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ECO-UNESCO
Environmental Youth Officer
LOCATION: 9 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 – hybrid working options
SALARY: Depends on experience – starting salary range between €28,000-€30,000 (full-time rate – based on 35 hrs)
EMPLOYMENT: Fixed Term ending December 2023
The Organisation
Founded in 1986, ECO-UNESCO is Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation, affiliated to the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (WFUCA) and working to channel the passion, creativity, and energy of young people into positive environmental action. Through our range of programmes and services we inspire, educate, empower, and support young people to act.
The Role
ECO-UNESCO seeks to employ an Environmental Youth Officer. This is a position of responsibility within ECOUNESCO, playing a key role in the delivery of ECO-UNESCO’s Youth Climate Justice programme and supporting other initiatives such as camps and workshops. The role includes partner engagement, workshop delivery, event planning & management, monitoring & evaluation and funder reporting.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing, delivering, and reporting on a Youth Climate Justice project.
- Rolling out the Youth Climate Justice Advocate programme and supporting participant groups in their
development of Climate Justice focused Action Projects. - Developing strong relationships with partner organisations to ensure their ongoing engagement and
contribution to the project. - Delivering climate justice education, training & awareness workshops to young people.
- Promoting the Youth Climate Justice project to participants and key stakeholders.
- Supporting work on ECO-UNESCO’s annual Youth Climate Justice Survey.
- Continue to grow awareness of climate justice, engaging new supporters with a view to strengthening the
case for ongoing project funding. - Supporting ECO-UNESCO’s programmes including workshops and camps.
- Assisting with project reporting to a Government funder and application process.
Other responsibilities:
- Carrying out monitoring & evaluation on all project activities.
- Writing/completing reports on a regular basis.
- Undertaking any other such relevant duties as directed.
- Assisting in any other areas of ECO-UNESCO work.
- Representing ECO-UNESCO on relevant ESD and DE bodies.
areas of activity and can be amended. ECO-UNESCO reserves the right to reassign staff as appropriate and
necessary.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- 3rd Level Qualification in a related field (geography, environmental studies, climate etc.) (Essential)
- An education or youth work qualification (Desirable)
Experience:
- At least 2 years work experience in direct work with young people (10-18); youth work, education, and/or
environmental education in a similar youth scheme/programme (Essential) - An understanding of climate justice and environmental issues (Essential)
- Experience in developing and delivering youth, education and training programmes (Essential)
- Demonstrable organisation skills, having managed multiple priorities and adherence to deadlines (Essential)
- A strong interest in the environment, international development and working with young people (Essential)
- Budgetary management experience; from initial planning through to end of project reporting (Desirable)
- A full, clean driving license (Desirable)
Knowledge and skills:
- Solid Knowledge of the youth work sector and education system in Ireland (Essential)
- Knowledge of Climate Justice in a national and international context (Essential)
- Excellent organisational skills (Essential)
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills (Essential)
- Excellent report writing, analytical and computer skills (Essential)
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure (Essential)
- Ability to manage a complex workload (Essential)
- Working knowledge of IT systems (Essential)
- Ability to critically analyse data and make appropriate decisions (Essential)
- Ability to work as part of a team (Essential)
Disposition:
- Be a self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude (Essential)
- Be a problem solver and creative (Essential)
- Be dependable and flexible (Essential)
- Be able to take direction (Essential)
- Be committed to working as part of a team (Essential)
- Be committed to the values and principles of ECO-UNESCO (Essential)
How to apply: Please complete the Application form (below) and send with a cover letter to recruitment@ecounesco.ie or return it by post to:
Employment Opportunities
Environmental Youth Officer
ECO-UNESCO
9 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2
Ireland
The closing date for applications is Midnight 26th May 2023
Interview Date – provisionally scheduled for week commencing 12th June 2023.
Successful applicants may be requested to prepare a short presentation during the selection process.
Applicants may be placed on a panel for positions that may arise in the future.
By completing and submitting this form, you consent to ECO-UNESCO processing the personal data provided to assess this application for employment. No further processing of your data will occur beyond this purpose. ECOUNESCO will retain this application for up to 12 months, after which it will be deleted.
Candidates, depending on the nature of the role, may be subject to Garda Vetting.
Please note that we will interview qualified candidates as we identify them, so please do apply at your earliest convenience.
ECO-UNESCO
Program Coordinator Young Environmentalist Awards
LOCATION: 9 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 – hybrid working options
SALARY: Salary scale €30,000 – €35,000. Starting salary is dependent on experience.
EMPLOYMENT: Flexibility is required as the role may include evening and weekend work.
The Organisation
Founded in 1986, ECO-UNESCO is Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation, affiliated to the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (WFUCA) and working to channel young people’s passion, creativity, and energy into positive environmental action. We inspire, educate, empower, and support young people to act through our range of programmes and services.
