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Role Purpose
The purpose of the Project Officer role on the VSS-Pulse project is to design and deliver activities (interventions) supporting victims and survivors of the troubles/conflict. Responsibilities include mapping available services in ROI to develop support pathways, engaging with agencies, forming alliances, recruiting participants, outreach, event management, logistical planning, line management of two outreach workers, record-keeping, and report writing.
Role Requirements
1. Project Management
* Conduct a scoping study to map services and identify gaps.
* Develop and monitor a project plan with milestones.
* Create support pathways for victims and survivors.
* Design documentation to guide outreach workers in needs assessment and referrals.
* Collaborate with Communications to develop a sensitive outreach plan.
* Follow PEACEPLUS branding and communication guidelines.
2. People Management
* Line manage two outreach workers, ensuring clarity of roles.
* Support staff with psychological/emotional needs as necessary.
* Foster continuous learning and adaptability within the team.
* Lead with problem-solving and an agile mindset.
* Ensure HR policies are followed, including performance management and development.
* Delegate tasks effectively and support team collaboration.
* Coordinate with the programme manager on resource allocation.
3. Building and Maintaining Relationships
* Develop strategic partnerships with service providers for signposting and referrals.
* Promote available services across the region and Ireland.
* Identify service gaps and participation barriers.
4. Administration and Organisation
* Record meetings and maintain project documentation.
* Organise team meetings and report progress.
* Recruit and track participants and intervention outcomes.
* Support evaluation and monitoring systems.
* Prepare a comprehensive project conclusion report.
Required Experience
* Minimum 3 years' relevant experience.
* Strong relationship-building skills and partnership experience.
* Knowledge of the conflict in Northern Ireland and its impacts, including political and security perspectives.
* Experience in research, scoping exercises, and report writing.
* Project management experience.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, handling sensitive issues confidentially.
* Proficiency in MS Office and Teams.
* Understanding of social inclusion, reconciliation, and peacebuilding work.
Other
* Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
* Ability to travel within ROI, Ireland, and N. Ireland.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent qualification preferred.
* Full clean driver's license and access to a car.
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