Unijobs on behalf our public sector client are seeking a Grants Administration Officer, reporting to the Investment Services Manager. This position is based in Dn Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, (Hybrid working - 3 days from home). Working 35 hours per week, the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee. The salary on offer for this role is €37,544. The successful candidate will also accrue 23 days annual leave p.a and will also be paid for bank holidays. This is a temporary position, the initial contract length will be 6 months with the possibility of extension thereafter. Summary of role: You will work within the Investment Services team in Corporate Services to administer grant aid schemes. This role will have responsibility for ensuring the efficient and timely processing and administration grant applications through the Online Grants Management System ("GMS") from submission to grant payment. This must be carried out in line with the individual scheme rules with an emphasis on maintaining excellent corporate governance in the process. Our client is currently transitioning to a new GMS. Part of the integrated grants team, the role will support the transition of data from the legacy system to the current system, including data validation and reconciliation. The role will also support in the administration of various grant aid schemes on the GMS. Principle tasks: Conduct data validation and reconciliation of grant data from the legacy GMS to the new GMS. Support on the processing of grant applications from application through to payment, adhering to the scheme process, rules and guidelines. Working effectively using the BIM GMS systems and any other system relevant to grant processing and reporting. Providing customer focused assistance / clarification to grant applicants in relation to the relevant grant schemes. Working effectively with stakeholders and strategic partners as they relate to grant processing. Liaising with GMS users to resolve any issues that may Attending team and other relevant meetings as required. This role involves working with the following software applications: Flexi-grant (GEMS). Smart Simple. Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Planner). Power Dynamics 365. Other - To perform any other related duties as might reasonably be required and which may be assigned from time to time. Education, experience, training: Essential: A relevant third-level qualification in information technology, business, accountancy, finance or relevant equivalent. Experience of data validation and reconciliation, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Demonstrated experience of working with MS Suite including Office 365, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with and effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders. Effective organisation and administration skills. Good time management and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition to effective numeracy skills. Desirable: Knowledge of grant management systems. Experience in Power BI and Dynamics 365. Other attributes required for this position: Dynamic and reliable. An ability to work in an organised manner and progress work independently. Self-sufficient while being a good team player. Experience in collaborating with technical staff. Ability to work diplomatically in resolving issues with stakeholders. This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer Skills: administration grants management clerical officer power bi dynamics 365 Benefits: Accrue 23 Days AL per annum