ADEEAR-L Project Coordinator Trustee

About ADEEAR-L (Accessibility by Default in Education and Economic Inclusion Advocacy Rights by Lukwago) is currently in the process of becoming formally established as a not-for-profit organisation in Ireland. As an emerging initiative with a broader European and international vision, ADEEAR-L is currently seeking founding/proposed Directors (Trustees) to help establish its governance structure, guide its development and support the organisation in achieving its long-term mission.

ADEEAR-L is an advocacy, accessibility and inclusion initiative focused on
advancing Accessibility by Default in education, employment, public services and wider society, while promoting economic inclusion and equal participation.

ADEEAR-L seeks to advance equality, accessibility and economic inclusion for
people experiencing sensory accessibility barriers. It advocates for systems in which sensory accessibility is built into education, employment, public services and economic opportunities as a standard, rather than being dependent primarily on individual disclosure and reactive reasonable accommodation.

General Trustee Duties of a Charity Trustee

• Comply with ADEEAR-L’s governing document.
• Ensure that ADEEAR-L complies with its charitable/not-for-profit purpose and operates for public benefit.
• Act in the best interests of ADEEAR-L.
• Act with reasonable care, skill and diligence.
• Manage and safeguard the organisation’s assets and resources responsibly.
• Contribute to effective governance, strategic planning and organisational
  development.
• Comply with relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements.

• Declare and appropriately manage any conflicts of interest.

  The Role

The Project Coordinator Trustee will support the Board in coordinating and
developing ADEEAR-L’s projects, programmes, campaigns and initiatives.
The Project Coordinator will help translate ADEEAR-L’s mission and strategic
objectives into practical and achievable projects, while supporting effective planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
If you have experience in project coordination, project management, programme delivery or a related area and would like to play a role in developing ADEEAR-L, we are keen to hear from you.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Inputting into the strategic direction of ADEEAR-L, contributing insight, project coordination experience and practical knowledge to the development of the organisation.
• Supporting the Board in identifying, planning and prioritising projects that
  advance ADEEAR-L’s mission.
• Developing project plans, objectives, timelines, milestones and expected
  outcomes in consultation with the Board.
• Coordinating the delivery of ADEEAR-L projects, campaigns, programmes,
  events and initiatives.
• Coordinating activities between Trustees, volunteers, project teams, partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitoring project progress and providing regular updates to the Board.
• Identifying project risks, challenges, resource requirements and potential
  delays and bringing these to the attention of the Board.
• Supporting the organisation in ensuring that projects are delivered in accordance with its governing document, policies and procedures.
• Assisting with the organisation and coordination of meetings, workshops,
  consultations, awareness campaigns and other project activities.
• Supporting the preparation of project proposals, plans, reports, presentations and other relevant documentation.
• Supporting the development of funding and grant applications where project information, objectives and plans are required.
• Helping establish appropriate methods for monitoring project outcomes,
  impact and effectiveness.
• Supporting partnership and stakeholder engagement relevant to ADEEAR-L projects.
• Maintaining appropriate project records, documentation and progress
  information.
• Working closely with the Chairperson and other Trustees to ensure that
  projects remain aligned with ADEEAR-L’s strategic objectives.
• Promoting inclusive and accessible approaches throughout the planning and delivery of ADEEAR-L projects.

• Contributing to the continuous development and improvement of ADEEAR-L’s projects and programmes.

  Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in project coordination, project management or programme
  delivery.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• experience planning and coordinating projects or activities.
• Ability to manage timelines, priorities and multiple tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with different stakeholders and team members.
• Experience preparing project plans, reports or other project documentation.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to monitor progress and identify potential risks or challenges.
• Experience working with charities, community organisations, NGOs or
  voluntary organisations would be desirable.
• An understanding of accessibility, disability inclusion, equality, education,
  employment, human rights or economic inclusion would be desirable.
• Commitment to ADEEAR-L’s mission and values.

Board Meetings

There will be 6 Board meetings each year, held online, in person or hybrid and flexible as required.

Commitment
 

The Project Coordinator Trustee position is a voluntary, unpaid Trustee role.

This is an opportunity to become part of the founding/proposed Board of an
emerging organisation and contribute your skills and experience to the development of ADEEAR-L.

To help shape ADEEAR-L’s projects, governance and future direction while
contributing to its vision of advancing sensory accessibility by default, equality,
economic inclusion and independent participation in Ireland and over time, at
European and international levels.