Role Requirements Role Requirement 1 Supporting Quality Enhance and develop the quality of early year's provision through a range of activities including on-site visits, modelling, mentoring and coaching in accordance with operational targets. Knowledge and information sharing in and across settings, supporting networks and clusters where appropriate. There will be a strong focus on the development of core skills such as: self-evaluation, quality assessment, planning and documenting practice. Ensure action plans are relevant, current, regularly reviewed and updated and meet the evolving situation of the early learning and care setting. Support early learning and care settings to develop and actively implement a range of policies and practice in the implementation of Solta and Aistear. Provide advice and support settings in areas such as the inclusion of children with disabilities, governance issues and advising on how to build effective partnerships with parents and the wider community. Role Requirement 2 Information & Administration: Complete and maintain records pertaining to the role. Ensure all administration back-up and support on progress is kept updated by maintaining all relevant systems. Provide periodic progress updates to the Team Leader. Review, monitor, maintain efficient an effective administrative and information systems. Participate in and assist in the organisation of special events, visits and any other activities required. Participate in external evaluation of the service. Role Requirement 3 Networking Actively participate and contribute as a team-member of Better Start National Early Years Quality Development Support Service Work co-operatively with other support services within the education sector, the Child & Family Agency - Tusla, the Department of Education and Skills, the local City and County Childcare Committee, Voluntary Childcare Organisations and the community and voluntary sector as relevant to the role. Role Requirement 4 Other Any other duties within the general requirements of the role that may be assigned as appropriate for the grade. Early Years Specialist will be required to undertake on-going continuing professional development, which may include specific accreditation following recruitment. Required Experience Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience of working in early learning and care settings, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role. Be able to demonstrate substantial, in-depth understanding of early learning and care. Strong organisational skills. Ability to provide mentoring and coaching services. Experience of delivering education and training and training programmes to adults. Proficient in MS packages e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook coupled with programme databases, SharePoint portals. Qualifications Minimum third level qualification at Level 8 (or equivalent) on the National Framework of Qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care / or an equivalent professional qualification in Special Education / Disability / Early Intervention. Drivers Licence with suitable means of transport. View Full Job Description here. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register. TLNT1_IJ
Role Requirements Role Requirement 1 Supporting Access and Inclusion Supporting and mentoring providers in the development of enriched learning environments to support all children's participation and implementation of planned Early Intervention (EI) programmes, where appropriate to enhance the child's learning and development. Providing guidance and support on undertaking an appraisal of the child within the ECCE setting (before or after enrolment) to prepare, respond and adapt to the child's needs and abilities. Modelling and coaching providers in strategies to enable participation of children with disabilities in the ECCE programme. Working in partnership with parents. Liaison with HSE professionals and others as required to support the child and family. Liaison with the NCSE about supporting the child's transition into primary school. Enhance and develop the capacity of the ECCE service by carrying out a range of activities including on-site visits, providing educational advice and guidance, modelling inclusive practice, and liaising with HSE Early Intervention and other professional services as required. Support early years services to develop and actively implement a range of policies and practice in accordance with the Aistear and Solta Frameworks. Actively engage and contribute to all relevant appraisals and review processes as part of the AIM support model. Provide advice and support to services in areas such as the inclusion of children with disabilities, governance issues and advising on how to build effective partnerships with parents and the wider community. Role Requirement 2 Information & Administration Complete and maintain records pertaining to the role. Ensure all administration back-up and support on progress is kept updated by maintaining all relevant systems. Provide periodic progress updates to the Service Co-Ordinator. Review, develop and maintain efficient and effective administrative and information systems. Participate in and assist in the organisation of special events, visits and any other activities required. Participate in external evaluation of the service. Role Requirement 3 Networking Actively participate and contribute as a team-member of the Early Years Specialist Service. Work co-operatively with other support services within the education sector, the Child & Family Agency Tusla, the Department of Education and Skills, the local City and County Childcare Committee, Voluntary Childcare Organisations and the community and voluntary sector