Policy & Programme Manager - Maynooth University Unijobs DAC are currently recruiting a Policy & Programme Manager to manage key projects and activities to support at-risk scholars and promote academic freedom. We are looking for someone to commence ASAP and the contract will run for 3 months, with the possibility of extending to 6 months. This role is full time in Maynooth University (remote or hybrid applications will be considered) and the salary being offered is €58,634 pro rata. Job Description Primary responsibility for management of the Inspireurope+ project, which facilitates transnational co-operation between European and national initiatives and programmes in support of researchers at risk. Researchers at risk include researchers, scholars, scientists who are experiencing threats to their life, liberty, or research career, and those who are forced or have been forced to flee because of such threats. It is expected the Policy & Programme Manager will take on responsibilities for new projects and activities and other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned by the SAR Europe Director. Principal Duties : * Manage operational aspects of projects and activities, including planning coordinating committee meetings and board meetings. * Undertake grant management, recording and reporting duties to the European Commission and other current and future funders. Monitor and report on project milestones and deliverables in accordance with funder deadlines. * Working closely with the Director of SAR Europe, other SAR global office and SAR Europe staff and consortium partners, contribute to formulating and disseminating policy recommendations to EU and national-level policymakers with regard to support for at-risk scholars and academic freedom. * Support and coordinate activities across Europe to assist at-risk scholars and to promote academic freedom. In particular, support learning between existing and emerging national level initiatives in Europe (including between SAR sections in Europe), help to bridge the gaps between national and European support mechanisms for at-risk scholars, and between academic and non-academic sectors. * Act as a conduit for communications between the SAR Europe team, project consortia and stakeholders, ensuring all critical communications are effective. * Contribute to growing the diversity of actors supporting researchers at risk, in particular in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe, and inclusion of business/industry and other non-academic sectors. * Represent SAR Europe and associated projects at events and meetings across Europe (on average 1 to 2 in-person events in Europe per quarter; additional events online). * Contribute to organising webinars and training sessions for at-risk scholars and employers. * Contribute to organising other key events to facilitate exchange between stakeholders in research and innovation in Europe, including government ministries, EU institutions, employers' organisations, research funding bodies, and other policy makers in Europe. * Organise dissemination activities and the creation and delivery of presentations and publications, develop website and social media content. * Develop familiarity with Maynooth and SAR Europe systems including contact management, financial management, email lists. * Supervise and train, as appropriate, future programme associates, student workers, interns and volunteers. * Perform other managerial and administrative duties, as needed The ideal candidate will have: Essential * Graduate degree, preferably in related topic, e.g. human rights, higher/international education policy, European studies, refugee studies, international relations, law, European studies, etc. * Relevant professional experience of at least five years working in a related field. * Demonstrated understanding of initiatives and activities in Europe in support of at-risk scholars, and related efforts to promote academic freedom. * Demonstrated experience managing grant budgets and expense tracking. * Excellent planning and organising skills, including excellent project management skills. * Experience in communicating complex policy issues, preferably within the field of higher education or human rights, to diverse stakeholders. * Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, especially in a cross-cultural setting. * Demonstrated experience coordinating activities of multiple partners or committees. * Ability to work with a great degree of autonomy and flexibility. * Proficiency in Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and online video platforms for meetings/events. * Experience in website editing, email newsletter software (e.g., Mailchimp), social media OR aptitude. * Excellent command of English required. * Ability and willingness to travel to events and meetings across Europe (1-3 per quarter) Desirable * Experience managing EU grants strongly preferred. * Experience working on academic freedom and/or at-risk scholar related issues preferred. * Experience working on higher education policy issues preferred. * Experience working on fellowship schemes preferred. * Fluency in French and/or other EU languages preferred. * Experience working at the international level and in cross-cultural settings with dispersed teams preferred. Unijobs DAC is an equal opportunity employer. Skills: Hardworking Reliable and Dependable