Irish Childhood Bereavement Network
2013-2014
Part-time Co-ordinator
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WTE national Irish Childhood Bereavement Network Co-ordinator
Location:
Irish
Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau St, Dublin 2
Reporting to:
Head
of Education, Research and Bereavement Services of host organisation, the Irish
Hospice Foundation.
The Irish Childhood Bereavement
Network (ICBN)
The ICBN is an independent membership
organisation with its own mandate. The ICBN works in close consultation with
the Family Support Agency and the Irish Hospice Foundation to advance services,
education, training and advocacy for bereaved children in Ireland, and those
who support them.
Key
Duties of the ICBN Coordinator
•
Lead and
grow the work of the network, working in collaboration with the advisory
committee to co-ordinate work and with the
UK Childhood Bereavement Network
•
Manage the day to day operation, implementation, management and strategic
direction of the network and its projects.
•
Influence policy and practice in the
interests of bereaved children through strategic focused relationships with key
decision makers and stakeholders and by coordinating responses to relevant
policy consultations.
•
Consult with subscribers to the network and other stakeholders to develop consensus on key messages and
strategic development.
•
Support subscribers to the network by providing a range of information, resources and networking
opportunities.
•
Identify needs, draw up
proposals and secure funding.
•
Write for a range of audiences
including staff, advisory panel members and subscribers, the public and for publication.
•
Identify cross organisational opportunities to develop work and liaise with colleagues
on these.
•
Line manage other network staff (over time)
•
Promote and engage with young people and their families to inform
the work of the network.
•
Manage and complete the administrative tasks associated with the
network.
Essential
- Demonstrable
experience in working across diverse stakeholders at national and local
level.
- Demonstrable
experience of influencing policy and practice which may be used in the
interests of bereaved children.
- Ability
to identify needs, write funding proposals and secure funding.
- Excellent
IT skills
- Experience
of managing budgets.
- Knowledge and interest in the area of
childhood bereavement.
- A
flexible outlook
- Ability
to work independently
- Driving
license and ability to travel as part of this post
- Demonstrable experience in leading and
managing a national or other network.
Salary
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Salary
will be based on experience and aligned to HSE Grade VII
Further
information on ICBN, IHF and FSA
Procedure:
Apply in writing including a cover
letter outlining your suitability for the position together with curriculum
vitae. Applications should be emailed to orla.keegan@hospicefoundation.ie by 5pm
on the closing date of Thursday 14th February
2012.
