Community Empowerment Partnership Coordinator

Ligoniel Improvement Association

Wolfhill Centre 148 Ligoniel Road Belfast BT14 8DT

05 Apr 2006

Pauline O'Neill Personnel Manager

Ligoniel Improvement Association is recruiting a Community Empowerment Partnership Coordinator

This is an innovative and community led initiative that will aim to support, encourage and strengthen individuals - and in some cases groups, organisation and networks - to increase their ability to contribute to the regeneration of Ligoniel through the Ligoniel Village Regeneration Empowerment Partnership (LVREP).

Project description

To co-ordinate and develop the work of the Community Empowerment Partnership (CEP) in implementing a capacity building programme plan for the area.

Duties and responsibilities

1. To assist in devising and implementing action plans for the CEP across the identified strands, including evaluation and monitoring duties.
2. To co-ordinate the delivery of informal and non-formal learning programmes for groups and individuals living in the Ligoniel area.
3. To actively provide outreach, facilities and recruit participants for informal and non-formal learning programmes.
4. To integrate the Community Empowerment Partnership Project – with the other work of the Ligoniel Improvement Association in the further development of the Ligoniel Village Regeneration Integrated Plan.
5. To network, consult and further develop working relationships with all local groups/organisations in order to provide equal quality services within the area.
6. To develop capacity building programmes in order to meet the needs of participants.
7. To develop and implement processes for the strategic and operational systems of the CEP.
8. Provide assistance, advice, mentoring and support and information to individuals and groups in order to enhance their capacity to proactively engage in the overall regeneration of Ligoniel.
9. Promote the working of the partnerships to the corporate and statutory sectors in order to enhance opportunities for investment.
10. To explore and source funding opportunities for all groups and facilitate the creation and implementation of a core funding group and strategy.
11. To facilitate issue based forums and report back to sub-committee with recommendations for actions.
12. To provide written reports to sub-committee, management committee, funders and wider audience.
13. To co-ordinate the planning, organisational management and delivery of programmes within the project, liaising closely with other employees and personnel.
14. To undertake any other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required by the Managing Director.

Personnel Specification

The personnel specification shows essential skills, abilities, knowledge and/or qualifications required to carry out the duties of this post. Please therefore address in completing the application form each criterion listed in the specification drawing upon all of your experience whether in a paid or voluntary basis.

Attainments

Essential

1. A recognised 3rd level qualification.
2. Experience of delivering learning programmes in a formal/non-formal setting.
3. At least five years experience working in a Community Development/Education role.
4. Proven track record of funding applications.
5. Two years experience in managing community based projects.
6. Knowledge of local, regional and national strategies, which formulate and impact on the establishment of community development and capacity building .

Desirable

1. Knowledge of the local area and North Belfast.
2. Good organisational and presentational skills.
3. Good inter-personal and communication skills.
4. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of capacity building and active citizenship.
5. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team while at the same time successfully meet the required targets of the programme.
6. Ability to maintain records and adhere to funder’s guidelines.
7. Access to transport for work purposes or access to another form of transport that would allow the post holder to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Based: Ligoniel

Salary: £22,512 (NJC Scale 29)

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, including evening and weekend work.

Holidays: 24 Days per annum plus 11 statutory public holidays.

Duration: Post is initially funded until end of September 2006.

If further funding is received the successful applicant will have to re-apply through an open recruitment process.

This post is funded by the North Belfast Community Action Unit.

LIA is a registered charity supporting equal opportunities.

LIA operate a no smoking policy.