PROJECT OFFICER - ENGLISH TO ISL DICTIONARY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT Further Education and Training (FET)
REPORTING TO Course Management Assistant
TERM: Fixed contract from October *st April
*
SALARY € *, *-€**Apply
on the website**, * based on the €**Apply on
the website**, *-€**Apply on the
website**, * annual pay.
HOURS: Full time, * hours per week
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible subject to notice and availability
of successful candidate
WORK LOCATION: Primary workplace is IDS offices in Dublin 7, hybrid
remote work subject to discussion and suitability for job role.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, *th September
* midnight
INTERVIEW: Thursday 3rd October *
OVERVIEW OF THE ENGLISH TO ISL DICTIONARY PROJECT:
The Irish Deaf Society (IDS) is embarking on an exciting pilot project
to develop an online English to Irish Sign Language (ISL) dictionary.
This project aims to empower Deaf people by enhancing literacy and
promoting language development.
An English to ISL dictionary is a reference tool that provides ISL
translations of English based dictionary including words, phrases and
examples. Just like English based dictionary, an English to ISL
dictionary is not limited to any specific field but covers a wide
range of everyday vocabulary across various contexts. Its purpose is
to provide a broad resource for understanding of English words
including ISL signs and ISL translations of meanings.
The pilot project will focus on professional terminology related to
employment, addressing a critical resource gap that affects Deaf and
hearing people in professional settings. By providing this language
tool, the project will enhance a more inclusive workplace where Deaf
people can thrive and bridge language gaps between Deaf and hearing
professionals. This dictionary will also support hearing professionals
in learning ISL to better communicate with their Deaf colleagues.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
The PROJECT OFFICER for the English to ISL Dictionary Development
project will be a key contributor to the successful execution of this
transformative initiative led by the IDS. This role is essential in
managing the day-to-day operations to develop a new online dictionary
that translates English to ISL, enhancing literacy and promoting
language development for the Deaf community.
A major component of the role for the successful candidate involves
overseeing the creation of video content for the English to ISL
dictionary, ensuring it meets the needs of the Deaf community whose
first or preferred language is ISL. The successful candidate will also
support the implementation, and development of this dictionary, which
will be accessible via web and mobile devices.
The successful candidate will work closely with IDS FET team,
Vocabulary Steering Committee and IDS Media Production Team. This
includes coordinating with the Vocabulary Steering Committee, which
will ensure that the video content clearly explains the dictionary
entries, and with the ISL Media Production team to ensure high-quality
outputs.
The Project Officer will serve as the central point of coordination
among various stakeholders, blending project management skills,
community engagement, and administrative expertise to keep the project
aligned with its goals with supports from Course Management Assistant.
We are looking for someone who has a proactive approach to their work,
who is communicative, flexible and committed with the ability to work
alone as well as part of a team.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and implement a detailed project plan, including
timelines, milestones, and deliverables
* To ensure the efficient day-to-day operation and management of the
project achieving agreed goals.
* Liase between the IDS team, Vocabulary Steering Committee, ISL
Media Production team, and other stakeholders.
* Coordinate meetings, workshops, and consultations to facilitate
collaboration and gather input from various stakeholders.
* Developing and managing the vocabulary list of English terms and
meanings
* Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans,
meeting notes, progress reports, and feedback.
* Provide administrative support to the project team, including
scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and handling logistics.
* To gather project information and report on progress, goals and
performance indicators to the Course Management Assistant.
* To advise the Course Management Assistant on matters requiring
attention, and assist in implementation of decisions
KEY COMPETENCIES
* Strong ability to develop, implement, and monitor project plans,
timelines, and deliverables.
* Skilled in coordinating multiple tasks and managing resources
efficiently to meet project objectives.
* Experience collecting information and reporting.
* Be highly organised, accurate and with strong attention to detail.
* Have experience managing relationships with stakeholders and
multi-disciplinary teams.
* Be IT proficient with strong skills in Office Productivity Tools
(e.g., MS Office) and collaboration and training tools such as MS
Teams / Zoom and similar modern office solutions.
* Be able to work to deadlines and measurable objectives.
* Have a proven ability to work under their own initiative, and as
part of a team.
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Appreciation and respect for Deaf culture and Irish Sign Language.
QUALIFICATIONS
* No specific qualifications required
EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:
* Strong project management experience in comparable position
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
* Experience in developing and managing vocabulary, language
resources, or related projects an advantage
SUBMITTING YOUR COVER LETTER AND CV
Please send a cover letter (save as either MS Word or PDF documents)
explaining why you are suitable for the role with your CV by email
to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** by Sunday, *th
September * - please make sure to add
“Project Officer” in the subject field of your email.
Interviews will be on Thursday 3rd october. If you are unable to
attend for interview on this date, please state so clearly in your
email so that we can organise an alternative date.
**If you are unable to attend for interview on this date, please
state so clearly in your email.
You can find out more about the IRISH DEAF SOCIETY at:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
