PROGRAMME MANAGER - PEACE PLUS CHANGE MAKER FUNDS CI/PMCMFNI/1124

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Implementation and Management:

• Oversee and manage the implementation of the SEUPB Delivery Partner for Investment Areas 1.2 and 6.2 contract ensuring adherence to objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate with SEUPB, Pobal and consortium partners to promote Investment Areas 1.2 and 6.2 and provide developmental support to enable grassroots communities to submit applications to PEACEPLUS, resulting in 850 applications.
• Oversee support provided to Pobal relating to the review and assessment of applications.
• Ensure successful applicants are provided with support and guidance to enable them to successfully manage their grant award.

Governance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with programme governance structures and reporting requirements both internally and externally.
• Prepare regular reports on programme activities, outcomes, and financial status for stakeholders including Pobal and SEUPB, the SRO Steering Committee and Co-operation Ireland’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Liaise regularly and proactively with all stakeholders to ensure effective and positive communication and collaboration.

Financial Management:

• Manage the project budgets effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to meet project objectives, ensuring these are delivered to Co-operation Ireland’s commercial advantage.
• Closely monitor expenditure and financial transactions, ensuring compliance with Co-operation Ireland financial regulations and guidelines.

Staff Management:

• Lead and manage an agreed cohort of programme staff, providing guidance, support, and supervision as needed.
• Ensure staff are equipped with the necessary skills and resources to carry out their roles effectively.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive working environment within the project team.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Lead the monitoring and evaluation team to set up an effective and efficient system for the monitoring and evaluation of programme activities and outcomes, collecting data to assess impact and effectiveness.
• Monitor achievement of outputs, results, activities and deliverables, according to the programme workplans.

Partnership and Stakeholder Development:

• Collaborate with project partners to promote the programme and enable target groups to successfully access programme support.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with statutory and community stakeholders to support programme objectives.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of programme activities, including participant engagement and outcomes.
• Support in preparing reports for stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Identify, mitigate and regularly monitor financial, operational and safeguarding risks to the programme.
• Ensure full knowledge of and compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines governing educational programmes and partnerships, including EU and UK legislation as well as all compliance requirements outlined by SEUPB.