Vacante en West (Irlanda) de agente de desarrollo comunitario

To support the implementation of Galway Rural Development (GRD)’s SICAP programme 2024-2028 on the 4 offshore Galway islands (Aran Islands and Inishbofin).

Duties will include:

Supporting the coordination of island-based community activities with the aim of increasing participation across the wider population and engagement among specific SICAP target groups living on the islands.

Supporting social and private enterprises across the islands to become more established.

Working with GRD colleagues in the East Galway Lot to implement cross-Lot programmes in areas such as health and wellbeing and Climate Action.

Supporting individuals living on the islands to participate in lifelong learning and labour market training.

Working with key stakeholders at a local, county and regional level to increase access to essential services for islanders and ensuring that their voices are adequately represented on interagency fora and that they can better advocate to meet their own needs and develop solutions to common island issues.

Completing all relevant paperwork and ensure detailed records are kept as required.

Maintaining strict confidentiality of personal information about service users and adhere to GRD policy and procedure in this regard.

Carrying out other related duties as required by the needs of the project, clients and the SICAP Team Leader.

Requirements:

A relevant third-level qualification such as social sciences/social care, psychology, community development or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Have a full clean driving licence and access to a car.

Experience and Knowledge:

A minimum of one years’ experience in a similar position or in community services/education/social care setting in Ireland or elsewhere.

Experience of working with community-based organisations in areas such as stakeholder engagement, needs identification and analysis and capacity building.

Experience of delivering services in an island setting is preferred.

Experience of grant writing and presenting to a variety of audiences.

Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of other organisations.

Skills/Abilities:

Highly organised, with the ability to work well under pressure.

Have a flexible and adaptable work approach.

Good listening and communication skills.

Excellent IT skills and record keeping skills.

Fluency in the Irish language desirable but not essential

Ability to work as part of a team and independently with an ability to set and meet goals.  

Terms and Conditions:

This is for a 21 hours per week contract (with the possibility this will be increased during the course of the programme) until 31st December 2028 with a 6 month probation period to be served.

For more info re  application See https://www.grd.ie/job-vacancies