First 5 Early Childhood Project Specialist - Department Of Children, Equality, DISAbility, Integration & Youth

Public Appointments Service

Dublin

First 5 Early Childhood Project Specialist – Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) deals with policy and service developments relating to a number of very important groups in society.  It seeks to co-ordinate and develop key actions across Government relating to children and young people.   The Assistant Principal Officer (AP) with responsibility for First 5 Projects is a senior managerial grade. Under the supervision of a Principal Officer (PO) and overall direction of the Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare, the AP will be actively engaged in developing, co-ordinating and implementing a series of significant projects in the context of First 5: A Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families. The successful candidate will have: A qualification in early learning and care / early childhood care and education at Level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (or equivalent) AND at least three years of relevant work experience at a senior level, including working in the field of children’s services, early learning and care or other learning initiatives and/or public health projects directly;  OR. A qualification in social science, social policy or a field directly relevant to the duties of this role at Level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (or equivalent) AND at least five years of relevant work experience at a senior level, including working in the field of children’s services, early learning and care or other learning initiatives and/or public health projects directly; Demonstrable experience in project design, management, implementation and evaluation including the management of budgets, staff and commissioned contractors; Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team; Ability to understand policy intent at an abstract level, the relationship between policy intent and the range and combination of tools available to put policy into practice. THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS 3PM, THURSDAY 29th April 2021. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. For more information and how to apply, visit http://bit.ly/RI_Ad_CProSpec  .

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