Head of Worker Rights and Anti-trafficking

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Head of Worker Rights and Anti-trafficking – Job Description

Role Summary: The Head of Worker Rights and Anti-trafficking (senior position) will be responsible to lead and coordinate the implementation of MRCI’s worker rights and anti-trafficking work as outlined in MRCI’s Strategic Plan.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide operational and strategic oversight of MRCI’s outreach, advocacy and support work with victims of trafficking and other severe forms of labour exploitation.
Supervise and coordinate MRCI staff members working in the areas of worker rights and anti-trafficking.
Establish working relationships with key civil servants, government agencies and other key stakeholders and organisations including trade unions, employer bodies and relevant civil society organisations.
Develop and coordinate relevant research and policy positions and engage decision makers.
Monitor and respond to external developments in combating trafficking and severe labour exploitation in Ireland, Europe and internationally.
Represent the MRCI at events, external structures and bodies and in the media as necessary.
Identify funding opportunities, assist in development of funding proposals and take responsibility for the implementation and reporting on projects.
Prepare regular briefings and reports for both internal and external purposes.
Participate as a part of MRCI’s senior management team and contribute to organisational development.

Person specifications:
Essential:
A relevant third level degree or equivalent qualification.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
Proven experience in a leadership, coordination and supervision role.
Demonstrated experience in casework, advocacy and representation.
Excellent working knowledge and practice of Ireland’s employment rights legislation and relevant redress mechanisms.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, policymakers, media and partner organisations.
Ability to think strategically and problem solve.
Ability to work in a diverse, multilingual and intercultural context.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong commitment to tackling injustice, anti-racism and advancing migrant worker rights.

Desirable:
Familiarity with government policies, legislative processes and advocacy methods relevant to migrant rights in Ireland and the EU.
Knowledge of Ireland’s immigration and employment permit systems.
Demonstrated experience in researching, writing, and reporting successful funding applications.
Experience in campaigns, organising and community work.
For non-EEA Nationals, eligibility and requirements for an employment permit apply.