with minority ethnic leaders about the work of INAR, with a particular focus on groups who face linguistic barriers.

• Support the Policy Officer to communicate effective usage of the shadow National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR).

• Oversee the development, design and publication of communication and advocacy resources, and update network and campaigning resources, including the website.

• Support and resource the functioning of network working groups, e.g. the Accommodation Working Group, Media Working Group, etc.

• Provide communications support to the Director and the Rights and Development Officer to deepen network development, increase the capacity of network members, and build a culture of reporting and responding to racist incidents, including via the promotion of iReport.ie.

• Develop, oversee and implement media, social media and electronic communications strategies, by agreement with the Director.

• Liaise with multiple stakeholders to ensure effective monitoring of social media platforms’ adherence to the code of conduct on hate content.

• Undertake tasks as delegated by the Director in the furtherance of the core objectives of INAR, including sharing office-based administrative tasks and dealing with public enquiries.

To be considered for the role, you will need to be someone who:

Essential:

• Has an ability to communicate content clearly and succinctly in English.

• Has qualifications in communications and social media or a related area, or demonstrable skills in communications and social media account management.

• Has excellent English-language copywriting and copy-editing skills.

• Has a demonstrable ability to develop and manage an online communications strategy.

• Is an excellent team player with an ability to self-manage and work flexibly.

• Has a demonstrable commitment to the principles of anti-racism, social justice and equality, affected-community leadership, solidarity and related principles and values.

• Has experience of working with Ethnic Minority communities and the issues they face.

• Is able to speak at least one Sub-Saharan African language.

• Special criteria: needs to be able to speak two South Asian languages.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable ability to manage websites using WordPress and related tools.

• Demonstrable knowledge of the media, political and social landscape in Ireland.

• Ability to use Divi and other website-building packages.

• Ability to develop video and other content for sharing on social media.

• First-hand experience working in print and broadcast media.

• Experience of developing and working in a variety of partnerships and networks.

Additional Information

Salary: €39,000–€42,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours of Work: Full-time, 39 hours, 5 days per week

Place of Work: INAR Office, 28 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1 (with occasional travel as required)

Company Name: Irish Network Against Racism (INAR)

Company Address: 28 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1

How to Apply: Please send applications to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €39,000.00-€42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Location: In person