EU Projects Specialist

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland SPEEDECK Full time

Skillnet Ireland is a business support agency of the Government of Ireland. Our mandate is to advance the competitiveness of Irish businesses through enterprise-led talent development. Skillnet Ireland partners with more than 57 enterprise bodies, providing talent development, upskilling and innovative business supports to 24,700 businesses and 92,000 workers throughout the country every year. Skillnet Ireland has been recognised as an international best-practice model by the European Commission, the OECD and the ILO, among others.

Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Skillnet Ireland are seeking an EU Projects Specialist who will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of Skillnet Irelands' responsibilities within EU funded projects. The successful candidate will be strategic and results-driven, willing to take initiative and able to manage a wide variety of project tasks.

Key Responsibilities

EU projects management (approximately 35% of time)

  • Leading Stakeholder engagement with key EU project partners and Skillnet Business Networks engaged in implementation of projects.
  • Planning and coordinating the implementation of project activities focused on skills needs assessments, training programme design and delivery as well as dissemination and communication, in line with the Erasmus plus and the Digital Europe programmes.
  • Contributing to embedding EU project implementation activities and processes within Skillnet Ireland Teams to further build in-house expertise on projects.

EU projects implementation (approximately 45% of time)

  • Executing Skillnet Ireland responsibilities within EU projects, including timely production of EU project deliverables as well as coordinating the drafting and submission of narrative and financial reports.
  • Initiating and participating in project implementation meetings, sharing updates and giving presentations.
  • Contributing to the organisation of events, trainings or workshops linked to implementation of project work packages.
  • Lead on and contribute to the development of EU project case studies and communication documents to showcase Skillnet Ireland's impact through implementation of EU projects.

Budgeting and financial planning (approximately 20% of time)

  • Contributing to identifying the most appropriate financial, operational, and contractual approach for the implementation of EU projects.
  • Ensuring reporting of reliable financial information in a timely fashion contributing to the successful management of EU projects.
  • Providing support to EU bid submissions when appropriate.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • 3rd level qualification in business, European affairs, a related discipline or a qualification in project or programme management.
  • A demonstrable track-record of previous experience in EU project management and implementation with training providers or higher education institutions.
  • A strong proficiency in the key rules and procedures to plan and implement a European funded project under Horizon Europe, Erasmus plus or Digital Europe programmes.
  • 5 years of experience in project implementation with experience in setting up and managing EU projects.
  • Good degree of financial literacy - understands the budgeting process and delivers projects/ programmes within agreed budget.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills to collaborate with internal and external partners.
  • Ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation, including executive level.
  • Advanced leadership skills to collaborate with and influence multiple teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while paying strict attention to detail.
  • Experience using IT programmes including MS Office, Asana and PowerBI.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

  • Technical knowledge and understanding of the learning and development space.

Interested candidates should send a comprehensive CV, which outlines why you should be considered for this position. Applications can only be made using the Skillnet Ireland Careers page. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is by 1pm, Monday, June 17th, 2024.

An attractive and competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

This role is subject to a standard probationary period, with the place of work based in Sandyford, Dublin 18.

Skillnet Ireland is currently operating a hybrid working model for individuals and roles that meet the business needs and the criteria of suitability.

Further information on Skillnet Ireland is available at

Skillnet Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion as we recognise the benefits it can bring to our workforce, our partners and external stakeholders.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Skillnet Ireland is a business support agency of the Government of Ireland. Our mandate is to advance the competitiveness of Irish businesses through enterprise-led talent development. Skillnet Ireland partners with more than 57 enterprise bodies, providing talent development, upskilling and innovative business supports to 24,700 businesses and 92,000 workers throughout the country every year. The agency has been recognised as an international best-practice model by the European Commission, the OECD and the ILO, among others.

Our mission is "Helping businesses in Ireland to be the best they can be, through innovative and enterprise-driven people development". We partner directly with companies and industry groups to ensure we understand their needs and talent priorities. We also help companies understand the future of work and how to embrace innovation, driving more successful and competitive businesses.

Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

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