Active Cities Officer (Temporary 2 Years) Dublin Sport & Wellbeing Partnership - Dublin City Council

Dublin City Council is the largest local authority in Ireland, providing a wide range of services that support over half a million citizens and contribute to the economic, social and cultural development of Ireland's capital city.

The Sport Ireland Active Cities project is funded by Sport Ireland through the Dormant Accounts Fund (DAF). A Sport Ireland Active City will strive to create social norms about the benefits of sport and physical activity, create programmes and opportunities for its citizens regardless of ability or age, work in partnership to increase physical activity and decrease inactivity, and create/maintain environments where sport and physical activity can happen ultimately working toward healthier lifestyles of their citizens. The Sport Ireland Active Cities concept is built on the principles of the Global Action Plan for Physical Activity (GAPPA) developed by the WHO in 2018.

Using the GAPPA framework a Sport Ireland Active Cities Strategy will be broken down into four key pillars: 1. Active Societies, 2. Active Environments, 3. Active People, 4. Active Systems. Partnership working and multi city collaboration is encouraged. Sport Ireland Active Cities must target people who are economically or socially disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged or who have a disability. It is envisioned that each city will attain the standard of Global City Status.

THE JOB Reporting to the Dublin City Sports & Wellbeing Partnership Manager and liaising closely with the other Active Cities Officer based within the other Dublin local authorities. The Active Cites Officer will be responsible for the development, delivery and coordination of a programme of work that leads to an increase in participation in sport, physical activity, and active lifestyles across all communities in Dublin City, with a particular focus on people who are economically or socially disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged or who have a disability.

This will involve creating effective partnerships with a wide range of agencies and community

organisations and maximising access to and use of resources, both financial and human.

The Active Cities Officer will be a member of the Dublin City Sports & Wellbeing Partnership (DCSWP) team and will need to develop a strong working relationship with relevant staff in Dublin City Council and other local agencies, local sports clubs and community/voluntary groups and relevant staff and officers from National Governing Bodies. The post holder will also work closely with the national network of Active City Officers; The National Active Cities Lead and Sport Ireland.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL

• Have the ability to work in a self-motivated manner;
• Possess the ability to positively represent and advocate for the project across partners and
• Possess strong IT, social media, administrative and organisational skills;
• Have experience in consulting, communicating and networking appropriately and effectively with all sectors of the community;
• Have experience in advising, informing, motivating and supporting individuals and organisations;
• Have the ability to produce good quality publicity material;
• Have an awareness of the importance and value of participation in sport, physical activity and active lifestyles;
• Have a constructive, positive and progressive attitude to working as part of the Local Sports Partnership team and an ability to develop partnerships with the wider community;
• Be willing and have the ability to travel and work unsociable hours.

On the date of appointment the successful candidate must possess a current unendorsed full driving license (Category B) as they may be required to drive a motor car in the course of their duties. QUALIFICATIONS Character: Each candidate shall be of good character.

Health: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications: -

• Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications: -
• (a) (i) hold a recognised qualification in Project/Programme Management/Marketing/Planning/Business Development;
• OR
• (ii) have a minimum of three years relevant experience in one of the above disciplines;
• (b) Have a minimum of three years' experience working with agencies such as local
• government/ public sector in the area of project management;
• (c) Have experience in creating partnerships with a variety of agencies;
• (d) Have an understanding of the role and importance of co-ordinated and integrated interagency responses to facilitating active lifestyles;
• (e) have experience in working with voluntary and/or community groups;
• (f) possess excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving, team working, decision
• making and influencing skills;
• (g) possess the ability to produce, access and disseminate information efficiently and
• accurately;
• (h) possess the ability to prioritise, plan and co-ordinate the delivery of a work programme and
• produce high quality work;
• (i) have the ability to prepare, monitor and manage budgets;
• (j) have an understanding of and a personal commitment to the vision and values of the Sports
• Partnership model;
• (k) have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations,
• their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the
• workplace.

Candidates are required to upload documentation for the qualification they are claiming eligibility under with their online application. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the correct documentation is uploaded along with their application form.

Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination/comparability statement from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

DUTIES The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following: -

Project Co-ordination and Collaboration

• Develop and support an interagency, cross-sectoral approach to the development of Dublin as an Active City, while also ensuring the work is effectively and efficiently integrated with LSP activities maximising the impact for all;
• Co-ordinate the development and operation of the steering group nurturing a collaborative, partnership approach and ensuring appropriate membership and representation;
• Engage with the Active Cities Network and Sport Ireland;
• Prepare and manage Dublin City Council's Global Active Cities application and liaise with the awarding body;
• Develop, co-ordinate, support and monitor the implementation of the All Dublin Active Cities Plan;

Planning & Operations

• Facilitate and lead the implementation of the operational and action plan for the Active Cities Dublin in line with the local sports plans, healthy cities etc;
• Work with the LSP team to support the development and delivery of a range of initiatives, programmes and events as part of the Active Cities project to provide opportunities for more people to be more active;
• Facilitate and lead the co-ordination of Active Cities Dublin initiatives and pilots in targeted communities;
• Capital/Equipment - manage the capital and equipment budget including procurement,
• Training and Leadership Development - support and promote training and development opportunities to support the sustainable development of volunteers and community leaders including relevant training for professionals and community groups on the benefits of participation in sport and leading an active lifestyle. Provide networking events and shared

Communications & Marketing

• Work with the network of Active Cities Officers and Sport Ireland to develop an Active Cities brand and implement locally in line with agreed guidelines;
• Develop and implement a communications strategy including the production of press release and project newsletter highlighting activities, strategies and learnings from the project and resources to promote Active Cities activities and messages;
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of organisational and key contacts and prepare clear marketing and communications plans for the project;
• Communicate the 'Active Cities' messages effectively with representatives from different organisations and members of the public;
• Raise the profile of sport, physical activity and active lifestyles and their benefits both throughout the city;
• Identify opportunities to promote 'Active Cities' locally, nationally and internationally.

Finance & Administration

• Finance and Budget management - carefully manage the budget and reporting requirements to the Co-ordinator, Board and funders for all budget areas;
• Create sport, physical activity and active lifestyle opportunities and identify appropriate funding streams;
• Administration - Provide support and assistance in maintaining up-to-date databases;
• Reporting and Evaluation - Carry out research and needs analysis as appropriate and as required. Measure, monitor and evaluate performance and the impact of Active Cities Dublin activities in line with Sport Ireland requirements;
• Prepare reports and regular updates to the DCSWP Manager, DCSWP Board, Sport Ireland, Sport Ireland . click apply for full job details