NYCI Communications Officer (4 day week)
12 months contract to cover career break
Background
A 12 month vacancy has arisen in the National Youth Council of Ireland for a
Communications Officer. The following information is enclosed:
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Job Description
Person Specification
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The National Youth Council of Ireland, the representative body for voluntary youth
organisations, wishes to appoint the following:
Communications Officer (4 day week-12 month contract)
The Job
NYCI’s Communications Officer supports NYCI’s engagement in the public arena.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, the post holder monitors developments affecting
young people and the youth sector, interfaces with the media and provides an
information service to NYCI and its member organisations.
The Person
The successful candidate will have 3 years paid or voluntary experience in a related
field. Experience of working with the media and/or in the provision of information is
essential.
He/she will have excellent organisational, communications and
interpersonal skills and be dependable and flexible.
For further details on NYCI and the positions, including an application form, see our
Website www.youth.ie or email lisa.hyland@nyci.ie.
Completed Application Forms should be sent to: Lisa Hyland, NYCI, 3 Montague
Street, Dublin 2 or emailed to lisa.hyland@nyci.ie by 5pm Monday July 11th 2011
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Job Description
NYCI Communications Officer
Reporting to: NYCI Assistant Director with responsibility for Advocacy and
Representation.
Location: NYCI, 3 Montague Street, Dublin 2.
Purpose
The purpose of the position of Communications Officer is to provide a comprehensive
communications service to NYCI and to support NYCI’s engagement in the public
arena. The Officer monitors developments affecting young people and the youth
sector, interfaces with the media and provides an information service to NYCI and its
member organisations. The role supports the advocacy work and campaigns
undertaken by the organisation. It also involves contributing to the implementation of
the NYCI Strategic Plan and annual communications plan and the development and
implementation of effective internal and external communications to members and
stakeholders.
Responsibilities
The Communications Officer will have the following functions:
General
 Implement the Communications Programme of NYCI.
 Contribute to and implement an ongoing communications strategy for NYCI.
 Responsible for organisation of press conferences/launches and contribute to the
organisation and running of key NYCI events, such as the annual conference.
 Contribute to the design, co-ordination and running of relevant NYCI campaigns
 Manage communications budget line
 Responsible for the commissioning and production of all publications
Media
 Act as the immediate interface and build relationships between the media and
NYCI.
 Monitor the treatment of youth sector/youth issues in the public and political
arenas and respond, as appropriate.
 Draft and issue press releases, as directed by the Assistant Director.
 Arrange media interviews for appropriate NYCI personnel
 Represent NYCI in the media and other relevant arenas, as directed by the
Assistant Director.
 Monitor NYCI’s public profile, including its media presence and performance
 Contribute to the ongoing development of NYCI social media presence
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Information
 Generate and disseminate appropriate promotional information and materials,
including leaflets and presentations.
 Contribute to maintaining NYCI’s website and presence.
 Promote NYCI, its positions and its member organisations at relevant events held
by outside bodies.
 Co-ordinate NYCI’s engagement with youth information policy and practice and
liaise with relevant bodies concerned with youth information, as appropriate.
 Deal with general queries from the general public, member organisations, etc.
 Co-ordinate, edit and produce NYCI’s Annual Report, ezine Clár na nÓg and
other publications as required.
 Monitor the media on developments affecting young people and the youth sector
and disseminate relevant information to NYCI personnel as appropriate.
 Prepare briefings and other materials on youth matters for individuals and
organisations outside NYCI.
 Identify funding opportunities for NYCI and assist in NYCI’s response to these
 To maintain and consolidate NYCI’s digital photo library
Training & Support
 Liaise with appropriate personnel within member organisations on press and
information matters.
 Organise and deliver media and public relations training for relevant personnel
from NYCI and member organisations as required.
Other
 Undertake any other such relevant duties as may from time to time arise and are
considered appropriate.
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Person Specification
NYCI Communications Officer (4 day week 12 month contract)
Attributes
Essential/
Desirable Criteria
Qualifications and Attainments
3rd Level Qualification in a related field
Desirable
Experience
3 years experience in a related field, in a voluntary or paid
capacity
Experience of working with the media or in the provision of
information
Essential
Essential
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Excellent writing skills
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to manage a complex workload
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
Ability to work with voluntary committees
Computer skills
Interest in youth work, youth issues and young people
Understanding of the voluntary sector
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Desirable
Desirable
Disposition
Be a self starter
Be dependable and flexible
Be prepared to travel as part of the work
Be committed to working as part of a team
Have a commitment to the values and principles of NYCI
Have a commitment to equality of opportunity
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