COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
TITLE: Community Development Specialist
REPORTS TO: Social Inclusion Manager
LOCATED: Bagenalstown Office and remote working where appropriate
JOB PURPOSE: This is an excellent opportunity to join Carlow County
Development Partnership (CCDP) in the key role of Community
Development Specialist. Joining a high performing team and reporting
to the Social Inclusion Manager, the purpose of this role is to
develop capacity within communities and county towns. The role will
involve creating collaborative alliances, developing capacity and
working towards building smart villages and sustainable environments.
Working with a caseload of community groups, geographical and thematic
and reaching KPIs is essential.
APPLICATION PROCESS;
Interested candidates are required to send their Curriculum Vitae with
covering letter by e-mail to?**Apply on the website** on or before
5pm on Friday **Apply on the website**st of May **Apply on the
website**.? All applications received will be acknowledged.?
?Shortlisting will apply. Canvasing will disqualify.? Carlow
Development Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
* Reporting to the Social Inclusion Manager on the location, needs of
and self-identified supports of communities in Carlow
* Delivery of effective capacity building supports to communities in
Carlow
* Using a range of media including social media platforms to
communicate and disseminate information and promote opportunities and
engagement
* Building the smart village concept
* Promoting sustainable environmental projects within identified
communities
* Meeting KPIs
DUTIES:
Reporting to the Social Inclusion Manager, the day to day duties of
the Community Development Specialist will include;
* Researching current status on communities, particularly those
identified as disadvantaged and ensuring a current understanding of
policy
* Adopting the Company?s community development methodologies and
approaches for our work across the county
* Prioritising, scheduling and delivering evidence based and client
centred responses to identified needs within the parameters of our
strategic approach to working with communities, particularly those who
are hardest to reach
* Working with numerous stakeholders and developing and supporting
networks of interest
* Communicating with stakeholders (local, regional and national)
through the use of a variety of print and social media platforms.
* Participation on selected networks and committees as identified by
the Social inclusion Manager
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The Community Development Specialist will be a highly motivated and
efficient team player and will demonstrate a credible blend of
relevant community development experience in this area with strong
project management and governance skills.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
* Relevant third level primary degree from a recognised third level
institution.
* Computer skills including WORD, EXCEL and Power point.
* Social media skills including Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter,
Facebook.
* Own transport and a full clean drivers licence.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
* Role and remit of Carlow County Development Partnership CLG,
* Community development related policy, theory and methodology,
particularly in relation to community empowerment, leadership,
ownership and advocacy
* Social inclusion related theory, policy and practical responses,
particularly in relation to inclusion, equality and social justice
* The international, national and local response to addressing
multiple levels of disadvantage
* The challenges and barriers faced by disadvantaged communities
PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN:
* Working within a social inclusion framework,
* Understanding of the ethos of social inclusion, interculturalism,
critical analysis of current discourse, social inclusion including
challenges and opportunities and a commitment to equality and social
justice,
* Delivering an empathetic approach to working in this area,
including with many who may be marginalised, disadvantaged, or
experiencing challenges including a language barrier, as well as with
multiple stakeholders,
* Effective networking and managing multiple stakeholders,
* Strategic researching and effective collating of statistics, data
and information to inform actions,
* Report writing, project management, governance and compliance,
* Using multi-media and social media platforms in effective
communication
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
The following behavioural competencies are essential for the role;
* Empathy and understanding,
* Cultural awareness,
* Professional integrity and confidentiality,
* Learning agility - self-awareness and impact on others,
* Results driven and completes the task on time,
* Energetic and resilient,
* Ability to build networks of trust,
* Excellent Communication skills
SUMMARY OF KEY TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
DURATION OF CONTRACT: Full time role up to the period **Apply on the
website**st of December **Apply on the website**.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 months
LOCATION OF POST: Bagenalstown
HOURS OF WORK: 5 days per week (**Apply on the website** hours),
specifics to be confirmed. It may be necessary to work outside normal
office hours on occasions.
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** pa
PENSION: N/A
ANNUAL LEAVE: **Apply on the website** days p/a
TIME IN LIEU: Available subject to prior approval
OTHER: Other terms and conditions of employment will be detailed in
the contract of employment.
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
