Programme Officer - JTS

Special EU Programme Body; Ireland; On-site; EUR 44,217 - 71,217; Full time

Job summary

Special EU Programme Body seeks a Joint Secretariat Programme Officer based in Monaghan to manage a portfolio of projects under its programmes. The role involves assisting with the implementation and monitoring of projects, supporting the development of project applications, assessing applications, and providing recommendations.

The successful candidate will liaise with projects and ensure compliance with necessary regulations, requiring travel throughout Northern Ireland and the border counties. A minimum of 43.25 hours per week is expected for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and implementation.
• Ability to provide guidance and support in project applications.
• Strong assessment and liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobilisation, implementation, and monitoring of projects.
• Support project application development and provide advice.
• Assess applications, provide funding recommendations.
• Act as point of liaison with projects.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress and outputs.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Joint Secretariat Programme Officer (Monaghan)

DURATION: Permanent

HOURS: Minimum 43.25 (including breaks) hours per week.

SALARY SCALE: €44,217 – €71,217 *For new entrants into the Irish Public Service starting salary will be at the minimum of the salary scale and will not be subject to negotiation. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

REPORTS TO: Joint Secretariat Manager.

LOCATION: The successful candidates will be based at the TEK II Building, Armagh Road, Monaghan, H18 YH59, Ireland. The postholder will be required to travel throughout Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland and beyond to attend meetings/conferences which may include overnight stays on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the mobilisation, implementation, and monitoring of a portfolio of projects under the Programmes for which SEUPB is responsible.
• Support the development of project applications, providing advice and guidance where appropriate.
• Assess applications and provide funding recommendations to the Steering Committees.
• Act as point of liaison with projects.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress and outputs in line with Letter of Offer and EU Regulations.