DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS - 2 X PART-TIME (3-DAY EQUIVALENT)
Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP) is recruiting for two part
time Connecting Communities Development Officers each working a
three-day equivalent.
The role of the Connecting Communities Development Officer is to
facilitate community engagement and development work with a view to
increasing civic participation, and health and well-being across our
migrant, refugee and BME communities through focusing on priority
actions within IDP. It will specifically seek to engage members of the
BME, migrant and refugee community in Inishowen to support them in
addressing the issues that affect their lives; working with local
community groups and county structures to raise awareness and address
the challenges facing new communities and in responding to problems
and needs through empowerment and active participation.
THE POSITION WILL NECESSITATE THE FOLLOWING: -
* Commitment to and understanding of working within a community
organisation in an inclusive manner to bring about positive change.
* Knowledge and understanding of current procedures, policies and
supports required by migrants, IPAS, refugee and asylum seekers
* Experience in working with migrants, refugees and other vulnerable
groups and an understanding of the challenges faced by these target
groups.
* Experience in organising activities, training and events.
* An ability to think strategically about the information that
will help stakeholders make informed decisions and to communicate
the value of this information effectively. Strong verbal and
written communication skills, including the ability to write
comprehensive documents.
* Experience in project delivery and promotion, monitoring including
finance and administration, reporting and evaluation
* High motivation, positive disposition, and flexible attitude in
response to organisational change and development, with an inclination
for problem-solving.
* These roles will operate across the Inishowen peninsula and link
in to county-wide and national structures therefore access to a car is
essential.
Ideally the successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’
experience of working in an information, advice, advocacy or community
development setting with the BME, migrant, refugee and asylum seekers
communities, have a good working knowledge of local community supports
and hold a relevant third level qualification. For more information on
this position, please link into IDP webpage
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
