Rural Development Officer – County Wicklow Partnership

County Wicklow Partnership (CWP) is a Local Development Company and has responsibility for the implementation of the Rural Development (LEADER) Programme 2014 – 2020 in County Wicklow.

The company has a vacancy for a Rural Development Officer (Maternity Leave Cover) to assist in the implementation of the Rural Development Programme to 2020.

The ideal candidate will have:
A diploma/ degree in a relevant discipline
At least three years rural development experience
A proven track record of working with enterprise development and community development
A good understanding of rural development and the issues facing rural dwellers
Excellent communication, facilitation and administration skills
Ability to work on their own initiative
Use of a car and full clean driver’s licence
Location: CWP offices, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Duration: The contract is full-time temporary on a fixed term from April 2017 to January 2018 (with option to extend)

Remuneration: The salary range is €36,335 to €43,254

An application pack including a full job description and application form can be downloaded below or alternatively please contact CWP on 0402 20955 or email akeogh@wicklowpartnership.ie.

Applicants must fill out the CWP application form for the post. A Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted as a valid application. HARD COPY APPLICATIONS ONLY.

Deadline for receipt of application: 4p.m. Tuesday 28th February 2017

Please return two hard copies of the completed application form together with a cover letter marked confidential to;

RDO Recruitment, County Wicklow Partnership, 3rd Floor Avoca River House, Bridgewater Centre, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.

Shortlisting may apply. A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled. Canvassing will disqualify.

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