EMPLOYER: Meath Partnership
JOB TITLE: EU Projects Officer
LOCATION: Meath Partnership offices in Kells, Co. Meath. EU travel is
a requirement of this position.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Education and Training Manager on a day-to-day basis
and to the CEO thereafter.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The successful candidate will ensure the
successful delivery of multiple, concurrent Erasmus+ Projects to
schedule, cost, quality and to funders? expectations as part of
Meath Partnership?s EU project portfolio. The post requires the
ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels and identify
opportunities for future collaborations. The primary theamtic focus of
said projects is environmental sustainbality and enterprise.
MAIN DUTIES:
* Implement the project plan - this includes: project scope
definition, work break-down, resource planning, schedule development,
budgeting and reporting requirements
* Engagement with the project partners
* Undertake research and development activities in line with the
project proposals and contracts - identify local, regional and
national good practices
* Develop and facilitate stakeholder networks appropriate for each
project
* Organise and participate in project seminars, workshops and
training events
* Ensure that all project outputs are delivered to the established
appropriate levels of quality, on time and within budget.
* Ensure project deliverables are in accordance with the project
plan and coherent with the overall project objectives
* Write and produce financial, technical and administrative reports
* Manage the social media accounts/profiles for each project and
document promotional activities
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
1 x full-time position is on offer working **Apply on the website**.5
hours per week. The nature of the work may require working unsocial
hours i.e. evenings and weekend; EU travel will be required in the
execution of these posts _(currently COVID-**Apply on the website**
restrictions apply)_. Access to own transport is also essential given
the outreach nature of the posts on offer. This position is subject to
Garda Vetting in line with Meath Partnership policy.
DURATION: Specified purpose contract for 2 years. A six-month
probationary period applies.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Candidates appointed to this post must have a degree (minumum
requirement) and at least 1 year project-related experience
* An understanding of the Erasmus+ Programme **Apply on the
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* An understanding of sustainablity policies and procedures in
Ireland and across Europe
* Experience of working in project teams and delivering for the team
* Excellent written and oral proficiency in English (essential),
excellent communication and social skills both written and verbal
* Excellent research skills
* Experience in curriculum development (non accreditation level is
sufficent)
* Should possess excellent computer skills with experience of
project management and partnership tools
* Ability to problem solve, brainstorm and generate creative ideas
and solutions
* Ability to research across a range of thematic areas and create
innovative learning materials and resources for specifed clients and
target groups
* Ability to engage and facilitate stakeholder meetings and training
activities
* Proven ability to use social media to promote and commuincate
projects to the wider public
* Proven ability to prioritise workload and work to exacting
deadlines
* Excellent organisational, communication and conflict resolution
skills
* Adaptive thinker with broad perspective
* Understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation tools and principles
This job description is intended to outline key duties and
responsibilities for this position. It is not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and activities to be
attended to. A flexible approach to tasks which arise that are not
specifically detailed in this job description will be required.
SALARY: The salary is between ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on
the website** to ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
per annum
LEAVE:?The annual leave entitlement is twenty-five (**Apply on the
website**) days per annum, pro-rata for shorter periods. Entitlement
to leave for Public Holidays is in accordance with the terms of the
Organisation of Working Time Act **Apply on the website**. Meath
Partnership closes for five (5) days at Christmas; this time is
included in the annual leave entitlement detailed above.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit the following:
* A brief cover letter
* A curriculum vitae summarising your qualifications and relevant
experience.
Please send your application to **Apply on the website**. Applications
should be clearly marked ?EU Projects Officer?. Meath Partnership
is an Equal Opportunities Employer and and all personal data will be
retained in line with our GDPR policy.
Closing date for receipt of applications is WEDNESDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Late applications will
not be considered.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