as relevant to the role. Other Any other duties within the general requirements of the role that may be assigned as appropriate for the grade. Required Experience Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience of working in early years' services, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of inclusive early childhood education and care. Demonstrate experience of working with children with disabilities, their family, and parents. Understanding and experience of social inclusion and disability issues. Strong organisational skills. Ability to provide mentoring and coaching services. Experience of delivering education and training programmes to adults. Experience of inter-agency working with children and families. Proficient in MS packages e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook coupled with programme databases, SharePoint portals. Qualifications Minimum third level qualification at Level 8 (or equivalent) on the National Framework of Qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care / or an equivalent professional qualification in Special Education / Disability / Early Intervention. Drivers Licence with suitable means of transport. View Full Job Description here. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register. TPBN1_IJ
Role Requirements Role Requirement 1 Programme and Caseload Delivery Deliver commitments in the Programmes of Work as agreed with funders, from initial scoping to project closure, in a consistent, well understood, and transparent manner. Coordinate assigned programmes, including delivery of Programmes of work, operational planning and delivery management, ongoing reporting against outcomes and indicators, risk management, programme review and ongoing development. Lead the operational design ensuring all materials, documents and systems are in line with the programme specification and/or Programme of Work. Design and agree appraisal/ assessment processes in line with the criteria of the programme. Carry out assessments/ appraisals on applications ensuring a robust and proportionate assessment and that funds are targeted in line with the programme design and programmes of work. Coordinate the review process when required and carry out reviews on completed appraisals. Coordinate and carry out appeals in line with the agreed appeals process. Coordinate and take responsibility for drafting project contracts translating conditions and details emanating from the appraisal process into individual contracts/ Letters of Offer. Carry out verifications of SCOs and sign off on progress reports including evidence of milestones as agreed in the Letter of Offer/ Contract Coordinate and take responsibility for managing contract changes within a portfolio of assigned projects. Develop and manage a robust case management system to track the progress and outcomes of the programme. Report on programme progress Coordinate and design approaches that address implementation risks, issues and opportunities. Take ownership of the escalation and categorisation process that is in place and proactively manage to ensure excellence in project management. Provide advice and information on operation and case management issues to other part of Pobal and/or the sponsoring Department when required. Support the Manager with appropriate resource allocation across programmes and manage prioritisation of work streams as and when necessary. Implement, develop, and deliver communications to enable organisations to access EU programmes and deliver successful projects adhering to the EU Communications regulations for each programme. Role Requirement 2 Programme Supports Design and produce application materials translating programme information into clear, succinct formats using the principles of plain English, ensuring adherence to the EU programme regulations and that requested information is aligned with the appraisal/ assessment and monitoring framework requirements. Create and deliver a variety of pre-application support information and events. Coordinate the translation and implementation of Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) and associated monitoring and milestone frameworks as appropriate. Maintain proactive, targeted and effective tools, services and supports. Such tool and services should facilitate the delivery of effective projects and best practice. Coordinate the development of clear and focused case management and support strategies to include post application/ new entrant induction and training, SCO and progress report training, attaining outputs/ indicators and milestone training, EU project communications training. Deliver case management supports to projects under each programme according to the programme of work. Provide structured capacity-building and coaching programmes, including workshops, peer learning, and one-to-one mentoring sessions to existing grantees where required in the POW. Support the integration of new technologies and innovative practices that improve operational efficiency and social impact. Agree appropriate communications strategies in collaboration with the Pobal Communications Directorate and other Managing Authorities/ stakeholders. Role Requirement 3 People Management Manage assigned staff, ensuring they are equipped with a clear understanding of requirements and expectations; are developed, supported, performance managed and valued as Pobal employees and as representatives of Pobal. Maintain and grow a culture of continuous learning and improvement in the team ensuring that the service model applied is adaptable and meets changing requirements and contexts. Lead with an agile mind-set, focused on problem solving through creative solutions, and thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment. Ensure