Community Links Officer. Irlanda

Donegal Local Development CLG is an integrated local development company established in 1995. We deliver multiple external funded programmes to the Donegal community. Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) are now inviting applications for two positions within the Goal 1 Empowering Disadvantaged Communities team and who will be required to implement the actions planned under Goal 1 of the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). The post holders will work as members of the SICAP Goal 1 / Community Development Team in Donegal Gaeltacht to support and resource disadvantaged communities and marginalised target groups to address social inclusion and equality issues.   Community Links Officer required on a fixed term basis from April to 31st December 2024, subject to available funding to support New Arrivals. A recognized and relevant Third Level qualification and / OR a minimum of two years’ experience working in the area of community development, voluntary or charities sector. Ability to communicate in Irish is deisrable.   Applications to arrive no later than Friday 22nd March 2024. Job Descriptions are available from vacanciesdldc.org and also on the DLDC website www.dldc.org. Interviews are likely to take place between 4th to 12th April 2024. We reserve the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria.   Key Responsibilities

Engage with new communities in Donegal and a wide range of service providers using an integrated and community development approach to address issues relating to social exclusion and inequality.

Assist in the identification, development and promotion of projects and initiatives and to develop actions that target the needs of the new communities in addressing social exclusion, inequality and poverty.   The Community Links Officer will be required to demonstrate detailed knowledge and experience of working in the area of community development or voluntary or charities sector, and be committed to integrating equality, social inclusion and anti-poverty principles into Community Development practice. They will have an understanding of Local Development and Partnership Companies in Ireland and their target groups.   The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 22nd March 2024.

Interviews are likely to take place between 4th to 12th April 2024.   You must hold a clean, current driving license with access to own mode of transport.

Fluency in English is essential, ability to communicate in Irish is advantageous.