COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (PART TIME) – COMMUNITIES IN
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME
SUMMARY
The aim of the programme is to build progressive partnerships that
will deliver meaningful benefit for the wider communities of Lislea Co
Armagh and Omeath Co Louth with a particular focus on the shared
understanding of post conflict resilience and the intergenerational
resurgence, promotion, and celebration of the mediums of the Oriel
Dialect and Culture that will enhance synergy of the Cross Border
Area.
The successful candidates shall be responsible for the recruitment,
development, delivery and reporting of a cross border cross community
International Fund for Ireland funded Communities in Partnership
Programme targeting Women and the wider Community of the Cooley
Peninsula and South Armagh area.
JOB TITLE: Community Development Officer – Communities in
Partnership Programme
DURATION: This is an * month fixed term post
starting October *
HOURS: * hours per week (Evening, occasional
weekend and residential work is also a requirement of the post).
RESPONSIBLE TO: The manager Omeath District Development CLG
SALARY: € *, *
LOCATION: The Dolmen Centre, Omeath, Co Louth and Lislea Community
Association, Lislea Co Armagh .
SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES:
* To design and implement a marketing and promotion strategy for the
Programme
* Recruit and support women to participate in a series of capacity
building and engagement programmes on a cross border cross community
basis.
* Recruit and support the wider community to participate in a series
of cultural programmes focused on the history, language, music, poetry
and social history of The Oriel Dialect.
* Design and coordinate training, capacity building and recreational
programmes
* Coordinate and support the administration of a Programme Steering
committee
* Liaise with other community groups and support agencies to source
opportunities and resources to strengthen the outcomes of the
Programme.
* To encourage contact and networking between Programme participants
and relevant agencies and to support the development of the Programme
and its participants.
* Identify problems and barriers, developing solutions and paths to
progress in target areas.
* To organise networking between other projects where appropriate.
* To establish and maintain office systems and procedures for the
delivery of the Programme.
* Manage all financial aspects of the project including procurement,
claim drawdown and reporting to funders
* Work closely with the Funder (International Fund for Ireland) to
monitor project spend and report internally and to the Fund on project
spend.
* Oversee the implementation of the Programme, monitor progress and
outcomes and compile reports.
* Present applications, Executive Summaries and any other required
information to funding bodies.
* To develop policies and procedures and other management systems as
required to meet the needs of the Programme.
* Contribution to other strategies, policies and initiatives as
appropriate and relevant to the issues being addressed through the
programme
* To attend regular supervisory sessions and programme team meetings
as and when required and to be involved in other aspects of work
related to the Programme as necessary
* Adhere to existing and new policies and procedures of Omeath
District Development CLG and Lislea Community Association
* Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to service users
and general centre business
* Develop options for the long term sustainability of the project
* Support events being delivered by the partners that would
contribute or enhance the Programme delivery.
* To undertake other duties as requested by the project development
manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* Three years + experience of working within a community development
role/setting Managing a funded programme addressing Sensitive or
Contentious issues, Cultural Diversity, Peace Building, Social
Inclusion or Leadership.
* Three years + experience of establishing, developing and
progressing excellent working relationships with all project
stakeholders including community groups, statutory agencies and/or
Government Agencies
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Competent communication skills including the ability to
communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner,
including writing reports.
* Experience of facilitating workshops, meetings and focus groups
* Proven track record of managing budgets
* Strong IT skills including the ability to use IT systems
(Microsoft office, Google Apps) to implement, manage and monitor
processes and workloads.
* Administrative and organisational skills to include the ability to
work independently and to tight deadlines.
* The ability to work well as part of a team.
* A degree or other third level qualification in a related
discipline
APPLICATIONS IN THE FORM OF CURRICULUM VITAE AND COVER LETTER TO BE
FORWARDED TO:
The Manager
Omeath District Development CLG
The Dolmen Centre
Omeath
Co Louth
A * AE *
Or by email to: *
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** @4.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
