Community Development Organiser
Irish Network Against Racism (INAR)
Invites applications for the position of
Community Development Organiser
The Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) is a Network organisation of over 200 civil society organisations working together to combat racism at a local, national and European level. INAR is recruiting a Community Development Organiser to work with its Human Rights Community Development Lead to deliver the Intercultural Cross-border Inclusion Programme (ICIP).
The ICIP is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). It is led by the North West Migrants Forum in partnership with the Rural Community Network (RCN), Multi-Ethnic Sports and Cultures NI (MSCNI), INAR, and the Donegal Intercultural Platform (DIP). The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) and Social Change Initiative (SCI) are associate partners for the duration of the project’s three-year lifespan.
The ICIP programme will work to upskill people with lived experience of racism and hate, to work specifically with community leaders, policy makers, teachers and school pupils to address the systemic drivers, prejudices and misunderstandings which cause division within our society and communities.
The Community Development Organiser will support the Community Development Lead to develop the leadership of minority ethnic advocates in 6 border locations, and create robust networks and partnerships for addressing racism and discrimination in institutions and communities.
The role is a Fixed Term Contract for up to 28 Hours a week €39,000 pro-rata
Location: INAR offices in Dublin 7 and in the field.
Ability to cross the Border between Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is a requirement.
Full Irish , EU or UK Driving license and use of car are requirements
The Community Development Organiser will be responsible for supporting the Community Development Lead to fulfil Community Development functions, as well as ensuring Project Organisation:
Community Development work:
● Establish good working relationships with INAR’s ICIP partner organisations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
● Recruit minority ethnic leaders for to the leadership programmes
● Establish, develop and coordinate a community development leadership programme for minority ethnic leaders in 6 border communities, in partnership with the ICIP programme partners on both sides of the border.
● Establish support networks of minority Activists and Advocates from the programme
● Support these Advocate and Activist networks to develop and utilise skills and resources to work in partnership with local agencies to advocate for the rights of minority ethnic communities in the 6 locations.
● Organise events for convening these networks of Activists, bringing together regional and cross-border groupings to share learnings and work in solidarity.
● Ensure the fulfilment of the objectives of the Peace Plus funded ICIP
Project Organising: Put in place systems for managing ICIP, including:
● Manage all communication (including by post, phone and email) relating to the ICIP;
including, invoices, costs reimbursements, receipts, allowance applications and
follow up with participants.
● Process capacity building training application forms to ICIP for Director/ Project Lead
● Communicate and follow-up with ICIP participants
● Conduct eligibility and due diligence checks with ICIP attendees, manage training
allowances and any follow-up with participants
● Process payments and purchases for all ICIP activities and keep financial records
relating to ICIP and ICIP Participants
● Develop & review outreach strategy with Director & National Coordinator
● Conduct monthly monitoring of ICIP processes for 3 month review with Director &
Project Coordinator recording concerns, challenges and opportunities.
● Ensure regular reporting to the Project coordination & Board of INAR
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 & 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 & the issues they face
Desirable:
- Demonstrable ability to manage websites, using WordPress & related tools.
- Has knowledge of ethical communication skills/strategies.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the media, political and social landscape in Ireland.
- Has an ability to use Divi and other website building packages.
- Has an ability to develop video and other content for sharing on social media
- Has first hand experience working in print and broadcast media.
- Experience of developing and working in a variety of partnerships and networks.
INAR is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values all identities, perspectives and experiences, and provides opportunities for learning and growth. We especially welcome applications from people from all ethnic minority and migrant backgrounds, from women, nonbinary, LGBTQI+ and other working class backgrounds, and people from other traditionally marginalised backgrounds.
Salary range: €39,000 –pro-rata.
This is a part-time position of 4 days a week or equivalent, on an initial fixed-term contract for 1 year (to September 2027) with a 6 month probation period.
Place of work: INAR office in Dublin 7, and in the field in the Border counties, on both sides of the border.
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the Republic of Ireland, to travel to Northern Ireland, have regular access to a car and be fully legally licensed and insured to drive on both sides of the border.
Post holder reports to: The Rights Development Lead, and the Director at INAR.
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Close of Business, Tuesday 16 June 2026 Please upload a CV, and fill out the Application Form online at:
https://forms.gle/PJsHnNCXLFg5jqgo7
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based only on the information supplied in the CV, the Application Form and on the requirements of the post. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview between 22nd and 26th June . We hope to be able to announce a successful candidate by 1st July 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: *Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview between 22nd & 26th June. We hope to announce a successful candidate by 1st July.*