• 15 March 2011

Bishops' Appeal seeks to employ an Education Advisor

The Church of Ireland Bishops' Appeal seeks to employ an Education Advisor.

Applications are invited for this part-time position (16 hours per week).

The role of the Adviser  is:

  • to raise awareness of world development issues within the Church of Ireland

  • to identify development projects which can be 'owned’ in a strategic and co-ordinated way by various dioceses

  • to liaise with and support Bishops’ Appeal diocesan representatives

  • to avail of opportunities to preach, teach and speak about develpment issues

  • to develop and maintain channels of communication

Knowledge and understanding of issues of world development together with a working knowledge of the structures and organisation of the Church of Ireland will be necessary.

As the Adviser is a key point of contact for those seeking information about Bishops’ Appeal desk space is provided in Church House, Dublin.

Further details from:

Ruth Handy (Hon. Secretary)

Bishops’ Appeal

10 Mountain View Park

Greystones

Co. Wicklow

Email:

ruthhandy@eircom.net

to whom applications should be submitted by Friday, April 8, 2011. A CV and the names of two appropriate referees should be enclosed.

As  this task involves significant work with children and schools, full compliance with Safeguarding Trust is essential.