Purpose of Post To coordinate the planning, delivery and oversight of the Education Development Project including budgeting based in Donegal Travellers Project. This includes Rethink Ireland funded project, Tusla funded project, DCDE/NTP (Dormant Accounts) funded project, and all other specific funding, e.g. Toy Show Appeal. Core Functions Promote interculturalism with education providers and collaborate with education providers to develop effective anti-bullying, non-discriminatory practice including enrolment procedures within schools. Act in a liaison role between the Traveller & Roma communities (young people and parents), schools and education support staff such School Completion and Education Welfare staff using a neighbourhood work approach. Engage in early intervention and preventative work in terms of Traveller and Roma attendance in the formal school setting and work with EWO as relevant. Develop initiatives responding to the multi-generational nature of educational disadvantage experienced by Traveller & Roma families. Support young people and their parents to address under-lying issues, and access allied educational support which may contribute to the young persons participation in, or ability to, perform well in school including complex family circumstances which require targeted support, e.g. accommodation. Ensure appropriate family supports are put in place where necessary, through initiation of Meitheal (by acting as Lead Practitioner), or referral to other family support organisations in the community. Work closely alongside the PHC teams & relevant others to ensure the holistic needs of the child/young person/family are addressed to enhance outcomes from education. Promote access and participation in early years services in the county including ECCE. This includes collaborating with Donegal County Childcare to promote inclusion and diversity training for early years providers. Produce and prepare all necessary reports, submissions to necessary funders and Donegal Travellers Project Board of Management and the Project Manager in line with timeframes. To develop, with the team, a professional working relationship with education providers and allied services locally, regionally, and nationally. Work in solidarity through networking with national Traveller organisations, NTP Education Network & relevant others promoting the rights of the child an equality of outcomes from education. Work as part of the overall team at Donegal Travellers Project, implementing a community development & human rights approach to implement the strategic plan of the organisation. Work with the administrator to oversee and monitor spend, returns to funders, and HR on all education funding. Timeframe This post is initially for a 12-month period, with an opportunity for continuation of contract, and the probationary period will be for 3 months. The salary will be in line with DTP scales as set out for the company. The successful candidate will have a full clean driving licence, and will be Garda vetted & complete Child Protection Training. For further information, and to apply, email by close of business on Friday, October 17th.