The candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that he/she:
- Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues, priorities and concerns and of the key influencers of local government;
- Understanding of the role of a Community Worker;
- Formulating and operating a programme of community development initiatives with the active participation of local communities;
- An ability to work as part of a team effectively to achieve a common goal, ensuring strong governance and ethics standards are adhered to and maintained;
- An understanding of the representational role of the elected members and the need to work with them to deliver quality services and implement policy decisions;
- An ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in the delivery of key operational objectives;
- Ability to monitor and evaluate work and write reports;
- Be able to produce and access information efficiently and accurately;
- Ability to advise, inform, motivate and support individuals and organisations;
- Have an excellent working knowledge of word processing and data processing programmes and experience of communicating through social media;
- Have ability to produce good quality publicity material;
- Have knowledge and understanding of Government funding opportunities with a particular focus on Capital and Developmental Programmes;
- Have a good knowledge and interest in a variety of target areas including Travellers, Youth, Older People, Volunteers, etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
- Have a third level qualification (Minimum Level 7 Degree ) in Community Development
- Have a strong knowledge of Community Development practices and Principles in relation to social inclusion, participation and the ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of same
- Have a clear understanding of how integration plays a key role in community development
- Have experience of designing and evaluating programmes and various interventions with disadvantaged communities and minority groups
- Have knowledge and experience of interagency collabroation
- Have experience working as part of a team and experience in working on your own initiative
- Have the ability to communicate well and work co-operatively with Community groups, internal departments and service providers
- Have flexibility and enthusiasm (work may involve irregular hours)
- Have the ability to initiate, self-motivate and the ability to motivate others
Please supply copies of any certificates, diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form. If qualifications were obtained outside of Ireland, please supply a comparability statement with your application.
Driving Licence Applicants should at the date of application hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence
