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The Network and Communications Lead

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    Irish Network Against Racism
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    Ref: #JOB-2422278
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    EUROPEAN NETWORK AGAINST RACIS, 28 N Gt George's St, Dublin 1, D01 HY46
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    39000.00 - 42000.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 26 Nov 2025
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    Closing On: 24 Dec 2025

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. 


Coordinate and support the efficient running of Network meetings. Tasks include:
organising meetings, regular communication with members, taking the minutes, ensuring all
network members receive relevant documents before meetings, and following up on actions
agreed at meetings.
• Maintain cordial and professional relationships with Network members, key stakeholders and
members of the public.
• Liaise with minority ethnic leaders about the work of INAR, with a particular focus on groups
who face linguistic barriers.
• Support the Policy Officer to communicate effective usage of the shadow National Action Plan
Against Racism (NAPAR).
• Oversee the development, design and publication of communication and advocacy resources,
and update network and campaigning resources, including the website.
• Support and resource the functioning of network working groups, e.g. the Accommodation
Working Group, Media Working Group, etc.
• Provide communications support to the Director and the Rights and Development Officer to
deepen network development, increase the capacity of network members, and build a culture of
reporting and responding to racist incidents, including via the promotion of iReport.ie.
• Develop, oversee and implement media, social media and electronic communications
strategies, by agreement with the Director.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders to ensure effective monitoring of social media platforms’
adherence to the code of conduct on hate content.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by the Director in the furtherance of the core objectives of INAR,
including sharing office-based administrative tasks and dealing with public enquiries.

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 and 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 and the issues they face.
• Is able to speak at least one Sub-Saharan African language.
• Special criteria: needs to be able to speak two South Asian languages.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable ability to manage websites using WordPress and related tools.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the media, political and social landscape in Ireland.
• Ability to use Divi and other website-building packages.
• Ability to develop video and other content for sharing on social media.
• First-hand experience working in print and broadcast media.
• Experience of developing and working
  • This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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