Project Manager

Job Title: Project ManagerDuration: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract, Part Time Project Title: Sport and Wellness For AllLocation: Ireland (Hybrid/Remote)Closing Date: 11th of May at 5pmAbout Vision Sports IrelandVision Sports Ireland is the national governing body for sports and recreational activities tailored for blind and visually impaired individuals in Ireland. Established in 1988, it operates as a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity. In March 2020, Vision Sports Ireland merged with the NCBI now known as Vision Ireland, enhancing its capacity to offer a diverse range of sports and leisure activities.About RNIBThe Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Northern Ireland is a leading charity dedicated to supporting blind and partially sighted individuals across the region. Their mission is to ensure that sight loss is not a barrier to living a full and independent life. About The Shared Island Civil Society FundThe Shared Island Civic Society Fund promote practical North South cooperation and engagement, across a range of sectors and themes, consistent with the objectives and commitments of the Good Friday Agreement. It encourages and supports civic society and community organisations to further strengthen existing partnerships and/or to develop new cross-border links, to build connectivity on issues of concern for the island of Ireland. ContextVision Sports Ireland and RNIB have partnered to conduct a feasibility study to determine how best to ensure the inclusion of blind and vision impaired children and adults in accessing sports and wellness opportunities and activities of their choice in Northern Ireland.Recent Vision Sports Ireland research (2024) in the Republic of Ireland has found that:·       1 in 3 children with a vision impairment or blindness in the Republic were found to be at health risk·       Whilst 79% of adults experiencing visual impairment or blindness in the Republic were not meeting the National Physical Activity exercise guidelines. Role OverviewGiven the trends in the Republic of Ireland, we are now seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and passionate Project Manager to engage with key stakeholders in the Northern Ireland and ascertain opportunities for a sporting chance for blind and vision impaired people. The successful candidate should have passion for inclusion and accessibility in sport, and a commitment to ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate in sporting and physical activity. Core responsibilitiesVision Sports Ireland and the RNIB are now seeking a dynamic Project Manager who will:·       Benchmark the current levels of access to sport and physical activity for children and adults experiencing visual impairment or blindness in Northern Ireland.·       Host a series of regional workshops targeted at key stakeholders to understand the Northern Ireland landscape, perspective and ideas for improvement.·       Investigate programme initiatives and models in both jurisdictions.·       Develop a 3 year model to support incremental increases in the number of people with visual impairments or blindness accessing sport and physical activity of their choice.·       Finalise a report for publication and market a cross border conference to be hosted by key collaborators. Essential Job CompetenciesProject Management Experience: Proven experience in managing projects, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting specified outcomes. Experience in drafting reports for funding organisations and collating data for senior management.Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in building and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including sports governing bodies, disability services, research organisations, sponsors, and participants.Clear Communicator: Ability to communicate project goals, deadlines, and expectations clearly with all stakeholders, including team members, volunteers, participants, and external partners.Advocacy Skills: Experience in advocating for inclusion and an ability to raise awareness of the challenges faced by stakeholders.Desirable:Knowledge of Disability and Accessibility: An understanding of visual impairment and blindness: Familiarity with the challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments or blindness and the ability to adapt sports and activities to ensure inclusivity is desirable.·        Inclusive Practices: Knowledge of how to create accessible environments and ensure that all participants can engage in the activities comfortably and safely.·        Collating Data: An understanding of how collect relevant data and collate into reports and publications.  ·        Facilitation Skills: Experience of facilitating stakeholder discussions and summarising discussion topics.  ·        Understanding of Sports and Recreation: An understanding of the sporting landscape in Northern Ireland.Further Information for Candidates: All applicants must submit a current CV and cover letter outlining your motivation to apply.Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland.Further information about Vision Ireland can be found on our website www.vi.ieInformal enquiries to recruitment@vi.ie Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation’s mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation. We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities. Accessibility plays a huge part of ensuring that all our employees and service users can access our systems and services with ease and respect, in a supportive environment, - enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation Additional information:Informal enquiries to recruitment@vi.ie Our website:https://www.vi.ie