INFOMAR Programme Administrator

Marine Institute

Marine Institute

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

Organisation Description:

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

The INFOMAR Programme Administrator will work within the Advanced Mapping Services team on INFOMAR and related programmes. The role requires the applicant to have a good knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, meeting coordination & reporting, and general administration. The applicant will be expected to have an excellent work ethic, strong inter-personal skills and relish the opportunity to work in a busy and thriving office environment.

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

• A relevant qualification in a relevant discipline.
• At least 18 months of post qualification relevant work experience.
• Strong organisational and administration skills with proven attention to detail.
• Well-organised with experience in working to multiple deadlines, identifying priorities and managing time effectively to ensure delivery.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build effective professional relationships.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in project reporting and record keeping, ideally including financial records.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office systems and of relevant online data and information sources. With an ability to operate to a high level of computer, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to work unsupervised and to work well with others.

How to Apply:

A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway. All correspondence for this post should quote reference OCIS/AA/INF/OCT24

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon 12th of November 2024. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.

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