JOB DETAILS
Title: Project Coordinator - Employment
Duration: Specified purpose full time contract 1 year (possibility of renewal subject to funding)
Salary: €46,000 -€51,000 per year
Job Family: Coordinator
Reporting to: Programme Manager - Integration
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross Society (IRC) is part of the world’s largest independent humanitarian network, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The IRC is committed to and bound by, its Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The vision of the Irish Red Cross is to be a leading humanitarian organisation, providing impartial services and support to vulnerable communities both at home and abroad. Our mission is to identify and deliver humanitarian assistance to those who are most in need.
Migration is a priority focus for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement internationally as well as for the IRC in Ireland. Building on successful programming in integration, housing and resettlement, IRC is growing its service offerings to support employability and labour market insertion of refugees, asylum-seekers and other migrants.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
This role will lead on the development and implementation of IRC’s employment services programme. Reporting to the Programme Manager for Integration, the Coordinator will be responsible for delivering employment services under IRC’s Ukraine Accommodation Programme funded by the Irish Government, the “EMERge” Programme, funded under the EU’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and under other funding as may arise. The Coordinator will ensure that all project activities are effectively planned, actioned in a timely manner, and the expected results are achieved. The role will liaise with relevant internal colleagues and external stakeholders and will have line management responsibility for a team of two to three staff.
This role will be based at IRC Head Office in Dublin and will require some travel to project locations in Dublin and nationwide. The role provides an opportunity to shape the direction of IRC’s emerging work programmes in the area of employment, and to meaningfully impact the lives of migrants in Ireland.
ROLE RESPONSIBLILTIES
Service design and development
Develop a strong understanding of project participants/beneficiaries’ needs, through direct engagement as well as through existing needs assessments and other documentation
Carry out service scoping and needs assessments exercises, ensuring inclusion of migrant perspectives
Commission or develop curriculum content and materials for employment skills classes
Oversee the development of employer engagement pathways and volunteer-based support
Contribute to expansion of services and preparation of funding proposals
Planning
Lead overall project planning, including the development of objectives, outputs and project specific actions
Develop weekly or monthly (as needed) planning for activities to ensure there is a high level of organisation and preparedness
Provide regular progress updates to management and other stakeholders, and timely escalation of issues where appropriate
Coordination and Implementation
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders who are relevant to the project, to ensure they are fully informed of activities and there is effective coordination
Implement project actions effectively, in line with project plans as developed and specific technical guidelines
Procure and manage contracts with external service providers, ensuring they are supported to deliver project actions on time and within budget
Ensure client feedback mechanisms are in place
Line manage project staff, including holding regular 121s, staff development and performance appraisals
Reporting and Financial Management
In collaboration with ME colleagues and management, ensure that reporting processes can accurately collect necessary information for the purpose of project management
Engage with and support finance colleagues to ensure necessary documentation is in place for the purpose of finance accountability and reporting
Contribute to regular budget monitoring and reforecasting
Review and assess project data and overall progress, and prepare project reporting as required by the organisation or funding agency
Support development of learning and recommendations from the project, for ongoing improvement and potential further programming
Organisationally
Ensure compliance with required internal and external policies and procedures
Work actively towards the achievement of the Irish Red Cross goals.
Abide by and uphold the Principles of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
Undertake any other reasonable work-related duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager that are consistent with the nature of the job and level of responsibility.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Essential Criteria
Three years’ experience working in migration, migrant employment services delivery or wider employment services
Third level qualification in relevant fields such as career development, migrant integration, project management, social work, or local development.
Demonstrable experience in project management and team management
Experience of preparing formal project reports, for funders and other stakeholders.
Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines.
Strong communication skills and an ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to maintain strict compliance protecting confidential, sensitive information and materials
Fluent English, written (to reporting writing standard) and conversational
Competent user of MS Office, Teams, Sharepoint and CRM systems
FURTHER INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross offers the following benefits in addition to salary:
Up to 5% employers' contribution to a company contributory pension scheme
20 days Annual Leave plus closure of the office on Good Friday, plus two additional ‘privilege days’ to be used at Easter and Christmas respectively.
Death in Service benefit of four times salary
Flexible working hours, including opportunities for hybrid working with minimum three days per week in the office
Flexi-time policy with opportunity to accumulate up to one flexi-day per month
Further education, training and learning supports
Professional subscriptions (as applicable)
Travel (bike-to-work schemes/tax saver commuter tickets)
The Irish Red Cross is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications for people from all sections of the community, irrespective of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller community.
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in Ireland.
The role is a full-time position based on a 35-hour working week, based on flexitime arrangements.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support the participation of individuals with disabilities or other specific needs in both the recruitment process and the workplace. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting us at 01 6424600
Closing date 6pm 26th June 2026
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close recruitment before closing date. Therefore, it is advisable to submit your application as early as possible.
This role is partially funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union
