West Limerick Resources CLG wishes to recruit  for the following positions:

Social Farming Regional Development Officer (RDO) for the Social Farming Ireland Network

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Management and staff of West Limerick Resources to deliver on their contract to deliver the regional hub of the national Social Farming network.
• Work closely with the National Project Manager / National Project Coordinator and Research / Policy officer in Leitrim Development Company in the implementation of the project work packages.
• Encourage the active participation of many local and regional stakeholders in the key project activities.
• To engage with people with disabilities and mental ill health and others who wish to choose Social Farming and also to engage with their families, advocates, professionals and services who work with them.
• Develop, facilitate and drive strategic collaborative partnerships and networks focused on developing appropriate initiatives to support the development of Social Farming in the region.
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the health & social care sectors.
• Provide support to farmers & farm families to participate in the network, which may include leading, participating in, or assisting with various elements of the project such as provision of information, guidance, mentoring.
• Administer participant placements on Social Farms and ensure that all requisite records are maintained.
• Administer available budgets for Social Farming placements and prepare reports for funders.
• Plan/organise regional network events (workshops, meetings, seminars and study visits) associated with the development work in all counties of the region.
• Understand, be aware of and comply with all issues regarding safeguarding and health and safety for farmers and social farming participants.
• Attend any compulsory training organised by the WLR and Social farming Ireland team and participate in other training events or courses relevant to your role.
• Communicate and report to WLR and the project management on all aspects of the Network Development and attend Management and team meetings usually held online and in Tullamore.
• Any other duties as designated by WLR and the National Project Manager / National Project Coordinator under the Contract.

Download Full  Job Description RDO-Job-Spec-Oct-2024-WLR-SW-Region

Download application Form Social-Farming-Regional-Development-Officer-Application-Form-Nov-2024

To apply, please submit completed application form available to download above and cover letter marked Confidential by email to info@wlr.ie before 5pm on Monday 9^th December 2024.

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 16^th December 2024 in Limerick

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Graduate Placement Project Officer

Overview:

The role will entail providing support to the LEADER coordinator and project officers to ensure the effective delivery of the Limerick Local Development Strategy. This will include a range of duties relating to grant applications/claims, project implementation, and programme administration along with duties relating to promotion and event management.

Key areas of work

• Assist project officers to process accurate and comprehensive project applications and payment claims including carrying out initial checks of project/claim submissions and liaising with applicants in relation to the submission of missing documentation
• Review project files to ensure compliance with the programme operating rules in cooperation with programme manager and project officer
• Support the management of the dedicated programme IT system including scanning and uploading of documentation, completion of checklists and where necessary following up on subsequent queries for further information
• Support the rollout of internal initiatives including management of related documentation and claims process
• Assist with the on-going monitoring of the implementation of the Programme including compilation of data for reports as appropriate
• Maintain website and social media presence, and work with the rest of the team to promote the Programme to potential applicants and beneficiaries
• Assist in the organisation of events and training sessions – designing posters, booking venues/speakers/resources, promotion (papers, online, posters email, mail to individuals and organisations)
• Attendance at occasional events to support the rest of the LEADER team (both during normal working hours and occasional evenings/weekends)
• Provide secretarial function to the Project Evaluation Committee including organising meetings, preparing and circulating documentation and taking minutes
• Compilation of documentation for LAG meetings and information requests
• Provide support to colleagues to help develop a strong and cohesive team ethos
• Assume additional responsibilities when required to facilitate the achievement of team goals
• Undertake other duties as may reasonably be requested

Download Full Job Description: Graduate Placement Job Description

Download Application Form: Application Form_ LEADER Graduate Placement

Submission:

Cover letter together with a completed application form should be marked confidential and sent to:

The Manager, West Limerick Resources CLG, St. Mary’s Rd, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.

Tel (069) 62222, Fax: (069) 61870. E-mail: info@wlr.ie .

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 9^th December 2024

Candidates may be shortlisted for interview.

Interviews to take place the week commencing 16^th December 2024

West Limerick Resources CLG is committed to a policy of Equality of Opportunity in its employment practices.