Applications are now invited for the above position.

Ruhama is an Irish NGO and registered charity that offers nationwide support to women impacted by prostitution, human trafficking for sexual exploitation and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation. Founded in 1989, our organisation has extensive expertise in providing a wide range of specialist, holistic support services. Our services are free, confidential, and delivered by a committed and experienced team. Ruhama also advocates to influence policy that supports and protects women.

The Communications Officer will be based in Dublin and will be key in developing and delivering the organisation’s voice. They will be responsible for supporting the Policy and Communications Manager with the development and creation of impactful and engaging content for social and traditional media that supports our advocacy and frontline work with women who have been impacted by prostitution and human trafficking for sexual exploitation.

Details 

• Permanent Part time role - 21 hours per week
• Competitive Salary Scale - €35,600 - €54,000 pro rata per annum 

Benefits of working with Ruhama 

• 15 days annual leave per annum (25 days pro rata).
• 3 additional privilege days per annum.
• WFH options – (1 day per week, following successful 6-month probation pro rata).
• Ruhama operates a contributory pension scheme, which all employees may join on completion of successful probation period
• Death in Service Benefit through our pension scheme: Available for pension scheme members after 6 months (successful probation period), to the value of 3 times annual salary.
• Maternity leave: at full salary (less Social Welfare benefits), subject to one years’ service, for the period of the 26 weeks paid leave.
• Parent’s Leave: 9 weeks’ leave topped up to full salary, subject to one year’s service during the first 2 years of a child’s life or in the case of adoption, within 2 years of the placement of the child with the family for eligible employees.
• Travel Supports: Bike-to-work schemes and tax saver commuter tickets.
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI.
• Suite of Training Programmes to develop skillset as part of induction, probation and ongoing CPD.