POSITION: Administrator – DFI and Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Quality
CONTRACT DURATION: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
OFFICE BASE: University of Limerick
REPORT TO: DFI Development Manager – Governance and Quality
SALARY: €30,000 one year fixed term contract
DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will work to develop Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) organisational capacity building. This will include supporting the DFI Development Manager – Governance and Quality, in establishing the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Quality (the Centre) and supporting the development, promotion and delivery of DFI’s capacity building supports to organisations.
The post holder will develop and maintain positive relationships particularly with the Centre’s key partners, colleagues, voluntary disability organisations, HSE, and a range of community and voluntary, statutory and private agencies.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
The successful candidate will work to support and develop Disability Federation of Irelands (DFI) programme of organisational capacity building.
The role will involve:
Supporting the DFI Development Manager – Governance and Quality in the establishment of the Centre.
Supporting the DFI Development Manager – Governance and Quality in the promotion and delivery of existing education and training programme.
Develop and monitor plans for the development of the Centre and other project plans as required.
Monitor all expenditure related to the development of the Centre and its services.
Collaborative work with University of Limerick on the administration of the UL/DFI Annual Symposium on Quality and the launch of the Centre.
Providing administrative support to the key partners of the Centre.
Providing administrative support for research projects.
Developing contacts and relationships with suppliers of education and training services to the Centre.
Compile monthly and quarterly reports.
Developing and maintaining the stakeholder database as required.
Undertaking miscellaneous routine administrative support work as required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
A minimum of 2 years work experience in project administration and implementation.
An understanding of the community and voluntary sector.
Experience of working on multiple tasks / projects at the same time.
Experience of working as part of a virtual team.
Strong knowledge of MS Office.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience in administrative roles including report writing; minute taking etc.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.
Experience implementing Quality Management Systems / Standards.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Be organised and thorough
The ability to communicate effectively
Motivated and enthusiastic.
Willingness to learn and develop new skills within the role.
Discrete and confidential.
Flexibility and ability to multitask
Ability to work collaboratively with external partners on shared projects.
Fluent English
TO APPLY:
Please send a Curriculum Vitae and completed application form to: jobs@disability-federation.ie by 4pm on Thursday the 17th September 2015.
Please note:
Applicants must submit a CV and completed application form in order to be considered for the position. DFI will only contact you if you have been selected for interview.