Job Type: Policy & Advocacy
Employer: Women's Community Projects (Mullingar) Association CLG
Region: Westmeath
Hours: Part-time
Position: Paid
Closes: 21 Nov 2024
The position of Quality Assurance (QA) Officer involves the overseeing, management & reviewing of WCP Mullingar QQI QA.
WCP Mullingar is a not-for-profit organisation, with charitable status. Established in 1985, with almost 40 years of experience, our main aim is to support the women of Mullingar and the surrounding areas and their families; to be empowered through education, training and community enterprise support.
QQI - Quality Assurance (QA) Officer (10 hours per week)
The position involves overseeing, managing & reviewing WCP Mullingar QQI QA; reporting to the Training and Education Sub Committee, Project Coordinator and the Board of Management of Women’s Community Projects (Mullingar) Association CLG.
The duties & responsibilities of the QA Officer include:
* Monitoring, Implementation & Evaluation of WCP Mullingar QQI QA to a high standard on a continuous basis.
* Supporting staff and stakeholders with regard to WCP Mullingar’s QA process.
* Overall responsibility for the QBS system.
* Ensure records of attendance, retention & completion are maintained effectively.
* Reviewing & updating policies and procedures as required & communicating updates to relevant personnel.
* Collecting, collating & reporting on feedback from all stakeholders.
* Liaising with QQI regarding training, monitoring & inspections.
* Source, contract & liaise with External Examiners (EA).
* Manage the IV process.
* Overseeing the Re-validation of existing major awards & overall programme development & review.
* To ensure that the integrity of our courses reflects WCP Mullingar policies.
* Implementation & updating of policies and procedures as required.
* Providing ongoing on the job training relating to QA & policies for Staff, Volunteers & Tutors & organising additional training where required.
* Preparing regular reports to the T & E Subcommittee, Project Coordinator & Board of Directors.
* The QA Officer will work closely with other departments within WCP Mullingar, attend team meetings and contribute to organizational planning & development.
* Other duties as required.
Competencies & Qualifications Required:
* Minimum Level 7 in Training and Education, Community Education, Community Development and/or related areas.
* Minimum of 3 years relevant Work Experience in a similar role.
* Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of QQI.
* Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Office.
* Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a management team & contribute to the implementation of strategic plans, policies & procedures.
* Relevant experience of teaching, learning or training in an adult education, communication education or voluntary sector would be an advantage (not essential).
* Demonstrate experience in the skills/competencies identified as being important for the role, including:
Leadership: Supporting, developing & leading.
Analysis & Decision Making: Researching, designing, implementing, monitoring & ongoing reporting of Programmes & Re-validation.
Project Management: Managing a core team for programme design & related work.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Promote, establish and maintain effective verbal/written communication including presentations and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders effectively and to represent WCP Mullingar as required.
Job Location: Women's Community Projects (Mullingar) Association CLG., Parish Community Centre, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 AWH7.
Remuneration:
* The full-time salary equivalent for this position is €36,625.68 (Pro Rata 10 hour contract).
* A 6-month probationary period applies to this position. A fixed term contract will be awarded to the successful applicant for 1 year.
* Further contracts may be offered subject to satisfactory performance of duties & the continuation of funding for the position.
* Attractive Leave entitlements.
* Access to an Employee Continuous Professional Development Support Programme.
Interviews will be competency based and shortlisting will apply on the basis of information provided in your cover letter & CV.
Flexibility regarding working hours will be required.
This position is subject to Garda Vetting. WCP Mullingar is an equal opportunity employer.
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