Post mar Oifigeach Áineasa Tuaithe / Position as Rural Recreation Officer

Oifigeach Áineasa Tuaithe (Lánaimseartha, Buan de réir an Mhaoiniú a bheith ar fáil)

Cuspóir an Phoist:

Is é cuspóir an phoist ná comhordú agus maoirsiú a dhéanamh ar bhainistíocht agus ar fheabhsú infrastruchtúir áineasa/siúlóide áirithe ar fud Oileáin na hÉireann ag obair go dlúth le grúpaí áitiúla, Comhairlí Contae, Fáilte Éireann, úinéirí talún príobháideacha agus grúpaí pobail.

Léireoidh an tOifigeach Áineasa Tuaithe cumas chun an post a chur i bhfeidhm ó lá go lá. Tá sé riachtanach cáilíocht tríú leibhéal ábhartha agus 2 bhliain ar a laghad de thaithí i ról den chineál céanna. Is riachtanas é bheith in ann oibriú trí mheán na Gaeilge.

Sonraíocht Phearsanta & Cáilíochtaí

  • Taithí agus cáilíocht tríú leibhéal ábhartha i bhforbairt tuaithe/pobail nó turasóireacht/ caitheamh aimsire.
  • Eolas agus spéis in áineas tuaithe agus cosáin agus/nó forbairt cosáin.
  • Eolas ar Oileáin na hÉireann.
  • Scileanna maithe idirphearsanta agus cumarsáide agus eolas ar chúrsaí feirmeoireachta agus ceisteanna/imní faoin tuath.
  • Taithí ar oibriú in eagraíochtaí pobail ar bhonn gairmiúil agus/nó deonach.
  • Taithí ar riarachán tionscadail agus airgeadais, ar chaiteachas a thaifeadadh agus a thuairisciú, ar cheannacháin srl. agus ar thaifid/cuntais a choinneáil, srl.
  • Cumas oibriú as a stuaim féin agus freisin oibriú go dlúth le príomhghníomhaireachtaí agus daoine aonair a bhaineann le forbairt conairí agus turasóireacht laistigh de chontae.
  • Tá Príomhoifig Chomhar na nOileán lonnaithe ar Inis Oírr, Oileáin Árann ach béidir go bhféadfadh cian obair a bheith i gceist.

Tuarastal: €38,000 le ardaithe céimithe

Tá tuairisc ar an bpost ar fáil ach é a iarraidh ó Chomhar na nOileán trí ríomhphost ag [email protected] nó glaoigh ar 099 75096.

Próiseas Iarratais:

  • Ní mór iarratais a dhéanamh tríd an bhFoirm Iarratais amháin.
  • Seol ar ais le do thoil cóip den fhoirm iarratais chomhlánaithe lena n-áirítear litir chlúdaigh chuig Comhar na nOileán CTR at [email protected]
  • An dáta deiridh chun iarratais a sheoladh Dé Máirt 8ú Márta 2022 ag 5p.m.

Féadfaidh gearrliostú a bheith i gceist agus beidh ar na hiarrthóirí ar an ngearrliosta freastal ar agallamh ar an 15ú Márta 2022.

Tá Comhar na nOileán CTR tiomanta do chomhionannas deiseanna.

Rural Recreation Officer (Full Time, Permanent Subject to Funding)

Overall Purpose of Job:

The purpose of the post is to coordinate and oversee the management and enhancement of certain recreational/walking infrastructure throughout the Irish Islands working closely with local agencies, County Councils, Fáilte Ireland, private land owner’s and community groups.

The Rural Recreation Officer will demonstrate capacity to undertake overall day-to-day implementation of the post. A relevant third level qualification and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role is a minimum requirement. Being able to work through the medium of the Irish language is a requirement.

Personal Specification & Qualifications:

  • Experience and relevant third level qualification in rural/community development or tourism/recreation.
  • Knowledge of and interest in countryside recreation and trails and/or trail development.
  • Knowledge of the Irish Islands.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and a knowledge of farming and rural issues/concerns.
  • Experience of working in community organisations in a professional and/or voluntary capacity.
  • Experience of project and financial administration, recording and reporting on expenditure, purchasing etc. and maintaining records/accounts, etc.
  • Ability to work on his/her own initiative and also to work in close association with key agencies and individuals associated with trail development and tourism within a county.
  • Comhar na nOileán’s Head Office is based on Inis Oírr, Aran Islands but remote working may be considered.

Salary: €38,000 with the possibility of incremental increases.

A Job Description is available on request from Comhar na nOileán by email at [email protected] or telephone 099 75096.

Application Process:

  • Applications must be made by way of the Application Form only
  • Please return a copy of your completed application form including a cover letter to Comhar na nOileán CTR [email protected]
  • Closing date for receipt of applications Tuesday 8th March 2022 at 5p.m.

Shortlisting may apply and the shortlisted candidates will be required to attend for interview on the 15th March 2022.

Comhar na nOileán CTR is committed to equality of opportunity.