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Youth Climate Justice Action Fund Project Team Lead |

Gasóga na hÉireann / Scouting Ireland

No. Issued July 26

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Amended Next Review Date

Open Call – Terms of Reference - Youth Climate Justice Action Fund Project Team Lead

Tenure

Initial term: 3 years from date of confirmation of appointment.

Extension: Subject to satisfactory performance review and Core Team approval, the term may be extended following an open call process. Total cumulative tenure shall not exceed 6 years.

Handover: A structured debrief and handover process will take place at the conclusion of any term to ensure continuity.

Accountability & Support

The Team Lead is accountable to and supported by the Programme Team, must adhere to the Project Team Code of Conduct, and will receive a Letter of Appointment. Approved expenses are reimbursed per the Scouting Ireland Financial Handbook. Role-specific training is provided before commencement, with ongoing support from the Programme Manager. A debrief will take place at term conclusion to shape future teams.

Person Specification Essential (E) & Desirable (D)

Demonstrated ability to build, motivate, and support a volunteer team to deliver agreed priorities in a positive and respectful team culture

Confident using online tools for meetings, communication, and sharing information.

Personal Qualities & Safeguarding

Commitment to the values and mission of Scouting Ireland

Acts with honesty, integrity, and reliability at all times.

Self-motivated and willing to take initiative when needed, including dealing confidently with challenges.

Aged 18+ with valid Garda Vetting / Access NI clearance

Completion of Scouting Ireland safeguarding training

Willing to continue learning and developing skills through training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate the effective planning and Build, support, and maintain an effective YCJIP Project Team, including encouraging participation, clarifying roles, delegating work appropriately, and maintaining momentum across agreed actions and projects.

• Lead the YCJIP Project Team in the planning, coordination and oversight of all Youth Climate Justice Action Fund activity, including the LifeLeaders Impact Innovators Challenge and associated youth-led community actions.

• Organise efficiently the running of the Project Team with the relevant department support member.

• Develop the team and its competencies to support quality programme support and development.

• Ensure Scouting Ireland policies and procedures are adhered to by the Project Team, including those set out in the YCJIP SOP.

• Provide clear leadership; ensure Core Team targets are met on time and within budget.

• Use the ‘Mutual Agreement and Review’ process to review team members’ work.

• Submit reports to the Core Team; additional roles subject to Core Team approval.

Role Competencies

• Ability to lead and coordinate volunteers effectively, including delegation, encouragement, constructive feedback, and follow-through on agreed actions.

• Creates a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture where volunteers are supported, challenged appropriately, and recognised for their contribution.

• Collaborates with stakeholders to set a vision of highquality services, supports and programme.

• Able to address difficulties, underperformance, or interpersonal tensions constructively and in a timely manner.

• Teamwork: Works effectively in a team and individually; integral to the Programme Team. Builds effective stakeholder relationships; drives commitment to Scout promise, Law and method.

• Personally honest, trustworthy; leads by example with ethics and integrity.

Assigned Duties

• Organise and lead the YCJIP Project Team in line with Scouting Ireland policies.

• Attend Programme Team meetings to represent the YCJIP Team.

• Ensure the Project Team responds to support requests and proactively develops supports for Scout Counties and youth members engaged in climate action activity.

• Drive YCJIP programme development through active involvement in Programme reviews, including the Ignite programme redevelopment where relevant.

• Coordinate with external partners (e.g. Youth Climate Justice Fund contacts, World Scouting Environment programme) as required.

• Support the delivery of micro-grant processes and youth-led community action reporting.

• Other duties that may arise relevant to this Project Team.

Attendance & Reviews

The Team Lead must attend all scheduled meetings of the Programme Team in addition to YCJIP Team meetings quarterly in-person and monthly virtual. If unable to attend, a suitably informed team member must be nominated to represent the team and relay outcomes. Mutual Agreements are conducted every six months with the Core Team. Annual reports must be submitted within six weeks of notification; interim reports to be submitted in advance of meetings as notified.

Stepping Down

Where responsibilities are consistently unmet, the role will be reviewed, and the individual may be asked to step down following an initial discussion. An individual may also voluntarily step down at any time with reasonable notice to allow an orderly transition.

How to Apply: Submit via the Scouting Ireland Online Application Form. Demonstrate clearly how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Minimum Age: 18 years at date of application.

Vetting: Garda Vetting / Access NI clearance required prior to application