POST Senior Support and Development Officer (Youth) Permanent
REPORTING TO Head of Youth, Sport, and European Solidarity Corps Team
PAY GRADE Equivalent to Civil Service HEO (PPC) grade, €**Apply on
the website**, *. Successful candidate commences
at point 1 of the scale unless previously employed in public/civil
service
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5pm on 8th December *
Léargas manages national and international exchange programmes in
adult education, school education, vocational education and training,
sport, youth, and volunteering. These activities 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 the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps
programmes of the European Union across the sectors mentioned above.
We are a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
We operate under the aegis 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 European
collaboration and exchange. We have also built areputation 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 Léargas as a Senior Support and Development Officer on a
permanent contract. This is an exciting opportunity for the right
candidate to progress their career working with the youth sector on
European project development.
THE ROLE
* Working with Léargas colleagues, support the implementation of
high-quality projects through the provision of information and
training support to potential and actual beneficiaries in the Youth,
Sport, and ESC fields.
* Be the lead staff member in Léargas overseeing the promotion,
selection, project assessments and reports of beneficiaries across the
field of Youth and other fields as required in collaboration with
colleagues, with procedures established by the European Commission.
* Act as the key liaison with management on key sector areas,
primarily Youth, reporting on progress against targets.
* Develop and implement supporting processes including monitoring,
tools, articles, and training that encourage applicants to develop
sustainable strategic activities in Erasmus+ initiatives.
* Develop, implement, and oversee the Youth team operational plan
while contributing to the overall YSE and TCA/Net team plans.
* Represent Léargas at events and engage with relevant stakeholders
across all Erasmus+ education training and youth key sectors.
* Build and maintain effective strategic relationships with relevant
organisations.
* Engage and lead on initiatives that support and enhance links
between practice and policy and overall evidence-based quality
provision.
* Liaise with colleagues and provide support and guidance to them in
meeting targets and deadlines.
* Work flexibly with colleagues to identify strategic opportunities,
facilitate high performance and lead by example.
* Apply appropriate systems / processes to enable quality checking
of all activities and outputs.
* Take responsibility and be accountable for the delivery and
delegation of agreed objectives.
* Plan and implement the assigned Transnational Cooperation
Activities (seminars, training, etc.) strategy according to
guidelines, on time and in budget.
* Contribute to organisational learning through sharing of
information and experience with colleagues in Léargas and
internationally.
* Lead cross-team initiatives relating to programme needs, to bring
about innovation and development.
Take personal responsibility for your personal and professional
learning and development including active involvement in the Léargas
Performance Management and Development System
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Qualification(s) or relevant experience in relevant subject area or
field(s) (e.g., adult education, youth work, education, vocational
education, and training).
* Knowledge and experience of working in the Youth field and/ or
relevant project management is desirable.
* Experience of leading a team and/or strategic projects.
* Ability to delegate and identify areas for improvement.
* Experience of managing budgets and/or grant funding
* Experience of working on international or EU funding programmes is
preferred though not essential.
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including
presentation and group facilitation skills.
* Ability to build strategic links with a broad spectrum of
organisations.
* Flexible and willing to adapt, positively contributing to the
implementation of change.
* Ability to work to concrete deadlines, meet targets.
* Ability to work independently and interdependently in a high
functioning values-based team.
* Demonstrate high levels of problem-solving skills and manage
complexity and diversity while prioritising competing demands.
* Excellent analytical and evaluation skills, ability to make clear
judgements and recommendations based on content and criteria.
* Good writing, reporting and IT skills.
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR HEO GRADE.
Team Leadership
Judgement, Analysis & Decision Making
Management and Delivery of Results
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Specialist knowledge and Expertise and self-development
Drive & Commitment to Léargas and Public Service Values
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF ALL LÉARGAS 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 Léargas.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Send your expression of interest and concise CV to **Apply on the
website** to reach us no later than 5PM ON 8TH DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**. Interviews to take place week commencing **Apply on the
website**th January *.
We work * hours per week in a flexible
environment. We operate a hybrid work arrangement with staff attending
some days in the office and some working from home.
A panel may be formed for future opportunities.
Léargas is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications
from people with
disabilities
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
