Programme Executive - Research Development & Demonstration

Programme Executive - Research Development & Demonstration

You will be helping to coordinate, promote & assist R&D demonstration of new technologies related to sustainable energy. You will share funded research through the following: conferences, a seminar series, national energy funding coordination & working closely with colleagues across departments, specialist bodies in this area.

Join a great team committed to the high-quality Research, & demonstration Programme. Support the Funding Programme including the evaluation & oversight of projects implemented

• Be involved in strategic programme development within an R&D Team
• Enhance communication around funded R&D projects for Energy Agencies, Horizon Europe etc
• Work with functions to support delivery of R&D activities. Represent the organisation in national, EU/Int committees as required.

Key Knowledge & Skills - you will ...

• Have strong teamwork & cooperation experience
• Have great project management and have delivered projects end to end.
• Be proactive in achieving results, inc. managing scope, time, risk assessment, cost & quality.
• Have strong analytical, problem-solving skills; Think strategically with good judgement on complex issues.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills & can represent in a public forum.
• build strong working relationship with int/ext. stakeholders.
• A flexible approach to problem solving & decision making to ensure the best solution.
• Good numeracy skills, attention to detail & quality.
• Can multitask, manage competing deadlines & use initiative & good IT skills.

Essential Requirements

• • A post-graduate in a relevant energy-related area in engineering, scientific, social science etc.
• • A min 3 years’ exp. in an energy-related area or research management inc Post graduate studies
• • Have worked in energy-related research environment across public sector, academia, or industry.
• • Knowledge of Ireland’s energy-related research strengths & opportunities.
• • An understanding of national & European energy policy priorities & how research can support achieving these priorities.
• Ideally experience in the Public Sector &/or a PhD

Please contact Nicola Reid to discuss in confidence