Temporary Community Development Officer
Laois Partnership Company delivers the Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP), the Rural Development Programme (LEADER), and a range of ancillary programmes in County Laois. We are seeking to recruit a Community Development Officer to work as part of the SICAP team with a focus on New Communities for a period of 3 months, with the possibility of extension.

The successful temporary Community Development Officer candidate’s role will include:
Work with New Communities in Laois in line with the SICAP Annual Plan.
Supporting the delivery of English Conversational Classes through Failte Isteach to New Communities.
Delivery of community actions as outlined in the SICAP Annual Plan in partnership with local community groups.
Deliver on the SICAP targets and KPI’s.
Regular reporting on the delivery of the programme targets within required timeframes using Pobal’s online Reporting System (IRIS).
Delivery of training and supports for community groups to support their ongoing development including assistance with funding applications and support to develop local community facilities and actions.
Conditions of Work
The successful candidate will be required to work 35 hours a week
Contract subject to funding, Salary available up to €35,664 PA pro-rata

Candidates
A minimum of three years’ experience of working in a developmental role with community organisations or projects, or other similar organisations (in a paid/ voluntary capacity or a combination of both)
Experience of working with new communities is desirable
Knowledge or experience of Failte Isteach would be beneficial
Experience of working with marginalised individuals and communities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Access to transport and a full clean driving licence
Available for working outside normal hours as required
Garda Vetting
A Job Description for this role can be obtained from Laois Partnership, Tel: 057-8661900 or e-mail: info@laoispartnership.ie

Please forward a full CV and a written letter of application to:
RDP Manager, Laois Partnership Company, New Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday the 13th Oct 2022 at 5pm