The Border Minority Group is responsible for delivery of an action plan called ‘Building bridges, Making progress, Growing trust’ which is funded by the Monaghan Peace Partnership under the PEACE III programme. The action plan is to be implemented over a 16 month period to December 2010. The work will involve working closely with Protestant minority groups and other minority communities in the geographical area of County Monaghan. The BMG wishes to fill two positions to work on delivery of the action plan.

 

·  An ability to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of the rural Protestant community in County Monaghan.

·   A minimum of 3 years working experience of the voluntary / community sector.

·   Be able to demonstrate an understanding of peace building especially within the Protestant community and

   within a cross border context.

·   Previous experience of working with minority groups in the southern border counties.

·   Be a car owner and possess a clean driving license.

 

Salaries will be commensurate with experience. A full job description for both positions is available on the group website www.borderminoritygroup.ie

 

Applicants should apply in writing enclosing full C.V. and cover letter not later than 5pm Friday 21^st August 2009.

 

The Border Minority Group

Market House

Newbliss

Co. Monaghan

 

This project is part funded by the European Union’s Regional Development Fund through the PEACE III Programme.