Job Title: Project Officer
A not-for-profit, public-private partnership, Animal Health Ireland (AHI), works to control livestock diseases not subject to international regulation.
The organisation's advice is developed by Technical Working Groups and its major programmes are overseen by Implementation Groups.
Description of the Role:
An enthusiastic candidate is required for the position of Project Officer to assist on an EU project focusing on sustainable parasite control in grazing livestock.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage participants, including communication, coordination and sampling arrangement if required.
* Assist project participants in following project protocols.
* Collate, record and maintain results.
* Disseminate data and collaborate with other members of the project from the EU.
* Collaborate on other projects with similar objectives.
* Record short videos, write summary case-studies, newsletters and information materials to disseminate project outcomes in a concise, creative, engaging and targeted way.
* Assist in developing and implementing knowledge-sharing activities such as community meetings, webinars, and other events, and using social media and other platforms to share news and good practice.
* Assist with collating and editing technical communication materials relating to parasite control.
* Assist in organising farm events, visits, and travel itineraries.
Candidate Requirements:
* A qualification in agricultural, biological or veterinary sciences or equivalent work experience in these fields.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
* Good inter-personal skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team, including consulting, collaborating and building relationships with key partners.
* The ability to problem-solve and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
* Able to self-motivate and work independently.
Desirable Skills:
* Knowledge of the biology and epidemiology of parasites of ruminants or experience in livestock parasite management and testing.
* Knowledge of Irish cattle and sheep farming systems.
* Data analysis and/or report writing skills.
* Experience with science writing for the public.
Contract Details:
* Full-time position, 1 year fixed-term contract.
* Salary: €40,000
Location: Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim.