Programme Officer (Grant Assessments, Public Sector contract)

Honeycomb Jobs is delighted to assist our highly credible Public Sector client to recruit a full-time temporary Programme Officer. Belfast, attractive 6-9month+ contract.

The Client – The organisation’s objective is to distribute thematic based funding for the purposes of providing a positive impact to a versatile range of beneficiaries and ultimately, service users. These large scale funding programmes are delivered across the wider community in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland.

The Role – Managing the mobilisation, implementation and monitoring of a portfolio of projects under the programmes for which the organisation is responsible. 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 Claire McCleery, Head of Public & 3rd Sector 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. **