Diversity Support Officer

Contract Type

Part-time, fixed-term (10 months), with potential for renewal subject to funding and performance

Hours

Part-time (0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE)) - 20 hours per week (flexible, including occassional evening and weekend work)

Location

Hybrid / Remote with travel required for meetings, training events, and councillor support

Reporting To

Party Manager (or nominated senior officer of the Green Party)

Role Purpose

The Green Party Ireland is seeking to appoint a Part-Time Diversity Officer to support the advancement of gender balance and diversity within the party and in local government. The role is central to delivering the Party’s commitment to ensure the organisation is welcoming, inclusive, and reflective of the society it serves.

The Diversity Officer will provide practical administrative and mentoring support to female and minority-background councillors elected in 2024, while also developing and implementing strategies to increase the participation of women and underrepresented groups as candidates in future local and national elections.

Key Responsibilities

1. Administrative Support to Elected Representatives

• Provide structured administrative assistance to female and minority-background councillors to support workload management and sustainability in office.
• Assist with constituency communications, public engagement activities, and organisational tasks.
• Act as a point of contact for councillors participating in the programme.

2. Mentoring and Strategic Support

• Conduct a needs assessment for each participating councillor and develop tailored individual support plans.
• Support councillors in preparing for re-election by identifying skills gaps and development opportunities.
• Coordinate access to leadership, policy development, and political skills training.

3. Candidate Recruitment and Development

• Design, develop, and deliver the Green Women Leaders Programme, aimed at encouraging women to contest local and national elections.
• Proactively engage with migrant women, Travellers, and other underrepresented groups through targeted outreach.
• Organise recruitment events, mentoring sessions, and training workshops for prospective candidates.

4. Diversity Strategy and Organisational Development

• Lead the development of a comprehensive Diversity Action Plan for the Green Party, to be adopted ahead of the 2029 Local Elections.
• Establish measurable targets and benchmarks for gender balance and diversity within party structures and electoral strategies.
• Advise party leadership on best practice in diversity, equality, and inclusion.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Track outputs and outcomes in line with funding requirements and internal objectives.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports and contribute to a final evaluation report.
• Ensure compliance with agreed timelines, budgets, and reporting standards.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in equality, diversity, and inclusion work, community development, political organising, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of barriers facing women and underrepresented groups in politics or public life.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including facilitation and mentoring.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a political organisation.
• Commitment to the values and objectives of the Green Party.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with elected representatives or political candidates.
• Knowledge of local government structures and electoral processes in Ireland.
• Experience designing and delivering training or leadership development programmes.
• Lived experience of underrepresentation in political or civic spaces.

Remuneration

• €440 per week, 20 hours per week

The Green Party Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages applications from women, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ applicants, and others who are underrepresented in political life.