Head of Operational Projects (Education & Community Action)
Support the Director of An Taisce to shape current, and, future Education & Community Action Programmes.
About the role
An Taisce, The National Trust for Ireland, delivers a wide range of national and international education and community action programmes, projects and campaigns supporting schools, campuses, communities and committed volunteers all over the country. This role will support the work of the Director and current and future education and community action programmes and is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future work of the education and community action programmes in An Taisce.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Create and deliver implementation plans for new programmes.
2. Assist the Director in creating strategic plans for Education and Community Action programmes ensuring alignment with An Taisce's broader strategic direction and national and international best practise frameworks
3. Promote the Education and Community Action work of the organisation to key stakeholders.
4. Assist the Director in supporting the programme management team.
5. Support cross-programme collaboration.
• Co-ordinate and develop the EU-funded project working group.
ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
6. Relevant knowledge/experience/qualifications
7. Have a proven record of achievement at senior level that demonstrates the necessary vision and management skills
8. Ability to think and act strategically
9. Sound judgement and an ability to analyze complex issues
10. Ability to plan, organize and use resources effectively
11. Ability to liaise and connect within the organization
12. Excellent computer skills
13. Excellent administration skills
14. Ability to manage a workload within tight deadlines
15. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
16. Ability to work with stakeholders
17. Be a self-starter
18. Be dependable and flexible
19. Tact and diplomacy
20. Be committed to working as part of a team
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