Job Title Co-ordinator - Grants Governance Salary€74,701 (Other arrangements may apply if you are currently a serving civil or public servant)Tenure5-year fixed term contract Work Location Dublin Closing Date Midnight Monday 24th November 2025 Role Profile We have an exciting opportunity in the Grants Governance Team within the Governance and Procurement Department.
The Grants Governance team are responsible for the end-to-end administration of a wide range of Grant Schemes within SEAI.
These Grants include Capital, Research, Enabling Schemes and EU research grants.
The position will report to the Grants Governance Manager.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of SEAI's administration of these Grant Schemes.
These Schemes play a vital role in incentivising citizens, communities, businesses and Government on the path to reducing and replacing fossil fuel usage.
Essential Requirements The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: A degree (Level 7 on NFQ or greater) or equivalent professional qualification in Business or Finance or a relevant discipline.
A minimum of five years' directly relevant experience working in grant programme governance and finance management, grant administration with a strong focus on governance and finance, or a finance function with significant focus on grants management and compliance.
Experience of ensuring compliance to financial controls and procedures.
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary managing projects involving a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Proven expertise/knowledge in internal controls and governance.
Successful track record in delivering programmes analysis in a similar environment.
Well-developed IT skills.
Desirable Requirements Fully accredited professional qualification in Accountancy.
Knowledge/ Experience of working in the Public Sector.
Previous experience of full life cycle management of grant funding schemes Experience of change management Experience with Smart Simple and other grant management systems.
Experience of team management and staff development Excellent understanding of research funding environment at national and international scale.
Experience or knowledge of delivering positive customer experiences.
Eligibility to Work The SEAI has a legal obligation to ensure that all employees are lawfully entitled to work in Ireland.
To qualify, candidates must hold a valid visa on the date of application and where applicable to support a candidate's application, candidates must submit a valid work permit/visa confirming permission to work in Ireland when requested.
Failure to submit the required evidence, and failure to hold a valid permit/visa during the period of the contract, will result in the application and/or contract of employment being rendered void.
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