Lifelong Learning Project Officer

Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) is a community-led local development company covering all of County Donegal except the Inishowen area. We work to improve the opportunities for people and communities in Donegal to bring about positive changes in their own lives and in their community.

The Project Officer will play a key role within the Goal 2 Lifelong Learning team and will be required to implement the actions planned under Goal 2 of the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) as well as devising & delivering training/education programmes.

The Project Officer will be required to meet clients on a one-to-one basis and to create a supportive environment. They will support clients who have experienced educational disadvantages to engage with lifelong learning opportunities and progress using a community development approach.

The main office base will be initially in Donegal Town, where they will provide coverage for the surrounding areas.

To apply for the position, please submit by email, a coverLetter of Application together with current Curriculum Vitae and clearly outline how you meet the criteria to: HR Department at: vacancies@dldc.org

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm Friday 22nd August 2025 and no applications will be accepted post deadline. The Job Description is available from vacancies@dldc.org or the DLDC website www.dldc.org. Interviews are likely to be held on week of 1st September 2025. We reserve the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria.

Donegal Local Development CLG is committed to a Policy of Equal Opportunity. Canvassing will disqualify.

“The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, through the Department of Rural and Community Development, and the European Union”.