HappyJobsNI are delighted to be working alongside The Centre for Cross Border Studies as they seek to appoint a talented and proactive Project Coordinator to join the team.
We wish to recruit a Project Coordinator to support the Centre for Cross Border Studies in the implementation of its funded projects and ongoing and regular engagement with a range of project partners and stakeholders, and to proactively secure new participants to activities related to the Centre’s projects.
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Background:
The Centre for Cross Border Studies runs several projects and activities involving a range of partners and stakeholders that seek to strengthen cross-border relations and cooperation on a North-South and East-West basis.
Their Strategic Partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Reconciliation Fund (2022-2024), the “Maintaining the Conditions for Cooperation and Cross-Border Lives” project has three core strands, which include the Ad-Hoc Group for North-South and East-West Cooperation, and the New Common Charter for Cooperation Within and Between these Islands.
Through the Ad-Hoc Group for North-South and East-West Cooperation, which the Centre convenes, the project supports civic society organisations from both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland involved in North-South cooperation to engage with those responsible for the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland and other relevant parties with responsibility for cross-border cooperation in order to arrive at a shared perspective of the conditions for North-South cooperation and the extent to which these are being maintained.
The New Common Charter for Cooperation Within and Between these Islands aims to empower civic society to drive cooperation, North-South and East-West. Developed by community organisations on the island of Ireland, with involvement of organisations from Great Britain, the Charter represents a set of key principles for civic society organisations participating in North-South and/or East-West cooperation.
Additionally, the Centre’s CBenACT project, supported by the International Fund for Ireland, is working to build capacity for cross-border cooperation with community organisations, and to strengthen support for such cooperation within the communities they serve.
The Centre for Cross Border Studies was set up in 1999 as an independent research and development centre to stimulate new thinking and action on North-South and cross-border cooperation on the island of Ireland. Since that time, it has established a unique reputation as a source of high-quality research, information and training on cross-border and transnational cooperation issues.
Please note: This role is a full-time, permanent position subject to on-going funding working Monday – Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm. The Centre for Cross Border Studies is based in Armagh, although a hybrid working policy is currently in place with 3 to 4 days working from home and 1 to 2 days in the office.
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The Role:
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in implementing funded projects and fostering strong relationships with project partners and stakeholders. Your efforts will contribute to strengthening cross-border relations and cooperation on both a North-South and East-West basis.
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Responsibilities:
- Organising and coordinating both online and in-person meetings with project partners and stakeholders.
- Compiling, collating, and distributing relevant papers, as well as maintaining contact databases for project initiatives.
- Actively engaging with key partners and stakeholders in Ireland and UK and identifying new potential collaborators.
- Gathering and organising essential information required by project funders.
- Representing and promoting the initiatives of the Centre at external meetings and events.
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Essential Criteria:
Education:
- 3 A-levels grade B or above (or equivalent) AND a minimum of five years’ experience working in an office environment,
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Honours degree (equivalent of 2.1 or above) AND a minimum of three years’ experience working in an office environment
Competencies
- Experience of using MS Office packages regularly e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience of organising in-person meetings and events
- Experience of organising online meetings and events using Zoom
- Experience of preparing and distributing relevant papers for meetings for example minutes and progress reports
Disposition and motivation:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with a wide range of people
- Readiness to work cooperatively and supportively – and to strict deadlines – as part of a small, dynamic team
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the post
Special factors:
- Willingness and ability to travel to meetings and events in Ireland, Northern Ireland and occasionally outside the island of Ireland as required
- Access to a car or other suitable form of transport (if it is necessary to meet the essential requirements of the post)
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Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of project coordination/management
- Experience of facilitating meetings
- Experience of working on cross-border projects
- Experience of working with community-based organisations
- Corporate experience of utilising social media platforms including Twitter and LinkedIn
- Experience of working in research policy or public affairs environments
- Knowledge of cross-border bodies and issues
- Experience of using MailChimp or similar email marketing platforms
- Strong commitment to and understanding of the value of cross-border and all-island co-operation, and a strong belief in the value of such cooperation as a key part of the movement towards peace and reconciliation in Ireland and Northern Ireland
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Salary:
This position offers a basic salary of £25,742 - £27,979, depending on experience.
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*Closing date for applications for this role is Sunday 20th August at 6pm. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, which are provisionally scheduled to take place on the w/c 18th September in-person at their head office.*
Please note: All applications will be processed upon their receipt and not after the job ad closing date therefore we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, should this occur the provisional interview date may be brought forward to the end of August. Therefore if you are interested in the position, we strongly advise submitting your application as early as possible. If you would like to confirm the current application status prior to applying for the role please contact Happy Jobs NI directly at hello@happyjobsni.com or on 02890995808.
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You may also be of interest to our client if you are currently working in one of the following roles: Project Administrator, Project Facilitator, Project Liaison, Project Management Assistant, Project Support Specialist, Project Operations Coordinator, Project Outreach Specialist, Community Engagement Officer, Office Administrator, Office Manager.
If you are a seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. To express your interest and learn more about this exciting opportunity, please submit your updated CV outlining your relevant experience and achievements either by applying online or sending your CV to hello@happyjobsni.com alternatively call our team on 028 9099 5808 and we'd be happy to answer any questions you may have on the position.