▷ [High Salary] Administrator Calm Project – Specified Purpose Contract

Overview Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has a vacancy for an Administrator (0.5 time – 2.5 days/week) to join the CALM project team. This role provides high-level administrative support, requiring a thorough understanding of the overall workings and policies of IFI and to support the Peace Plus CALM project. IFI is a partner in the Peace Plus CALM project led by the East Border Region. The project is cross-border and seeks to improve ecological quality of water focusing on a number of catchments. The appointee will support the catchment officer operating in the Glyde catchment to advance all of the project aims.
About Us Inland Fisheries Ireland are the environmental agency responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources. More information can be found by visiting our website.
Vision, Mission & Values Vision
To place the inland fisheries resource in the best sustainable position possible for the benefit of future generations.
Mission
To protect, manage and conserve Ireland’s inland fisheries and sea angling resources and to maximise their sustainability and natural biodiversity.
Values
We work collaboratively with professionalism
We are open, transparent and accountable
We act with respect and integrity
We are committed to stewardship and sustainability
Key Responsibilities Data management & Reporting Responsibilities
Maintain records of all procurement and financial transactions in accordance with IFI and Lead partner requirements
Prepare and upload claims for reimbursement on the Peace Plus financial management portal
Prepare summary data on expenditure for monthly reports
Prepare responses to queries from Lead partner in respect of expenditure.
Collate and process claims for the CALM project
Provide support to project staff in managing the CALM project.
Ensure that CALM project management complies with all administrative and financial reporting requirements through full project lifecycle.
Support procurement of works and services to meet project deliverables.
Liaise with First Level Control verification bodies as required
Support with any other aspects of project management, including tracking of progress of project activities against goals and deliverables
Key Knowledge & Experience The ideal candidate will have the following;
Essential
A recognised third-level qualification at a minimum level of NFQ Level 7, or equivalent
A full Category B driving licence that is valid in Ireland
A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in an administrator administrative role
Desirable
Business administration qualification
Previous experience working in a large / complex or public sector organisation
Previous experience in project or programme support
Demonstrable experience of facilitating in-person and online engagement/training
Location The role will be based at IFI HQ at Citywest, Dublin or Creevy County Monaghan. IFI offer a hybrid working policy, more details of which will be shared with prospective candidates at the interview.
Remuneration The salary scale for the position is at the level of Executive Officer as applies in Inland Fisheries Ireland, it is a 14-point scale including 2 long service increments (LSI’s):
Point 1 €37,564.05
Point 2 €38,360.43
Point 3 €40,566.82
Point 4 €42,681.39
Point 5 €44,578.00
Point 6 €46,451.68
Point 7 €48,279.53
Point 8 €50,069.55
Point 9 €51,885.28
Point 10 €53,697.27
Point 11 €55,622.40
Point 12 €56,912.50
Point 13 (LSI 1) €58,757.64
Point 14 (LSI 2) €60,613.52
(IFI Executive Officer Grade Payscales as of 01/08/2025)
Tenure This role is being offered as a part-time post of 2.5 days per week; the duration of this contract will be until end July 2028.
Applications & Selection Process A cover letter and up to date Curriculum Vitae should be submitted via this website by 5.00 pm on Thursday 9th of October 2025.
Late applications or applications not received through the correct channel, as indicated above, will not be considered.
Short listing will be based on information provided in the Cover Letter and CV.
Canvassing will disqualify.
Inland Fisheries Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

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