good individual and team management structures are in place to support performance/staff management and development (1-2-1's, PEP's, Talentevo, Pobaltime, Blended Working Policy, Flexi time and all other relevant HR policies) Ensure that all staff adhere to all standards and procedures. Delegate work and ensure effective relationships in a team-working context. Work in collaboration with unit manager to ensure the correct team resources are in the right place, at the right time. Role Requirement 4 Stakeholder Management Establish and manage key internal relationships to ensure the necessary structures and agreements are in place with relevant business units and directorates as appropriate, and their managers. Develop and manage effective relationships with external stakeholder, Departments and with key organisations to ensure coordination of supports to services and building trust and accountability within these connections. Collaborate and contribute to the development of Tender Specifications if required. Liaise with external partners and/or delivery agents and oversee the day-to-day delivery of any outsourced work deliverables. Collation and responses to PQs and funder queries. Required Experience Minimum of 3-5 years of professional work experience. Knowledge or a background in the community and voluntary sector and EU grant/ funding programmes. Experience and/or knowledge/or demonstrate the ability to acquire knowledge, of peace building on the Island of Ireland, including cross border and cross community work, the geography of Northern Ireland and the ROI Border Counties and a strong awareness of the context and relationships within the programme area. Subject matter knowledge of the current PEACEPLUS programme and the geography and context of the programme area. Experience of coordinating projects from inception to completion, with an ability to prioritise and synthesise information in an analytical and systematic manner. Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Experience of operating consistently in a changing environment at an optimal level. Highly Proficient in use of MS packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint; Microsoft Dynamics CRM; SharePoint applications and portals. Qualifications Relevant Third Level qualification (e.g., Degree) or equivalent is desirable. Drivers licence & provision of car for business purposes is essential. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register. TPBN1_IJ
Role Requirements Role Requirement 1 Supporting Quality Enhance and develop the quality of early year's provision through a range of activities including on-site visits, modelling, mentoring and coaching in accordance with operational targets. Knowledge and information sharing in and across settings, supporting networks and clusters where appropriate. There will be a strong focus on the development of core skills such as: self-evaluation, quality assessment, planning and documenting practice. Ensure action plans are relevant, current, regularly reviewed and updated and meet the evolving situation of the early learning and care setting. Support early learning and care settings to develop and actively implement a range of policies and practice in the implementation of Solta and Aistear. Provide advice and support settings in areas such as the inclusion of children with disabilities, governance issues and advising on how to build effective partnerships with parents and the wider community. Role Requirement 2 Information & Administration: Complete and maintain records pertaining to the role. Ensure all administration back-up and support on progress is kept updated by maintaining all relevant systems. Provide periodic progress updates to the Team Leader. Review, monitor, maintain efficient an effective administrative and information systems. Participate in and assist in the organisation of special events, visits and any other activities required. Participate in external evaluation of the service. Role Requirement 3 Networking Actively participate and contribute as a team-member of Better Start National Early Years Quality Development Support Service Work co-operatively with other support services within the education sector, the Child & Family Agency - Tusla, the Department of Education and Skills, the local City and County Childcare Committee, Voluntary Childcare Organisations and the community and voluntary sector as relevant to the role. Role Requirement 4 Other Any other duties within the general requirements of the role that may be assigned as appropriate for the grade. Early Years Specialist will be required to undertake on-going continuing professional development, which may include specific accreditation following recruitment. Required Experience Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience of working in early learning and care settings, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role. Be able to demonstrate substantial, in-depth understanding of early learning and care. Strong organisational skills. Ability to provide mentoring and coaching services. Experience of delivering education and training and training programmes to adults. Proficient in MS packages e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook coupled with programme databases, SharePoint portals. Qualifications Minimum third level qualification at Level 8 (or equivalent) on the National Framework of Qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care / or an equivalent professional qualification in Special Education / Disability / Early Intervention. Drivers Licence with suitable means of transport. View Full Job Description here. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register. TPBN1_IJ
