Development work with republican ex-prisoners
Coiste na n-Iarchimí is establishing an office in Dublin to provide
services to republican ex-prisoners. This office will provide a focus for
integration for released prisoners and provide liaison with a national
network of ex-prisoners. They are seeking applications for three posts:
1. Co-ordinator
This post will have responsibility for: establishing support structures for
ex-prisoners throughout the 26 counties; liaison with statutory bodies;
managing other staff; and linking into other Coiste structures. The
successful candidate will have 2 years experience of project co-ordination
and work with issues related to political prisoners/ex-prisoners.
2.. Outreach worker
As part of our commitment to ensuring that services are available
throughout Ireland, the successful applicant will have responsibility for:
making contact with former prisoners in the southern half of the island;
conducting a needs assessment of these contacts; and establishing services
similar to those in other parts of the country. The successful candidate
will have 2 years experience of work with issues related to political
prisoners/ex-prisoners.
3.. Administrator
The successful candidate will provide administrative support and operate
administrative and financial systems in a busy office. 2 years experience
of administrative duties and the operation of administrative and financial
systems is essential.
For job descriptions and person specifications, please contact:
Coiste na n-Iarchimí, c/o 275-277 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 6FD. Telephone
from Republic of Ireland (08 01232) 200770, from the north of Ireland
(01232) 200770.
Closing dates for receipt of completed c.v. and letter of application:
Friday ? July.
This project is supported by the European Special Support Programme for
Peace and Reconciliation through NIVT and ADM/CPA