Skillnet Ireland is a business support agency of the Government of Ireland. Our mandate is to advance the competitiveness of Irish businesses through enterprise-led talent development. Skillnet Ireland partners with more than 57 enterprise bodies, providing talent development, upskilling and innovative business supports to 26,600 businesses and 97,700 workers throughout the country every year. Skillnet Ireland has been recognised as an international best-practice model by the European Commission, the OECD and the ILO, among others.
Our mission is “Helping businesses in Ireland to be the best they can be, through innovative and enterprise-driven people development”. We partner directly with companies and industry groups to ensure we understand their needs and talent priorities. We also help companies understand the future of work and how to embrace innovation, driving more successful and competitive businesses.
Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Performance & Evaluation Manager
Skillnet Ireland is seeking to recruit an astute individual with extensive experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment to monitor, measure and maximise the performance of grant-funded Programmes and Initiatives. Working across functional areas, the successful candidate will play a central role in maximising the impact of Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives, supporting the delivery of the Skillnet Ireland Strategy 2021-2025 and demonstrating Skillnet Ireland’s contribution to industry and national policy. This is an exciting senior level opportunity.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the ongoing rollout of Skillnet Ireland’s Performance & Evaluation Framework and Strategy, working with industry partners to identify key growth drivers and address challenges.
Lead new projects which optimise Skillnet Ireland’s overall approach to evaluation, while further developing the capacity of industry partners to measure outcomes and impact.
Lead the design and maintenance of performance dashboards and reports, enhancing the overall quality of information available to the Executive, Board Committees and industry partners.
Oversee Skillnet Business Network performance review processes, including quality assurance, data analysis and insights generation.
Coordinate and oversee the assessment of grant applications, reviewing appraisal and grant-making processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Manage and support the role of Performance & Evaluation Co-ordinator.
Build key stakeholder relationships while working closely across functional areas and through consultants, ensuring a cohesive approach to the oversight of performance and evaluation.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a complex service delivery model, with a demonstrable record of success through multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Significant experience in monitoring and evaluating grant-funded Programmes or Initiatives, ensuring high levels of performance delivery.
Hold a relevant 3rd level degree, or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience.
Excellent commercial acumen and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
First class oral and written communication skills, with the capacity to summarise and articulate complex information that improves strategic and operational decision-making.
Strong analytical, data management, financial and quantitative modelling capability.
Self-directed and resilient, taking personal responsibility for the delivery of objectives and overcoming challenges.
Excellent attention to detail, IT proficiency, project management, and organisational skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge of industry and workforce development practices in Ireland and an ability to advise on the development of solutions to related challenges.

Application Details
Interested candidates should send a comprehensive CV, which outlines why you should be considered for this position. Applications can only be made using the Skillnet Ireland Careers page.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is by 1pm, Friday, September 20th, 2024.
An attractive and competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.
This is a permanent position, subject to a standard probationary period, with the place of work based in Sandyford, Dublin 18.
Skillnet Ireland is currently operating a hybrid working model for individuals and roles that meet the business needs and the criteria of suitability.
Skillnet Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion as we recognise the benefits it can bring to our workforce, our partners and external stakeholders. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Further information on Skillnet Ireland is available at www.skillnetireland.ie