Research And Engagement Officer

, The job description is designed to summarise clearly the scope and responsibilities of the post should be read thoroughly. The purpose of the person specification is to state, as precisely as possible, the minimum skills, experience and knowledge applicants must have to meet the requirements of the post. It is essential that you read this carefully and address your applicationtothecriteriacontainedinthepersonspecification.Failure to do so will considerably reduce your chances of being selected for interview., , The application process will close at 12pm 3rd July 2024, , Our recruitment panel will short-list for interview. They will not be provided with your contact details or any equal opportunities information. The information provided by unsuccessful applicants will be securely retained for a period of 1 year and then confidentially destroyed., , If successful in progressing to interview, you will be notified via the email address provided to us. Candidates will need to be available for an online interview on either 10th or 11th July 2024., , Contract: Fixed Term to 11th November 2024, , Hours of Work: 14 hours per week, , Salary Scale: £34,000 per annum pro rata, , Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata, , Method of Pay: Salaries are paid directly into staff member’s nominated bank account on the 15th of each month, , Pension: Children in Wales’ employees are automatically enrolled to the Workplace Pension Scheme, but you may choose to opt out., , Job Description, , Job Title: Research & Engagement Officer, , Reports To: Projects and Partnership Manager, , Location: Cardiff - agile working from home or in the office, , Main purpose of role:, , The Development Officer will be responsible for supporting and delivering on the final phase of this Young People-led research project involving young people as peer researchers. The post holder will work with colleagues to support young people to take forward their peer-research project around climate change. Specifically in this final phase of the project you will ensure that the Research and data analysis undertaken by the young people will result in a co-produced final report which will be disseminated widely including planning of a ‘Sumit’ where young researchers can present their findings., , The UNCRC in particular Article 12 is a key driving force within this role and the post holder will need to demonstrate sound knowledge and expertise in enabling children and young people to participate effectively and have their views heard to inform policy and practice development whilst empowering children and young people from diverse backgrounds across Wales., , Main duties and responsibilities:, , , This list is not exhaustive as there may be other duties and responsibilities, which Children in Wales may require the post-holder to perform from time to time in contributing to the delivery of its activities., , Person Specification, , Essential, , , Desirable, , , , , Background Information, , Children in Wales – Plant yng Nghymru is the national umbrella body for organisations and individuals who work with children, young people and their families in Wales. , , Together we:, , , Children in Wales carries out a number of activities in order to meet these aims. These include:, , , As a membership organisation we establish networks within Wales in order to represent the views of the constituency, establish common concerns and encourage multi-disciplinary activity. Members can be either corporate or individual and come from a wide variety of interests such as health, education, voluntary organisations, social services or self help groups.
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