Job description
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Location: Downpatrick
Salary: £21.24 per hour
Contract: Maternity Cover
VANRATH are delighted to be working with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to recruit a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Maternity Cover) based in Downpatrick. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the delivery and assessment of community safety and good relations initiatives across the district.
The Role
Reporting to the Safer Communities & Good Relations Manager, the postholder will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the Council's Policing & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) and Good Relations programmes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the monitoring, reporting and financial administration of PCSP and Good Relations projects.
- Producing quarterly financial and performance reports and ensuring full compliance with funder and audit requirements.
- Carrying out verification visits, data collection and project reviews to ensure targets are achieved.
- Supporting the development of effective information management and evaluation systems.
- Liaising with internal departments, elected members, funders and community partners.
- Providing advice and training to staff and grant recipients on monitoring and evaluation processes.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience in programme or project monitoring and evaluation, ideally within a public sector or funded environment.
- Strong financial administration and reporting skills, including experience preparing claims and tracking budgets.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Proficient in MS Office with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Knowledge of public sector governance, audit or community development processes is highly desirable.
What's on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £21.24 per hour.
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact community programmes.
- Supportive and collaborative Council environment.
For more information, please contact Ethan Boylan today.
