Project Co-ordinator

The person appointed witll be responsible to the SACAG Project Board and will be accountable to the Company Chairperson.

KEY DUTIES

• Scoping resources in the area – developing a clear picture of existing resources which can be harnessed to support the project’s development – maximising impact and reducing duplication;

• Planning resources in the area – developing a clear picture of the gaps and support necessary to deliver the project;

• Supporting the Project Board and the Community Reference /Steering Group – working through the governance arrangements required to make the project a success; developing Terms of Reference for an Economic Appraisal; arrange best practice visit(s) to models of good practice; developing the accommodation brief; identifying income streams and developing the business plan;

• Developing connections / ensuring community ownership and engagement – engaging with all key stakeholders in the area – statutory & community; ensure community involvement through a local ‘visioning’ exercise to develop the concept;

• Developing the physical concept – confirming land ownership; acquiring development lands for the social economy project; liaising with BRO/DSD, City Council, planners, design team professionals and potential funders; and

• Ensuring local ownership and pride in the ‘asset’ which will be critical to the overall success and sustainability of the project.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Development and delivery of a work programme up to 31 March 2014;

• Development and delivery of an outreach process to support community engagement/animation;

• Planning & scoping will be undertaken – this will ensure clarity of purpose and how the project interacts with existing provision;

• Governance arrangements will be in place;

• Community consultation will be completed;

• Support will be provided to the Project Board and Community reference Group/Steering Group (all local stakeholders);

• Economic Appraisal exploring the options for the social economy project will be completed; business case developed;

• Working relationships will be built with Government Departments, City Council, statutory agencies, external bodies and charitable trusts to draw in assistance and obtain support for the project; and

• Potential funders of the social economy project will be identified.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Job Title:        Project Co-ordinator

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Third level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. community development) or
• At least three years experience of project management and programme funding including developing, managing and evaluating economic and social development projects; and
• Experience in community development and community relations
• Knowledge of urban regeneration issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders – community & statutory.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Knowledge of the Glencairn and Greater Shankill area
• Demonstrated track record of fund raising
• Proficient IT skills, e.g. Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc,

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Suitable candidates will demonstrate:

• An awareness of the aims, objectives and values of the St. Andrew’s Community Action Group
• A proven ability to write plans and reports
• The ability to think strategically
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• An ability to demonstrate a high level of motivation
• A good working knowledge of funding policies
• The willingness to work unsociable hours as necessary

 SALARY: £16332 paid monthly in arrears; the job will start on 1 August 2012 or as soon after as possible, and will terminate on 31st March 2014 at the latest

This job description is not intended to be definitive or restrictive and may be modified to meet the changing needs of the Neighbourhood Renewal
Partnership.