EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PROGRAMME FINANCE AND OPERATIONS TEAM
POST Executive Officer in Programme Finance and Operations Team
REPORTING TO Manager ? Programme Finance and Operations, L?argas
JOB PURPOSE Provide specialist technical and administrative supports
and services through the project validation, eligibility and contract
stages of the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ project
lifecycles. Ensure the effective co-ordination of project funding,
checks and reporting, ensuring L?argas compliance with above.
SALARY Equivalent to Executive Officer (Standard) PPC grade:
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APPLICATION DEADLINE 5pm on Friday **Apply on the website**st January
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L?argas manages international and national exchange programmes in
education, youth and community work, and vocational education and
training. These exchanges connect people in different communities and
countries and bring an international dimension to the work of
organisations across Ireland. We are the National Agency for Erasmus+
in Adult Education, School Education, VET and Youth. L?argas is a
not-for-profit organisation (CHY **Apply on the website**), under the
remit of the Department of Further and Higher education, Research,
Innovation and Science.
We have built a national and international reputation for effectively
managing significant levels of funding to support international
collaboration and exchange. We have also built a reputation for a
friendly and supportive approach to programme applicants and
beneficiaries.
We are now recruiting for an enthusiastic and driven person to join
the team in L?argas as an Executive Officer. This is an exciting
opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career working
in intercultural partnership for education, training and youth.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Contribute to the implementation of high-quality projects through
assisting project applicants with the technical aspects of the
application process
* Administer grant applications and payments
* Coordinate selection committee meetings on eligibility checks
* Together with relevant team members, conduct eligibility checks,
risk assessments and financial capacity checks of project applications
* Together with relevant team members, coordinate project contract
stages and initial project payments in accordance with the systems and
procedures in the relevant Guides for National Agencies
* Support L?argas compliance with European Commission timelines
through maintaining accurate records of project payments, contract
amendments and reporting
* In cooperation with the Senior Programme Finance and Operations
Officer, verify that L?argas follows all aspects of the relevant
Guides for National Agencies and assist with updating relevant
processes and procedures
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Qualification in business administration or relevant field or 5+
years? experience in project administration
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task
* Very strong administrative skills with a high degree of accuracy
and attention to detail
* Ability to work in a team and with different cohorts of people, to
work under own initiative as well as under direction
* Strong communication skills
* Demonstrable knowledge of finance and budgets
* Project financial management experience
* Ability to collect, collate and provide information in a clear,
methodical and accurate way
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including
presentation and group facilitation skills.
* Strong organisational, planning and report writing skills
* Excellent analytical and evaluation skills and the ability to make
objective judgements and clear recommendations based on content and
criteria
* A strong understanding of and commitment to confidentiality
* Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft packages
including Excel, and the ability to work with bespoke IT reporting
tools
* Flexible and willing to support a variety of tasks
* Adaptable to change in programme or organisational requirements
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF ALL L?ARGAS STAFF
We expect our people to show leadership, exceptional organisational
and planning skills, and to be analytical and conceptual thinkers with
excellent IT, networking and influencing skills. We expect excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation skills,
combined with an ability to fit within a team that works to support
the vision and mission of L?argas.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications in writing to include CV and letter of motivation to
**Apply on the website** to reach us no later than 5PM ON FRIDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ST JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Interviews will be held week commencing **Apply on the website**th
January **Apply on the website**.
On conclusion of this competition a panel of successful candidates may
be formed as a result of the interviews. Candidates who obtain a place
on the panel and who fulfil the conditions of the selection process
may be considered for subsequent approved vacancies.
We work **Apply on the website** hours per week in a flexible
environment. This position is based in Dublin and requires national
and international travel. During the Covid-**Apply on the website**
pandemic, all staff work from home in line with Government directives.
_L?ARGAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND WELCOMES APPLICATIONS
FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
