Rural Community Estates Local Project Officer

Rural Community Network NI

38a Oldtown Street- Cookstown- Co Tyrone BT80 8EF

04 Nov 2005

Linda Rogers

linda@ruralcommunitynetwork.org

028 8676 6670

The Rural Community Network is one of the leading organisations responsible for promoting community development and networking in rural communities throughout Northern Ireland.

It wishes to recruit a Local Project Officer to help implement a challenging and innovative community development programme, targeting isolated rural housing estates. The programme is managed by a partnership comprising RCN, CFNI, DARD, NIHE and IFI.

Salary: Points 26 to 31 (£20,295 to £24,000) starting at Point 26 – plus 6.5% pension

The Local Project Officer will implement the Rural Community Estates Programme in areas of weak community infrastructure and will be required to engage in a local community development process.

The successful candidate must have a relevant third level qualification, supported by two years paid full time employment in community development, or five years experience in a community development role. A current valid driving licence and access to transport for work purposes are also essential.

The above post is for a likely period up to March 2007 subject to funding. For an application form and further information, please contact Rural Community Network (NI), 38a Oldtown Street, Cookstown, Co Tyrone BT80 8EF. 028 8676 6670. 028 8676 6006. linda@ruralcommunitynetwork.org

Completed application forms must be returned to the above address by Friday 4 November 2005 at 11.00 am. CVs will not be accepted.