EU Education Grants Desk Officer

Plan International; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Comprehensive health and pension

Matching pension contributions up to 5

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working option on probation

Learning and career development

Job summary

Plan International Ireland is seeking a Desk Officer to coordinate an EU INTPA-funded education project in Northwestern Nigeria. You will liaise with Plan Ireland, Plan Nigeria, and Save the Children Netherlands, ensuring donor compliance and successful delivery.

You will manage budgets, reporting, and workplans, while supporting knowledge sharing across Plan Ireland and country offices. Strong English, budgeting, and coordinating skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in development/humanitarian programmes or programme management.
• Experience with project cycle management per donor requirements (EU INTPA, ECHO, bilateral).
• Strong financial management and analytical skills with budget review experience.
• Commitment to gender transformative programming and experience in gender responsive programming.
• Experience in EU and INGO compliance mechanisms.
• Knowledge of MERL and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and financial oversight of the project cycle in line with donor guidelines with Nigeria EU Consortium lead.
• Build and maintain relationships with Plan Ireland/Nigeria, consortium partners, and implementing partners.
• Coordinate with the EU Desk and inform on project progress and challenges.
• Coordinate with Federal agencies and civil society partners related to the consortium lead in Nigeria.
• Oversee the Save the Children component and ensure timely expenditure reporting.
• Prepare and review Workplans, M&E, and procurement plans with the Nigeria lead.
• Coordinate external audits and address auditor comments with partners.
• Organise regular calls to review implementation progress and challenges.
• Provide guidance on EU INTPA rules to ensure compliance and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial understanding

Communication skills

Networking skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Fluency in English

Education

University degree in relevant fields

Job description

Plan International Ireland is seeking a Desk Officer to coordinate an EU INTPA-funded education project in Northwestern Nigeria. You will liaise with Plan Ireland, Plan Nigeria, and Save the Children Netherlands, ensuring donor compliance and successful delivery.

You will manage budgets, reporting, and workplans, while supporting knowledge sharing across Plan Ireland and country offices. Strong English, budgeting, and coordinating skills are essential.