Job Description

Job Title:

PEACEPLUS Project Officer

Location:

Dun Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre

Reporting to:

Reachtaire

INTRODUCTION:

Dun Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre is the Regional Resource Centre for Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE) and a Cultural hub for West Tyrone.

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE) is a non-profit, volunteer led cultural movement established in 1951.

With over 450 branches across the world in 22 countries, we deliver Irish traditional music classes, sessions and events as well as Irish language classes. Our annual Fleadh series (music competitions) hich culminate in Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann (All-Ireland Fleadh), has qualifying rounds not only across Ireland but also Britain, Japan and the USA.

The PEACEPLUS Project Officer will be responsible for the effective coordination and deliver of the 'Exploration of Our Cultural Roots Through Music' programme. This codesigned programme will involve working in close partnership with a diverse range of stakeholders from both sides of the border including community groups, cultural organisations, musicians, educational institutions, and local authorities in Northern Ireland and border counties of Ireland. The postholder will be expected to create meaningful cross border relationships, facilitate joint initiatives and ensure that project activities reflect and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the region. By encouraging collaboration across geographical, cultural and community lines, the Project Officer will play a key role in building mutual understanding, strengthening connections and promoting lasting peace and reconciliation through music.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential and if you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please complete the attached application form and return to info@dunuladh.ie

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Dun Uladh and Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann are seeking a dynamic and passionate PEACEPLUS Project Officer to lead a PEACEPLUS programme 'Exploration of Our Cultural Roots through Music' across the FODC District and border counties.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design and delivery of a SEUPB EU funded initiative which uses music as a platform to build mutual understanding and a more inclusive society.

This role offers the opportunity to support the continued development of the exploration of our cultural roots while building engagement and make a lasting impact on peace building across the region.

Delivered by Dun Uladh through Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, this project uses music as a platform for dialogue, shared experience and connection, helping to build mutual understanding and a more inclusive society. It provides opportunities for people to learn about diverse traditional and cultural expressions while strengthening community relations.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Develop & implement a volunteer capacity building and skills development programme:

Design and delivery of a volunteer capacity building and skills development programme across the province for our 47 branches and over 750 volunteers.

Project Management

: Providing support and oversight to groups and facilitators, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to deliver an effective programme and delivering on required outputs.

Stakeholder Engagement

: To build and nurture relationships and take responsibility for the quality and experience of the training our volunteers receive.

Volunteer Management

Support the management of volunteers in the region by being an additional point of contact for them, providing on-going and relevant communications and support to volunteers, ensuring best practice in volunteer training and management and supporting officers in the region with any training and skills development requests they have.

Internal Communications

: Ensure the project steering team and staff have both the local and national information they need to perform their roles effectively

Monitoring & Reporting

: Track, analyse, and report to the management team and funders as required on the performance of the volunteer capacity building and skills development programme, providing insights and recommendations to improve future training.

Programme Promotion

: Liaise with members, volunteers and committees across the organisation to ensure full uptake of all training opportunities.

External Communications & Advocacy:

Represent CCE and Dun Uladh as appropriate to external agencies or funders.

Targets & Participants:

Deliver a series of community events across the specified region, engaging 280 participants for up to 15 hours each.

Key relationships

Internal

Ulster Council Officer Board

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann County Board teams across Ulster

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann branches, volunteers and members

Dun Uladh project officer team

External

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Facilitators and delivery partners

Comhaltas and other cultural and like-minded organisations

Local authorities across the border regions

Good relation officers

Rate of Pay:

per annum

Please note the salary scale for the post is 29,260 starting on first point of the scale

Hours of Duty:

The post holder will be required to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week (9am - 5pm Mon - Fri). The post holder will be required to work some evenings and some weekends as part of their normal working week. Time off in lieu will be granted for hours worked more than the normal working hours.

Location

The role will be based in our regional office, Dun Uladh in Omagh but will necessitate travel across the specified region.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is not later than 4pm on 3rd Ocotber 2025

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

:

Relevant 3rd level qualification

in Music, Community Development, or a related field.

or

3-5 years of experience

working with community groups including training, recruiting and managing people with positive outcomes, preferably within the non-profit or cultural sector.

Strong knowledge and passion for music, dance, and culture

.
Sound knowledge of

best practice

in relation to funded projects and management.

Experience of planning to achieve long term goals and of

developing and coordinating

projects with multiple stakeholders.

Proven experience of

organising and running events

, including community led/volunteer events.

Proven experience of establishing and maintaining

monitoring and evaluation

systems.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to

event management.

Desirable Criteria:

Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work within and across multiple teams and building strong collaborative working relationships. Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience of communicating with audiences in memorable ways to inspire community groups of different abilities, backgrounds and ages. Ability to analyse problems and implement improved solutions Self-aware, willing to learn and develop your own skills and help develop those around you Self-motivated and flexible, able to plan, organise & deliver activity, on time and to budget and help others do the same A team player with a 'can do' approach, able to work independently and remotely A full UK driving licence and /or the ability to undertake travel across a wide area, sometimes to remote locations Occasional weekend/evening work will be required A willingness to undergo a Access NI check will be required Knowledge of music and cultural groups in FODC, Cavan, Leitrim and surrounding areas. Knowledge of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann and Irish Traditional Music.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: Up to 29,269.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person