Project Worker (Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months)

The Project Worker will work closely with the National Co-ordinator and the Management Committee to assist with research and project development.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Minimum two years experience of working in Projects that address poverty, social exclusion and inequality for people with disabilities through a Community Development approach.
• Minimum two years experience liaising with community, voluntary and statutory agencies.
• Advanced computer skills – Macromedia Contribute, Word, Excel, Power Point and Database
• Solid experience of developing and delivering research projects
• Advanced Facilitation and Presentation Skills
• Access to Transport
• A relevant third level qualification and working knowledge of the Irish language would be desirable.
• Must be able to work on own initiative and be flexible to do some evening work.

Hours: 35 per week & Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications and not less that €30,000 pa

Application by CV to: The Chairperson, No 3 Broadhaven House, Lower Barrack Street, Belmullet, Co Mayo. 

The Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday February 3rd 2010

IASE is an Equal Opportunities Employer

This project is Part funded under the Irish Government’s National Development Plan 2007 – 2013 (NDP) made available under the white paper for voluntary services through the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and Fiontar Chomhraic Teoranta