2 x Development Officers

Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

17 Apr 2007

Claire Logan

Clogan@communityfoundationni.org

028 9024 5927

www.communityfoundationni.org

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland requires 2 x Community Development Officers for its 'Communities in Transition' Programme

We require 2 experienced Development Officers to work across selected geographical areas where weak infrastructure / community tensions are key issues.
These are fixed term posts until March 2010 with a starting salary of NJC point 33 £26,187.

1. A minimum of 3 years full-time, paid community development experience working strategically in local neighbourhoods with a range of local groups is required as is experience of working in communities where conflict or marginalisation are key barriers.
2. Managing human and financial resources (minimum of two years), evaluation, report writing and I.T. skills are also required.
3. The post holders will be required to work unsocial hours and to travel throughout N.I. to support the programme areas. Access to transport for work purposes is essential.
4. These are challenging posts that demand a high level of commitment, as the areas selected have had little previous support.
5. You will be required to work on a cross community basis in areas where community tensions have resulted in divisions and /or poor service delivery.

An application form and further information can be downloaded from www.communityfoundationni.org or please phone, write or email Claire Logan at:
Community Foundation for Northern Ireland,
Citylink Business Park, Albert Street, Belfast, BT12 4HQ.

028 90 245927 028 90 329839
clogan@communityfoundationni.org

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 17 April at 4pm.

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
These posts are funded by the International Fund for Ireland, CFNI and a private donor.