Role Requirement 1 Design, development and management of new business and grant design
Ability to quickly understand and synthesise complex ideas and strategies and present these as simple narratives into pitches and briefing documents
Feed into knowledge loops to ensure the organisation/relevant units are aware of potential of new business, even at concept stage.
Ensure that new business opportunities/ substantial revisions to existing services are considered from a strategic perspective but in the context of the capacity of the organisation.
Project manage stakeholder engagement and facilitation– engaging with the relevant stakeholders internally and with a department to ensure that their inputs and needs are incorporated into the design and that Pobal has the capacity and readiness to deliver on the design.
Ability to research, understand and align grants with current policies and priorities for Departments.
Developing and submitting appropriate and clear programme specifications and associated materials to Senior Leadership Team and the Department.
Ensure that key conclusions and agreements are formally documented and stored, and revised as appropriate
Role Requirement 2 External Relationship Management
Act as the primary point of contact in respect of key funders and ensure effective, efficient, reliable interface by Pobal
Establish and maintain appropriate, accessible relationships with key funder representatives and other relevant stakeholders
Maintain a solid understanding of the nature and status of a funder’s interests in Pobal
Reliably represent the funder’s position and interests within Pobal, paying particular attention to service continuity, consistency and quality on their behalf
Ensure Pobal presents with appropriate expertise
Develop and maintain a strategic attitude and understanding of developments related to the funder.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of Pobal’s positions and interests in respect of pertinent social inclusion thematic, programmatic and policy areas and issues
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Coordinate, and where appropriate provide, Pobal’s effective representation and participation at relevant funder sponsored platforms. Identify external networking opportunities to support new business development.
Effectively communicate with diverse audiences on Pobal programmes and facilitate group work using relevant communication tools
Role Requirement 3 Business Delivery
Project manage the processing of new business/ substantial revisions to existing services and support the team to build capacity in project management methodologies.
Ensure that an appropriate internal cross-directorate structure is in place to organise delivery of each service agreed.
Be responsible for the establishment and management of various governance agreement types (Memorandum of Understanding, Performance Delivery Agreements, Data Processing Agreements etc. between Pobal and the relevant government department or public body.
Ensure that, for each new contract/ Performance Delivery Agreement (PDA) and/or service offer put in place, there is a formally developed and agreed set of internal actions in place to deliver the service.
Ensure appropriate management is in place for the delivery of the agreed services within their set of programmes.
To monitor delivery of each service and to report to senior management on progress and on issues arising
To examine and develop new and alternative approaches to project delivery, as opportunities arise
To review the allocation of resources to their agreed services and to report on any resource misallocation, to identify any under or over resourcing.
Co-ordinate, as appropriate, with any individual lead officer given responsibilities within a particular programme.
To oversee the quality agenda for the programme(s); setting and driving the quality priorities for the programmes in collaboration with the programme teams.
Role Requirement 4 Cross Company engagement and Flexibility
Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in Pobal working on the same thematic areas and provide support where required and agreed.
The team takes an integrated approach to work sharing responsibilities depending on individuals’ competencies and interests. Any other duties within the general requirement of this job description which may be required from time to time include carrying out some Programme Design duties if required.
Required Experience
Knowledge of the set of public and community-based programmes focused on supports to communities and social inclusion and associated arrangements and infrastructure.
Proven ability to juggle multiple account & project management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including senior executive/ CEO/ CFO/ COO level
Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer services and receiving positive customer feedback
Good negotiation, facilitation and project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Evidence of the production of high-quality reports and written materials
Proficient in use of MS packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint; SharePoint, project Microsoft Teams and other applications and portals.
Desirable Experience
A proven ability to work with Government departments and with other project delivery agents
Qualifications
Relevant third level qualification to Level 7 (Degree level) or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications, or equivalent is required, in particular in the social science or economics field