The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Staff officer.
The Staff Officer will assist with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in Departmental Circulars and Common Provision regulations and ensure that the Assembly is compliant in its roles and functions in financial management. The Staff Officer will be expected to use initiative and work to a high standard and will be required to operate EMRA’s existing and future IT systems as part of their work. The Staff Officer role requires excellent administrative, interpersonal, communication and other particular skills and expertise depending on assignment. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making.
General duties to include but not limited to:
- Support the Senior Staff Officer / Administrative Officer or designated Senior Official to ensure the section work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Assembly’s Corporate Plan and Operational plans.
- Support the Senior Staff Officer / Administrative Officer or another nominated senior official to communicate, implement and manage all change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility.
- Take a lead role in financial administration of the Assembly, such as oversight of payroll and financial management.
- Support the preparation of timely financial reports and payment applications in relation to EU programmes and projects delivered by the Assembly.
- Carry out verifications that the projects delivered under any of the Assembly’s funding programmes comply with the relevant legislation
- Keep up to date with changes in relevant legislation, departmental memos, and circulars and apply the necessary changes in procedures and processes.
- Ensure full compliance with all organisational policies, procedures and processes in place.
- Support the implementation of good practices with transparent reporting and communications to deliver accountable services in organisation.
- Communicate and liaise effectively with employees, supervisors and managers in other sections, senior managers and stakeholders in relation to operational matters for their section. Work with colleagues to prepare and present reports as necessary, including the preparation of reports or letters, which may be sensitive and/or confidential in nature.
Application forms are available for download on www.emra.ie Only applications received by email and on the official application form will be accepted - address to [email protected]
