Northside Partnership works to improve the opportunities for people and communities in North East Dublin to bring about positive changes to their lives and their community. We offer a range of programmes and services to support people, local organisations, groups and communities.

Northside Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

We are now recruiting for the position of Local Development Officer which offers a fantastic opportunity to support us in implementing our local development programme. This involves

engaging with communities, community-based organisations and agencies
coordinating our innovative and very successful Young Community Leaders Programme and Healthy Communities Initiative

You should have:

a third level qualification
a background in working with community groups, organisations  and statutory agencies
experience in project management and co-ordination
excellent organisation skills,  interpersonal skills and writing skills
the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
the ability to build and maintain relationships
good analytical and problem solving skills
proficiency in IT

Our other requirements:

experience working with young people is desirable
you need access to your own transport and have the relevant business insurance.
Garda Clearance will be required

Salary Range: €30,000- 40,000 depending on experience

How to apply for this position:

Complete our Application Form which can be downloaded from our website www.northsidepartnership.ie and send it to Linda Shanley at Northside Partnership, Coolock Development Centre, Bunratty Drive, Coolock, Dublin 17 or email it to:  linda.shanley@nspartnership.ie

Closing date: 25 September 2015

This position is funded by the 2015-2017 Social Inclusion and Community Development Programme (SICAP)