PEACEPLUS 1.1 Development Officer

The PEACEPLUS 1.1 Development Officer is a key role in the Leitrim PEACEPLUS Action Plan. The Development Officer will be a central resource for driving the local peace and reconciliation agenda through the design and implementation of the PEACEPLUS Action Plan, specifically under Theme 2: Thriving & Peaceful Communities and Theme 3: Celebrating Cultural Diversity – Active Citizenship & Orientation Programme, through which peace and reconciliation issues can be addressed in a holistic fashion and can bring all sides of the community together to promote more inclusive dialogue and respect different traditions, cultures and beliefs.

The role will include close collaboration with the Leitrim PEACEPLUS Partnership Committee and Leitrim County Council Community Development & Integration Team.

The PEACEPLUS Action Plan is multi-annual and outcomes focused. The PEACEPLUS Development Officer will therefore be required to coordinate projects under the Leitrim PEACEPLUS Action Plan, specifically under Themes 2 & 3, to encourage partnership working to generate innovative solutions that impact on peace and reconciliation.

1. Character
Each candidate must be of good character.

2. Health
Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Citizenship
Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:

(a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or

(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

(d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or

(e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or

(f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.

4. Education and Experience
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, have:

(a) A Level 7 (on the National Framework of Qualifications) or relevant qualification in Rural/Community Development or Peace Building with a minimum of two years relevant work experience and demonstrate experience of dealing with intercultural and/or diversity issues.

OR

(b) A good standard of general education with five years relevant work experience and demonstrate experience of dealing with intercultural and/or diversity issues

AND

(c) Knowledge and ability in relation to working with other agencies and partnerships in the delivery of specified outcomes based on the principles and processes of community development.

(d) Project & event management, financial administration and budgeting skills.

(e) Strong communication, data management and ICT skills.

(f) Candidates must hold a clean, current Class B Driving Licence and will be required to have access to his/her own vehicle. (Copy of Licence must be submitted with your application.)

Note:
•Candidates must submit a copy of third level or relevant qualification from your awarding body and / or Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) with your application. Foreign language qualification certificates must also be accompanied by a translation document of educational qualifications as outlined above.
Applications received without the necessary documentation will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further.

Desirable though not essential:
•Knowledge and experience of contracts, administration management and public procurement procedures, both national and EU.
•Knowledge and appreciation of the peace and reconciliation needs of local communities in the border region and on a cross-border basis
•Experience in EU Funding and reporting to SEUPB.
•Experience of working with new and ethnic minority communities.
 

Leitrim County Council