Programme Officer (Project, temporary, Public Sector)

Honeycomb Jobs is delighted to assist our Public Sector client to recruit a fulltime temporary Programme Officer based Belfast.

The Client – The organisation’s objective is to help facilitate the positive impact of large funding programmes across the wider community in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland.

The Role – Will manage the mobilisation, implementation and monitoring of a portfolio of projects under the programmes for which the organisation is responsible. Support the development of project applications, providing advice where appropriate. Acting as point of liaison with projects.

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Manage a portfolio of projects funded by the programmes, monitoring progress in implementation.
• Assist in the provision of a secretariat function to the steering committees.
• Assess applications for Steering Committee, providing expert review and ensuring clear written recommendations are presented for consideration.
• To assist in the development of programme procedures.
• Draft contracts for projects.
• Ensure robust monitoring of project implementation including progress and verification of project outputs.
• Attend meetings, events, and seminars to represent the organisation as requested.
• To develop a network of contacts within key stakeholders.
• Assist in implementation functions of current programmes.
• Drafting submissions, papers, and reports on major themes/areas of discussion as directed.
• Preparing governance papers and reports for presentation.
• Visit and monitor projects on site and via an electronic management system.
• Oversee the work of Support Staff.
• Liaise with the public and key community and business figures as necessary.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C which must include English and Maths or equivalent OR a minimum of Leaving Certificate (Standard/Ordinary level) – 5 grades A-C (including English Language and Maths) or equivalent.
• Experience of contributing to the operational planning process within the public, private, voluntary or community sectors.
• Experience in drafting reports.
• Experience in working with, understanding, and interpreting financial data.
• Experience in review of non-financial information (reports etc) and follow-up action as required.
• Good technical skills with previous experience in IT financial systems such as spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience in Project Management, including establishing, monitoring and verification of outputs.
• Ability to travel between sites will be required.

Desired:

• A third level qualification.
• Management of EU Structural Funds.
• Experience in the operation of databases.
• Extensive Programme or Project Management experience

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact David McClure, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Honeycomb on

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** Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding. **