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Job description

Coordinating PeacePlayers’ Good Relations Through Sport Programmes in the Belfast Area Working with the Head of Programming, the Local Programme Coordinator is responsible for effective development, coordination and delivery of PeacePlayers Good Relations through sport programming within the Belfast area. The role combines responsibility for effective current delivery with a clear focus on planning and developing future activity.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and develop future programme opportunities, building relationships with prospective schools, partners and participants, responding to emerging local needs etc.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, community and sports organisations, councils and other stakeholders, identifying new partnership opportunities and representing PeacePlayers etc.
• Lead the planning, coordination and effective delivery of Good Relations Through Sport programmes, including engagement with schools and communities, participant recruitment, programme development, resource plan etc.
• Look beyond current delivery to identify opportunities to deepen PeacePlayers’ impact, strengthen progression and sustainably grow Good Relations Through Sport work within the area.
• Monitor programme performance against agreed targets and outcomes, ensuring accurate data collection, identifying delivery challenges and contributing to organisational learning and funder reporting.
• Support the delivery of funded projects and partnerships within the designated area, working collaboratively with colleagues to coordinate activities, meet agreed commitments and contribute to project.
• Work collaboratively across PeacePlayers, contributing to shared programmes, events, planning and coach development, while demonstrating our core values and positively representing the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Relevant third-level qualification (e.g. youth work, community development, education, sports management), Or, 3 years experience coordinating, planning and executing projects/programmes.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with schools, funders, and local stakeholders.
• Confident in facilitating group activities or meetings.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc).
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates alignment with PeacePlayers’ core values.
• Able to travel across the Belfast area.

Desirable Skills

• Qualification in peace building, conflict resolution, or youth leadership, sports based delivery.
• Experience working on Youth or Good Relations programmes in Northern Ireland. Experience managing or mentoring staff or volunteers.
• Familiarity with digital reporting tools/dashboards. Ability to analyse and apply M&E data for programme improvement.
• Experience contributing to curriculum or programme design. Full Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.