DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (FULL TIME) JOB OPENING WITH COMMUNITY WETLANDS
FORUM
The Community Wetlands Forum (CWF) supports the protection, management
and wise use of Ireland?s wetlands for sustainable communities, by
providing a network for community wetland groups to share knowledge,
ideas, research and best practice. The Forum was established in
September **Apply on the website** under the umbrella of Irish Rural
Link. The CWF is now seeking a full-time Development Officer to assist
the organisation to grow membership, support and engage with current
members, and to build public awareness of the group through
communications and outreach activities. This is a new position and a
key part of this role will be implementing the actions of the CWF
Strategic Plan **Apply on the website** and developing a new 5 year
strategic plan.
REPORTING TO: CEO, Irish Rural Link
LOCATION: Moate, Co. Westmeath
HOURS OF WORK: This is a full time position **Apply on the website**
hours per week
SALARY: **Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
DURATION OF JOB: At least one-year subject to annual review with
6-month probation period
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* GROWING MEMBERSHIP OF THE CWF ? Undertake activities to grow CWF
member base and foster new relations with relevant stakeholders; raise
awareness of supports offered by the CWF and also to work with members
and steering group to implement the actions of the Strategic Plan
**Apply on the website** and to develop a new 5-year strategic plan.
* SUPPORTING MEMBERS - Facilitate the sharing of knowledge, ideas
and experience between members; organise regular CWF meetings; deal
with member queries (e.g. funding applications support). To seek to
match new members with local mentor members of CWF and to ensure a
sustainable spread to work in this regard.
* DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS - Develop collaboration and knowledge
exchange between community groups and other key stakeholders involved
in managing and conserving wetlands in Ireland and maximise linkages
with other relevant plans, programmes, and strategies.
* COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH WETLANDS - Actively support communities
who wish to become involved in the management and conservation of
their local wetlands.
* COMMUNICATIONS AND AWARENESS-RAISING ? Develop a communications
strategy to promote the CWF and to raise awareness of wetlands and
their wise use both locally and nationally; attend relevant events and
conferences; produce an e-newsletter for CWF members; development of
CWF website and overall social media strategy.
* CAPACITY BUILDING AND FUNDING - Seek funding resources and other
supports to implement actions and assist communities in conserving and
managing their local wetland. Promote capacity building and
development amongst the CWF members.
* CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND BIODIVERSITY PROJECTS - Identify
conservation management measures, which can be implemented by local
communities and develop partnerships withagencies, NGOs and academia
to deliver Citizen Science projects; support communities to facilitate
ecologically sensitive amenity and tourism use of wetlands, and
develop and share knowledge and Best Practice Guidance with members.
* IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND TRACKING - Ensure the actions
outlined in the new Strategic Plan are implemented and where joint
actions are required, coordinate implementation with other responsible
partners, and report on progress to the CWF and partners.
* Undertake any duties of a similar nature as required by the CWF.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
_ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE_
* Very strong verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Programmes
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook) or similar
* Excellent planning, project management and organisational skills
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
* Ability to work independently and on own initiative
* Good team working skills
* Experience of working with communities and local organisations
* Experience with traditional media and social media
* Full clean driving licence with access to own vehicle
* Flexible approach to working schedule including some unsociable
hours when required
_DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE_
* Marketing and public relations experience
* Financial management, fundraising and grant writing experience
* Good understanding of natural environment and peatland policy in
Ireland
* Experience working in the area of wetland and peatland
conservation
* Experience of working with mapping tools/programs
* Experience of working with multiple stakeholders (e.g. volunteers
and membership organisations)
* Awareness of health and safety, environmental and other relevant
legislation
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT A CV AND COVERING LETTER
DEMONSTRATING HOW YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE MATCH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE JOB AS OUTLINED ABOVE.
EMAIL: **Apply on the website**
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5PM ON FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**ND APRIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
