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Job description

The successful candidate of Community Development Officer will be working as part of the network team in the provision of community development support for rural community organisations and individuals, through network services and programmes. Detailed Job Description available to download on the Community Development Officer article within the News section of the Fermanagh Rural Community Network website: wwwfermanaghrcn.org/news .

Responsibilities

• To deliver and engage in activities supported through the Start Here Programme including Planning, Delivering, Facilitating and Monitoring Project Activities
• To provide a wide range of opportunities for local communities to become involved in community development activity, and to actively seek new and innovative ways of involving and empowering communities
• Key Responsibilities are listed on the Job Description available to download on the Community Development Officer article within the News section of the Fermanagh Rural Community Network website: www.fermanaghrcn.org/news

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Understanding of and commitment to principles and ethos of community development and community empowerment
• Evidence of a range of essential communication skills both in person and online, e.g., presentations, public meetings, group facilitation & group-based training
• Full valid Driving Licence and access to a mode of transport that would enable you to carry out the duties of this post
• Willing to undergo an Access NI Check to obtain a Disclosure Certificate issued by AccessNI
• Job Description available to download on the Community Development Officer article within the News section of the Fermanagh Rural Community Network website: www.fermanaghrcn.org/news

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working in Community Development
• Experience of project implementation and proven organisational ability
• Experience of working with and reporting to a voluntary management committee
• Working experience of applying IT and willingness to undertake further training

Further Information

Fermanagh Rural Community Network (FRCN) has been successful in obtaining funding from the Start Here Programme, that is being delivered by Rank Foundation for The Department of Communities, to fund employment of a person in an entry level position for three years. This role provides a new opportunity for a person with an interest in community development support to enter and progress within the voluntary and community sector. Work time: Normal 9am to 5pm; Evening and occasional weekend work will be required.