Contrato de agente de desarrollo comunitario en Irlanda (Mid-East)

Education, Training and Experience etc.:

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:  

    A relevant third level qualification, in the area of health promotion or in a related area e.g., education, community development, public health, social care.

    Relevant professional experience working in a management/coordination role in community, local development or health promotion sectors.

    A background and prior work experience in community development, health promotion, social sciences or in other fields where social relationships are of utmost importance.

    A good understanding of the social determinants of health across the community, voluntary and statutory sector

    An understanding and experience of working in socially disadvantaged communities, socially excluded groups and of health and wellbeing/health promotion strategies.

    Experience of networking, representing and working collaboratively across statutory, community/voluntary and volunteer led organisations.

    Experience supporting organisations to deliver actions, outputs and outcomes.

Qualifications Desirable, though not essential:

Candidates shall also have;

    Strong leadership and project management skills.

    Strong understanding and experience of programme planning and service delivery.

    Excellent communication skills, including written communication and an aptitude for report writing and social media skills.

    Ability to work simultaneously at both strategic and operational level.

    Excellent collaborative, networking, representation and relationship-building skills.

    Ability to negotiate and handle difficult situations.

    Experience in reporting to Pobal.

    Financial administration and budgeting skills.

    Data management and IT skills.  

    An understanding of the role of the Healthy County Coordinator in the context of wider local authority service delivery