Visiting Officer with relevant qualifications. strong administration skills and experience working in Public Sector. Contract. Galway.

• Plan and carry out unannounced compliance visits of early years services as allocated (by Compliance Administrator) to meet agreed targets and timescales as set out by Project Managers.
• Record all issues identified during the course of the compliance visit and ensure the accuracy of same.

• On an ongoing basis, ensure completed compliance forms are submitted to the relevant ICT system, Compliance Information Management System (CIMS), and categorised appropriately for review.
• Liaise closely with the Compliance Reviewer and provide explanations/confirmations where required.
• Provide support and guidance to other Visit Officers, in particular, the ECCE/ TEC/CCSP/CCSU Visit Officers who may be allocated to individuals for mentoring / support.
• Liaise closely with Project Managers and inform them of any significant/ongoing issues identified from compliance results.
• Assist in implementing, developing and maintaining efficient and effective systems including the use of the PIP, CIMS and SharePoint systems.
• Attendance and proactive participation at Compliance Team meetings.
• Attendance at training as required.
• Review, develop and maintain efficient and effective administrative and information systems
• Contribute to the development of training support plans and assisting the Project Team in the provision of internal team training.
• Assist in the preparation and updating of an internal procedures document for use by Visit Officers during visits.
• Assist in the identification and reporting of issues of risk

• Relevant third level qualification (e.g. Certificate, Diploma), or equivalent
• Full driving licence and provision of car for business purposes. Note that a high degree of flexibility is required and there may be a requirement for some overnight visits

• Several years administration experience
• Strong organisational skills and a proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Proficient in MS packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint portals
• Knowledge of workings of the community/voluntary/public sector
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Regulations
• Understanding of the Irish language

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