Recruitment for Panel of Specialists – Facilitators, Trainers and Mentors

About Liffey Partnership 

Liffey Partnership is a community-led local development company established in 1996 as a response to long-term unemployment and poverty in the Ballyfermot area of Dublin City. Liffey Partnership delivers a variety of programmes aimed at reducing poverty, promoting social inclusion and improving peoples life opportunities and outcomes. As well as working to address economic disadvantage, Liffey Partnership has, over the years, developed a range of other programmes dedicated to community development, supporting children and families, promoting lifelong learning and healthy communities. More information on the organisation, its ethos and values is available at www.liffeypartnership.ie

Panel of Specialists 

Liffey Area Partnership is now inviting expressions of interest for qualified persons to join our panel of specialist tutors, mentors and facilitators. These positions are offered on a self-employed basis. The organisation particularly welcomes applications from those with expertise in the following areas;

• Training and mentoring for entrepreneurs/start-ups (e.g. start your own business courses) and businesses in the early stages of operation (e.g. financial management, taxation)
• Social Enterprise – sustainable development and growth
• Governance, strategic planning, organisational development and capacity building
• Lobbying/advocacy
• Basic bookkeeping, financial planning, financial management, accountancy
• Tendering, funding and grant applications
• Health and Mental Health Promotion (including WRAP facilitators)
• Parenting Programmes Facilitators
• Qualified teachers to deliver extra tuition in Higher/ Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate English and Mathematics.
• Communications and Conflict Resolution
• Employability and Professional Development
• Workplace Health and Safety (SAFEPASS)

In order to be appointed to the panel of specialists, potential mentors/trainers/facilitators must display a range of skills and experience in their area of expertise and must possess a strong understanding of the principles of adult education as well as a close alignment to the values of the organisation. The panel rate of €50 per hour inclusive of material preparation and planning is paid for the delivery of Liffey Area Partnership programmes.

The successful applicants will be expected to undergo Garda Vetting and will be contracted on a self-employed basis.

Appointment to Panel 

Appointment onto the panel will be based on documentation received and interview. Closing date for applications by 4pm on August 8th 2025. Proposals received after that time/date will not be considered for the appointment to the panel. Applications packages should include:

• Detailed cover letter
• CV

and can be emailed to tdunphy@liffeypartnership.ie or posted/hand delivered marked Private and Confidential to Teresa Dunphy, Executive Assistant, Liffey Area Partnership, 4 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10