Job Description
Date:
September 2015
Job title:
Project Coordinator, CEE (Centre for Economic Empowerment)
Status of post:
Full time, fixed term for approximately 10 months
Salary:
Salary equivalent to NICVA salary scale H, NJC Salary points 32 34 (£27,924 - £29,558). Candidates will normally be appointed at
the start of the pay scale.
Responsible to:
Head of Public Affairs
Responsible for:
CEE Development Officer
SUMMARY OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
To coordinate and develop the work of the Centre.
2.
To develop and maintain ongoing community engagement, alongside broader
stakeholder interest and engagement, in the work of the Centre for Economic
Empowerment.
3.
To develop a resource of information and expertise through a process of
research, monitoring and analysis that will be available to all sectors and/or
organisations that wish to become involved with the work of the Centre.
4.
To build the skills and knowledge of the voluntary and community sector to
engage in debate on and influence economic policy, public finance and
resource allocation.
5.
To proactively promote discussion and debate, on as wide a scale as
possible, on future options, opportunities and challenges in this field for the
community and voluntary sector in Northern Ireland.
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SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1.
To monitor trends in economic development and policy provide analysis of
their impact on poverty, deprivation, equality and creating a shared future.
2.
To organise a series of master classes and seminars for the voluntary and
community sector on a range of issue related to economic policy and public
finance.
3.
To organise one major conference per year.
4.
To produce briefing and analysis.
5.
To develop and maintain a web-based resource for the Centre.
6.
To commission research in line with the CEE strategy and project manage the
research
Other Duties
1. To contribute to the promotion of NICVA.
2. To undertake such other reasonable duties as NICVA may from time to time
require.
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Personnel Specification
Date:
September 2015
Job title:
Project Coordinator, CEE
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
1. A third level educational qualification in Economics, Social Policy, Social
Research, Politics or other relevant discipline. (Please note, a qualification in
Business Studies or Accountancy will not be considered relevant to this particular
role. A relevant module within a qualification will not be considered to meet the
criterion).
2. A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in economic development, research,
public finance or social policy.
3. Experience and expertise of quantitative analysis, both primary and secondary.
4. Extensive experience of managing research projects and producing substantive
reports.
Desirable
5. Experience of event planning or coordination.
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SKILLS
Essential
1. Proven ability to work on own initiative and to link with a multi-disciplinary team.
2. High level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
3. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines.
4. Excellent ICT skills (in particular relating to communications, report writing,
presentations, and information management)
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5. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise
manner and the ability to adjust the style and content of communication to meet
the needs of different stakeholders.
6. Proven ability to build and maintain effective professional working relationships
with key stakeholders across the voluntary and community, public and private
sectors.
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INTEREST AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
1. Knowledge and understanding of public social and economic policy and
structures in Northern Ireland.
Desirable
2. An interest and understanding of the voluntary and community sector in Northern
Ireland.
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DISPOSITION
Essential
1. Ability to work within the vision, mission and values of NICVA.
2. Ability to work flexible hours and to travel throughout Northern Ireland at times
demanded by the job.
3. Committed to NICVA’s policy of equality of opportunity.
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LEGAL
Essential
1. To ensure the appropriate business car insurance is in place if the successful
candidate claims mileage expenses and uses their own vehicle for work
purposes.
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Assessment Method – Project Coordinator, CEE
Criteria
Essential/
Desirable
Qualifications and Experience
1. A third level educational qualification in
Essential
Economics, Social Policy, Social Research, Politics or
other relevant discipline. (Please note, a qualification
in Business Studies or Accountancy will not be
considered relevant to this particular role. A relevant
module within a qualification will not be considered to
meet the criterion).
Method of Assessment
Shortlisting
2. A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in
economic development, research, public finance or
social policy.
Essential
Shortlisting and interview
3. Experience and expertise of quantitative analysis,
both primary and secondary.
Essential
Shortlisting and interview
4. Extensive experience of managing research
projects and producing substantive reports.
Essential
Shortlisting and pre
interview task
5. Experience of event planning or coordination.
Desirable
Shortlisting and interview
Skills
1. Proven ability to work on own initiative and to link
with a multi-disciplinary team.
Essential
Interview
2. High level of organisational skills and attention to
detail.
Essential
Pre interview task and
interview
3. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines
Essential
Interview
4. Excellent ICT skills (in particular relating to
communications, report writing, presentations, and
information management)
Essential
Shortlisting and interview
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in
writing in a clear and concise manner and the ability
to adjust the style and content of communication to
meet the needs of different stakeholders.
Essential
Application form content,
pre interview task and
interview
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6. Proven ability to build and maintain effective
professional working relationships with key
stakeholders across the voluntary and community,
public and private sectors.
Essential
Interview
Essential
Interview
Desirable
Shortlisting
Disposition
Ability to work within NICVA’s mission, vision &values
Essential
Interview
Committed to NICVA’s policy of equal opportunities
Essential
Shortlisting
Ability to work flexible hours and to travel throughout Essential
Northern Ireland at times demanded by the job.
Shortlisting
Interest and Knowledge
1. Knowledge and understanding of public social and
economic policy and structures in Northern Ireland.
2. An interest and understanding of the voluntary and
community sector in Northern Ireland.
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