Programme Coordinator EMFAF Marine Biodiversity & Marine Knowledge Scheme Support & Outreach

Organisation Description:

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

The Higher Executive Officer (HEO) will provide Technical and Outreach assistance to FEAS, the Marine Institute and DAFM to support the implementation and reporting requirements under the EMFAF Marine Biodiversity and Marine Knowledge Schemes, co-funded under the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF 2021 to 2027). Activities will include technical and project management support to project leaders; synthesis of scientific information for reporting and outreach; support with mapping and analysis of scientific data; dissemination and communication of information related to the two Schemes and their individual projects; manage an outreach activities programme; compilation of scientific and financial data from  projects funded under the EMFAF and  will provide support with financial planning, tendering and procurement processes.

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

•    A relevant qualification in in a science/marine science or related field.
•    A minimum of 2 years’ relevant post qualification work experience working in a relevant role 
•    High levels of I.T. skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
•    Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ideally the management and analysis of spatial data;
•    Experience in data handling (QA/QC) and analysing relevant marine data;
•    Proven report writing skills;
•    Previous experience in coordinating technical support to scientific programmes;
•    Previous experience responsibility for coordinating in assisting with the collation of scientific and or technical reports;
•    Demonstrated experience in translating scientific/technical information to for and presenting to a non-technical audience; 
•    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to different audiences including non-technical, 
•    Good Effective numeracy skills and demonstrated experience in tracking and coordinating and tracking budgets and complex programme finances; ideally in a public sector environment.
•    Some demonstrated knowledge / experience in public procurement. 
•    Experience in organising and supporting meetings, events and/or outreach activities.
•    Experience at collaborating with others through scientific expert groups or research.
•    Effective organisation and administration skills
•    Good time management and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
•    The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
•    Full, clean driving license. 

Duration of Contract:

The maximum duration of this temporary specified purpose contract of employment will be up to a maximum duration of 54 months. Subject to programme needs there may be a 12-month continuation to end 2028. The successful candidate will be on probation for the first six months of this contract.

How to Apply:

A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway. All correspondence for this post should quote reference FEAS/HEO/outreach/Aug23
 

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon 28th of August 2023. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.

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Marine Institute is an equal opportunities employer