THE JOB: Irish Officer

Job Overview

The Purpose of this role is to ensure that Kildare County Council complies with the obligations of the Official Languages Act, 2003 and the Official Languages (Amendment) Act, 2021 and all statutory instruments made under those Acts.

Work as part of the Communications Office to provide media and communication services (as Gaeilge) for the organisation and staff including developing press releases (as Gaeilge) and support implementation of the Social Media policy and Web-site policy (as Gaeilge).

Responsibilities

1. Organise Irish Language Events, Competitions etc. e.g. Seachtain na Gaeilge
2. Work as part of the Communications Office to provide media and communication services (as Gaeilge) for the organisation and staff including developing press releases (as Gaeilge) and support implementation of the Social Media policy and Website policy (as Gaeilge).
3. Maintain relations and co-operate with voluntary organisations and public bodies in relation to the Irish language and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
4. Arrange for the procurement and management of Irish Language translation services for larger documents and website. There is a procurement Framework for translation services in place

PLEASE SEE CANDIDATE INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR DETAILS ABOUT THIS JOB

Driving Licence

Applicants should at the date of appointment hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence, (Link below), free from any endorsements within two years of appointment. They must be a competent driver and, shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. The council must be indemnified on their insurance.

https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licences

Benefits of Working with Us.

Job with a purpose serving the local community

Career Development Opportunities

Excellent Benefits & Job Security

Supportive Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Public Service Pension Scheme

Kildare County Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.