Division:
Information Technology
(12 month rotations within specified department)
Location:
Dublin
Closing Date:
December 19th 2024
About IDA
As Ireland's inward promotion agency, we partner with established companies, both large and small, working with them every step of the way to achieve a smooth, fast and successful set-up of their operations in Ireland. Our main objective is to encourage investment into Ireland by foreign-owned companies to create jobs and positively impact the Irish economy.
We work with a portfolio of over 1,800 overseas company operations in Ireland across various industry sectors from Technology, Life Sciences, International Services, and Financial Services. For every 10 jobs created by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Ireland, 8 more jobs are generated in the wider economy. There are over 300,000 people in Ireland working directly in IDA Ireland client companies.
Today, 9 of the world’s top 10 Pharmaceutical companies, 14 of the top 15 Medical Technology companies, 8 of the world’s top 10 Financial Services companies, and 4 of the global top 5 Technology companies have established strategic operations in Ireland.
In IDA Ireland, we value our People, Professionalism, Passion for Performance & Achievement, and Public Service. We embrace a culture of support, respect, equality, collaboration, inclusivity, and work-life balance. Now you have the opportunity to be part of the phenomenal team that makes an impact on the future of Ireland.
The Programme
Do you want to be part of a brand-new exciting programme that will provide you with a practical and focused opportunity to kick start your career? Our structured EMBARK Programme offers a unique opportunity for five individuals to be part of a dynamic and professional organisation and to work within key areas of their specified discipline in Ireland.
The aim of the programme is to develop your potential in key technical and business skills and gives you the opportunity to offer a significant contribution to the core goal of IDA: attracting Foreign Direct Investment.
This is a three-year programme with successful participants rotating on a 12-month basis within their dedicated department ensuring you get full exposure to all key areas of that division. Participants will have the opportunity to work in IDA offices in Dublin HQ with the Property placement based in Athlone, which is our second biggest office in the country. Participants will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent post in their final 12 months of the programme, should an opportunity arise.
You will be assigned to one of the following five departments for the duration of the programme:
* Human Resources & Organisational Development
* Strategic Property Management
* Information Technology
* Financial Management
* Corporate Strategy Planning & Policy
The EMBARK Programme will commence with an induction session where graduates will learn about the organisation, including its structure and the services provided to our clients. We are working to make our induction process as inclusive as possible, so if you feel that this may be improved in any way or if you require any reasonable accommodation to take part, please let us know.
IDA ensures that dignity, respect, and equality are applied within and outside the organisation and that a work-life balance is supported as much as possible in the workplace.
The Role
Our programme is designed to accelerate your professional development and provide you with a comprehensive experience in all key areas of your assigned department. Its purpose is to provide you with a thorough understanding and clear perspective on the key responsibilities, projects, and objectives of your particular department and its impact on the organisation.
Information Technology:
As an IT EMBARK participant, you will gain first-hand experience within key areas including Helpdesk, System Admin, Networks, and Cyber Security. You will get exposure to many exciting projects including global hardware rollouts and Digitalisation projects aimed at making IDA Ireland the most digitally enabled Investment Promotion Agency in the world. Some responsibilities you may undertake include but are not limited to:
* Support the helpdesk team with 1st line tech support and gain insights into key projects such as systems and hardware updates.
* Assist the work of monitoring and supporting IDA’s global network. Configuration and management of servers.
* Support with risk assessments for new projects, technologies, vendors, and services. Help research and monitor the environment for potential risks.
* Gain an understanding of our Salesforce setup. Generate and maintain reports and dashboards based on business needs.
* Perform testing of system enhancements within the test environment and other quality assurance tasks.
* Assist in the successful rollout of new technologies, including change management initiatives and communication plans.
* Ensure dignity, respect, and equality are applied within and outside the Organisation and that a work-life balance is supported as much as possible in the workplace.
* Uphold IDA's values of People, Professionalism, Passion for Performance, and Public Service at all times.
* Demonstrate flexibility in undertaking additional tasks as may be assigned.
* Ensure that continuous learning and development are undertaken through informal and formal learning.
What benefits are available?
* First-hand experience and training of critical day-to-day responsibilities within your specified department that aligns with your qualifications making a significant contribution to the organisation.
* Opportunity to meet and talk with various members from the IDA Ireland team and hear first-hand the amazing work which our team does on a day-to-day basis as well as a tour of our regional sites.
* Commitment to the progression and career growth of all our employees demonstrated in the ongoing learning, development, and mentoring you will receive and the opportunity to join our Learning academy. This will be in line with participation in regular performance management development reviews and organisational/team development initiatives, which are key features of your learning and development on the EMBARK Programme.
* Opportunity to support projects outside of your main role, and work closely with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team, Corporate Social Responsibility team, and our Wellbeing team – who aim to implement recognised and practical frameworks to support key pillars around mental, organisational, physical, and life stages wellbeing.
* Each EMBARK graduate will be assigned a Mentor on commencement of the programme.
Salary:
* Starting salary of €30,260 per annum with annual increments of €2078.
* Additional benefits include access to further training and upskilling; exposure to key executives and the opportunity for a flexible approach to working – which involves the option to work from home two days a week and the ability to apply to our flexi hours scheme after six months with IDA.
Your qualifications and essential criteria
* Graduated from College/University with a minimum of a (Level NFQI Level 8) 2.2 Degree in the past 2 years; degrees or equivalent from other countries accepted.
* Degree disciplines relating to IT (e.g. computer science, computer engineering, analytics, etc.) and/or similar.
* Eligibility to work under an Irish contract of employment for the three-year duration of the programme is essential.
* In-depth knowledge of computer packages, proficiency and experience in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential.
* You must be available to start the role in March 2025.
If you are interested in participating in this section of the programme in the IT Department, please apply below!
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