36-month Senior Eu Deliverables Coordinator

Purpose of Position: The National College of Ireland (NCI) is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Senior EU Deliverables Coordinator to join its Cloud Competency Centre (CCC).

The role involves the coordination of deliverables, financial management, and administrative support for a portfolio of EU-funded research and innovation projects.

As an EU Deliverables Coordinator, you will collaborate with partners across Europe to oversee student success, produce high-quality deliverables, manage project finances, and ensure successful execution of multiple EU projects.

As EU Deliverables Coordinator, you will collaborate with academic and industry partners across Europe to ensure the production of high-quality project deliverables, support the preparation of new funding proposals, maintain financial oversight, and contribute to the overall success and sustainability of the Centre's research activities.

The CCC is a research centre at the forefront of innovation in high-performance computing, parallel and distributed systems, open data, and distributed ledger technologies.

The Centre is committed to advancing cutting-edge research while providing an inclusive, flexible working environment.

We recognise the evolving nature of work and prioritise a work culture that accommodates diverse needs.

The CCC supports flexible working hours, encouraging autonomy in managing time and responsibilities to meet agreed outcomes and deadlines.

The Centre is also equipped with modern digital infrastructure to enable seamless hybrid and remote collaboration, ensuring that all team members can participate effectively in research activities, project meetings, and proposal development processes.

Key Relationships: The Senior Deliverables Coordinator will work closely with: CCC Head CCC Principal Investigators and Staff of different EU-funded projects CCC EU Project Manager Grant Finance Officer School of Computing staff External academic and industry partners involved in CCC projects Director of Finance Key Responsibilities: The Senior EU Deliverables Coordinator will be responsible for: Coordinating and monitoring project deliverables across multiple EU-funded initiatives.

Managing project documentation, including Grant Agreements, Consortium Agreements, and amendments.

Preparing and submitting detailed technical and financial reports in compliance with EU requirements for internal management and funder reporting.

Liaising with internal finance officers to track project expenditures and ensure cost eligibility, accurate forecasting, and timely reporting.

Create and review CCC purchase orders and reports and processing claims for project-related assets, activities, travel, and reimbursements.

Organising and delivering CCC project events, plenary meetings, and workshops.

Conceiving and contributing to the design and drafting of innovative new research proposals in collaboration with academic staff and partners, ensuring alignment with EU funding priorities (e.g., Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, CEF).

Monitoring EU funding calls and supporting bid preparation processes by identifying suitable opportunities and preparing relevant supporting documentation.

Qualifications and Experience required: The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications and experience: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, with a strong foundation in finance, budgeting, and/or business administration.

At least 2 years of experience working within higher education or research-intensive environments.

Proven ability to write and review formal deliverables and financial documentation for funded research projects.

Demonstrated experience supporting EU-funded projects throughout the full lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award phases.

Familiarity with EU financial regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Digital Europe).

Excellent digital skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaborative platforms such as Share Point, Google Drive, or One Drive.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across culturally diverse teams in an international environment.

Availability for occasional international travel as required.

Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and balance multiple administrative and research support tasks.

Experience in identifying funding opportunities and supporting the development of successful funding proposals for research or innovation projects.

Salary: 53,812 per annum (Academic I salary band) Annual Leave: 34 days Contract: 36-month full-time fixed-term contract (commencing 1st September 2025 or shortly thereafter) Probation: 6-month performance-based probation period Visa: If you are from a country that is outside the European Economic Area (the EU, plus Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein), the UK or Switzerland, you need permission to work in Ireland and must possess a valid working Visa to apply for this position.

Location: National College of Ireland, Mayor Square, IFSC, Dublin 1 National College of Ireland's mission is to widen participation in higher education and unlock each student's potential.

The College offers students the opportunity to acquire the skills and self-confidence to change their lives, contribute to a knowledge based economy and become responsible, active citizens.

Application Process: To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing your cover letter and CV, using the subject line: "36-month EU Deliverables Coordinator, NCI Reference No: NCI1011" Send your application to: Deadline: 15 th August 2025 at 17:00 GMT Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 25 th August 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post on 1 st September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND.

Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to the Senior EU Deliverables Coordinator are based on the current stated role and objectives of the College.

These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and institutional objectives.

The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.

National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

The Importance of Confidentiality We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority.

You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process.

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