Job Description
The National Disability Authority (NDA) is the independent statutory body that provides evidence informed advice and guidance to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) on policy and practice relating to persons with disabilities and promotes awareness and adoption of Universal Design. In practice, the NDA delivers on this role through advising officials in DCEDIY and in other Government Departments and key state agencies, as well as through direct advice to the Minister. The NDAs statutory functions include: to act as a central national body to assist the Minister in the co-ordination and development of disability policy. to undertake, commission or collaborate in research projects and activities and to assist in the development of statistical information for the planning, delivery and monitoring of disability programmes and services. to advise the Minister on standards for disability programmes and services, to prepare codes of practice and to monitor the implementation of standards and codes in this regard. to monitor the employment of people with disabilities in the public sector, to promote, through the Centre of Excellence in Universal Design,universal design of the built environment, products, services and information and communications technology, so that they can be accessed, understood and used by all persons regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. Further information is available on the NDAs website at and on the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design website. The NDA is recruiting for the following position: Facilities and IT Executive Officer Full-time, Permanent. Full details of this position are available on the NDA website via the Apply Now button. To apply, complete the relevant application form and forward, together with a covering letter (max. 2 pages), outlining your suitability for the role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 20th September 2024at 5 p.m. local time. The National Disability Authority is an equal opportunities employer. Applications would be particularly welcome from persons with disabilities. Reasonable Accommodations can be provided.