Project Officer Position February 2010
AquaTT is currently looking for a Project Officer carrying out scientific project management. The role of the Project Officer is to plan, execute, and finalise a European Commission funded project according to strict deadlines and within budget.
AquaTT is an international foundation providing knowledge management solutions. Our mission is to bridge the knowledge gap between the dynamic R&D environments and the progressive commercial sector. AquaTT has historically serviced the marine sector but recently, as part of a new strategy for growth, is expanding its scope to cover the broader fields of food, energy and environment.
AquaTT has been in operation since 1992 and is owned by two Irish Universities (UCC & NUIG). Most recently AquaTT has been extremely successful in securing significant grants from the European Commission 7th Framework Programme to implement important strategic RTD projects in the marine sector.
AquaTT is currently looking for a dynamic individual to join the current team, implement delivery of its new flagship projects and help realise the full potential of the organisation.
Position: Project Officer Position carrying out scientific project management
Type: Full-Time 24m contract (Initial 3 month probation)
Remuneration: Negotiable
DESCRIPTION
This is a fixed-term position based in our office in Dublin, Ireland. The role of the Project Officer is to plan, execute, and finalise a European Commission funded project according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver the project according to plan. The Project Officer will also oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle. A description of AquaTTs new FP7 projects is available on the company website (www.aquatt.ie).
Professional development opportunities will be available to enlarge the scope of the role to other company projects and strategic development.
PRE-APPLICATION CRITERIA
EEA work authorisation.
A minimum of a bachelors degree, further 3rd level qualification would be an advantage
At least 1 year of project management or administrative assistant experience required.
Excellent level of English, working knowledge of another European language being an advantage, but not a requirement
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
Task-orientated, responsible and autonomous / Good in completing tasks and delivering results
Strong inter-personal and communication qualities within a multi-national context, including discretion, diplomacy and tolerance;
Commitment to deliver on allocated tasks and respond in a timely manner to deadlines;
Good ability to work as a team and in multicultural environments / ability to demonstrate initiative and take an active role in team work
DESIRED SKILLS
Demonstrated project management skills through relevant work experiences
Event management / organisation of international conferences
Excellent presentation skills
Experience in information management and communication through electronic platforms
Sound working knowledge of MS Office systems. Experience in desktop publishing would be an advantage
Working knowledge and experience of financial and budgetary control systems
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application Deadline: Wednesday 17th February 2010, 18.00
Application Requirements: A cover letter and CV should be sent to David Murphy, AquaTT Manager electronically (david@aquatt.ie).
Application Procedure: Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete an application form after which a further short listing will take place and interviews will be held.