The Role
As Young Environmentalist Awards Programme Coordinator, you will coordinate and deliver the Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA), ECO-UNESCO’s flagship programme. The Young Environmentalist Awards is Ireland’s leading environmental awards programme for young people recognising and rewarding their work in environmental protection through local environmental action projects. Involving over 4,000 participants annually, the Awards engage young people through schools, youth groups and communities across Ireland, supporting them to take action on environmental issues and celebrating their passion and creativity. This is a position of responsibility within the organisation, and applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to take on such responsibility.
Key responsibilities:
Running all phases of the Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA) programme, Ireland’s all island environmental awards
programme for 10–18-year-olds including;
- Driving increased numbers of projects and participants taking part in the programme from secondary schools, youth groups, Youthreach Centres, and community groups on a regional (all-Ireland) basis and per category basis through
promotion, recruitment and registration. - Supporting, training and upskilling YEA Mentors and YEA Groups in the use and implementation of the ‘6-Steps to
Success’ framework and Handbook for developing their local environmental action projects. - Organising the judging process, including ECO-Dens across the island of Ireland.
- Supporting the development and progression of Young Environmentalist Awards groups in the establishment of ECOUNESCO clubs and supporting these Clubs as part of the national network of ECO-UNESCO Clubs.
- Monitoring and Evaluating the programme and its impact on an ongoing basis and carrying out an end of year
evaluation and report. - Running specific funded YEA related programmes in conjunction with Local Authorities and other bodies.
- Liaising with and supporting ECO-UNESCO’s other Youth programmes to participate in the YEA programme.
- In conjunction with the National Director and Operations & Development Manager, research and establish new
elements for the Young Environmentalist Awards programme as identified. - Rolling out on YEA Roadshow, groups visits and Information Days.
Fundraising, Grant Writing & Reporting:
- Writing funding grants & proposals for key stakeholders, including subsequent reporting on an annual basis.
- Support in identifying funding and sponsorship opportunities for the Young Environmentalist Awards and related
programmes. - Developing and implementing a fundraising and sponsorship strategy in conjunction with the Head of Fundraising
and the National Director.
Promotion of YEA and ECO-UNESCO:
- Liaising with schools, youth groups, ETB’s, media partners and others.
- Promoting ECO-UNESCO through talks, workshops, seminars and presentations.
- Reporting on a regular basis to the National Director, Board of Directors and Government departments.
Other:
- Assisting delivery of ECO-UNESCO’s other programmes as needed.
- Providing regular reports to Management.
- Undertaking any other such relevant duties as directed.
- Representing ECO-UNESCO on relevant ESD and DE bodies if required.
- Managing the programme’s administration, including associated IT systems and Salesforce.
Person Specification.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A 3rd Level Qualification in environmental studies or science, ecology, biology, geography, Outdoor
Education (Essential) - A qualification in education or youth work (Desirable)
Experience:
- At least 2 years work experience in direct work with young people (10-18); youth work, education and/or
environmental education/sustainable development and /or in a similar youth awards scheme/programme
(Essential) - Working knowledge of the Irish secondary schools system and the youth work sector. (Essential)
- A proven track record in the management and delivery of large scale projects. (Essential)
- Budgetary management experience from initial planning through to end of project reporting. (Essential)
- A track record in securing and reporting on funding. (Essential)
Knowledge and skills:
- Demonstrable organisation skills, having managed multiple priorities and adherence to deadlines.
(Essential) - The ability to influence, motivate and coach others through interpersonal and presentation skills.
(Essential) - A strong interest in the environment and working with young people. (Essential)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
- A full, clean driving licence (Desirable)
- A good knowledge of database management and Salesforce CRM system (Desirable)
Disposition:
- Be a self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude (Essential)
- Be a problem solver and creative (Essential)
- Be dependable and flexible (Essential)
- Be able to take direction (Essential)
- Be committed to working as part of a team (Essential)
- Be committed to the values and principles of ECO-UNESCO (Essential)
How to apply: Please send a copy of a completed Application Form with a Cover Letter to: recruitment@ecounesco.ie
Please mark in subject line Employment Opportunities – YEA Programme Coordinator (Private and Confidential)
ECO-UNESCO
9 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2
Ireland
Closing Date for Applications – Midnight Sunday 4th June 2023
Interview Date – provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 12th June 2023
Successful applicants may be requested to prepare a short presentation during selection.
Applicants may be placed on a panel for positions that may arise in the future.
By completing and submitting this form, you consent to ECO-UNESCO processing the personal data provided to assess this application for employment. No further processing of your data will occur beyond this purpose. ECO-UNESCO will retain this application for up to 12 months, after which it will be deleted.
Depending on the nature of the role, candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting.
